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Up Popped the Two Lips

Henry Threadgill · 2001

45 min · 7 tracks · jazz

A vibrant interplay of avant-garde jazz rhythms and eclectic textures that challenges traditional musical boundaries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Tickled Pink — This opening track sets the tone with its complex rhythms and vibrant instrumentation, encapsulating Threadgill's unique style right from the start.
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    Calm Down — Featuring a more subdued but intricate arrangement, this piece highlights Threadgill's skill in creating tension and release through musical conversation.
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    Did You See That — This track showcases the band’s synergy through dynamic improvisation, illustrating Threadgill's ability to blend structure with spontaneity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate arrangements and unique sound set it apart in avant-garde jazz.

What we noticed

  • Each track showcases a different instrumental arrangement, with varied instrumentation that shifts throughout the record.
  • The interplay between musicians often involves call-and-response sections, emphasizing spontaneity and interaction.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tickled Pink 6:54
  • 2 Dark Black 5:26
  • 3 Look 4:54
  • 4 Around My Goose 8:00
  • 5 Calm Down 5:35
  • 6 Did You See That 7:43
  • 7 Do the Needful 6:53

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