Waves
Jade Warrior · 1975
44 min · 2 tracks · progressive rock
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate rhythms, creating a meditative journey through progressive rock's experimental frontiers.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waves, Part I — The first part introduces listeners to an expansive soundscape that evolves gradually, showcasing the band's signature blend of texture and rhythm over nearly twenty minutes.
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Waves, Part II — This concluding section serves as a culmination of the themes presented in Part I, deepening the listener's experience through intricate melodies and dynamic shifts.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's long-form structure and intricate instrumentation create a unique listening experience within progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The album consists of two extended tracks, each over ten minutes long, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- Part II introduces more complex rhythms and shifts in dynamics, contrasting with the meditative quality established in the first track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Waves, Part I 19:52
- 2 Waves, Part II 24:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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