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Released 60 years ago

When Angels Speak of Love

Sun Ra · 1966

45 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz

A cosmic exploration of avant-garde jazz merging ethereal melodies with experimental rhythms and improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to cosmic climax
  • introspective journey through sound
  • meditative exploration of existence
  • ethereal melodies for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'When Angels Speak of Love' is part of Sun Ra's prolific period in the mid-1960s, following his groundbreaking album 'The Magic City'. At this point, Sun Ra had established himself as a central figure in avant-garde jazz, known for his innovative approach to composition and performance that blended elements of space mythology and African American culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Celestial Fantasy 5:54
  • 2 The Idea of It All 7:32
  • 3 The Ecstasy of Being 9:52
  • 4 When Angels Speak of Love 4:33
  • 5 Next Stop Mars 17:55

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