World Gone Strange
Andy Summers · 1991
50 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A sophisticated blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate guitar work that evokes a sense of introspective exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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World Gone Strange Start here — The title track opens the album with an expansive sound that sets the thematic tone of introspection and existential contemplation, featuring intricate guitar layers.
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Rhythm Spirits — This track stands out with its rhythmic complexity and vibrant energy, showcasing Summers' ability to merge jazz elements with a rock sensibility.
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Song for M — A poignant piece that highlights Summers' melodic sensibilities, blending emotional depth with his signature guitar work to create an evocative atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with introspective themes
- contemplative moments for deep thinking
- gradual peaks that invite immersion
- reflective soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Innovative sound and arrangements mark a high point in Summers' artistic development.
- Career context
- Released in 1991, World Gone Strange is Andy Summers' second solo album, following his debut, which established him as more than just the guitarist of The Police. At this point in his career, Summers was transitioning from rock stardom to a more experimental and jazz-influenced sound, showcasing his evolution as a musician.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robert Fripp· David Torn· Bill Frisell
Tracklist
- 1 World Gone Strange Start here 6:31
- 2 Ruffled Feathers 4:29
- 3 Bacchante 6:21
- 4 Song for M 5:02
- 5 Rhythm Spirits 6:10
- 6 Somewhere in the West 5:15
- 7 But She 5:00
- 8 The Blues Prior to Richard 4:50
- 9 Oudu Kanjaira 5:21
- 10 Dream Trains 1:48
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