Awh shoot! Sorry for the late posting guys. Got a bit swept away with work yesterday and today. Anyway heres this weeks post!
Hey everyone!
I’d love to highlight this gem that honestly was a bit newer to me, ~2years ago. I discovered it after a good friend picked up the vinyl while shopping for records one day. While showing me his recent haul I just from the album art this one was gonna be fun. So my inital listen was that of 0 context for what the sound would involve (as i wasnt familar with the artists at the time) but was presently greated with classic jazzy/rocking tunes. This may be a bit of a change from some of the other albums that were selected with longer form passion and nostalgia but I remember the time I shared with my buddies spinning this vinyl fondly so I hope it can leave similar impressions!
To get into the music itself, we see some more weather report action from Alphonse Mouzon back again in our listening club, this time paired with the legendary Larry Coryell. These guys really bring the perfect blend of jazzy tones and rocking riffs to create that classic 70s sound present on the record. I believe this record to be a bit less political than ‘Headless Heros of the Apocalypse’ as its primarily Instrumental but does feature fun small vocal additions to a couple tracks as well as containing that classic jazz tone from the era.
I think the album stands up pretty solid as a whole but if I had to pick one track I’d probably go with reconciliation. Mostly for those minor vocal inclusions and it just rocking a more uplifting vibe. Let me know what ya’ll think! Anyone more familar with Lary Coryell? I think previously I was only really familiar with Alphonse Mouzon’s stuff with weather report. Seems like both artists have a massive track record of cool stuff!