Medeski Martin & Wood / Radiolarians 2
| Album: | Radiolarians 2 | Collection: | Jazz | |
| Artist: | Medeski Martin & Wood | Added: | May 2009 | |
| Label: | Indirecto | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2009-07-12 | Pull Date: | 2009-09-13 | Charts: | Jazz |
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| Week Ending: | Sep 6 | Aug 30 | Aug 23 | Aug 16 | Aug 2 | Jul 26 | Jul 19 |
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| Airplays: | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Apr 22, 2016: | Rebop
Junkyard |
4. | Sep 05, 2009: | Party at Grandma's
Chasen Vs. Suribachi |
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| 2. | Nov 08, 2013: | No Cover, No Minimum
Amber Gris |
5. | Sep 04, 2009: | "In Your Ear ..." with Bug, what the hell!?
Ijiji |
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| 3. | Oct 18, 2013: | Fight or Flight
Ijiji |
6. | Sep 04, 2009: | No Cover, No Minimum
Junkyard |
Album Review
Fo
Reviewed 2009-07-09
Reviewed 2009-07-09
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD: Radiolarians II
Indirecto, 2009
JAZZ/ROCK/WHATEVER – College radio darlings MMW continue their groove-based, genre-defying ways in the “Radiolarians” series (we’re missing the first release), with a bit less emphasis on funkiness and more on capturing the creative spark. It’s mostly on the quieter side, with a good balance here between flat-out jamming and thoughtful jazz soloing, or between the atmosphere and the scenery. Solid work.
* * * * | All good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10
1. 4:25 – sinister chunky groove: chugging intro, blaring theme, soft piano solo
2. 5:25 – abstract echoing sets up a grimy futuristic blues/dub jam; the title fits
3. 6:26 – quiet walking groove, fine drum patter: stony piano, soft floating end
4. 6:46 – funhouse atmosphere, many odd sound effects, gloopy & unsettling
5. 4:42 – moody piano becomes upbeat; soulful jazz vibe with cool chords
6. 4:34 – circular groove: quiet / loud / quiet / loud / tinkly quiet / rockin’ jam
7. 4:05 – slurred electronics, funky drum beats, radio static… surreal sound
8. 3:54 – relentlessly upbeat: monotone groove, rhythmic piano, happy drums
9. 5:02 – happy jam with reggae-style melodica/organ, a loose feel
10. 5:55 – slow, quiet cover of an old-time blues, jazzy and slightly abstracted
[ Fo ] 07/09/09
Indirecto, 2009
JAZZ/ROCK/WHATEVER – College radio darlings MMW continue their groove-based, genre-defying ways in the “Radiolarians” series (we’re missing the first release), with a bit less emphasis on funkiness and more on capturing the creative spark. It’s mostly on the quieter side, with a good balance here between flat-out jamming and thoughtful jazz soloing, or between the atmosphere and the scenery. Solid work.
* * * * | All good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10
1. 4:25 – sinister chunky groove: chugging intro, blaring theme, soft piano solo
2. 5:25 – abstract echoing sets up a grimy futuristic blues/dub jam; the title fits
3. 6:26 – quiet walking groove, fine drum patter: stony piano, soft floating end
4. 6:46 – funhouse atmosphere, many odd sound effects, gloopy & unsettling
5. 4:42 – moody piano becomes upbeat; soulful jazz vibe with cool chords
6. 4:34 – circular groove: quiet / loud / quiet / loud / tinkly quiet / rockin’ jam
7. 4:05 – slurred electronics, funky drum beats, radio static… surreal sound
8. 3:54 – relentlessly upbeat: monotone groove, rhythmic piano, happy drums
9. 5:02 – happy jam with reggae-style melodica/organ, a loose feel
10. 5:55 – slow, quiet cover of an old-time blues, jazzy and slightly abstracted
[ Fo ] 07/09/09
Track Listing
| 1. | Flat Tires | 6. | Amber Gris | |||
| 2. | Junkyard | 7. | Chasen Vs. Suribachi | |||
| 3. | Padrecito | 8. | Dollar Pants | |||
| 4. | Ijiji | 9. | Amish Pintxos | |||
| 5. | Riffin' Ed | 10. | Baby Let Me Follow You Down |