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5.0 out of 5 stars
Give it time...,
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This review is from: Bitches Brew (Audio CD)
Considering that this album has some extremely talented artists, including John McLaughlin, Lenny White, and many more, the album is really a unique experience. It takes time, however. The first time I listened to it, I thought, What is this CRAP? Why is this claimed to be such a landmark? It took me a few listens before I really started liking it.On the first disc, Miles experimented heavily with effects and tape loops (if you read the liner notes, it states that the real beginning of Bitches Brew actually begins at about the 3 minute mark). These songs are extremely lengthy, and over the 20-some minutes of experimentation, they surprisingly manage to maintain some highly listenable improvisation. Some people will find it really odd, and that is ok; I admit the music tends to loose its melody at times, but it never loses its intensity. The second disc contains the same improvisation, only (from what I noticed), much more melodic and rhythmic. These songs tend seem to have a more traditional jazz layout, the bass and drums maintain pretty much the same throughout the songs, and the other instruments build on them and make it interesting. The beauty of these songs is the incredibly catchy bass lines, especially in Miles Runs the Voodoo Down and Spanish Key. John McLaughlin, naturally, does the majority of soloing on his self-titled song (although this song lacks Miles entirely). Sanctuary is a mellow ending, much like an electric Flamenco Sketches (which is on the album Kind of Blue). This is by far my favorite disc. Many people compare this album to Kind of Blue or Rock'n'roll in general, and I find that a bit unfair. This album is really neither Jazz nor Rock in particular, its a fusion. However, I must advise that I found this album particularly more listenable after I became better accquainted with the jazz genre and Miles Davis' music. This album is really amazing, just listen carefully!
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Bitches Brew (Audio CD)
Bitches brew is a revolutionary album. It is not, however, your normal, run-of the-mill jazz album. This album is for mind expansion. This is for you to listen to and try to understand what is being said. Of course if you're not a musically adventureous person, then I warn you, don't get this album.
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Pryors choice,
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This review is from: Bitches Brew (Audio CD)
Any album that gets two thumbs up from the one & only Richard Pryor is cool with me, and Miles Davis 1969 set 'Bitch's Brew' is one of the all time jazz records. A dark, trippy, at times even hellish soundscape of deep and dense rythmn and instrumentation. Miles was exploring the darkside here & as usual his vision always carries it through. Miles pushes the boundaries again and this is a great companion to 'Kind Of Blue', more than worth checking out. And two discs no less, you can't go wrong here.
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