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Esperanza Spaulding - Emily's D+ Evolution

Discussion in 'Recordings [BG]' started by Larry99, Sep 1, 2016.


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  1. Sep 1, 2016 #1
    Larry99

    Larry99

    Aug 17, 2005
    Philadelphia, PA
    Anyone been listening to Esperanza Spaulding's latest record? I think it may be some of the best new music I've heard in 10 years. It's a bit of a departure from her previous recordings and, to my ears anyway, incorporates more of the music I love. I'm hearing a huge Joni Mitchell influence with heavier progressive rock, e.g. King Crimson? along with Stevie Wonder-esq R&B. Of course she is such a talented bassist and has an amazing voice but I find much of her earlier records a bit too smooth for my taste. There's some backbone and really creative songwriting with this record and I think it's brilliant. Of course, just my opinion but curious to know what others think...
     
  5. Sep 1, 2016 #2
    jtharp

    jtharp

    May 25, 2008
    Berkeley, CA
    The track "Judas" stands out to me. Great lyrics and songwriting
     
  10. Sep 1, 2016 #3
    Passinwind

    Passinwind I know nothing. Commercial User

    Dec 3, 2003
    Columbia River Gorge, WA.
    Owner/Designer &Toaster Tech Passinwind Electronics
    There have been several threads about this in other sub-forums. Here's one: Esperanza Spalding: Emily's D+Evolution

    Personally, I prefer most of her other work, but I always applaud taking chances and hope her next one is a bit more fully realized if she stays with this sort of tangent.
     
  14. Sep 1, 2016 #4
    Larry99

    Larry99

    Aug 17, 2005
    Philadelphia, PA
    Ahhh apologies, I only searched the recordings forum... thanks.
     
  18. Sep 1, 2016 #5
    Passinwind

    Passinwind I know nothing. Commercial User

    Dec 3, 2003
    Columbia River Gorge, WA.
    Owner/Designer &Toaster Tech Passinwind Electronics
    No worries, glad I could help a little.
     
  22. Sep 1, 2016 #6
    Larry99

    Larry99

    Aug 17, 2005
    Philadelphia, PA
    Quite an interesting thread there. Lots of opinions pro and con which I guess is expected, art being subjective and all that, but count me in the former. I'm a little late to the party but I'm smitten with this record.
     
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  26. Sep 1, 2016 #7
    Bass_Thumper

    Bass_Thumper

    Oct 20, 2009
    Madison, MS
    I've been listening to it since Dr. Cheese wrote about it. I like it a lot and appreciate that there is so much to explore on the record. I saw her at the Monterrey Jazz Festival a few years ago and she was stellar then and still is now. Great talent!
     
  31. Sep 1, 2016 #8
    kjones

    kjones

    Dec 4, 2004
    Maryland
    I think I listened to it about ten times in the first week I got it. The music is very deep; there's much to pay attention to.
     
  35. Sep 2, 2016 #9
    jerry

    jerry Too old for a hiptrip Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    It's one of my favorite albums from the last year, I also caught the tour, one of the best shows I've ever seen! I think Esperanza is one of the great artists out there these days.
     
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