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Viewpoints on agression and lyricism.
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Bitches BrewBitches Brew by Miles Davis
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Polyrythms, polytonality, and the most striking solo tone that you can imagine. Davis's trumpet cuts through the multiple layers, stating what is really essential.
MatinaleMatinale by Krakatau
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Aggression and beauty intertwined in a unique way. Makes you cry and elates you simultaneusly.
Alfred Schnittke: Complete Violin Concertos (1-4) - Gidon Kremer / Christoph EschenbachAlfred Schnittke: Complete Violin Concertos (1-4) - Gidon Kremer / Christoph Eschenbach by Alfred Schnittke
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Ageless music. Constant surprises. A passionate performance.
Stravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps; Symphony in Three MovementsStravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps; Symphony in Three Movements
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An intense performance of the most intensive piece of music I know.
RedRed by King Crimson
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The ultimate heavy metal album. No rock album has surpassed Red in sheer aggression.
A Love SupremeA Love Supreme by John Coltrane
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Hearing Coltrane almost turned me into a religious person. Powerful, lyrical and deep.
Secret World LiveSecret World Live by Peter Gabriel
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Touching and personal. The perfect portrayal of male sensitivity.
Berg, Stravinsky: Violin Concertos / Perlman, OzawaBerg, Stravinsky: Violin Concertos / Perlman, Ozawa
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Berg's atonality and romanticism create a highly unusual experience.
Sketches of SpainSketches of Spain by Miles Davis
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Gil Evans creates the most lyrical sound there is - with a big band!
Free Jazz (A Collective Improvisation)Free Jazz (A Collective Improvisation) by Ornette Coleman Double Quartet
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After this there was no more turning back.
Master of PuppetsMaster of Puppets by Metallica
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If you are going to buy a heavy metal album, by Red from King Crimson. If you are going to by another one, by this one. Smart and aggressive.
The Dream of the Blue TurtlesThe Dream of the Blue Turtles by Sting
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Timeless pop music.
Bamboo Gamelan of BaliBamboo Gamelan of Bali by Gamelan Jegog Werdi Senatana
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On the surface, the music sounds monotonous. After a while it sweeps you away.
Hold Your FireHold Your Fire by Rush
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With this album, Rush reached their highest point. Wise and compassionate lyrics, beautiful music.
Shakti with John McLaughlinShakti with John McLaughlin by Shakti
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Intense and virtuoso.
SkylightSkylight by Art Lande
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Defies categorization. Deep and lyrical.
The Sensual WorldThe Sensual World by Kate Bush
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Lush.
TräTrä by Hedningarna
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Primitive and engaging.
AjaAja by Steely Dan
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Somehow the slight traces of pain behind the ironic attitude really touch me.
Bach: Alto Cantatas / Kangas, Groop, et alBach: Alto Cantatas / Kangas, Groop, et al by Julia Kangas
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Soothing and compassionate.
Angel SongAngel Song by Kenny Wheeler
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Truly divine. Music from beyond.
The Rhythm of the SaintsThe Rhythm of the Saints by Paul Simon
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Groovy and soothing at the same time.
Olivier Messiaen: Éclairs sur l'au-delà (Illuminations of the Beyond)Olivier Messiaen: Éclairs sur l'au-delà (Illuminations of the Beyond)
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Visions from another place.
Close to the EdgeClose to the Edge by Yes
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A truly unique album. A moment of sheer brilliance from a band with many not so brilliant moments.
The ComposerThe Composer by Thelonious Monk
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A genious with an absurd streak.