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Sun Ra

Thunder of the gods
[ CD / Album ]

Thunder of the gods

SKU: CD118915 Barcode: 0090771802125
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  • Released Date: 01 Apr 2017

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take
Sun Ra's "Thunder of the Gods" is a cosmic journey through the outer reaches of jazz, a sonic exploration that defies conventional categorisation. The album opens with the pulsating energy of "Celestial Love," a cacophony of horns and drums that transports listeners to another realm entirely. Ra's unique blend of avant-garde jazz, Afrofuturism, and free improvisation creates a sound that is both exhilarating and otherworldly. Tracks like "Dance of the Cosmos" and "Alien Family" showcase Ra's masterful piano skills, while "Solar Skyway" and "Lights and Rainbows" are ethereal and mesmerising, drawing listeners into a hypnotic trance. The album's title track, "Thunder of the Gods," is a thunderous cacophony of sound, with Ra's arpeggiated piano lines intertwining with frenetic saxophone solos and propulsive drumming. Throughout "Thunder of the Gods," Sun Ra and his Arkestra push the boundaries of what jazz can be, creating a mesmerising tapestry of sound that is both challenging and exhilarating. This is music for the adventurous listener, for those willing to take a journey into the unknown. Sun Ra's "Thunder of the Gods" is a testament to the power of music to transcend time and space, a truly cosmic experience that is not to be missed.

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