Grinded Grin - Mellifluous
Jazz prog rock is a dream come true. Incorporating the immaculate sounds of jazz with the hypnotic progression is a match made in heaven. Somehow simultaneously sludgy and thoughtfully paced, Mellifluous (recorded October 6, 2019) is likely to appeal to fans of many genres
Mogul Wand introduces the listener to the album flawlessly, with its gentle build-up and breezy elements. The instrumentals all gradually become more chaotic without ever interrupting the mood. The free-jazz sections detour immaculately before returning to the main groove. Each section is distinct, as are the transitions between them well-refined. Overjumper is far more frantic in comparison. The saxophones are more reminiscent of Mingus’ smooth tenor saxophone and Miles Davis’ prog-jazz fusion. The double bass is key to driving the song, while the drums, keys and brass instruments interweave playfully. A song very easy to get lost in; despite its constant energy, it’s purposeful aimless is mesmerising. The closer, Gringo Doringo, ends the album fittingly in a more subdue manner. The greater focus on space is the natural conclusion to the preceding chaos. All of its elements blend together superfluously; the arrangements are thoroughly absorbing until the final notes – the sad reminder the album is over.
Grinded Grin would make the bands Soft Machine and Yes proud. Their palate is unique enough to separate them from their influences, as are their compositions executed finely enough to stand among them. Very few acts have ever released songs this long as finely precise.
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Grinded Grin - Mellifluous
