Medeski Martin & Wood / Radiolarians 2
Album: Radiolarians 2   Collection:Jazz
Artist:Medeski Martin & Wood   Added:May 2009
Label:Indirecto  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2009-07-12 Pull Date: 2009-09-13 Charts: Jazz
Week Ending: Sep 6 Aug 30 Aug 23 Aug 16 Aug 2 Jul 26 Jul 19
Airplays: 3 2 2 2 1 3 3

Recent Airplay
1. Apr 22, 2016: Rebop
Junkyard
4. Sep 05, 2009: Party at Grandma's
Chasen Vs. Suribachi
2. Nov 08, 2013: No Cover, No Minimum
Amber Gris
5. Sep 04, 2009: "In Your Ear ..." with Bug, what the hell!?
Ijiji
3. Oct 18, 2013: Fight or Flight
Ijiji
6. Sep 04, 2009: No Cover, No Minimum
Junkyard

Album Review
Fo
Reviewed 2009-07-09
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD: Radiolarians II
Indirecto, 2009

JAZZ/ROCK/WHATEVER – College radio darlings MMW continue their groove-based, genre-defying ways in the “Radiolarians” series (we’re missing the first release), with a bit less emphasis on funkiness and more on capturing the creative spark. It’s mostly on the quieter side, with a good balance here between flat-out jamming and thoughtful jazz soloing, or between the atmosphere and the scenery. Solid work.

* * * * | All good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10

1. 4:25 – sinister chunky groove: chugging intro, blaring theme, soft piano solo
2. 5:25 – abstract echoing sets up a grimy futuristic blues/dub jam; the title fits
3. 6:26 – quiet walking groove, fine drum patter: stony piano, soft floating end
4. 6:46 – funhouse atmosphere, many odd sound effects, gloopy & unsettling
5. 4:42 – moody piano becomes upbeat; soulful jazz vibe with cool chords
6. 4:34 – circular groove: quiet / loud / quiet / loud / tinkly quiet / rockin’ jam
7. 4:05 – slurred electronics, funky drum beats, radio static… surreal sound
8. 3:54 – relentlessly upbeat: monotone groove, rhythmic piano, happy drums
9. 5:02 – happy jam with reggae-style melodica/organ, a loose feel
10. 5:55 – slow, quiet cover of an old-time blues, jazzy and slightly abstracted

[ Fo ] 07/09/09

Track Listing
1. Flat Tires   6. Amber Gris
2. Junkyard   7. Chasen Vs. Suribachi
3. Padrecito   8. Dollar Pants
4. Ijiji   9. Amish Pintxos
5. Riffin' Ed   10. Baby Let Me Follow You Down