Miles Davis - Bitches Brew (1970) Jazz Rock
>Though Bitches Brew was in many ways revolutionary, perhaps its most important innovation was rhythmic. The rhythm section for this recording consists of two bassists (one playing bass guitar, the other double bass), two to three drummers, two to three electric piano players, and a percussionist, all playing at the same time.[5] As Paul Tanner, Maurice Gerow, and David Megill explain, "like rock groups, Davis gives the rhythm section a central role in the ensemble's activities. His use of such a large rhythm section offers the soloists wide but active expanses for their solos."[5]
>Bitches Brew was Davis's first gold record,[1] selling more than half a million copies.[2] Upon release, it received a mixed response, due to the album's unconventional style and revolutionary sound. Later, Bitches Brew gained recognition as one of jazz's greatest albums and a progenitor of the jazz rock genre, as well as a major influence on rock and funk musicians
The 1900s - Return of the Century (Indie Pop)
>After losing a couple founding members of the group and revamping the ornately arranged chamber pop sound of its early records in favor of something more simple, the 1900s' second full-length could have been a disaster. Instead, Return of the Century is their most impressive record and shows that they were able to turn personal and professional turmoil into a work with great artistic merit. The album is loosely based around the tale of Christina “Licorice” McKechnie, who was a member of the Incredible String Band and after a rather tumultuous stretch of living, disappeared without a trace. The songs have a suitably mysterious quality, revolving around themes of loss, escape, and heartache but never becoming too narrative. You don’t really need to know the underlying concept to be drawn into the mood the songs create. The minor chords, subdued arrangements, and unobtrusive production