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| | Radiolarians III | | | Music Artist : | | Martin & Wood Medeski | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Indirecto Records | | Release Date : | | 2009-08-04 | | Store Price : | | $16.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $13.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Chantes des Femmes
2. Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down
3. Kota
4. Undone
5. Wonton
6. Walk Back
7. Jean's Scene
8. Broken Mirror
9. Gwyra Mi
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 The most diverse of the Radiolarians
Submitted on: 2009-11-20 |
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Medeski, Martin & Wood close their trio of Radiolarian discs with the most diverse one. I think "II" is the best, but "III" isn't far behind. There are a bunch of songs that fit well with the MMW style, like "Walk Back", then there are a bunch that are a little different. "Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down" has a long solo acoustic piano beginning, before the rest of the guys come in. "Kota" has Oriental flavor, and the chugging eighth notes of "Undone" sounds like an alternative rock instrumental. "Jean's Scene" has more acoustic piano and a tropical or exotic flavor.
"Radiolarians III" continues MMW's recent good streak with another worthy CD. |
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another excursion into the avant-garde
Submitted on: 2009-11-14 |
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| Volume III is an enjoyable book end to a good series. As with the two proceeding recordings, Medeski Martin and Wood keep things pretty loose. Comparatively, the trilogy doesn't have as many of the anthemic types of tunes that are so prevalent on recordings like "Uninvisible" and "Shack Man." Melody, groove and arrangement make casual appearances. Rock and funk are in the vehicle, but more often than not, avant-garde is in the driver's seat. That written, it's very listenable when compared to albums like "Notes from the Underground" and "Farmer's Reserve." While Radiolarians probably shouldn't be anybody's introduction to the band, this is a good listen for steadfast listeners. Sonically, there are acoustic moments, but most of the environment is electric. As a nod to the band's more accessible material, 'Undone' may be the highlight, followed by 'Walk Back.' 'Jean's Scene' is a light frolic through Cuba. For this piece, it sounds as if John Medeski was possessed by Rubén González. The other songs are enjoyable but not especially compelling. Even compared to the rest of the series, volume III is arguably the weakest. All in all, Radiolarians III is a quality listen for the devoted. |
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 Like all MMW, it bears repeated listening
Submitted on: 2009-08-04 |
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| This whole Radiolarians series is phenomenal. If you're new to MMW you might want to start with Shack Man and Friday Afternoon in the Universe... but this is all pretty accessible even to the uninitiated. These guys are just amazing, I feel they're historically great. But leaving aside their "importance", just put on some headphones and lose yourself here. Highly, highly recommended. |
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