Black Classical Music
Black Classical Music | ||||
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Released | 8 September 2023 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 73:54 | |||
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Black Classical Music is the debut solo album by English drummer and record producer Yussef Dayes. It was released on 8 September 2023 through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records. It includes guest appearances from Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Misch, Chronixx, Masego, Jahaan Sweet and Leon Thomas, among others, and a posthumous appearance from Barbara Hicks. The album received acclaim from critics.
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 86/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
The Arts Desk | [3] |
Clash | 8/10[4] |
PopMatters | 8/10[5] |
Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[6] |
Uncut | 8/10[7] |
Black Classical Music received a score of 86 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on five critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[1] Thom Jurek of AllMusic described the album as "sprawling" and "a culmination of his aesthetic travels, and points squarely at his goal: a seamless musical whole", concluding that the "music is lush, advanced, and welcoming, and comes off without a trace of bloat or conceit. This is easily a top pick for best albums of 2023".[2] Uncut called it "an expansive, soulful set that embraces modern West Coast fusion, Hancock-style funk, psychedelic soul-jazz and more".[7]
John Garratt of
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Black Classical Music" (featuring Venna and Charlie Stacey) | 5:19 |
2. | "Afro Cubanism" | 2:45 |
3. | "Raisins Under the Sun" (featuring Shabaka Hutchings) | 4:31 |
4. | "Rust" (featuring Tom Misch) | 3:58 |
5. | "Turquoise Galaxy" | 3:11 |
6. | "The Light" (featuring Bahia Dayes) | 5:40 |
7. | "Pon di Plaza" (featuring Chronixx) | 3:49 |
8. | "Magnolia Symphony" | 1:37 |
9. | "Early Dayes" | 0:34 |
10. | "Chasing the Drum" | 5:40 |
11. | "Birds of Paradise" | 4:09 |
12. | "Gelato" | 4:46 |
13. | "Marching Band" (featuring Masego) | 4:44 |
14. | "Crystal Palace Park" (featuring Elijah Fox) | 2:32 |
15. | "Presidential" (featuring Jahaan Sweet) | 2:42 |
16. | "Jukebox" | 2:39 |
17. | "Woman's Touch" (featuring Jamilah Barry) | 3:31 |
18. | "Tioga Pass" (featuring Rocco Palladino) | 7:56 |
19. | "Cowrie Charms" (featuring Leon Thomas and Barbara Hicks) | 3:51 |
Total length: | 73:54 |
Charts
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[8] | 73 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] | 15 |
UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 37 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[11] | 4 |
UK Jazz & Blues Albums (OCC)[12] | 1 |
References
- ^ a b "Black Classical Music by Yusef Dayes". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Jurek, Thom. "Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music Album Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Scotney, Sebastian (2 September 2023). "Top drummer and band deliver a sprawling album". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (18 September 2023). "Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music | Reviews". Clash. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Garratt, John (12 September 2023). "Yussef Dayes' Debut Is an Enormous Statement of His Talent". PopMatters. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Rugallini, Miloslaw Archibald (15 September 2023). "Review: Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music". Uncut. November 2023. p. 26.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart Top 30". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2023.