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  | POINT OF FEW ~ PERIPHERAL PEOPLE
BIVAK 012 (Barcode: 8590233092191) ~ CZECH REPUBLIC ~ Jazz-Ambient Fusion
Recorded: 2024 Released: 2024
This is the 2nd album by Czech ensemble Point Of FewFind albums by this artist, led by guitarist / composer Radim PridalFind albums by this artist, and includes also saxophonist / keyboardist Petr SmekalFind albums by this artist, bass guitarist Vlastimil SkodaFind albums by this artist and drummer Marek AntonuFind albums by this artist. American vocalist Allison WheelerFind albums by this artist guests of a couple of tracks and electronics Artists Aid KidFind albums by this artist guests on one tracks. The album presents nine tracks, six of which were composed by Pridal and three are credited to the ensemble members. Wheeler wrote the lyrics to one of the tracks.
The music is mostly very melodic and somewhat sentimental, characterized by a murky (obviously purposely) sound, which is often the case by contemporary Jazz albums, which flirt with Pop and Electronic / Ambient music. The guitar, which is the leading voice, is recorded clearly and without distortion, which offers a contrast to the background accompaniment. The music develops slowly, almost sluggishly, which might be a challenge to the less patient listeners, but keeps a consistent atmospheric ambience. The saxophone parts, which are the jazziest element of the album, are also quite enjoyable. Wheeler adds some nice vocalese parts, which might have significantly enhanced the album, if present on all tracks.
Overall, this is an interesting and very well-conceived album, flirting between Jazz, Pop and Ambient music, an ideal companion to dark, rainy days. I had a great time listening to the music, but it might to be for the Jazz purists.
| | Updated: 15/11/2025Posted: 15/11/2025 | CD 1 Mini-Sleeve Recommend To A Friend |
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