Album Of The Day

Apr 14 2021 Author

5

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Aug 20 2022 Author

5

”If God had an ipod I would be on his playlist” - John Coltrane, 1965

Feb 18 2022 Author

2

The more I listen to jazz from being exposed via this site, the more I'm realizing that I just don't really like jazz. I can appreciate the musicianship, but it's just not something I'd choose to listen to.

Dec 05 2020 Author

1

this might be a technical masterpiece but let's be real, jazz is annoying

Sep 16 2021 Author

1

Thank god that was short, I couldn't handle much more. Occasionally that was a good bit but then it would be overthrown by someone who fell on the piano or pushed over a bass.

May 15 2021 Author

5

What can be said about this album that hasnt already been said? Its absolutley incredible. Im not a jazz expert, and have only listened to about 4 dozen jazz albums, so I dont understand the music theory of it all, I just know that its an incredible experience to listen to this.

Aug 31 2021 Author

5

Takes several listens to really get, especially for those not used to jazz. First track gets improvised, demonstrating Coltrane's insane talent as a sax player. Love the "A Love Supreme" underlying the entire track, starting off the song clearly then stepping out of the shadows via Coltrane's vocals at the end. Second track starts taking an intense turn. This becomes a very powerful album, with Coltrane's attempt to play as though God was speaking through their instruments. It gets crazy from time to time, invoking several instances of emotion and power, like the drum solo in the first part and near the end of Pursuance. In fact, the last track Psalm is entirely a consistent preach which goes along to written lyrics spoken through sax. I wish I could explain the theory behind this work and what makes this "modal jazz," but I'll save that for another few years (hopefully). For now, I find this to be an amazing piece of art with wonderful diversity that demonstrate both immense talent and powerful messages that convey deep emotion to the listener.

Feb 13 2021 Author

5

One of the most important records ever made, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme was his pinnacle studio outing, that at once compiled all of the innovations from his past, spoke to the current of deep spirituality that liberated him from addictions to drugs and alcohol, and glimpsed at the future innovations of his final two and a half years.

Jul 06 2021 Author

2

Jazz is a lot like England's "golden generation" of footballers. On paper, there's a lot of superstars but in practice, each player seems to be out of sync with each other and playing to their own tune.

Mar 24 2022 Author

1

I like some jazz and I like some jazz less. This is the type where 3 or 4 musicians appear to get together and do their own thing without any interest or care what the others are doing. Personally I'd rather listen to an orchestra tuning up.

Jul 05 2021 Author

5

Famous sax player Joshua Redman said 'A Love Supreme is the first jazz album I ever heard, and I really hope it is the last I ever hear.' This is the best piece of jazz music that will ever exist.

Feb 20 2021 Author

5

It’s Coltrane at his best, in what world was I not going to give this album 5 stars? There have been so many positive reviews written about this album that I’m not sure how much else so have to say but it really is that good. Everybody plays so well together and the solos are perfect. My criteria for a 10 is basically that I don’t think the album could be any better and this album certainly fits that description. Favorite songs: Yes Least favorite songs: No 10/10

Dec 29 2021 Author

5

An absolute monolith. Gnomic on first hearing, enlightening after multiple.

Jan 29 2024 Author

1

01) A Love Supreme, pt 1. - Acknowledgement - 3,0 02) A Love Supreme, pt. 2 - Resolution - 2,0 03) A Love Supreme, pt. 3. - Pursuance - 2,0 04) A Love Supreme, pt. 4. - Psalm 3,0 TOTAL: 2,50 (25/100) God I hate jazz! It's like my left ear is fighting with my right one. Every instrument plays it's own tune. I know this is worthy album, but it's a big no for me.

Jul 05 2021 Author

3

A one-time contender for my favourite jazz album, I've cooled on this over the last couple of years. Not that I think it's anything resembling bad. Frequently funky, surprising and exciting, the closest I can get to laying my finger on the root of my reservations is that those qualities are rarely co-present and that seems like part of the design, which also seems to be deliberately challenging and as a result stops me from getting transported the way Coltrane is. Except when he chants "A love supreme". Despite its simplicity--probably because of it--that always hits me as the most transcendent moment.

Aug 27 2025 Author

4

Coltrane is a glass of whiskey on the rocks. It’s an early evening smoke on the patio. The second I hear the opening notes I’m transported back to a dinner party with friends. The music can get chaotic and sometimes repetitive, but it’s remains woven into the fabric of our past.

May 03 2024 Author

2

4 guys got on stage and just played their own shit for half an hour. If anxiety had a musical sound, it would be this. I'll give it a 1 star bump because of the technical musicianship of the band members and the undeniable influence he had.

Apr 23 2024 Author

2

I’m trying. Truly. I’m trying to understand jazz and appreciate it. I know that John Coltrane is a brilliant musician and rightfully revered. But I simply don’t “get” this type of jazz. To me, it just sounds like a cacophony of disparate musicians, and I struggle to find anything resembling a melody to grab on to.

Dec 02 2023 Author

4

No. 54/1001 Acknowledgement 3/5 Resolution 4/5 Pursuance 3/5 Psalm 4/5 Average: 3,5 Jazz is not my favorite genre. But I can appreciate the incredible musicianship on display here.

Mar 07 2022 Author

5

John Coltrane, already well-establish as a one of jazz's greats, wanted to go in a different direction after his last album. Leaning more into avant-garde jazz, Coltrane blended elements of faith and religion to create what is effectively a new subgenre of jazz: Spiritual Jazz. More spiritual in form than in substance, A Love Supreme is a piece that honor's Coltrane's relationship with God. It is reflective, passionate, and amazing in it's music. Not only that, but this record would mark a move into free jazz, for both Coltrane and Impulse! Records. Context aside, this is a beautiful jazz record. It's a little weird, but makes up for it in spades with expert use of dynamics and improvisation that only seasoned jazz musicians could follow through on. Excellence had never sounded so good. God bless.

Feb 09 2021 Author

5

Jazz. Raw, unapologetic, beautiful, soulful, all of those other words that have certainly been said about it over the years, and more. This album is great, and definitely deserves a high spot on this list.

Jun 25 2024 Author

4

This was a really crisp and musical album. I'm not very well-versed in jazz, but the riffs and solos in the songs were fun and bouncy, all while blending into the chord progressions really beautifully. I hadn't listened to Coltrane before, even though I'd heard his name, so it was a really cool piece of music history to listen to him. I also took the opportunity to read about his life and career and it's so clear that he lived and breathed jazz and his passion for music was the reason his work was so groundbreaking.

Aug 04 2025 Author

5

No filler anywhere. Just Coltrane pushing a single idea until it burns. It’s the sound of someone who means it. If you only hear one album before you die, make it this one. Then go back and listen again.

Sep 24 2022 Author

5

Not only a spectacular jazz album, A Love Supreme is a beautiful expression of the relationship between man and God. Coltrane’s saxophone wails and sobs like a sinner yearning to be cleansed.

Apr 13 2022 Author

5

Spiritual. If you're in the right frame of mind, hard to describe it as anything else.

Mar 05 2024 Author

2

Couldn't finish. Too much anxiety

Jul 05 2022 Author

2

Sorry Jazz, you are just not my thing. It’s not you, it’s me.

Aug 13 2025 Author

5

I like the parts where the music was like doo da doo

Jan 07 2025 Author

5

Powerful and intricate, I could listen to this 100 times and continue to glean something different each time.

Jun 27 2024 Author

5

I have a hard time with a lot of jazz albums, but this one just owns it from start to finish. Everything about this album is excellent - from the rhythms to the sound of the recording and of course the songs themselves. I understand why this is a classic.

Jul 28 2022 Author

5

From the first sound of the gong you are aware that you’re about to witness greatness. Jones’ cymbal washing and later use of timpani is breathtaking, but it is nonetheless Coltrane that stands out as the main character in what can easily be described as his magnum opus. Another milestone by Coltrane that still stands tall almost 60 years later.

Apr 30 2022 Author

5

Another groundbreaking album and modal jazz classic. This album in four movement takes a more avant garde approach to the form with its experimental rhythms and improvisation. Though less melodic than his work on Kind of Blue, this album is very listenable and has a lot to offer the casual jazz listener. This is one of those albums that rewards multiple listens.

Apr 11 2022 Author

5

Rare among jazz albums in that I feel like I genuinely get it, I think it's a masterpiece. This might not be considered a ringing endorsement given my general ignorance, but I'll stand by it.

Sep 22 2021 Author

5

Oh yes. This is sitting in a smoky bar, drinking a whiskey, and watching the band wail onstage. I am about this life.

Oct 30 2025 Author

4

I was really expecting this to be homework, but I found it really easy to listen to. A few too many bass and drum solos, perhaps, but it is largely fairly succinct and coherent, even for someone not as sophisticated in their jazz appreciation as I am. (Hal understands this better. It seems fairly straightforward to him, I suspect). I can understand the stretches. It's a bit more challenging than wallpaper jazz, but not so free as to be incomprehensible. Would listen again. It probably should be a five star record, and I appreciate the art behind it, but it just isn't really my bag, you know?

May 07 2025 Author

2

So much jazz recently! I keep prefacing these reviews with "I'm not the biggest jazz fan. But I can appreciate it." This album is no different. Yeah, I mean, it was pretty good. It's just kind of background music for me at this point. Pleasant but not super engaging. Nothing Earth shattering for me. I feel like I need to listen to it again to process it more, but to be honest I just don't really want to. It feels like blasphemy rating Coltrane 2/5 because the man is a legend and obviously super talented, but it's just not my bag, baby.

Nov 17 2024 Author

2

I get it, this is classic John Coltrane, supremely sophisticated syncopation, rampant rattling rhythms. It's subversive to the wholesome big bad era that preceded. The jazz aficionados are lined up, looking down their noses, obliging me to rate this a 5. To me this is just jazzy, in the pejorative sense. It's like having an annoying squeaking sound in the car you try to root out and can't find, then you try to ignore it, but it wears out your subconscious mind. It's like cacophonous, chaotic traffic in Kathmandu. I do love horror-infused music, like Skinny Puppy, so maybe I should listen again and reframe it as intentionally terrorizing droning.

May 07 2024 Author

2

I'm not super versed into jazz. I'm a barely casual enjoyer of the popular stuff. I like other Coltrane albums but this feels super weird and erratic for me. With runs going on for a long time to weird places, hitting accidentals that throw my ears off. Everything is purposeful in his album but the language he is speaking in, I'm not fluent in.

Apr 27 2021 Author

2

I am still trying to get more into jazz. This was an okay listen, and it wasn't necessarily difficult to get through but I'm not sure if I enjoyed it. Still, I appreciate the talent here.

Nov 25 2025 Author

1

Thoughts before listening: Oh goddamnit. Fucking jazz. It’s so stupid. Thoughts after listening: It's like going to a movie, and instead of dialogue and action and narrative you get five guys all shouting random words at the exact same time. ONE STAR

Oct 30 2025 Author

5

The thing that makes Coltrane as a jazz guy is his love of pop music. Through all the iterations of his playing career he kept one eye on the great era of American songwriting. My all time favourite record, even over the Fabs, is his record with Johnny Hartman. He follows that with My Favourite Things et al. And then he finds a god of some kind (as they do) and brings all that jazz sensibility/virtuosity together with his pop influences to create this homage. That bass riff and drum part at the start sets the scene perfectly, and he takes off for an album that just flows. Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison do that thing they do so well on all his records, they are the key, their segue to Part 2 is tattooed on my brain. A beautiful piece of music. Believe the hype deadbeats.

Aug 26 2025 Author

5

A brilliant and timeless jazz record.

Aug 26 2025 Author

5

10/10

Jul 25 2025 Author

5

Immersive and kaleidoscopic piece of work - makes me want to be a bigger jazz head - which I will!

Jul 19 2025 Author

5

Not your normal jazz session. It’s momentous. Fantastic music. Not much else I can say.

Jul 13 2025 Author

5

Sup

Jun 25 2025 Author

5

One of the greats

Mar 15 2022 Author

5

Wow. I've never listened to this, but have always wanted to. What a masterpiece. It is such a beautiful expression of humanity. Always surprising, but in a way that keeps you in the piece. This could be listened to both in the background of a coffee shop and on head phones in the dark. Gorgeous.

Jan 26 2022 Author

5

Amazing album, fantastic playing, great sound. Still amused by how underwhelmed the singing is after such sparkling music. They sound like they're high schoolers being made to recite something. But hey, it's honest, it's pure, it's amazing.

Dec 13 2021 Author

5

Monumental. From a simple theme grows jazz played with a sense of spiritual purpose, instilled with passion, intent, and real feeling. You won't find dance hits here, but careful listening will reward those willing to do so.

Sep 20 2021 Author

5

I had heard this album a few times and, though I was a fan of parts 1 & 4, I found part 3, with its squonky bits and 2 drum solos a little much. However, on re-listen I like the way that the drums set up an awesome McCoy Tyner solo and in general, I love Elvin Jones’ loose and impromptu playing throughout. I’ve had other Coltrane albums on high rotation over the years but I’m glad that 1001 forced me to listen again this one again, with greater concentration. He takes post-bop jazz and makes it feel spiritual. It's a shame he died a couple of years later.

May 22 2021 Author

5

Gilt als Meisterwerk, nicht wegzudenken aus dem Kanon, gottgleich die Verehrung. Tue mich aber seit jeher schwer mit dieser Aufnahme (der Blue Train fährt cooler). An manchen Tagen hat “A Love Supreme“ die Kraft, graue Wolken vor den schmutzigen Fenster hinfort zu blasen. An anderen stellt sich eher ein Gefühl des Aushaltens ein. Das meist permanent hohe Tempo zwingt zum konzentrierten Hinhören, eine Aufgabe, für die es manchmal eine Kraft und Kontemplation braucht, die man aufzubringen nicht immer vermag. Musik als Rechenaufgabe oder Rätsel - faszinierend und (über)fordernd zugleich. Aber im guten Moment das magisch unbeschreibliche Begreifen ohne je eine Note zu kennen. Ehrlich diffuse Gefühle; selten verrückt, wie die Platte je nach subjektiver Empfindung morpht. Aber ein Sturm ist kein Buchhalter, sondern bläst und tobt unverzeihlich, wo und wie er will. Krasse 4.5

May 22 2021 Author

5

Schon oft gehört - aber wohl nie oft genug. Tatsächlich gibt es jedes Mal was neues zu entdecken auf dieser Reise, die noch so harmonisch und konzentriert beginnt, um dann immer stärker am Geschmack der Freiheit zu schnuppern und die Frage zu suchen deren Antwort 42 lautet, sich selbst in der Gleichung auflösen will und schließlich eins wird mit der kosmischen Existenz.

Jan 13 2021 Author

5

Already listened to it but I will continue to listen to it many, many times

Feb 23 2021 Author

5

I was working while listening to this, and unlike Black Saint, I wasn't distracted by any obnoxious muted horns, so I'd say I liked this very much. I also love using commas, apparently. 5 stars babeeeeee

Feb 23 2021 Author

5

This is is, this is the one. This and Kind of Blue. If you had to pick two jazz albums to take with you before jazz disappeared, it’d probably be one of those. It’s truly an achievement in sound, playing, recording, all of it. It’s no wonder this is cited in so many lists. Favorite song: all Least favorite: none

Jun 17 2021 Author

5

One of the most well-known Jazz records for a reason. It's not my first listen, and it won't be my last. I have not listened to a lot of John Coltrane, but this is a great album.

Jan 06 2026 Author

4

A love supreme

Mar 22 2025 Author

4

Grew on me a ton second listen, Psalm is so beautiful

Nov 13 2024 Author

4

She coltrane on my john.

Jun 25 2024 Author

4

Love these style records. I’ve been playing more jazz in general but never sit down and throw on a full record. I think after I finish this full list I might find a best of jazz list as my next project.

Jan 27 2024 Author

4

As a saxophonist, it almost feels criminal not to give Coltrane 5/5, but even though I am amazed by the techniques and improvisation that I could not dream if doing, Coltrane's style of jazz has never been my favourite. Still 4/5 because I can hear the influence of Coltrane through much other jazz that I do enjoy very much

Jun 01 2021 Author

4

A beautiful masterpiece. Coltrane's expression in this album is conveyed from every complex section to the most subtle of ditties. Pt. III - Pursuance is a spiritual journey. Jazz is not my forte or most expansive genre, but it doesn't take a trained ear to know Coltrane's magnus opus is musical genius.

Jan 23 2024 Author

3

Peppy yet mollifying.

Sep 16 2022 Author

3

I enjoy jazz when accompanied by great food, or good conversations with wonderful friends. I also use it sometimes at work but not typically as my focal point of attention. I enjoyed this album, my least favorite being in part I when they keep vocalizing “a love supreme” and I was hoping this wasn’t a trend to continue. Luckily it wasn’t, I loved part II but I think part III was my favorite with how it started with the drums and had all these sections building.

Jan 13 2026 Author

2

THIS is the album that's one of the most famous jazz albums of all-time? Often heralded as a masterpiece? THIS? Am I missing something? Like the first three songs are just random vaguely sometimes sounding good saxophone riffing, with constant chunky atonal piano chording. Random bass noises and drumming that isn't that noticeable, but once you clue into it, it's just 8 minutes of 16th notes. I'm just confused. The last song was the only good one. Mighty shame. I like jazz, and have jazz albums at 5 stars and will continue to have some more. This? Not even close to 5 stars. Quite honestly, like it's not offensive. Probably I'd rate it 3 stars but it fell way short of expectations.

Jul 22 2025 Author

2

Me falta cultura para disfrutarlo de verdad xdd

Mar 05 2026 Author

5

A top ten album for me, the blend of attractive chamber-folk and uncompromisingly Teutonic interpretation from Nico, and subtle subversiveness, is extraordinary. As much today as it was in 1966, this record has the power to polarize….always a good sign.

Mar 05 2026 Author

5

Great but very short (seems to be anywhere trend with these old jazz albums

Mar 05 2026 Author

5

Ohne Frage eines der besten Alben, die je entstanden sind!

Mar 04 2026 Author

5

A phenomenal album. I've been listening to it for years. Listen to it four times yesterday

Mar 04 2026 Author

5

Great, loved it.

Mar 03 2026 Author

5

Super important album for me, my beginning in jazz many years ago, still as magical and spiritual as it ever was. Easy 5 stars for sure

Mar 03 2026 Author

5

1. 4/5 2. 5/5 3. 3.5/5 4. 4.5/5

Mar 03 2026 Author

5

All that jazz

Feb 28 2026 Author

5

I had several Coltrane albums on CD, and this and Giant Steps still stand out.

Feb 28 2026 Author

5

luv thaaaat

Feb 26 2026 Author

5

Objectively, one of the best albums ever

Feb 26 2026 Author

5

I've never claim to be an expert on jazz, so it's hard to express what I mean here, but this sounds so accessible for the genre without feeling dumbed-down at all. This is just an incredible album showcasing everything that makes Coltrane great.

Feb 25 2026 Author

5

Excellent! Can listen to this 24/7.

Feb 24 2026 Author

5

I love, love, LOVE how evocative it is!!! Might become my new morning listen album for a while.

Feb 23 2026 Author

5

De los primeros discos de jazz que he escuchado en mi vida y el que me hizo enamorarme de su complejidad como género musical. Aunque no creo poder entenderla, este álbum me hizo comprender que uno puede estar fascinado con lo que aún no reconoce o le es difícil de percibir.

Feb 23 2026 Author

5

¡Empezamos con discazo! Amor eterno a Coltrane!

Feb 21 2026 Author

5

Joya!

Feb 21 2026 Author

5

I had never heard of John Coltrane until a year ago. I don’t even remember how I found him, I’m not generally a jazz fan. So I looked him up and played this album, I was blown away. What a beautiful peace of music. Don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t listen to this in the car but it’s great to have on in the background while prepping dinner. What a shame John was lost so young. I’m giving it 5, it is so much better than most of the garbage I’ve listened to so far.

Feb 21 2026 Author

5

The album is obviously memorable for its hypnotic, insistent riff, and simple yet transcendent chorus. But on this listen the third movement stood out most to me, with drums like raindrops, a piano that makes you feel like you’re spinning through a slot machine, and a heart-stopping bass solo to boot. Who knows where you’ll land when it all comes gliding to a stop.

Feb 21 2026 Author

5

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… Supreme supreme

Feb 20 2026 Author

5

Opening saxophone is super pleasant. This was the perfect pick for my jazz playlist.

Feb 18 2026 Author

5

one of the all time greats that we have here. anything less than 5 stars is a crime. honestly expected this album to be rated higher here.

Feb 18 2026 Author

5

Great

Feb 17 2026 Author

5

Easy five star. Gorgeous.

Feb 17 2026 Author

5

Incredible and transcendent. Maybe not suitable for a jazz newbie or someone who's demanding of a melody, but it’s pure expression. Timeless and powerful for any time of the day.

Feb 16 2026 Author

5

5/5

Feb 15 2026 Author

5

Magical. Four guys at the absolute top of thier game. McCoy Tyners keys are aning the best in jazz, ever.

Feb 14 2026 Author

5

Easiest five stars I’ve given yet. A group of maestros absolutely in sync with each other. This feels like melody, harmony, musical connection, expressing soul through music taken to its peak.

Feb 13 2026 Author

5

IT's John Coltrane. It is as amazing and as cool as expected.

Feb 12 2026 Author

5

elvin jones is god

Feb 12 2026 Author

5

10/10 no notes.

Feb 11 2026 Author

5

Virtuoso

Feb 11 2026 Author

5

This has a strong case for being the greatest work of recorded music in the history of the human species. So 5 stars I guess.

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