A Love Supreme

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

She coltrane on my john.

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.

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.

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

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.

Peppy yet mollifying.

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.

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.

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.

Couldn't finish. Too much anxiety

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

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.

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme I always wanted to listen to this album in the past, it feels like a dream the fact that I was able to have the ability to listen to this. Makes me glad that i'm not deaf so that I can hear this from time to time. This is considered one of (if not) THE greatest albums ever made by any human for a reason. Not a single second is wasted all throughout. Definitely need a second listen for it though, but first listen it's already almost perfect. This is just perfect. 1.- Part I - Acknowledgement = 10/10 2.- Part II - Resolution = 9/10 3.- Part III - Pursuance / Part IV - Psalm = 10/10 FINAL SCORE: 9.7/10

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, and glimpsed at the future innovations of his final two and a half years. 5⭐️

This is not really my kind of jazz but I can recognize its importance and influence despite that.

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY 🎉 🎊 🥳 its hard to rate the songs individually cause theyre all parts of one big piece but its 1,000,000,000 out of 5

On another huge streak! Fantastic album, up there with the best Jazz ever put to record. This certainly makes the list for the "Mount Rushmore" of jazz along with Kind of Blue. Coltrane's magnum opus and a must listen if you want to rate and music whatsoever to my face

I'm always pleased when I’m handed a jazz album, even more so when it's from a master like Coltrane. I don't know what else to say except that this is a master class in mood and feel. Coltrane exudes emotion through his instrument here, pulling us along through a piece in four movements, as though it were a classical composition. It takes us to upbeat, fun places, dark, intense places, and everywhere in between. All this in just a short 32 minute runtime. This is one I'd love to listen to on vinyl, in a dimly lit room late at night, with a warm cup of tea in hand. Just sink into a couch and listen to a master perform his art. Excellent stuff Five stars. Standout Tracks: Acknowledgement, Psalm

masteriece

Improv that cannot be improved—this album stands as one of the finest examples of what 4 masters of their craft are capable of when getting in a studio together.

Coltrane's quartet bares all before the higher power of jazz, revealing a collective soul in this supreme meditation on music, faith, and spiritual transcendence.

My first time hearing this album. Words fail me. This album is one a select few that I can say has ever moved me. It evokes emotion without any overt attempt to do so, without the words we usually need to tell us how to feel. I agree with Osama, this is a fully realized piece of true art that I’ve been sending to everyone I know in an effort to have more people to talk to about this music.

I have given this a lot of thought and I think may be the greatest piece of art produced in the 20th century. A fully realized spiritual vision of an artist at his prime. I have so many interpretations and ideas about what the songs, and even some of the individual phrases represent. When o first heard this years ago I enjoyed it; but about 10 years ago I listed again and it brought me to tears. Without a doubt in my top 3 albums of all time and one I revisit weekly.

look, i mean there is a reason why this album is regarded as the greatest work in jazz. the musicianship is off the chain, the music is stunningly recorded and is downright beautiful and epic (in the classical sense of the word). it is jazz at its final form. expertly sculpted, crafted, performed. complex but extremely listenable. it gets a lot of hype, and it truly deserves it.

Thoughts before listening: This is one of the most universally praised albums of all time and an absolute classic of jazz. I have definitely heard this before. Review: This album sounds like organized chaos, but in a good way. All the musicians are seemingly off in their own worlds creating a cacophony of noise that is nevertheless engaging throughout. I also like how it all works as a single piece with Acts I and IV providing the intro/outro. My favorite act however is "Act III - Pursuance" as that is when the cacophony reaches its peak. This album is definitely deserving of its praise so I'll give this 5-stars.

4,50

Very chaotic jazz. Not much to say, but great playing throughout. Low 5.

Loved this album from start to finish. 4⭐️

A perfect Sunday morning album; one of my favorite John Coltrane albums. Worshipful and beautiful.

♥️♥️

I know nothing about jazz. But I know enogh to know this and 'kind of blue' by Miles Davis are considered the genre's benchmark. In fact, i love 'kind of blue'. I get it and get down to it. This is harder. Absolutely the technical proficiency of the individual musicians is undisputed, apparent and phenomenal. I need to listen to it more but my gut feeling tells me it isn't the emporer's new clothes.

Horn man blows horn very good

Sublime

#1

An all time great record!

Excellent album to work by. Love the atmosphere.

Im surprised anyway made music after this cuz its the best album ever

The saxophone is an under appreciated and under utilized instrument these days. Coltrane shows the power of the instrument and put together an excellent jazz album. Jazz in general doesn't seem to get the love it deserves any more but most people will recognize it's influence for music. I can understand why Jazz can be hard for some people but when that moment clicks and you hear it come together, few other music genres can even compare.

A perfect album!

Hasn't everything been written about this album, which is worth mentioning? I guess so. As with most great music, this is not an album most music lovers like or love from the beginning. This is like a tree which grows and every time you look at it, it gets bigger and more beautiful. And sometimes the tree takes leaps in growing and you wonder why you didn't notice something before, which is obvious and so nice now. You need to look and you need some patience but you will be rewarded. Certainly one of music history's masterpieces!

grooooovy jazz, loved it, great background for working

hypnotic and one of my favourites 5

I can't really say anything worthy here. John Coltrane is a master. Here, he is a master at work. It really doesn't get any better than this. This is THE master class in jazz perfection. There are a few people in a few life genres that master their craft and reach a level where there are no worthy comparisons. There may be other masters doing equal work, or even the occasional brilliant protoge, but there is nothing about pecking order to argue. This is a gift to everyone who hears it.

A truly profound piece of Jazz music. It’s an emotional rollercoaster. Full of Coltrane’s signature tenor sax, but he always plays in a way that doesn’t feel overbearing. Every member of the band is clear as a bell, and they’re all equally important to the overall tone and wonderful freedom expressed through music here. This is the sort of suite that one can listen to multiple times, and pick up on different beautiful details every time. I don’t believe the almost avant-garde/free jazz sections are for everyone, but it’s incredible to anyone who finds joy in that smoky post war jazz sound.

Ma tooooo! 😁 Veselje kao da nisam preslušala album već 1500 puta. Aaaapsolutno zasluženo mjesto na listi, u usporedbi sa zadnjih par albuma, ovo je raketa za na Mjesec. Remek-djelo, predivan lik, pretužna priča. Kako on može prenijeti emociju, rijetko tko može. Giant Steps mi je možda mrvicuuuu draži album, ali to su već nijanse ukusa i settinga, tako da je to kao da uspoređujem zlato sa zlatom. Tople preporuke za doku "Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary". Jedan od boljih glazbenih koji sam gledala. Bez razmišljanja 5/5, 10/10.

10/10 Dosta sam biased oko ovog albuma. Ne znam koliko puta sam ga poslušao, zadnji put prije 2 tjedna Ne znam kad je točno moj fanatizam za Coltraneom krenuo. Mislim negdje prije 5 godina kad sam pogledao doku o njemu (Chasing Trane) Iako je on vjerojatno Britney Spears u jazz svijetu (po tome koliko je popularan), to me stvarno ne smeta. Znači ono što mi Jerry Garcia napravi s gitarom, coltrane mi napravi sa svojim puhačkim sposobnostima. Kad se uzme u obzir da je cijeli album, kao što je često slučaj kod starijeg jazz-a, snimljen live, u jednom tejku, u jednom sessionu, u jednom danu.. sledi mi se krv u žilama 6 minuta u album, ja sam već otišao do centra sunca i nazad, samo te prizemlje s ovim laganim mantranjem "a love supreme, a live supreme, a love supreme" Uff Ne smeta me čak niti što je ovo de facto religiozni album, a love supreme je ljubav božja, ista ljubav koja mu je pomogla da se skine s dopa (zbog kojeg je izbačen iz Miles Davis superstar benda) Ali coltrane nije ovo pisao za jednog specifičnog boga, kao mnogi ovisnici, morao je priznati postojanje nečega većeg od sebe kako bi se uspio izliječiti. Sad, koji je to Bog nije ni bitno. Potrebno je samo pogledati imena pjesama da bi se skužio religiozni kontekst. Ono što je bitno je ova melodija na početku druge pjesme. .. Ma stvarno je remek djelo ovaj album. Tko zna koliko puta ću još ovo preslušati u životu. Jao ovo rolanje oko šeste minute treće pjesme, kakav pank jebote, totalni pank. Ma da, to je to. Prvi 10/10

This album to me is something like a mood ring - whatever feeling I bring into it, it reflects back to me in countless shades, and because of this it sounds new and different every time. At times frenetic, at times meditative, always cool as fuck. Timeless and unequivocal. 10/10

Always been a fav.

A certain Brazilian musician once said that in music "You have to be gentle as a lamb and quick as a rattlesnake". I couldn't find a better phrase to define the perfect mix between subtlety and lightness that exudes from this album. All the instruments are very well intertwined, as if they were tied with a sailor's rope. Everything is very subtle and fast, which makes me believe that this is one of the most sonically sophisticated albums I've ever heard from the 60s. Although the instrumentals are perfect, that's all! I have a rule that makes me never give an instrumental album full 5 stars, as I believe that vocals are a vital part of the connection between the artist and the listener. Be it the simplest vocals to the most orgasmic screams in the style of Pink Floyd's The Great Gig In the Sky, vocals are essential on any album, even if it has instrumental tracks. However, I'm going to leave this stupid rule of mine aside for a day, because everything I said will fall apart in front of this album. 5 Stars!

Brother, 30 minutes of peak saxophone play has healed my soul.

Reminds me of the SF airport

The first time I listened to this album I was about 15 and trying really hard to like the jazz records I was supposed to, and looking back I understand I just wasn't ready to listen to something so left field that requires context to really appreciate. But I kept listening and every single time I listen to this album the experience feels more profound than the last. I believe the day that Coltrane truly clicked for me was when I read two things, "when he plays I hear him speaking to god" and "I watched him in black and white but when he plays I saw colours". And I don't think there's a better encapsulation of why this is so important than those, this is spiritual music. So sure, maybe there's some weird kind of religious guilt that made me internalise the god statement, but this album changed the way that I understood music. I started thinking about it as simply another medium for art instead of something to immediately please me. A tool to understand the world around me and worlds I will never be a part of, and I dare say in the years since I suffered through this record for the first time it and its flow on effects have imbued my life with more colour than I understood to be possible.

Jazz ist nicht unbedingt mein Genre. Diese Challange gibt einem die Chance, die Musik-Komfortzone zu verlassen. Aber dieses Album macht es einem sehr leicht diese Zone zu verlassen. A Love Supreme! A Love John Coltrane.

I understand why this is an all time great. Not my style, but clearly amazing.

One session. One idea. One thought, flawlessly executed.

If you don't rate this a five I don't want to know you bc you know nothing about music and have terrible taste.

Pure joy

This album requires your full attention but it’s worth it

The raw emotion and power conveyed in this masterwork is astounding. It is a prayer, a conversation, a deeply spiritual vision quest. And it has a humility about it that gives it gravitas while inviting you to come along. I feel bad for the people that can’t appreciate it, as I do for myself and my inadequate understanding of what was created here. 6

I don’t often listen to jazz (I think this would be classed as jazz?), but this might make me listen to it more. I really enjoyed it, it felt raw, spontaneous, alive. I kind of wish the album was longer, though!

Amazing album!!! One of the greatest piece of music of human kind!!!!

I always find with jazz I love it and think it’s an incredible or I think it’s fucking wank. This is a masterpiece

Part I - Acknowledgement Part II - Resolution Part III - Pursuance Part IV - Psalm