A Love Supreme

I've been wanting to listen to jazz albums lately! So I was really glad to hear this one today. It was a bit repetitive but it was soothing.

My first album from the generator. Sometimes I listen to the more “cozy/lounge” version of jazz but I really enjoyed having another jazz experience! The drum work is amazing and I cannot comprehend how some people are capable of making music so complex. Adore it!! 15/12-2025

very drum heavy. prefer pt. iv the most mainly due to the sax being more prominent.

Jazzy man jamming on a sax with drums, piano, bass, etc. Basically no lyrics. Pretty good, but not really my style.

c’est drôle d’avoir un deuxième album de 1965 en deux jours mdrrr c’est top 100 albums sur apple music petite ambiance bar jazz pour bosser ajd

thank you god

Smooth

This was a delight from start to finish. The drums drew me in, but the sax made me stay. Five stars.

I like jazz, I swear. I just don't like it when 4 jazz musicians are playing 7 different songs at the same time. In the few times it's cohesive and not "battle of the instruments," I really liked what I heard. That's just not what's happening a majority of the time here. I'm willing to stipulate this album is one of the best of all time if I can be forgiven not getting it and thinking it sounds like competent musicians in different studios trying to psychically sense what the three other musicians are playing somewhere else. ⭐⭐

nesu dziazo megeja, bet manau klausysiu kitu sio atlikejo gabalu. geri tembrai

Like an 8 out of ten man

Stress Jazz

I understand it's important and high quality, but I'm too dumb to fully appreciate it

Not first listen; 5; Incredible how much the music dances around the same melody throughout the record. By working around the same riffs, it's interesting to hear how the different parts evoke different emotion. While being dissonant and chaotic, it manages to keep everything together.

A difficult but rewarding listen

First song gave me visions of the pink panther. I can see be used in a movie where it’s a bunch of montages.

Another relisten for me. I'm mixed on this album; the second half of this record is legitimately great. Very intense, almost oppressive jazz. But I find the first half of be kind of emotionally cold; it's hard to find any element of it to grasp onto (aside from the drum solo towards the end of part 2 which is stunning). I lean more towards positive than negative, but I almost feel unequipped to evaluate this. It's one of jazz's holy grails and it left scratching my head for parts of it.

They say sax changes everything, and it most certainly does here. So many tempo and key changes it's as if John is communicating with the divine.

Not the genre I’m the most well versed in or my favorite, but I appreciated the dynamics of this album. There is something intriguing to me about the authentic narrative of a song/album recorded in one take.

Incredible musicianship

Jazz is something I don't losten to enough. This album is almost hypnotic. A great example of the genre.

I find it difficult to get into Jazz but enjoyed having this on whilst I was reading. Have heard a lot about John Coltrane and had heard of the album before, so good to listen to it. 7/10

Oui c'est effectivement du jazz.

Good, but feel like I don’t know enough about the genre to know what I’m listening to. Edit three hours later: “a love supreme, a love supreme” is still stuck in my head. Effective simplicity. Amazing

Not into Jazz a lot, but I enjoyed this. ★★★

Jazz is crazy man, enjoyed it but absolutely confusing lmao

greatest jazz album ever

Great album for that time. On repeat through out the years!

Chaotic. Complex. Controlled. Soothing yet stressful.

listened to this in the rain, lovely experience. no highlights just very solid throughout enjoy clo :3

I feel like this was meant to be some form of relaxing album based on the title but I found myself stressed due to the constant rhythm changes. It sounds like a bunch of people who are competent at music decided to go off script and wasn't sure why everyone else wasn't following their lead The last song wasn't bad, maybe they agreed to play a slower song and were able to piece something together 1-2

Utterly fantastic. Almost every moment feels inspired and every player gets the chance to really show off their skills. I enjoy how chaotic the album starts while slowly building its way to a calmer but still pretty intense finale. The coordination of the quartet is insane considering how passionate every player seems to be and how complex the rhythms get.

I don't think I necessarily have a great ear for jazz, but I thought this album was well done!

He was great

don't know enough about jazz I guess. It was cool it was improvised though.

Album review 018 A Love Supreme by John Coltrane (1965) Rating 4/5 Viewed by many as one of the greatest works of music ever recorded, but I’ve never managed understand A Love Supreme. Sure, the musicianship is exceptional and it’s unlike anything recorded up to that point (according to my limited understanding of all things Jazz), but the dissonance of Coltrane’s playing is something I struggle to appreciate. I know I’ll listen to this many more times and gradually come to learn how and why the music and instruments work together (or against one another??) on a technical level but right now, this is an album I respect rather than love.

I’ve been arrested. this is the kind of album you listen to and you’ll never be the same.

clearly there's a lot of complicated musical artistry going on here, but i just don't think i like jazz all that much.

sax sells.

Not my thing but sooo good

I'm sure it's brilliant. I really really wish I could understand and appreciate jazz, but it's all a bunch of toots and thunks and means nothing to me. I fully recognize my inability to understand instrumental complexity is a me problem. It sounds nice, though.

It was alright, I wish I could get this exalted religious experience others seem to. It feels like I’m standing in front of a marble statue but there’s a sheet over it. Jazz feels like the hardest genre for me to understand which is ironic given it predates almost everything I listen to. Rating: 2.3

This is less an album more an act in 4 parts. Those parts are tremendous. Evocative, tuneful and morose. Each act worthy of coming back to time and time again. This was a time when jazz was evolving to match up with the pop music of the day. This betters it.

Beautiful sound, challenging (inspiring?) message, still fresh. Absolutely essential.

Pretty good album! Definitely saw a lot of his spiritual influence on this wish the bass was louder in the mix lol

DIS1GOTIT. NEEDED IT 2DAY. NAREN / WENDY TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY BUT IT’s 2 LATE. 5 !

Slightly tedious jazz

Bit of a Din .... ! 5/10

Like a lot of the great jazz albums, this rose no further than good background music for me. I enjoyed it very much as that, but no more.

Great album but didn't like it as much as I expected. The arrangement and talent is instantly notable, each song is impressive and catchy, but there are various points where I just didn't jive with the flow. At points it felt like anxiety music.

4 I mean to be so fed up with duke wellington the day before and then having this the next day hahah what a contrast it’s just such a nice listen this is what all jazz should be like and that’s the only true opinion in the world

Excellent album, it creates such a strong atmosphere. It is entirely ‘of its time but in the best way’. One of the few jazz albums where the limited vocal aspects are quite alright, as it lets the musicians do their thing. It is creative without being inaccessible and it is a jazz album I will genuinely return to. Almost a 5.

So moody and emotional. Its a vast soundscape that draws you in. I love the deft tinkering on the cymbals. Unlike some Jazz it does have a story to tell and it does evolve through the album. It makes you want to listen to its changes and flow. I enjoyed mulling this over on repeat and just seeing where it took me each time.

Perhaps aided by it's short runtime, I didn't traverse my usual jazz pathway from initial interest to boredom. Maybe I'm being slowly groomed into a jazz fan through exposure... For whatever reason, the album really clicked with me. I was enthralled by the rolling rhythms which feel like they pull you into a trance. The noodling sax that floated above felt like watching a plastic bag caught in the wind. There was something compelling about the album and I ended up listening four times through. Musical horizons broadened!

not a jazz fan

This is auditory slop in a bad way. I did not enjoy listening to this, and if this is the "peak" Jazz album I will happily avoid the genre in its entirety. It felt like I was sitting in a panera bread eating re-heated soup in a hard to eat bread bowl. Ew.

Chill, classic, ambient jazz

If you listen to music, and listen to musicians and read about music I don't think that you can go through life without hearing of John Coltrane. He is spoken about in reverent terms, as is his album "A Love Supreme". Jazz and learning more about Jazz is one of the reasons why I started this exercise of listening to 1001 albums. What I have discovered so far, is that Jazz, on the whole, is just not for me. I found "A Love Supreme" to be a far from relaxing listening experience, off putting and sonically jarring. I was not at ease listening to it at any time. I didn't find it thrilling, moving or beautiful. At best I was indifferent, finding it somewhat monotonous, and at worst I disliked it. Did I like anything? The drumming of Elvin Jones was impressive, particularly during "Pursuance" but during that track it was effectively a drum solo, laid back a little in the mix until 7 minutes 30 seconds or so when he cuts loose. But we then move into a dull double bass guitar solo. If I find myself reaching for the definition of the 5 star rating system, that I use, the album I'm listening to is getting a rating of no greater than three stars. That is the case here. I realise that for some my rating will be a sacrilege but for me this is a two star album. 1 Part 1: "Acknowledgement" (2/5) 2 Part 2: "Resolution" (2/5) 3 Part 3: "Pursuance" (2/5) 4 Part 4: "Psalm" (1/5) Total - 7 Average - 1.75 172/1001 93/172 albums reviewed were new to me.

Long time classic. I don't really like jazz, but this is one of my handful of go to jazz records.

the first Jazz album i ever bought on vinyl. It was a joy to put it on the turntable this morning, sit down with a coffee and do my 1001 album for the day. A Love Supreme... A Love Supreme... A Love Supreme...

Мне понравилась часть 4, а предыдущие 3 вызвали неконтролируемую тревогу, как-то не очень я поняла этот джаз

Didn't enjoy it very much, but it wasn't bad

A jazz classic. Really incredible.

beautiful, just beautiful. Not much to say, this feels like a good record to sit and relax with or to play while tidying your room. Jazz music like this has such an atmospheric character to it, it makes you feel like a focus that is not aggressive nor obnoxious. You can be calm yet mischievous, deliberate yet brisk. Listening to it makes me feel cultured, when in reality I might just be pretentious lol. So far, this is the best one from this list.

I think I've learned that John Coltrane is not my favorite jazz artist.

Jazz not really for me.

Sometimes it's just about the timing of a record, that eventually impacts the review. Perfect Monday morning music, thank you!

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

Oh yeah, bong hit commence! 10 stars wouldn't be enough. I love listening to this record and focusing on just one part of what's playing - Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Coltrane - it doesn't matter which one, because everyone is operating on a level that transcends the whole. This record never sounds the same twice, equally thrilling and soothing.

Vibes: 5/5 Instruments: 5/5 Production: 5/5 Emotional Value: 3/5 Storytelling: 4/5 Album Cover: +0.5 Stand Outs: Acknowledgement, Psalm Overall Rating: 4.5

Se nota lo crack del tipo. Pero no es un estilo o género que me llegue aun. 5/10

I know the importance of this album, but I find it hard to really enjoy jazz unless I'm there in person. Chaos and discordance works with the energy of a live gig, but I don't think it quite makes its way across properly in this format. I didn't enjoy it enough to give a 4, but feel dirty giving a 3. But still, sometimes it's nice to feel dirty.

This is a hard album to rate because I don’t have much jazz listening experience to compare against. It is definitely audibly pleasing, but I’m not going to be adding any of the parts to my music. I like part 2 the best, the piano is incredible. Part 4 is next, feels almost emotional and angry. 1 and 3 are fine, nothing too special. Good music to listen to while working. Pretty calming too. Overall pretty average, but best I’ve heard for jazz yet. 3.4 stars.

Loved it. Instantly transports me to a dimly lit Jazz club.

Tried listening to this maybe 25 years ago and really didn't get it. It sure did click today. I feel like I've been missing out but I guess I just had to wait until I was ready.

Best Song: A Love Supreme, Pt. I - Acknowledgment I think jazz may be growing on me. I didn't mind this nearly as much as a lot of the other things on here. Still not something I foresee myself going ga-ga for and listening to often but maybe when working/writing/cleaning, it could be good background music. 4/5.

Hey, A Love Supreme. I listened to this album forever ago and tore it a new one at the time. I was in the depths of my intolerant hatred for jazz music and could not for the life of me understand why so many of these things clogged the highest-rated charts on music cataloging sites. I still don't, but I've made peace with my inability to understand. I'll probably come away with an improved opinion of this album on the relisten - it's among my lowest-rated albums on said music cataloguing sites. Yeah. I mean, okay. That's the level of elocution you can expect whenever I'm talking about jazz. I've always held the conspiratorial belief that jazz fans are musicians in disguise who are covertly psyopping the masses into adopting their sick musical proclivities. I'm confident that you need some level of music theory understanding to "get" this brand of jazz, which I have none of. To my unwashed, untrained ears, this is fine background noise without being anything more. I rarely felt that the tracks were building towards anything and it was difficult for me to form a complete opinion of the songs when they went on for so long. Still, this was a perfectly fine album to listen to on a Sunday afternoon while trying to settle my perpetual album debt. "Acknowledgement" is fine. The vocal bit at the end of the track is pretty cool, and the instrumentation was decent overall. The rest of the tracks were fine, also. Going in with lower expectations meant that I could appreciate the good bits and blot out the rest that I didn't care for. I know that this is one of the frontrunners in jazz music, so I won't think of consulting the book for why this is in here. I cosign the inclusion.

5. Best album ever?

It was fine but not something I would listen to again. Not my cup of tea I guess.

jazzy

MORE JAZZ

So chaotic and fast. How am I supposed to enjoy this? Very talented but this isn’t for me.

An album with the main instrument being a saxophone, 10/10

rip john he wouldve loved supreme

Is free jazz the longest, most disconcerting and most complicated cry for help in human history? I think so. I'm going to continue ignoring it but it is really making me uncomfortable.

A good one

Crazy crazy!

Such a great listen. Easy 5 stars.

Wowww!

2.5

A deep dive in the world of jazz. Sax, piano, drums and double bass blend together. I found keeping track of all the sounds at once very challenging - but rewarding as well. Just as I felt that I had lost all reference -with all the chords and instruments accumulating - a sudden burst of music (and energy) would bring me back to full attention. Acknowledgement Resolution Pursuance Psalm; thunder and sax: how could a start be better than that? Then the piano and the drums enter the scene. Sweetness and suspence cohexist - tension builds up, but the sax and the piano make sure that it neither explodes nor fades out. The sax is gentle and reaches your heart but touches it very lightly.

Not really my thing. Jazz...

Best Song: They're all pretty good. Worst Song: Not a song per se, but I'm not a big fan of the vocals Overall: I don't consider myself a Jazz Guy, but I've always liked this album. It feels very approachable while still obviously being jazz. There are tons of really satisfying jazz licks, and the drums are really excellent the whole way through.

10 / 10

This is by far one of the greatest pieces of jazz out there. It’s a spiritual experience containing some of the best sax and piano solos. Coltrane would follow this a year later with the boldest jazz album I know with Ascension. Still, A Love Supreme is THE Coltrane album.

It was excellent returning to this album today, I used to listen to it quite often and it’s still just as great as ever.

a spiritual awakening in 4 acts

A great Jazz album by a wonderful musician. Always worth a listen

Kom tilbage til!! Tilbagevend Synes bebop jazz er rigtig fedt, det er hektisk og ændrer sig hele tiden. Det er super spændende at høre, men jeg får også en underlig stressfuld følelse i kroppen af en eller anden årsag. Det grænser næsten til ubehagelig og jeg ved ikke helt hvorfor, derfor har jeg markeret det med tilbagevenden. Det er åbenbart en af de vigtigste jazz albums sammen med Miles davis kind of blue. Et album der kommer efter at han har kæmpet med alkohol og stofmisbrug. Så det er meget religiøst og fungerer lidt som en tak til gud. Han var ikke kun inspireret af én religion. Det er et 4 delt stykke hvor alt spiller en spirituel rolle. Det har inspireret hele den spirituelle jazz bølge med bønner, meditation osv. Men også mange moderne kunstnere åbenbart? kendrick lamar, radiohead osv har nævnt john coltrane på den ene eller den anden måde.

it's alright. not for me but i respect it

Incredible

Opening still gives me chills. What a journey. I need to process. This was the first time I was still really paying attention during "Psalm" - what a beautiful piece of music. Feels presumptuous to even try to use my clumsy words to describe this masterpiece.

Listened before! Still think it's absolutely fantastic and so ahead of it's time!

Vibes

Good album, a bit wild.

It was Okay I do not really see it as somethign earth shattering but i enjoyed it

Ugh, I do not know how to review this album. How do you review an album where the musicianship is so talented, the man is so important to the genre, and the genre itself is so important to the culture of America... but you just don't really like it very much? It's funny because I could say something like "if you like jazz, you should give this a listen," but something tells me that there are exactly zero jazz fans that need me to tell them about John Coltrane. If you don't know jazz, well, this album was extremely jazzy. Pure jazz, even. So it would be a great starting point. 3/5 (sorry).

A jazz standard, improv at its best.

Fairly unremarkable. Good background music but nothing that pulls you in.

It goes hard! Without getting some of the finer details I can certainly enjoy it and its exciting energy.

A goddamn masterpiece. Spiritual, incredibly composed, immaculately played by all involved (shoutout especially to Elvin Jones' drum solo in Part 3: Pursuance), and all in a tight 33-minute package, A Love Supreme absolutely deserves its accolades as one of the finest jazz experiences ever.

We’ve gotten some good ass jazz albums on this list I tell you hwat

sup it's trane

This is a good jazz album but this type of jazz doesn't really do it for me. It's just not weird enough. His talent is undeniable but never in my life have I sat down and said "I'm going to listen to John Coltrane."

Krasser jazz Erinnert mich ans Montez

4 out of 5 Great jazz and I cannot even really appreciate Jazz. Sounds awesome and made me want to move.

Part I Acknowledgement - 6 (didnt love the ominous chanting towards the end) Part II Resolution - 7 Part III Pursuance - 7 Part IV Psalm - 7 I like the review that compares this to English football. There is something amazing here but I just dont think its for me, though I can appreciate the art.

nice

Enjoyed very much - not new.

I found this interesting, but I feel like I need to listen to more jazz (and more accessible jazz) to learn to fully appreciate it.

You may like it or not, but it's clearly something else. If you have a minimal appreciation for jazz, it's superb.

Ok som bakgrunnsmusikk.

People have said that this is the best jazz album that will ever exist. If that's true, then I clearly don't like jazz.

Good stuff.

oh wow i've listened to this. It was good. Like, it's so very much art. Creativity. Like, making food while listening to this and creating something, is like peak life.

Gives me anxiety

LOVE THIS!

Obviously Coltrane is a legend and I can appreciate the talent but I found the album to be very repetitive and sort of droning on at times. Maybe I'm biased since Jazz Fusion is more my thing than traditional jazz but I'm giving it 3 stars only out of respect for the man.

I don't really know jazz but I don't think you have to to feel that this one is special.

4.5 Classic for a reason!

What an absolute masterpiece. For a very long time, I found myself more in the Giant Steps (Another Coltrane album) camp when it came to Coltrane’s work. However upon relistening I have to say I think this Album is the better project. Giant Steps is more consumable, but as a whole this clears. Now let’s get to what exactly is good about this album? The short answer is everything, no exaggeration. Every piece of instrumentation is perfectly played and positioned throughout. The standout for me has to be Elvin Jones drums though. Never before has a Jazz drumming performance captivated me as much as his performance here. Anyways if you like Jazz at all, you should know this is a classic for a reason. Best track: Meant to be consumed as a whole Worst Track: See Above.

# Album Name: A love supreme # Artist: John Coltrane # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Pretty average. Jazz doesn’t connect with me. # Top Tunes: # Would I listen to it again? hmmmm not sure. Maybe

this kind of jazz isn’t really for me, i like the soothing and relaxing more piano based jazz. granted this is very impressive and obviously a lot of talent and skill involved. but the only way i could listen to it was to put it on in the background. still going to give it a 4 i think. it’s just a bit too sharp and harsh on my ears for me to be able to really enjoy it, but it still deserves a high rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

There isn’t anything I could possibly add to this. It is the purest form of musical expression. Supreme. Each player here can vie for the title of the best to ever do it for their respective instruments, save for perhaps Paul Chambers, second-best to Mingus. I’ll bestow my five stars. That ought to make it clear enough.

I wish there were half star ratings, I’d give it 4.5. Very nice, occasionally sporadic.

прик, иногда можно послушать.

Haven't listened to a ton of jazz but this was solid. Nice instrumentals

Astounding, enthralling, and foundational for modern jazz. An absolute pleasure.

I don't listen to a lot of jazz, particularly American jazz, but there are a handful of classic albums that a friend put me onto a long time ago. Those are the ones that I will draw on and this is one of them. I have to be in the mood though and luckily today I was. It goes all over the place, constantly moving but it bursts with energy and life and is utterly compelling. I had to stop my work today to listen at one point during Pursuance.

It's fine, didn't blow my mind or anything.

I was worried this might be a little avant-garde for my tastes, but once we got to Resolution the entire rest of the album was gorgeous. Love it

Solid Jazz. Loved the first and last track

Love me some Coltrane🔥🔥🔥🔥

I realised that I’d never heard this for some reason. Coltrane of course is at that rarefied heights of musicians, including but not limited to and in no order, Bach, Louis Armstrong, Hendrix, Glenn Gould, Chris Thile, Mozart, Beethoven, Charlie Parker, Charlie Christian, Jaco Pastorius, Ron Carter, Prince, Jack de Johnette, Victor Wooten, Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth and a few others. Musicians of such artistry they transcend genre and even instrument. This album does that. It was that rare thing. A highly praised album that deserved the praise. Elvin Bishop on drums is player of the match. But the quartet is just … ON. I think I need to block out some time and listen to this in a silent room with no distractions. 5 stars.

Definitely 5+ starts. On the pile of records that sit outside the category of rating. Its essential listening. the wikipedia entry really says it all enough. His jazz masterpiece recorded on a single day in a studio with another master musician. Its mostly instrumental - a spiritual and soul touching experience. Regarded wisely as truly one of the best masterpieces of all time. Especially for jazz. Pleasure rating 100. Superb for me. Truly 5+. You do need to be in the mood for it, or let it bring the mood, and just be alone with it. . When I discovered jazz in my late 20's, there were the jazz standards (songs and albums you just need to know - Stan Getz, Ella & Louis , and then Without doubt one of the most essential and pure albums here for me, so I am putting this straight on my rather small. . Mastery in a genre. listen any way you like, let it wash over you, close your eyes in a softly furnished listening room on a vintage hifi Or headphones reminder to self as I haven't rated for a while here: >>>>(mostly I use the extremes for simpler ratings. I rate 1 for bad/yuck//never gain , 3 for OK but in a busy life not devoting time to it, 5 YES, love, definitely LISTEN AGAIN, and 5+ for CHERISHED favourite I should listen to more. Its fully delights. Essential listening my girls.

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.

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?

I get that this is important and all. But it just doesn't really gel for me. Maybe I don't know enough about Jazz. Maybe I lack the spiritual dimension. Whatever it is, it doesn't move me like it clearly does many others. Sorry John. It's not you, it's me.

Não vou fingir que percebo jazz e que este álbum é a quinta maravilha do universo. O que digo é que gostei do que ouvi, que não conhecia - embora a primeira faixa me seja familiar - e que no global é bastante agradável. Funcionou com uma escuta activa (ouvi-o duas vezes em momentos diferentes), deve funcionar doutras formas e noutros momentos. Para mim, oscila entre um forte 3 e um 4 sólido. Esta experiência em particular, teve um desafio extra de mixar a extrema separação stereo em dual mono, caso contrário seria bastante desagradável com headphones. Ler sobre o porquê foi também uma aprendizagem valiosa.

i fucking hate jazz

This is a pretty nice jazzy album, fairly short one as well, so it was alright listening to it. At some point, it kind of gets annoying because there's just too many instruments playing their own thing, but it's manageable.

It’s great but also an acquired taste.

A tough listen, mainly due to pricking at my insecurities about feeling/looking stupid. I feel I should just embrace my philistinism and make peace with the idea that jazz does absolutely nothing for me. The only emotions it ever seems to evoke are negative, so it follows that I would rather avoid it. The only take away thus far is ‘wow, they’re good at their instruments… how long is this track?’. I’ll have to give it five for the musicianship, though.

This album showcases the virtuosity of the performers but it has a focus; there are various points of resolution and consonance from which the improvisation is anchored. Each performer has their moment to showcase their skills but the sense of coherence is never lost. In spite of its short length, I have found that I get something new out of it with every listen. This time the drumming caught my attention; restrained and fluid, while keeping the dynamics varied. This is a truly great album that actually gets greater with every listen.

What a wonderful journey this was. Space given to each musician to shine and the album moves by at such a pace (driven largely by the frenetic drumming) that it’s hard to keep up with, the shifting modes constantly creating this disorienting sound. The last track in particular is a great epilogue to what came before, tying it off nicely.

I don't know much about jazz, but I know this album and I know it's great. Scores of people smarter than me have explained why.

Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #1 This was really a beautiful album but it isn't made for me. It's a pioneer of improvisation jazz but there are different things that make me hate a bit this album 1. The cymbals They make me some fucking headaches, especially on Act III. 2. That Bass solo at the end of Act III What the fuck ? 3. The voice of John Coltrane at the beginning of the album

If there's one thing I can always count on for jazz, it's that it takes me out of the mundaneness of life and makes me feel like I'm on a movie set. Never mind the movie is a mundane slice of life film, it's still a movie. I watch the traffic from my tower, see the trains go in and out, watch people walk by. I feel I'm part of something greater. I can't claim to be an afficionado or some jazz expert, but ¨A Love Supreme¨ is magnificent. That's really all I want from an album, to be transported, and that's what I get. Just what the doctor ordered for a Monday. Best song: ¨Pursuance¨

Ah, so this what Whiplash was about.

One of the top jazz albums ever for a reason. It's awesome. 9/10

J'aime sur un pied d'égalité Coltrane et Davis. Je me suis procuré A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters en 3 LP ces dernières années et ça joue souvent.

Ce qui arrive quand tu lâches l'hero et que tu trouves Dieu! Un de mes quartets prefs du jazz. Instigateur du free. Pursuance est tellement bonne ça roule à une vitesse folle, les 4 joueurs complètement possédés. C'est une des pièces qui m'a fait dit au Cegep bon 'ga si t'es pas capable d'atteindre tes harmoniques au sax aussi aisément que Coltrane à quoi bon continuer là-dedans.

Du gros jazz. Le meilleur jusqu’à maintenant dans ce projet? Peut-être. Je reste partial à Herbie mais c’est pas pentoute dans le même registre. J’ai vraiment été marqué par le jeu déchainé du drummer!

Saxophone driven jazz

That classic sax, just emanating cool. It’s undeniable.

A Love Supreme > A Taco Supreme It’s close though!

Very emotional. Even with only instruments

I listened to this album without knowing the background, but i could feel it was some sort of coherent journey even in that first listen. Its a wordless prayer. The sax says more in 30 odd minutes than many other actual lyricists manage in a full hour. The piano, bass and drums are insanely good. Like unreal. Every individual on this record is clearly operating at the pinnacle of musicality. The drums were complex, intricate, delicate, shuffling along and then suddenly they break out into expressive and fills and crescendos. Lay back and let the waves of jazz flow over you in a way that isn't always possible with other jazz records. Its not always easy listening but it is always alive. It almost feels like breathing. Top class. Favourite track - all of it, it feels like one big track its so coherent. 9/10

7/10

A timeless classic. Reminds me of sitting in coffee shops in my 20s smoking cigarettes talking with people about life and how it might turn out before really understanding what the grind was all about. This music feels like the punk rock of jazz; discordant and frenetic at times, but definitely reflective of the highs and lows of the human condition.

как же они просто рандомно ебошили по инструментам........... хотя местами было вполне приятно слушать

Pt. 3 & 4 are masterful. Phenomenal touch and nuance by all players, especially Coltrane.

Gas, no notes, one of my all time favorites.

I wouldn't consider myself a jazz officianado, but have done enough of the classics to know a little bit. This was an incredible listen. Just top tier stuff through and through. If you're not a "jazz person" go in with an open mind. It's pretty accessible as instrumental-based jazz goes, and really is just an incredible performance top to bottom. Loved it.

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I recognize the pure talent, but this was a little too free form for me.

I'm down with it. I don't love it but I'd happily listen again

(100/100)

A Love Supreme, Pt. 1

Jazzklassiker!

Tyvärr den tråkiga delen av jazz imo, förlåt musikhistorien.

Det här var jazz i topp form!

Helt okej för att vara jazz.

I just love this. The combined musicianship on this is outstanding. Particularly, I have an affection for the playing of McCoy Tyner. But most importantly, this album had a very strong emotional effect on me. It moved me in the indescribable way music can sometimes. Not the first time listening, but the first time with this reaction. Maybe it finally 'clicked' this time, or it just came at the right time

Not my favorite Coltrane album but I love the cohesiveness throughout the record. Feels more like a single piece than an album of 4 songs

Took me through a whole range of emotions. May not be my whole cup of tea but I surely felt that it was his! Well played, John. Well played.

A legend.

Over ever-shifting and rapidly-moving chords, Coltrane weaves intricate but compelling solos. The sidemen on this album also provide a solid foundation for Coltrane, especially phenomenally talented drummer Elvin Jones.

O gerador realmente quer me tornar fã de jazz. Esse álbum é muito bom, na moral!

Enchanting album, whimsical and pure. I loved it.

It’s John Coltrane. It’s fantastic jazz. Of course it’s great.

Can appreciate the musicality even if in the end it's not much ch better than background music for me.

Probably my favorite record

i do love some jazz for sure

Now this is some good jazz! But even good jazz can only do so much for me. My rating is in no way a knock on the skill at play here or the impact of the recording, but instead a reflection of my own ears and their ability (or lack thereof) to enjoy this type of music.

Ever see a painting and think that it does nothing for you & then someone tells you it’s only because you don’t understand the technique & where the artist was coming from & all these other things. So you go &!find out everything & then look at it again and…it still does nothing for you? For years I couldn’t stand the argument, that “If you just knew the theory behind Modal Jazz, it would be so much better” So I finally went & found out about modal jazz and…I still can’t stand jazz. And that’s the problem, to me you shouldn’t need to understand music theory, or the history of music, or anything else to listen & decide whether you like something or not. Just my opinion. Anyway, is John Coltrane one hell of a saxophonist? Yep, are all these guys technically superior to everyone else in this list of albums? Yep. Do I personally think it’s any good? Nope.

Great! Sad isn’t my favorite jazz instrument but good.

A LOVE SUPREME A LOVE SUPREME A LOVE SUPREME A LOVE SUPREME

I’m coming to find I just don’t like jazz. It just doesn’t do it for me.

Technically very very good. My only issue is that it becomes a little monotonous. 4.5/5

De belles ambiances dans ce jazz à l’ancienne qui fait plaisir, mais un style parfois un peu trop entêtant à mon goût (certains solos de trompette et batterie notamment). Bcp aimé certains solos au clavier en revanche. Quelques bons moments, pas loin d’être vrmt mon style mais qd même pas quelque chose que je réécouterai.

pas vraiment le type de musique que j’écouterais actuellement, même si je peux reconnaître la qualité des musiciens et de la proposition artistique. en général j’aime plus le jazz produit par des groupes comme ezra collective ou ekathe, donc un peu déçue de pas avoir accroché à ce style de jazz—mais j’irai définitivement voir la trajectoire de john coltane (qui a notamment collaboré avec miles davis!), et éventuellement réécouterai cet album dans une dizaine d’années (1 étoile qui reflète uniquement mon appréciation subjective et non musicale)

Jazz just isn’t for me. Sounds like a lot of trumpet tootling, piano bashing, ride cymbal pinging, uncontrollable and quite frankly, off putting noise. I’m going to score it a three because I’m certain that if jazz is your thing, then this is great. Nonsense to me though, sadly.

I understand that it's legendary and influential. But I have to stick with my rating system. This gets a 3 for "I probably wouldn't put it on myself, but I wouldn't be upset if it was playing."

Appreciate the musical talent and creativity, but not for me.

Eesh, it's so delightfully bright and breezy, but by no means lightweight. Even I, a jazz novice and agnostic, can recognise the virtuoso playing throughout this, but somehow that's not the thing that makes it good. There's plenty of jazz that contains evidently fantastic players, but none of the discipline required to make it an enjoyable listen. This though - it's slightly behind Miles Davis (don't check the scores, I'm nothing if not capricious), but it's still excellent.

instrumental era o que eu tava precisando 10/10

This is so insanely annoying to listen to. I can't believe anyone genuinely likes this. It feels incredibly self indulgent

5.5/10

Loved Supremely. A pillar of American and world music by an icon.

Truly a surpeme album.

An absolute work of genius, a gorgeous composition executed to perfection. I don’t know how many of these actually need to be heard before one dies, but if any of them do, it is this record. I’ve heard it hundreds of times and it’s still as fresh as the first time

Skibideeba badadeebapapaaa Skibedibap pa pa paaaaa - paused.

Nope. Over my head.

I've liked some other Coltrane (Blue Train), but I don't think I have the musical vocabulary to really appreciate or enjoy this one.

3/5 - I’m not sure how to rate this style of jazz albums that are way out of my usual listening zone. It’s obviously a classic for the genre, but I’d get a lot more out of it with a knowledgeable guide.

Not a jazz fan so couldn't finish it.

Very intense album. It had some great moments where I was really into it. All of the participants really shone at times. It was more of a single multi-part song than an album. Definitely worth some more listens, but I'd probably reach for it when I feel like listening to a symphony, which is not very often.

Für mich zu jazzlastig

Very classic, very stylistic—distinct themes for distinct acts. Just very beautiful instruments all-around.

Very smooth. A 5?

I enjoyed A Love Supreme more than i thought i would have. I'm not usually a fan of these really noisy jazz albums but since this is a "You gotta be in the mood to really enjoy it" kind of album and i was in that mood (I will tell you why in the side note) I enjoyed this album a fair bit more than i thought i would have. I thought that the musicianship on offer sounded pretty good for being a typical noisy jazz album. I don't really have too strong of an opinion on the vocals on Track 1 but i thought that they fit the song well enough. The album was pretty short too so that was nice as well. On it's own merits, this album was only really worth a 3 star rating but since i was in that mood, I'm giving it an extra half a star. Best Song: A Love Supreme, Part II - Resolution Worst Song: A Love Supreme, Part IV - Psalm (Side note: Ok, so while i was listening to this album (the first half at least), i was having a heated discussion about some funny scenarios for an upcoming game with 2 people in a Discord server, that heightened my enjoyment of this album a fair bit. So congratulations to the two people who i had that discussion with, You made John Coltrane's ghost proud)

Lost my notes. Fun jazz, maybe worth a 5 but I don't feel like listening again right now. Probably a sign that 4 is the right rating. Felt whimsical and upbeat.

Great jazz! Enjoyed

813 albums in and I still fear the Jazz….

1965 Jazz generally suits me, but the right mindset is essential. Took this for a run today, which strangely worked. I also have this as a physical possession. Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ Vibe★★★★☆ (7/10)

I never did like Bebop jazz. The kind of jazz I like has a beat to it and you can dance to it. I always thought this kind of jazz was akin to musical masturbation. I know it influenced a lot of people and it's a classic but I can't give it more than three stars.

A jazz album was a pleasant surprise today. Its a genre I don't listen to often but when I do I always say to myself that I need to do it more. This album in particular was good with a heavy focus on saxophone, logical considering its a Coltrane album, with some really good drums in the back and some piano shining through once in a while. In the ten minute song the saxophone went maybe a little to wild though with some notes I don't think the saxophone was even build for. I enjoyed the experience as a whole and it made me want more jazz in my life.

Appreciate it but it’s not my thing

What a great album; if you are to own one jazz album, this is it.

Solid 3, first part was hard to listen to but it got better

Great

This was fine

6.5/10 - jazz is pretty good

Alright. Feel like we haven’t had much jazz recently, at least compared to how much we had at the start

I do love this album and listen to it at least a few times a year. But is it perfect? It is no. I’ve criticized other albums for endless freestyle noodling and there are moments when here when I wish drum solos would just end already.

Very smooth jazz album with appropriately great drumming and sax playing. It's mostly instrumental, which allows the spotlight to shine on that sax and those drums.

Listening feels like looking up the side of a towering skyscraper. Supreme indeed!

A masterpiece.

Pretty good for jazz. Aggressively attacking the symbols the whole album

Heady, Haunting

I wish I was the kind of person this really hit for but I guess I'm not. I didn't have a bad time listening by any stretch but it just didn't make me feel much. I'd be willing to try it again at some point to see if it grows on me but I'm not especially eager to put in loads of hours to force it to do so. I see why people praise the musicianship so highly though

I listened to this on my way to work this morning, and didn't quite gel with it - which felt disappointing. I used to play sax many years ago and Coltrane is a legend... I had high expectations that were not met. I was all ready to pick apart the form and enjoy each player's solo and do all the usual melodic/chordal jazz things, and instead what I got was none of that. There's no structure, no system, no regular changes... just 33 minutes of through-composed modal/free jazz. In retrospect, I shouldn't have been surprised... the guy was a pioneer. I could tell it had some real raw emotional gold I wasn't seeing just under the surface, and certainly all the players have technical chops out the wazoo, but despite that I just didn't... get it? Connect with it? More than that, I couldn't work out what on earth I was going to rate this thing. So I did something I haven't yet done for any other album on this list: reserved my judgement for the time being, and listened a second time. First I did a bit of research. I wanted to understand - even on a surface level - what it was supposed to be. I had no idea that the last movement had words! On my second listen, I could hear the motifs more clearly; the deep acknowledgement of the love of the almighty, the screeching wails of a sinner desperately crying out to his lord... during that last movement I had the words of his prayer in front of me, following along with the saxophone as it called out to God. I am so glad I took the time to dig a little and listen again. This is a true masterpiece, that just needed me to pay closer attention to reveal its depth.

Hard not to dig this one

Dang, this is so good so far! This is the best instrumental I've got. I enjoyed it more than I thought.

Bebop noise

Ok

Lovely piano in pt. 1 Brass is gorgeous Very calming 7 mins is a bit long but worth it I think and it’s easy to do other things alongside the song— the time flies by Pt 2 A bit pacier than part one, more of a dance song than a sit and talk one Excellent saxophone (? I think) part Like the slowing down and acoustic at the end Pt 3 Again pacier than part two, lovely speedy sax and piano parts rushing into each other (pursuance, I suppose) Pt 4 Contrasts nicely to 3, slows down considerably— fits the title psalm well Builds up a little but never too much Darker tones perhaps than the others Heavy piano in the middle with a slow sax riff melting over the top Almost sounds like deliberate choking on the highest notes about 1:30 from the end Overall an incredible saxophonist

YEAH

Rv

I’ve never really been able to get into this kind of jazz, but that’s not to say it’s not a great record - sounds great, musicianship is off the charts, etc. I need more listens to really appreciate it.

Of course one of the great jazz legends. Not so great as giant steps or blue train though.

Nice jazz easy listening without being too boring

I already have this album on my playlist. A true classic by a legend.

Been a minute since I’ve heard this album. It’s tough for me to keep up with it but it’s still a very enjoyable listen. I still like some of Coltrane’s other records better.

When this was released I suppose it was groundbreaking, since modal jazz apparently was the greatest new thing in jazz. However, as I listened to this album it I’m unable to comprehend its magnificence. To me it is long rambling sax playing with no beginning, end, or melody.

Modal jazz.... post-bop... every day kids are coming up with new genres !! This is nice. I like a tenor sax, and there were no hidden unpleasantnesses. But does it rise above "nice"? Afraid not.

John Coltrane's **A Love Supreme** is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential jazz albums of all time. Recorded on December 9, 1964, and released in 1965, it represents a pinnacle of Coltrane's artistic and spiritual journey. This review examines the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with its strengths and weaknesses. ## 1. 🎵 Lyrics and Vocal Elements While *A Love Supreme* is primarily an instrumental album, it features a notable vocal component in the first movement, "Acknowledgement." Coltrane and his band members chant the phrase **"A love supreme"** as a mantra, repeating it with increasing intensity. This simple yet powerful refrain serves as the album's core spiritual message, reflecting gratitude and devotion to a higher power . In the final movement, "Psalm," Coltrane's saxophone playing is intended to mirror the words of a **poem** he wrote, included in the liner notes. The poem expresses thankfulness and praise to God, and Coltrane's saxophone phrases follow the rhythm and inflection of the text, effectively making his instrument "speak" the lyrics . This innovative approach blurs the line between instrumental music and vocal expression. ## 2. 🎷 Music and Composition *A Love Supreme* is structured as a four-part suite: - **"Acknowledgement"** introduces the iconic four-note motif, which Coltrane explores in all 12 keys, symbolizing the universality of divine love . - **"Resolution"** features a melodic and rhythmic drive, with Coltrane's saxophone and McCoy Tyner's piano creating a sense of determination and peace. - **"Pursuance"** includes a dynamic drum solo by Elvin Jones and showcases the band's improvisational prowess, blending intensity and technical mastery . - **"Psalm"** is a slow, meditative piece where Coltrane's saxophone mimics the cadence of his devotional poem, offering a solemn and uplifting conclusion . The album seamlessly combines **modal jazz**, **free jazz**, and **spiritual influences**, with the quartet (Coltrane, Tyner, Jones, and bassist Jimmy Garrison) operating at peak creativity. The music is both intellectually complex and emotionally accessible, making it a landmark in jazz history . ## 3. 🎛️ Production Quality The album was recorded at **Van Gelder Studio** in New Jersey, with engineer Rudy Van Gelder capturing the performance with clarity and depth. The production is minimalist yet powerful, allowing the raw energy and emotion of the quartet to shine through . However, some critics note that the **stereo mixing** is unconventional, with Coltrane's saxophone hard-panned to the left channel and the other instruments predominantly on the right. This can feel unbalanced, especially to modern listeners accustomed to centered mixes . Despite this, the production effectively conveys the intimacy and intensity of the performance. ## 4. ✨ Themes and Spirituality *A Love Supreme* is Coltrane's **spiritual declaration** to God, reflecting his gratitude and devotion after overcoming heroin addiction in 1957 . The album's four movements represent stages of spiritual awakening: - **Acknowledgment** of a higher power. - **Resolution** to pursue a righteous path. - **Pursuance** of that goal. - **Psalm** as a celebration of divine love . Coltrane's spirituality was eclectic, drawing from Christianity, Islam, Eastern religions, and universalist ideas . This inclusivity resonates deeply with listeners across cultural and religious backgrounds. ## 5. 📀 Influence and Legacy The album's impact extends far beyond jazz: - It influenced **psychedelic rock** artists like The Doors, Carlos Santana, and The Byrds, who incorporated its modal experimentation and spiritual themes into their work . - It inspired the formation of the **Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church** in San Francisco, which uses the album as part of its liturgy . - It remains a **benchmark for artistic integrity**, inspiring musicians across genres to explore spirituality and improvisation . ## 6. ️✅ Pros and Cons ### Pros: - **Spiritual and emotional depth**: The album transcends musical boundaries to offer a profound listening experience. - **Innovative composition**: Coltrane's use of modal jazz and thematic development set new standards for jazz suites. - **Timeless influence**: Its impact on music and culture remains relevant decades after its release. - **Cohesive performance**: The quartet's synergy is unparalleled, making every moment feel essential . ### Cons: - **Unconventional mixing**: The hard-panned stereo separation may distract some listeners . - **Challenging accessibility**: The album's abstract and spiritual nature may not resonate with all audiences . - **Lack of traditional structure**: Those expecting melodic hooks or familiar jazz patterns may find it disorienting. ## 7. 🏆 Conclusion *A Love Supreme* is a masterpiece that transcends genres and eras. Its blend of musical innovation, spiritual depth, and emotional resonance makes it a timeless work of art. While its production and abstract nature may pose minor challenges, its strengths overwhelmingly solidify its place as a landmark album in music history.

It would be disrespectful to give less than 3 stars, but I'm not a jazz girl

At first thought, this is just chaotic noises. Any one instrumentalist on their own was enjoyable enough and talent can be gleaned from their style and quality of play. Together however I find this album, and this style of jazz incoherent and garbled. But this is coming from the guy who loves Ken Burns' Jazz and has watched it multiple times, but never made it past the 1950's, so I guess it's just not my thing. I enjoyed the album enough as more of background noise after awhile.

7/10

Finally, some bona fide jazz! I’ve been waiting for the Generator to give me something in this vein and a John Coltrane album was honestly the perfect place to start. A Love Supreme isn’t unlike a tasty sandwich – it’s got good bread as the first and last thing you taste, but the real flavor comes from what’s packed into the middle. "Acknowledgment" and "Psalm" are good jazz, but "Resolution" and "Pursuance" (particularly the former) really steal the show here with Coltrane’s sharp, killer saxophone melodies and the rhythm section’s tense, fast-paced grooves. I went into ALS crossing my fingers for a five because jazz is a genre I have so much admiration for and I’ve heard so many good things about this album in particular, but I unfortunately can’t ignore the noticeable dip in quality between the middle and outer tracks. Even "Pursuance" doesn’t quite reach perfection, as it ends with a baffling three-minute bass solo from Jimmy Garrison, which (despite some amazing performances from him on the rest of the album) comes across more like chord noodling and scales practice than something truly inspired, bringing my enjoyment of it down ever so slightly. A Love Supreme is solid four star album, largely because it’s built around what could very well be one of the greatest jazz recordings of all time ("Resolution") and stays on its feet pretty well during its other 25 minutes thanks to its solid writing and instrumental chemistry. Will most certainly be coming back to this one! Highlights: Resolution, Pursuance

Relaxing background sounds.

Jak na jazz bardzo fajne

I enjoy this album more now after having listened to a lot of music and reading about the story behind this album. It's actually really inspiring. The instrumentation of course is great here aswell 9/10 Favourite: Pt. I - Acknowledgement Least Favourite: None

I feel like the more I listen to critically acclaimed jazz music, the more I can understand the importance and influence, but that doesn't mean I have to live it. It's not bad, it's just that jazz isn't my cup of tea, but I appreciate finally having the time to listen to a jazz masterpiece.

3/5

Somewhere along the way I have repeatedly tried giving Coltrane a go and I found myself very resistant except when he was more or less a sideman. But for whatever reason, A Love Supreme totally hit for me this time. I was expecting the be bop and modal workouts to turn me off or sound atonal, but I was all in from the jump. It’s a singular work, not a note out of place, etc.

Absolutely love jazz, wonderful album

jazz really isn't my sort of thing but i thought it was great

79/1001 :: John Coltrane - A Love Supreme Heard before? ❌ Would I revisit? ✅ Rating: 9 Listen before you die: Yes As far as jazz records go I don’t know if it gets better than this. And of all the jazz records I’ve heard in this project this was the most exciting. Power, rhythm, freedom, it’s all there. I will be returning.

Great

100% classic, played by a master.

Fabulous jazz classic. Probably not for people who aren't already into jazz. It is almost ecstatic and impressionistic at times. Going off into near pure emotion. Masterful artists walking the very edge of spinning out of control.

Having the sex record. Supremes style, hell yeah, dude!

jazz is not for me. 4th track was alright tho

Beautiful album!

3.75

Coltrane's magnum opus. A perfect record in every conceivable way.

This is my first Coltrane album. It’s great but it’s jazz so I don’t really get it. But I do like it. Not an unpleasant moment within and I bet with repeated listens I would appreciate it more. I listened to most of this album on my stereo and move to headphones for the last track. And I am only noticing Coltrane is coming out of just the left ear and the band is centered and to the right. If you listen to just the right channel it sounds like he’s playing along in a different room. Very cool. This feels like the kind of music you create your own narrative to.

9/10

Really pleasant old-school jazz. It's short, though, at only 32 minutes.

kept forgetting that i was listening to music. at one point the album ended and i don't know how long i was reading on the subway before i noticed. i don't get jazz yet.

Dope

1-2 Classic jazzy elevator music, fine But wouldn’t listen it to

another arguably iconic and quite experimental jazz album. a suite, split into four parts... the album was recorded in only a day after coltrane experienced a spiritual awakening of sorts. modal jazz is a kind of jazz that, surprise surprise is based off of modes and scales, changing and hopping from one set to the next, and you can feel that even if you're not musically inclined. it's definitely all over the place when it comes to where the chords go, but that doesn't make it bad... in fact, quite the opposite. it's transcending jazz, this mere quartet pretty much whisking you away to the clouds. historically significant and an album that people do like in this day and age... i like it.

A perfect all-time classic

Wonderful album. Part IV!!

This is technical and beautiful and really well done. Great album.

An amazing and fulfilling slice of music.

8.5/10

It was ok- not the best jazz I have ever heard according to my taste but not bad.

A classic, one of my favorites. You really can’t go wrong with Coltrane.

If nothing else, this 1001 challenge is challenging my perception that I hate jazz. Can’t say that I loved this, but I was fascinated by how much it pulled apart each player then managed to pull back together

Im to tired and lazy to write a full thing but this is one of my favourite albums of all time and im glad it’s here. Best jazz you’ll ever hear John Coltrane the goat. Favourite songs ALL OF THEM in giving this a 9.7 4.8/5

I just like how peaceful saxophones are. 4 stars

This is clearly a phenomenal performance, but I think I may have been having some audio sensitivity on the day I listened and the brighter trumpet timbres and sustained notes were piercing to my ears.

it simply is not for me and provokes a negative physical reaction when i hear it, but i can understand technically why it's lauded

now THAT is some noir movie jazz. hell yeah. liked this one 👍

Only occasionally set my teeth on edge. I shouldn't really be so flippant but I feel like there's enough love for this album out in the world that it can take me being a little flippant. This is jazz that I can respect and understand but it's still jazz and I'm still inexplicably a brass player who doesn't Get Jazz. 2.5