A Love Supreme

As spiritual as jazz gets. Not as astounding as people say it is but it’s one of the most important jazz records

AAA

Jazz pur. Wenn man sich drauf einlässt, ist es richtig gut.

I'm not much for jazz, but his skill cannot be denied.

Jazz! Fun stuff 3.5/5

I liked it

Very interesting and enjoyable.

It has good moments and bad moments (especially when everything is out of any rythm). I think I would enjoy it more in other circumstances.

This was excellent to have on in the background while I was working. I'm appreciating jazz more and more as it comes up in this list.

You can't go wrong with some Coltrane. Great listen.

It's coltraine so it's very good, it's just a little short, I was a little disappointed when it ended. Not disappointed in the music just the fact that it didn't keep going. To me there are better coltraine albums although id be surprised if those were not also on the list

Beautiful chaos

I enjoyed it, couldn't tell you anything about it but was an enjoyable listen in the background.

ive listened to this at least 100 times. whats 1 more

Uno de los álbumes seminales de Jazz. Las composiciones y propuestas de Coltrane suenan refrescantes hasta el día de hoy.

Jazzy as fuuuuuuck. Loved the horns. Enjoyed the lack of vocals in tracks. I think I liked Pt II the most.

I've come to grips with the fact I'm never going to be a jazz guy. But this was really solid. Coltrane is famous for a reason, the sax runs are just phenomenal. Great album.

Great jazz album. Heard it too much

- Normalerweise würde ich bei ähnlich komplexer Musik wahrscheinlich sagen: "Als Musiker bin ich beeindruckt, als Hörer eher im Stich gelassen...". Hier ist es anders. Ich bin sowohl als Musiker, als auch als Hörer fasziniert. - Bei Jazz hatte ich schon immer einen leichteren Zugang zu avantgardistischer Musik, als zu jener aus anderen Musikgenres, vielleicht hat mir das auch den Einstieg in Coltranes halbstündige Suite erleichtert. - John Coltrane war mir bislang nur ein Begriff, als einer der prägendsten Jazzmusiker. Gehört habe ich von ihm aber höchstens mal was per Zufall. - Das was beim Hören dieses Albums passiert ist, ist für mich eine neue Erfahrung und anders, als bei dem easy-listening-jazz, den ich mir gelegentlich auf die Ohren haue. Ich habe das Album bewusst nicht nebenbei laufen lassen, sondern mich nur dem Sound hingegeben. Ich fühlte mich wie in einem Rausch. Das rasante Spiel mit, unter und über den Akkorden, mal schweißtreibend, mal soft und smooth. Die polyrythmischen Drums und der Bass, der frech um sie herumtänzelt. Es ist als würde Coltranes Saxophon zu mir sprechen. Irgendwann habe ich die Musik gar nicht mehr als Musik wahrgenommen, sondern als etwas anderes. Etwas über Musik... - Jetzt fällt es mir schwer so ein Album mit Alben der Pop und Rock Musik zu vergleichen, weil es einfach ein anderer Sport ist. Würde ich mir das Album anmachen, wenn ich grad Bock auf Musik habe? Nein. Würde ich mir das Album anmachen, wenn ich Bock auf Jazz hätte? Vielleicht nichtmal das. Dennoch bleibt bei mir die schiere Faszination… Rating: 4/5

折に触れて聴いているアルバムだが、スピリチュアルな雰囲気にようやく馴染めてきた。かっこいい。

Good cool jazz

Beautiful, but I feel like there's something I'm missing. Maybe that's just a bad way to feel about music in general, it doesn't have to be a puzzle to solve. Habit, I guess

I don't listen to much jazz but this was a really good album and was nice and relaxing to listen to. It also gave me good similar suggests afterwards on Spotify autoplay so was doubly happy to have listened to it.

I know the reputation, but it just doesn't totally do it for me. Too avant garde

Good album overall, long but that's Coltrane babey

I probably did too much reading on this one while I was listening to it to write an unbiased review. I guess Coltrane had a whole religious awakening around this time, kicked his drug habit cold turkey, and then took his music up a notch. Good for him. This is generally considered to be a masterpiece and seems to be one of the more famous jazz albums. I am in no way qualified to rate jazz albums, but here goes nothing. I think I like it, and I'm not sure that I can articulate why. It's just a little fast paced and chaotic to keep it interesting. The songs are titled "Acknowledgement', "Resolution", "Pursuance", and "Psalm", and I think the idea is that this more or less traces his religious awakening. I didn't quite get it on the first two tracks (it felt a little generic to me), but it does start to come together a bit on the second two. The pace on "Pursuance" is rapid and feels almost desperate (right from the drums at the beginning), and then it all kind of unwinds and hits its peak at the end of that song and then on "Psalm". It's really good, and probably great. I like jazz but I struggle to rate it against other genres since it almost feels like it's own thing to me. I'm giving it a 4, maybe it should be a 5, who's to say really. Favorite song: A Love Supreme, Pt. III - Pursuance Other: A Love Supreme, Pt. IV - Psalm 11/6/23

it's ok but there are no hits. not as good as that bieber. he realy needs to lern how to write some lyrics too. not very catcy no hits

That's actually one of the better jazz albums on this list so far, and definitely one that is much more approachable for a common folk, like me, than Thelonius Monk or Miles Davis. Great beats, some surprising elements, like A Love Supreme chant, and obviously great saxophone to round it all out. It's a positive surprise.

i didn't expect that it's a jazz album, which i haven't listened too much before. It's amazing, but it's a little difficult for me to enjoy. I'll try to listen jazz more.

Not as readily accessible as other famous albums, but classic. 3.8

You like jazz? Cause I think I kinda do

A classic!

Soothing

Exceptionally impressive playing. Again maybe just that little bit cacophonous for my jazz tastes currently up until the last track, but it's taste not quality. Three and a half. Fave track: A Love Supreme, Pt. 4 - Psalm

Sensacional. Adoro a sobriedade, a nobreza, a sensualidade.

Rhythm is not my taste, but very skillful

The best jazz album I've gotten so far. The album seems to symbolize religious struggle and resolution without almost any words. While it's not entirely for me, I completely understand the importance of this album. Best Songs: NA Worst Songs: NA

Yep, this is jazz. Heavy use of stereo effects. Incredible drum work, piano feels nervous

Need more blues

A tad too chaotic for my taste but some of those rounds gave me goosebumps.

Nochmal anhören bei entspannten Abend

Great album!

I like it

How can you even review jazz?

good jazz

Amazing

This album is a incredible piece of work. Through just a piano, a drum set, and a saxophone it tells a deep story about Coltrane and his relationship with god. This would definitely be a 4.5 if I could rate it as such, but sadly it has to settle for a 4.

Nifty little album. Not really into jazz, but it has a nice groove to it that I appreciate. Really good!

Really solid Jazz album.

Very very good, great energy, have to listen to it again

It was very smooth and mellow good romantic or dinner music...

Nice

Great album

First introduction to jazz other than Damien Chazelle. Love how every instrument plays like it’s the focus. Nothing is filler or background, everything is changing and evolving and important. I love it when I find that in music, and to my knowledge, that is what jazz is all about, so I might have to listen to some more. Also I love the drums. My favourite song was probably part II.

Peak improvisational jazz from the early 60s. Quartet.

Intense jazz album, amazing talent

They broke all the rules and it still goes absolutely ballistic 4/5

A real connoisseur would probably know how to analyze and articulate the perfect review for this album to explain why it is a 5/5. But I am not, so all I can say is this album is dope and I love the way the album is constructed to have 4 parts and each with its own theme. I know Coltrane is one of Jazz greatest legends, but I probably won't listen to this again in the near term.

Extremely well crafted jazz with a slight tendency to get on the nerves.

Very refreshing after the dud I had before this one

So good, and it was done in a single take, which is a testament to the musicians. When in the mood for moving jazz, this is an excellent option.

decent listening music, incredibly weak 4 but its because I didnt want to give it a 3

Yeah it's great, but I am yet to fully understand why this is Coltrane album that always gets mentionned instead of his other, most adventurous work. Maybe it's a contextual thing, I don't know.

Always thought this one was a little overrated. Still think it is, but it doesn't stop it from being really great anyway!

Undoubtedly a jazz classic.

17.08.23. What a buzzy way to start, it’s 12.20am on a Thursday morning after a long day at work, and I’m lying in bed after hearing about this website on Reddit. I don’t really know anything about John Coltrane, and a phone speaker isn’t the best way to listen, but I don’t dislike it. Woah he just started singing. That’s cool.

Still most of the time feel too dumb for jazz, but Coltrane is the man and this created a lovely vibe in my living room. Would give again.

Pt. II - Resolution is an absolute masterpiece

Jazz

4.5/5

good

One of the greatest examples of how music can be used to express raw emotions.

John Coltrane is a huge influence on the jazz scene, especially the more erratic jazz

Not for me

I need to be in the right mood to listen to an album like this but it's undoubtedly a masterpiece and was hugely influential.

my favourite jazz album of all time

I've been trying to listen to more jazz, this album is a treat. Another one for the regular playlist.

Never listened to John Coltrane and jazz can get a bit monotonous to me. I appreciate the talent even if I don't think I would listen to the album again.

Ik heb echt de ballen verstand van jazz, dus eigenlijk ook geen idee wanneer ik iets wel of niet goed vind. Alles dat ik weet is dat dit gewoon een super chille en fijne luisterervaring was. Niet te wild, niet te gek. Komt ook wel door de focus op de sax denk ik, dat is altijd fijn. Een trompet of ander blaasinstrument is vaak al snel te aanwezig, maar een goeie sax is echt fantastisch.

8/10

Way better than I thought it would be. Do I like jazz???

They kinda get lost in the sauce during pursuance, but the rest is 10/10.

I don’t know this music at all, but really enjoyed it. The finish on the last song with the drums rolling behind the trumpet was really cool.

I have listened to Coltrane, but not this album. Most of the album I came to really like…being a short album, I had the chance to get a few listens in. The first track, in particular, captured my attention. There are some noodly jazz solos that I don’t jive with, but otherwise, I dig it.

I think I like the story behind this album more than the listening experience. I've read Ashley Kahn's book on this and I am confronted with an album I want to like more than I do - and I know I only like it as much as I do because of all the context I have for it - good luck to those of you without it.

pretty good

Music as meditation. The sort of thing that can keep playing all day and is only ever going to lift the mood. It's pot purri of scales, rythyms and free flowing jazz. Timeles.

I think this one will take more listens to fully appreciate. Wonderfully crafted solos but Coltrane’s tone has never been my favorite. Some pretty incredible playing on this record though.

Classic Jazz. If you THINK you don't like jazz, you should listen to this album. Jazz isn't for everyone all the time, but this album is a classic for a reason. Good background music if nothing else.

Great jazz album!

If you like jazz, you like this. I like jazz and I like this.

Very good

Jazzzzzy

So much better than some of his later work

Not my fav Coltrane.

I'm surprised my headphones didn't catch on fire with how hard Mr. Coltrane was going during Pt. III. It was nice to get some jazz as a change of pace from the rest of this album list.

Perfect album to listen to on an Easter Sunday morning when it is approximately 38 degrees out Captain Sassy told me to keep an ear on the drummer. He is smacking those skin cans hard for sure I

Well this was a perfect Saturday morning listen. Part 1 was solid but part 3 really put things into perspective. Part 4 ended things on a note. Loved it I’m a sucker for some yazz.

This is perhaps an enjoyable album but as much love as this one gets, I’ve always preferred an album like Blue Train and Ascension. This one just feels like ordinary free fusion jazz. It’s really good no doubt about it and the playing is incredible for the duration of the 32 minutes. But, it’s not the essential jazz album for me.

A Love Supreme is a pleasant jazz album to listen to. I understand why this is considered a classic.

Sometimes lilting, sometimes chaotic. Some fine musicianship going on here. I enjoyed it

On the borderlands of out of control and smooth jazz, maybe a bit over the edge into chaos than I like but the rest the band were excellent and well worth the listen. To me nowhere near Miles Davies, my favourite jazz artist so far but I did enjoy the album how ever short it was. I loved the timpani on track 4.

Nice!

Every time I've gotten an album I've told one of my friends and they'll give me a little fact if they like the album and apparently John Coltrane was such a good saxophonist that they made him a saint in a religion. I thought this album was really good to just sit and do a puzzle to, so that's what I did.

Great jazz

Well, I mean it was lovely. Bit of Jazz. Perfectly listenable. Not sure I'd ever be able to tell it apart from other jazz albums, but it's nice.

JAZZ

I don't think I've ever listened to a jazz album before, so I really have no frame of reference for what's considered a good jazz album. I did enjoy listening to this though, and it seemed like everyone involved with making it was a master of their instrument.

- had Pt. 1 as a morning alarm for a short time, so I already feel alert listening to this -Think I ended up being more focused on the talent of the musicians than the overall movement & composition. This might be a masterpiece, but having just listened to Coleman’s “The Shape of Jazz To Come” (not on this list) a few days ago, I find I still get lost sometimes in the tempo changes and frenetic improvisation of free jazz. Make no mistake, this is still a gripping listen, with one of the coolest bass solos I have heard. Was going to put it as a 3, but after listening to certain passages another time think I may have to bump it up to a 4

Made it halfway through. I enjoyed it for the most part but it felt disjointed sometimes

At the very beginning, “A Love Supreme”, feels like a train wreck. In its first track “acknowledgement”, sounds of cymbals, horns, upright bass, and of course Coltranes’ signature sax hit your eardrums from all sides. Wreckage is being strewn violently all around you and you’re just holding on for dear life, hoping to come out the other side unscathed. But In the thick of it all, comes light and salvation. Coltrane, like a true master at work, helps to guide and show you that it isn’t a wreck at all, but instead is actually an intricate, precisely-timed ballet of beautiful sound, creativity, and primal expression. By the time the third track, “Pursuance”, comes on you may think you have it all figured out. But the second Elvin Jones’ sticks hit the drum kit, you immediately know you’ve entered uncharted waters, a space that has and never will again be touched or tread upon. Arguably the best track, “Pursuance” holds you, shakes you, throws you around, and then leaves you hoping, praying, and pleading for just another second, truly pushing its limits to the breaking point, and then cruelly leaving you wanting more. And then, just as quickly as it had come, like a wave washing over you, it’s over. And in it’s place, gently leading you back to shore to all you know and love, is “Psalm”, the final track of the album. It feels less like a conclusion or finale, and more like the loving caress of a mothers touch on the back your neck. Showing you all the beauty and simplicity of the world around you. Reassuring, kind, soft, it brings you back to reality with the soft cooing of Coltrane sax. Almost like a poet, he helps to guide you through this tale, and help you to see and understand what you were just a witness too. But there are no words, no sweeping speeches, no long winded verses or hooks. Just pure sound. And by the end of the final note, we’ll, it’s like finishing that last page of a good book. You’re sad to see it end, wishful in thinking that there could be more, but feel all the better, stronger, and more alive for having sought it to its end. Like your first breath of air as a new-born baby, you never knew you needed it, but once you’ve tasted it, filled your lungs with it, you can never go back to what was before. It personally brought me back to childhood memories, when I would spend long summer days at my grandparents house and would give me the most wonderful flashbacks of car rides with my grandfather. No matter where we went, he would always have jazz on in the car. You wouldn’t notice it if you were paying attention, but under his breath, you could hear the unmistakable sound of him humming snd scatting along. It lives on only in my memories now, but if it weren’t for him I don’t know if I’d have the same appreciation and love for jazz that I do today. Love you and miss you grandpa, keep looking out for us and we’ll never forget you. 4.5/5⭐️- probably one of my new favorite jazz albums and an instant classic to go on the shelves; Realistically, not for everyone tho. If you aren’t someone who already likes/appreciates jazz, it might be a tough listen. Just being honest.

As someone not very experienced with jazz, this is a bit unapproachable for me. Though there were moments where I could definitely feel the music.

Incredible album, you can just feel the powerful force of this album through your whole body. Coltrane is a master at what he does and only proves it in this album, beautiful keys and drums really lays the backing perfectly. You can really hear he lets his soul play for him. 9/10 Album.

Fantastic and digestible Jazz album. Every part comes across incredibly strongly. Excellent arrangements. Definitely a worthwhile listen.

Goat

Very nice to listen to. I’m sure I’d give it a 5 if I knew more about jazz.

Definitely enjoyed this while working but I’m not the kind of jazz appreciator where I need to close my eyes and do nothing but focus on this album each time I listen to it. It’s good for sure but I tend to like slightly more accessible jazz

Jazz is only good when I feel like I'm being assaulted with a crowbar in musical form, and this fits the bill. Reading this guy's Wikipedia article was a trip. One day I aspire to also do so much heroin that people in San Francisco begin worshiping me as God incarnate. John Coltrane has officially joined my expansive list of a whopping four good jazz artists along with Charles Mingus, Frank Zappa and Fela Kuti.

Baller

Furious and complex. I can't even begin to understand what's going on musically here, I'm not that well-informed in that regard. I'm pretty sure I could listen to this 100x and find something new about it. I can't say I understand it, but I can appreciate it.

I’m not a big jazz fan, but this is something I could listen to again.

It was pretty good.

Stutt en mjög intensív og afar flott. Hlustaði tvisvar og myndi gera aftur. Gerið það endilega líka.

Listening to this one slightly out of order as I didn't have time the day this one came up for me. Listening to it the day after 'Bitches Brew' gave me a different perspective on it. As I mentioned, I don't have a deep knowledge or understanding of jazz music but this album is definitely more accessible for me and a completely different type of jazz music. This is a really beautiful set of songs with raw recording choices and a live feel. I had a much easier time sitting back and enjoying this album. It flows super well and allows you to just appreciate the incredible musicianship. Standout Tracks: Acknowledgement, Resolution, Pursuance

clearly a classic album but Jazz isn't on my top genres to listen to.

I just don't love this style of Jazz. Listened to some Miles Davis recently and loved it, but Coltrane isn't my favorite. That said, I can see why this is important to listen to.

Only listened to this maybe once before - it's great stuff! I was kinda expecting some listener-hostile avant-garde what-time-does-the-tune-start biz, (which I can handle and even enjoy, in small doses, when I'm in the right mood) but this was a pleasant experience! Will definitely be revisiting. It's just shy of a five, for me, but maybe with more repeats it'll grow on me.... Fave track - "Part 1 - Acknowledgement"

Really a masterpiece in jazz and it was a nice short album to listen to. 8/10.

Good jazz — but not sure I like jazz that much

It was cool

Relaxing jazz classic.

4.0

Typically more into gypsy jazz but really enjoyed this, lots of nice motifs

Alright, I don't know if it's because I'm getting older or what but it might be time to admit that I like jazz. Listened to it twice and found new things the second time around -- and, yes, I know what that makes me sound like.

A banger. Sure to trigger Alex's fight or flight response

Great

Great jazz, no complaints, but not blown away 8/10

Très bon

Coltrane is the bar for jazz performance from that era. No exception for this album...

10/11/2022 Retrospective listen, Coltrane is god

Not bad. What you would expect from John Coltrane.

Yes!

Muy bien, disfrutón

muy bonito 8 / 10

Jazz correcto. Me ha gustado. Un 4.

A religious experience for jazz fans, but for others probably not so much. It's elevating and otherwordly, but other more accessible Coltrane albums (My Favorite Things, Giant Steps [not Boo Radleys for Chrssakes!], Blue Trane, Soultrane, Ballads) are just as worthy of inclusion, through for different reasons.

Classed as one of THE most important Jazz albums ever - this is what it sounds like when a smack head is in cold turkey and finding the love of religion. If you're into atonal / modal jazz then this is for you, if you're more of a dip the toe in the jazz ocean then this probably isn't the best album to try. Yes, it is important, but be prepared for some hard work. Best Tracks: Acknowledgement; Resolution

Coltrane, you smooth cat.

I feel cooler for having listened to this album

One of the greatest jazz albums of all time. This album, track for track, is worth listening to.

What a great album. Not for people who just want their jazz in the background, though.

A love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme, a love supreme. 4.5/5

Beautiful.

Cool stuff, will add to my jazz collection.

Resolution 1:27 ?? 3 Crazy album. 4

Different but good

Glooove Supreme

A nice departure from all the electronic crap I've been assigned recently. I was into it. The "love supreme" vocals that kicked in out of nowhere were kind of creepy though. They were just so jarring and at odds with the generally cool vibe of the music.

I really enjoy jazz so this was a nice listen.

Brings back great memories

Omia jazzlemppareitani. Tosi smooth tosi smooth, mutta onko liian smoot? 4\5

Varmasti parhaita jazz-levyjä mitä olen kuullut. Vaikkei ihan sellainen, että milloin vain kuuntelisin.

Need to relisten

First ever listen to the legend John Coltrane. I still don't get jazz. Definitely good, but those who understand and truly appreciate jazz probably think it's great. I really enjoyed the ominous vibe on Psalm though.

A good album to put on in the background for a lonely night.

I don't know if I understood it. But I enjoyed it.

Excellent jazz

I’m not a jazz connoisseur, can’t generally differentiate between styles of jazz, and can’t really tell what I think the difference is between good jazz and great jazz. That said, John Coltrane is a legend, and seemingly for good reason. As it’s not my thing, I don’t think I’ll ever give a jazz album a 5, but this was as good as it gets I suppose.

A nice album. I’m not a fan of the extended drum solos and upright bass solos.

Classic jazz from my favorite period.

Listened Before? N This was a huge surprise. I loved it! Complex and not too repetitive. Added to Library?

Nice, would listen again

This was some high quality jazz. I enjoyed listening to it.

One of the most beautiful jazz albums ever made.

Good stuff. Nothing much to say

A fantastic jazz album. Coltrane is a wonder and this album shows how much of a genius he was. Between the stylings and composition this is a really brilliant album that makes jazz very enjoyable. 8.5/10

Não posso dizer que é ruim. Toca muito, apesar de que não sou fã de jazz.

Hardly a jazz aficionado but this is exactly the flavour of jazz I like - combo/quartet, no vocals, spacious. Works either as something to actively listen to but also fantastic mood pieces to set as semi-background music. Classic for a reason. 8/10 4 stars.

Coltranes' masterpiece here, superb Modern Jazz that has completely stood the test of time with the first track "Acknowledgement" being so recognisable through the many times it has be nodded to by other artist since it's release in 1964. Some great riffs by 'trane himself on Sax but also some wonderful meandering piano pieces from Mcoy Tyner who seems to just let the muse flow through his fingers. Both this ably backed by some great drumming and driving bass playing by Elvin Jones & Jimmy Garrison respectively. sometimes when a group of musicians paly together the magic just happens and I think it did when these four came together in 1964! A great record, rightfully on the list and also a Jazz favourite for me.

Pretty nice album. I don't know too much about jazz but I definitely do enjoy it when I hear it, so this was a good time. I don't know enough to say what specifically makes me enjoy it, but all I know is it's good. 7/10

Holy shit this album was absolutely stunning. The way he presented his story with 4 different themes was absolutely insane. A 4 song album and one of the best jazz albums I’ve ever heard

Meditations on love can sometimes--though by no means is it common!--lead to ecstasy, and in that ecstasy the still, small voice of that supreme Love becomes a whirlwind of fire. Do not awaken love until it so desires.

Good album, enjoyed McCoy and Coltrane pushing and pulling between the keys and sax

Yndisleg plata.

Listened to on 2/23/22 4.5/5 Favorite song: they were all lovely Wonderful jazz album

Du jazz. Je sais jamais quoi en penser. C'est agréable mais changera pas ma vie

Very relaxing to listen to. Will certainly look into listening more

Good ole jazz

Asti, ovo je jazz klasik u rangu sa Kind of Blue od Miles Davisa i sa svojim vlastitim Blue Train-om. Obavezno štivo. Međutim nije po mom mišljenju savršen poput ta dva albuma, zato četvorka.

jazz at its best

Fantastic jazz album. Love the drums on Part 3.

If you've ever seen Bosch on Amazon Prime Video, you'd know that there is a lot of jazz in the show, and your mind instantly goes to the view from his house perched in the hills on those stilts. It's a fantastic show, that's easy to watch again and again. And while I don't especially listen to much jazz, I seem to want to listen to this again. Especially since he named his dog Coltrane. But going back to this album, it reminds me of the show, so that's good enough.

Great jazz album!

Great tempo to all four parts. Started mellow and finished with a bang! Absolutely loved ever moment of this!

What a nice album, never extensively listened to Coltrane, but this was excellent. Really smooth.

This is, pun intended, supremely good jazz. Obviously the saxophone is incredible, but the keys and drumming are both top notch here as well.

Haven't done any focused listening to much jazz. Have a friend in a local college jazz band and I feel like jazz is more fun to see in person. I could listen to this album several times. Added to my favorite list.

jaime bien le jazz super metaphore de la vie ( n'a aucun sens)

One of greatest jazz albums of all time. And deservedly so

Jazz is not always my thing, but I always hear something new every time I listen to this

Amazing musicianship. I really enjoyed the flow from beginning to end and the great run time. Not as touching as his collaboration with Miles on Blue, and still awkward having jazz on this albums list next to so much crap, but definitely not just a 3 star piece of work.

Pas autant aimé que Blue Train, mais quand même très bon

Smooth jazz

I really dig it

I like it!

A pre-bedtime listen, chilled me out and had a great sleep, thanks Mr Coltrane!

Heavy Saxophone. Upbeat jazz beat in the background. 6/10

Supremely good. 9/10

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 am. (Hal understands this better. It is 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 gain.

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane (1965) The great saxophonist John Coltrane leads (on tenor) this quartet, comprising McCoy Tyner (piano), Jimmy Garrison (double bass), and Elvin Jones (drums, percussion) in a complex fantasia of jazz wonder. Coltrane is careful not to dominate, giving plenty of space for individual virtuosity, thus satisfying a wide range of musical curiosity for 33 minutes. A very nice listen, well worth repeating. I did. Jones’ restless drumming provides energy throughout, sometimes sounding as if he had three hands. Tyler’s piano is intelligent, leading the listener through elaborate and sometimes blazing chord changes and dazzling solo scales. Garrison’s bass sometimes feels like it’s trying to keep up, yet is excellent on intonation, faithful providing fullness at the bottom of the tonal range. But Coltrane’s tenor sax shines, establishing the guiding motif at the beginning of each of the four ‘movements’ on this album (delayed in #2 and #3), and then exploding into sonic poetry. The progressions are inventive without being shocking or chaotic. Each phrase seems to make sense. I remain perplexed by the shift in the balance at 5:43 of the opening track, but other than that, the recording and mixing seems to be first rate for 1965. Most listeners (like me) shouldn’t presume to understand all of what’s going on here, but to simply affirm or deny whether the music has accomplished Coltrane’s stated goal of producing happiness in the heart. I say yes. 4/5

Incredibly naturally yet experimental sounds from this wonderful jazz album.

Legendary.

Great jazz album.

Älskar! En mer melankolisk och ödesmättad jazz. Jag kan ingenting om jazz, men det jag läser om albumet, om hur viktigt och respekterat det är, får mig att uppskatta det. Jag gillar hur det låter, helt enkelt. När John Coltranes saxofon gråter, gråter jag. Bästa låt: Hela albumet är inspelat i ett streck, men uppdelat i fyra delar. Bäst är sista, Psalm.

Smooth Jazz. Riding the Coltrane.

Love this jazz…..

Nice, short album. Honestly, a bit stressful to me, very frenetic jazz. Coltrane is a legend of course, but I found this one slightly more difficult to listen to than other jazz albums due to the energy. Still great though, I'd just prefer something a bit more laid back. Favorite tracks: Acknowledgement, Pursuance. Album art: About as boring as they come. Not only black and white, but just a picture of Coltrane. It always breaks my spirit when classic albums like this have weak covers. 4/5

It's a beautiful album, but just reinforces my awareness that I don't really understand jazz, as I can't really see what sets it apart from other great jazz records. I guess I need a deeper dive.

In your face JAZZ!! If you can embrance the note avalanche and tumble in the chaos it's quite and experience. Rather good.

all good except the mumbling

// Favs: – Part 4 Score: Strong 4

This is certainly an iconic jazz album but I think his earlier work eg Giant steps, Ole, My favourite things and the monumental Blue Train are better.

Nice fun energetic jazz, classic, easy to listen to while working.

Jazzy. Is Gud.

I don't know where it places in history, but definitely "jazz"

Pretty sweet Jazz album. Definitely feels like a full piece with and arc and vibe.

Nunca antes había escuchado un disco de jazz, y la verdad es que este me gusto mucho, desde la batería hasta el saxo, me dieron ganas de meterme a una banda de jazz xd

I don’t always understand it but it still amazes me.

Jazz

I’m a huge fan of saxophone and jazz so this was absolutely delightful! Great background music for sipping coffee in the morning, reading a book, or a night drive through the city.

Bien. Sin más.

Rating: 7/10

While I'm not necessarily a huge jazz fan, quite enjoyable. I can understand why it's a classic. Probably worth 5 stars aside from personal preferences. Still, likely I'll come back to it.

I love the smooth jazz. Love the saxophone and its nice sound. Great album to put on and listen to while doing something else or just lying down and relaxing.

Loved the last song w/ bass starting. 1st ever jazz album listen in its entirety. Enjoyed it and would like to listen to it again.

Digging this. Return back to this one.

Jazz isn't really my thing, but this album was very interesting to listen to. I loved the loose structure with punctuated hits of beautiful brass.

excellent album

Listened to a few tracks, nice, classy trumpet and sax driven jazz

Music doesn’t need words to tell a story. Coltrane leads you through darkened city streets in pursuit of a lost lover, his saxophone guiding your every step, as other instruments - mischievous drums, stolid, menacing double bass, alluring piano - try to steal your attention and your affection. Gorgeous. Melancholy. To be listened to again and again.

Liked it

Groß. Deep und trotzdem gut hörbar

Absolute class, such good musicians. I still don't properly understand jazz enough to appreciate it to its full worth, but this was mint. Oozes class. 4/5

Ook hier weer tot rust komen met dit album, heel goeie drums

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Jizzy Jazz

Not much of an appreciation for jazz but still thought it was good. Less good than Kind of Blue, so 8/10 ?

enjoyed this, would listen again as background music

JAZZ instrumental

7/10. I am terrible at rating Jazz type stuff, but didn't seem as interesting as some of the others we have had.

Now this is some soulful stuff. I really dig the structure and concept of this album a lot.

Was so excited to listen to another jazz album especially one from a musician I had heard of :)

Harder to get into than the other Miles Davis though I am somewhat aware of the intense musical stuff that’s going on. 8

Good. Not my favorite Coltrane album, though.

Elegante, intenso, eléctrico.

This is one of my favorite albums I have discovered so far. Its not an everyday listen, I will have to be in the mood for it. But for sure I will be listening again, and again, and again. Dat Drummer be Crazy. drums out of 5

I've heard the name Coltrane before but never listened to any of his music. Very pleasant music. I'm not a huge fan of jazz but maybe I was in the right mood or something, this really was good!

9/10

Good background noise nice jazz been wanting to get into jazz this is pretty good wouldn’t listen to without doing something else.

sax

Great album. Started off a bit odd but some cool sounds. Cool progressions

A string of great motifs. Maybe one of the best jazz albums made.

Good. Feel like I need multiple listens to form a full opinion

In general, jazz is something I always wanted to get into , though I don't know that much about it. Like, wtf makes this one of the best albums ever made? Sounds like jazz to me. Good moments in there, and I bet that if I pay real good attention, I'd get even more out of it. Who knows. It's a fun listen though. And the cool thing about jazz is all the dynamism. Goes all over the place. And hearing where the next place they'll take you musically is cool. It's like an excercise in presence. Most pop songs, it's all about expectation and payoff I think. The bass drops just when it needs to. But with jazz, it's a constant flow. THings come out of nowhere. And most likely when "jazz that's not jazz" is when it tries to prevent that unpredictability. Lol maybe I do like jazz!

Classic.

I didn't realize I liked jazz until I listened to this album. The first track was simply outstanding. There were parts during the latter half of the album that seemed to go on a little long, but it was still phenomenal regardless.

Obviously technically brilliant but I struggled to access it.

Hygge jazz. Et hvert album der kan få mig til at smide en Robbie Williams sang på kan et eller andet. Er det godt? Måske.

Good.

Great improvisational Jazz record that captured the raw nature of the talented musicians. My personal fav moment were the drum solos that occurred throughout the second half of the album. They sounded like the drummer was right next to me playing his butt off. Solid listen in the 21st century.

лав суприм надо понимать мне как обычному слушателю не просто выкупить эти молитвы тем более я не в контексте, я не знаю какая у джаза форма и как этот альбом держится на грани бесформенности. 3.7 авансом потому что такое надо понять, не с первого и не со второго раза, а сидеть с интернетом и разбираться

Sultry, sexy, chaotic. Has a calculated calm chaos. Favourite track was Psalm - doom jazzy, sounds like a storm rolling over. 4/5 not because it's not perfect it's just not my favourite personally

173. A Love Supreme - John Coltrane (1965) 8.14.26 Variety: 2 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 4 Uniqueness: 4 Emotionality: 2 = 3.4 rounded down to a 3 “You can play a shoestring if you’re sincere.” - John Coltrane Coltrane is one of those guys I've struggled with. I think I heard some of his later free jazz stuff, and was turned off. Only much later did I try this album after seeing so much written about it being so influential. I remember liking it way more than whatever farty, shrieking stuff I'd previously heard, but it did not completely wow me. I've re-listed to it at least once more in the interim and liked it just a bit more, after I had done a deep dive into the genre and could maybe grasp its intentions a bit better. That was a decade or more back, so I'm very curious where I stand with this now. THE TRACKS Side One Part 1: "Acknowledgement" - I'll start by noting how much more chill this seems to me after having digested many more jazz albums from various subgenres and artists. Instrumentally we're given a loose, very improv forward sound similar to a lot of the modal type stuff I've heard, and the track felt almost like a jazz take on meditation music. The chant at the end only underlines this feeling for me. Elvin Jones's drumming throughout was awesome, and provided my throughline as the other players seemed to go off in weird directions that added a sort of dizzying, nauseous feel. He had a very light touch, and an almost casual, steady approach with the cymbal work that worked to cancel out any of the strange feelings from everyone else. Coltrane's sax wanders in and out seemingly on a whim. This is jazz that would be a fine choice for any cultists wanting to do some summoning. Part 2: "Resolution" - Much jauntier and traditional in flavor to my ears, with Elvin Jones once again providing the guardrails for everyone else to go as loose as they want. But as wobbly as thigs get, the wheels never quite come off and we're treated to a bit more energy as Coltrane spins out down some dead ends, circles back, and runs down several side streets, never really settling into one groove. Love the wrap up on this one. Side two Part 3: "Pursuance" - This track starts with a showcase for Jones, with him running through a solo that let's him maybe exercise some of that looseness and abandon that Coltrane himself has been hogging so far. On this one the quartet sounded much more like a cohesive unit. Everyone is still kind of off in their own universe, but with an eye on what the other is doing. Tyner's piano is more upfront here, and we get my favorite section yet I think with him and Jones seeming to take over as a duo for the first third. So much so that When Coltrane comes in at 4:16, he feels like an intruder in his own house. It was almost jarring to be taken out of the groove those two had going. That said, this run was perhaps my favorite of Coltrane's so far. It had a lot of fire and desperation in it, and felt like it was leading the playing more so ta on earlier tracks, with the piano and drums feeling like they were struggling to keep up. When things peter out around 7:31, Jones takes up the slack and we get some more impressive soloing before FINALLY Jimmy Garrison gets his moment in the sun with a solo of his own to close things down. This felt like a car that's finally run out of gas, after an epic drive. In a good way. Part 4: "Psalm" - Speaking of epic, the bass drum rolls and sizzling cymbals make this feel like one LONG extended and grandiose, and apocalyptic ( appropriate given the title maybe?) finale. All chaos barely restrained, and constantly building. Tyner's piano throwing up discordant hits are the perfect accents. Where as before the drums seemed to be holding everything together, here they are seems that are swelling up, ready to burst while Coltrane himself becomes the calming, guiding presence, making this feel almost like the inverse of where we began things. HIGHLIGHTS - Elvin Jones's drumming was the highlight throughout - Coltrane's playing, while it felt aimless a lot of the times had cool ease and smoothness about it - The structure on display in the album as a whole worked really well, while track to track it felt more chaotic MIDLIGHTS - LOWLIGHTS - Coltrane within the first three tracks especially seems more intent on finding his own way than in complementing anyone else's playing, even though I think he more than makes up for this on that last track - Tyner and Garrison got lost in the mix too often FINAL THOUGHTS I have to say my thoughts on this one have not changed too much. It's all very interesting, with a lot of very chill moods, and thorny textures, but it's still a bit too unstructured and loose for my tastes. With the Miles Davis albums we've had, I was able to soak in the atmosphere and feel like the minimalist playing was building an almost cinematic world for me to inhabit. Coltrane's playing by comparison seems too unfocused and exploratory, like Phillip the Hyper Hypo from the Mike Myers SNL sketch, forever tugging at his harness wanting to go off on every tangent, and barely restrained by Elvin Jones's exasperated drums. This was never a chore, and was impressive throughout, I just never felt like I was given the space to sit in the music log enough before moving on to a new idea. The playing by all involved was great, as was expected, but I do think that McCoy Tyner's piano and Jimmy Garrison's bass got short shrifted by the recording, being barely audible at times. All in all, happy to revisit at least this one last time, but my time with Coltrane likely won't amount to much more after this. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - Would be kind of pointless to listen to this as anything other than one piece I think FURTHER LISTENING - Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock - Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter - Mode for Joe by Joe Henderson - Matador by Grant Green ( also featuring Elvin Jones on drums)

I highly suspect there is something I'm not getting but I struggled with the lack of melody, or perhaps I just was struggling to find it. Likely need to give it another listen or two

I realise it is an important album. I love the deep bass tones, and I enjoyed the listen, but there are much better Jazz albums on the list in my opinion. 3 stars

Enjoyed it. I like that it’s short and sweet. Long jazz albums can get tiring.

jazzy, nothing special

I really wish I got this type of Jazz. As always, it pivots between great and infuriating. It's pleasant enough for the most part though.

Musique jazz cool avec beaucoup de saxo, album assez court très sympa pour faire des activités à coté

I still can't get into jazz music, but it wasn't a bad album

I like it when he comes in chanting "a love supreme" during Pt. I. That's all I've got here.

It was fine, jazz is ok.

A Love Supreme is something special to John Coltrane; the premise of his spiritual awakening to God. His jazz accompaniments work very well in that favour where it's a conversation, a search to find that in his arrangement. It's a beautiful piece but I am not much of a jazz person; so it didn't really emit the same wavelength as a jazz lover would. But I see why it can be a grand arrangement. I personally love all trumpet work in this; replacing all signs of vocal melodies this record does not need.

This album would be better if the musicians all tried harder to play the same song at the same time.

Really good background music

Fine but instrumental jazz is not my thing.

I don't know much about jazz, but when I think of jazz music, this is exactly what I hear. I don't know that I've heard this before, but it felt like I had. Feels like a pinnacle of the form. Not something I'll frequent, but would be great background music while working. Track 2 was likely the weakest.

The drums in this are really good and he saxophone parts were amazing, definitely not something I would go to to listen normally but it a very enjoyable!

It was good, brief, I didn’t quite understand it

jazz mit saxofon...

It's good, but get's a little samey after hearing the same sax run for the 28th time. I enjoyed the piano focused parts a little more.

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Not for me

jazz good 3/5

Clear talent on display - but a bit outside my comfort zone. I guess I need more exposure to Jazz. I will keep listening.

quite annoying genre or album or whatever. absolutely wouldn't recommend it if you're doing something stressful (like writing a dreadful work report, for example) but if you're not in a rush, it's probably not so bad.

Yeah it sounded nice, i liked the first song

can't deny it's a very influential album and some consider it the best jazz of all time, but doesn't quite do it for me. i like my jazz to be a tiny bit more structured and with a lot more brass (biased opinion but whatever) and maybe more dancey too. i want my jazz to be stuck in my head for the rest of the week. john was rippin it though

cool jazz but not really the type of music i would go out of my way to listen to. But from someone who listens to lots of other music it seems good.