In A Silent Way (studio album)
by Miles Davis
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In A Silent Way is ranked 3rd best out of 125 albums by Miles Davis on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Miles Davis is Kind Of Blue which is ranked number 37 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 22,225.
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Track two is stronger than track one. 9.5/10!
Album Rating: 76.00
(152/2)
30.07.1969
Miles Davis (USA): In A Silent Way
1.Shhh/Peaceful. 72
2.In A Silent Way/It's About That Time. 80
In order:
Miles Davis (IASW) - In A Silent Way/It's About That Time. 80
Miles Davis (IASW) - Shhh/Peaceful. 72
Superb soporific jazz masterpiece!
Another outstanding display of instrumental mastery by Miles Davis! This record feels so much more delicate and it just flows past and puts you in a state of bliss. Davis does a fantastic job with the atmosphere on this release as I get completely lost in it every time I listen. He is once again phenomenal on his trumpet guiding us through this serenity while his ensemble build upon this superbly. They all shine on the first half which is slightly superior in my opinion. The second side is still great but it just doesn't blow me away like the first side even though it maintains the tranquil atmosphere. Overall, another stunning Miles Davis record to get lost in and enjoy with this one being his smoothest experience making it probably his most accessible.
My favorite Miles Davis record. The ambient sound is so beautiful!
Nice and smooth on the ears. Overall I feel that this is a chill record, but it has darker moments. As far as I am not expert in jazz I just enjoy it.
Who knew a two-track album could be so good? It's actually really smooth and easy to listen to, but maybe lacks some of the punch and magical storytelling that makes Davis' earlier material incredible.
Jboy56 11/09/2021 17:47 | #276038
Just about last week I started to appreciate this great LP. I love the slow-burning groove and emotion this groove creates. One of his best albums, only second to Kind of Blue
JoaoMoreira 04/09/2021 00:53 | #268359
Very interesting restricting the drummer to the hi-hat :)
The 1st part of "In A Silent Way" is an absolute beauty. Very meditative.
The 2nd part has a very hypnotic bass but feels a bit too jam session and not as conceptual/spiritual. The riff is a bit too standard (uninspired).
The last section of this record is a bliss!
I love how soothing this record is, without it being a bore to get through. Absolutely phenomenal.
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