Equilibrium - Matthew Shipp
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  • Summary: The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series (which mixes cutting-edge jazz with elements of electronica and hip-hop), 'Equilibrium' showcases the talents of avant-garde pianist Matthew Shipp.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    A perfect 41-minute album that balances wide-open melodic inventions with crisp, time-stopping grooves. [Listen 2 This supplement, Feb 2003, p.10]
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  2. Junkmedia
    80
    While there are programmed beats, ambient synths and samples aplenty to be found here, the overall vibe of this recording is one of a classic swinging session.
  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    A mellow concoction of atmospheric textures, electronic samples and funk-lite beats.
  4. Ink 19
    10
    This is music that took out all of the adjectives.

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