Metamorphosen
by Branford Marsalis Quartet
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. AllMusic
    80
    A fine, emotional and heartfelt effort from Marsalis, one of his best since "Requiem," it faithfully pays tribute to those late heroes like Alvin Batiste, Michael Brecker, Freddie Hubbard, Dewey Redman, Max Roach, Willie Turbinton, et. al., while also staying true to himself.
  2. Billboard
    80
    There aren't any subpar tunes and no flagging moments as Marsalis, pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts deliver a nine-song masterwork.
  3. The Guardian
    80
    If Marsalis is sticking with familiar tunes, his band keep up such a stimulating four-way conversation that it all stays fresh.
  5. The New York Times
    80
    Taking its lead from Mr. Marsalis, a saxophonist of obstinate candor, the band has become both looser and more imposingly self-assured. Metamorphosen, its new album, captures that dynamic almost perfectly
  6. Under The Radar
    70
    Metamorphosen may indeed signal change, but in the case of this quartet, how does one improve the butterfly. [Spring 2009, p.78]
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