Listening Bar Albums
Duke Pearson — How Insensitive (1969)
A ten-track journey through Duke Pearson’s How Insensitive (1969): choir-washed standards, Brazilian grooves with Airto and Flora Purim, and quietly off-centre arrangements that turn easy listening into something deeper and...
Duke Pearson — How Insensitive (1969)
A ten-track journey through Duke Pearson’s How Insensitive (1969): choir-washed standards, Brazilian grooves with Airto and Flora Purim, and quietly off-centre arrangements that turn easy listening into something deeper and...
Uyama Hiroto — A Son of the Sun (2008)
Uyama Hiroto’s A Son of the Sun — a warm, jazz-infused continuation of the sound-world shaped alongside Nujabes, explored through slow-listening depth.
Uyama Hiroto — A Son of the Sun (2008)
Uyama Hiroto’s A Son of the Sun — a warm, jazz-infused continuation of the sound-world shaped alongside Nujabes, explored through slow-listening depth.
Hiroshi Suzuki — Cat (1975)
A deep, elegant review of Hiroshi Suzuki’s Cat — the timeless Japanese jazz album whose warmth, restraint, and atmosphere make it a favourite in listening bars around the world.
Hiroshi Suzuki — Cat (1975)
A deep, elegant review of Hiroshi Suzuki’s Cat — the timeless Japanese jazz album whose warmth, restraint, and atmosphere make it a favourite in listening bars around the world.
Massive Attack — Blue Lines (1991), a masterpiece
The Bristol landmark that shaped trip-hop, elevated atmosphere to design, and remains a masterclass in precision listening on a day built for noise.
Massive Attack — Blue Lines (1991), a masterpiece
The Bristol landmark that shaped trip-hop, elevated atmosphere to design, and remains a masterclass in precision listening on a day built for noise.
The The — Ensoulment (2024)
A reflective journey through Ensoulment — The The’s first studio album in nearly 25 years — exploring its slow-burning mood, philosophical weight, and the quiet power of Matt Johnson’s late-career...
The The — Ensoulment (2024)
A reflective journey through Ensoulment — The The’s first studio album in nearly 25 years — exploring its slow-burning mood, philosophical weight, and the quiet power of Matt Johnson’s late-career...
Petit Biscuit — Presence (2017)
A spacious, atmospheric electronic album blending soft synths, textured beats, and luminous melodies, Petit Biscuit’s Presence offers calm, immersive soundscapes ideal for early mornings, late nights, and focused listening.
Petit Biscuit — Presence (2017)
A spacious, atmospheric electronic album blending soft synths, textured beats, and luminous melodies, Petit Biscuit’s Presence offers calm, immersive soundscapes ideal for early mornings, late nights, and focused listening.