Friday Afternoon in the Universe

Medeski Martin & Wood | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 24, 1995)
• Original Release Date: January 24, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Gramavision
• ASIN: B00000322D
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,789 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #4 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Funk Rock
  • #9 in Music > Rock > Jam Bands > Funk Jam Bands
  • #10 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Acid Jazz

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MMW's Best?, May 16, 2001

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mEgS (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Friday Afternoon in the Universe (Audio CD)

This, this! This is my favorite trio recording in my life so far. A while ago I claimed that The Dropper was a better album, but months later I can confidently say that this is the priceless MMw recording. Even if you prefer the accoustic MMW, this is such an emotional recording that just wont let you down. It's a perfect fusion of the new and old. On one hand you have Billy MArtin who really at this point, stepped into that on-the-one hip-hop sound, but then you have John Medeski really running with it. You'll hear such moody, united rythym that breaks right out of tangents to follow straight, hard, funk grooves or drum and bass jams. I love the play between the members (loose--> Tight). The focus of the album is that: loose tangents and avant-garde, dark sounds bursting into tight grooves. Some of the sounds are so touching they'll make you want to cry. John Medeski's reverb piano solo in "Last Chance to Dance Trance" makes me feel like I'm waltzing at a royal ball with the most beautiful woman ever touched. "Chinoiserie" has a loose jazz sound until the trio snaps into a united climax and Billy Martin takes a solo on drums. Fans of trio's, the ultimate setting for quality musicians, will immeaditely see the beauty in this recording. missing it would be a real goddamn shame. This is a testiment to the beauty of the Jamband scene. Brilliant!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe it, February 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Friday Afternoon in the Universe (Audio CD)

I consider myself a music lover...fanatic would be a much better word. It embarrasses me that I did not learn of MMW sooner. Last Chance to Dance Trance is one of the sexiest songs I have ever heard. This groop can groove and blend unlike anyone I have ever listened to. This album is one of their best if not the best. Martin and Wood can shape the music into fantastic new directions that never cease to offer new perspecives. Like I said, LCTDT is mind-blowing music and Chinoiserie is another magical feat...I just can't get enough. MMW...DON'T EVER BREAK UP...THIS IS TOO GOOD

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Friday Afternoon in the Universe, October 7, 2004

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Kamil - See all my reviews

This review is from: Friday Afternoon in the Universe (Audio CD)

"Because it's pretentious and boring". Those are the words I hear when someone answers me the question: "why don't you like jazz". Than I lend Friday Afternoon In The Universe, third effort by Medeski, Martin & Wood, to this person and after some time he won't return it back to me.
Friday Afternoon In The Universe is one of the most catchy, funky jazz release I know. Instead of touching your mind, this music moves your body. The music is complex and easy to listen at the same time. Highly recommended to curious listeners and jazz enthusiast as well.