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Album Review

Shakai is a Japanese word for society, and Fragments, is an album that lives up to its name, presenting listeners with a collection of musical pieces that, while individually intriguing, struggle to coalesce into a truly satisfying whole. It is a blend of jazz-rock that is both soothing and intricate. The Norwegian quintet, led by bassist Eline Rafteseth, brings together a diverse set of influences, creating a sound that is both eclectic and accessible. The album features Elisabeth Lid Tronen's ...

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Trøen Arnesen Quartet: Tread Lightly

Read "Tread Lightly" reviewed by Friedrich Kunzmann

by Friedrich Kunzmann
June 16, 2021

The line that separates borrowing from stealing can be quite narrow in music, and even after judges rule on the matter, one may remain torn between the one and the other. It continues to be a very common issue in the mainstream pop world as the recent ruling against pop stars Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for ripping off Marvin Gaye's “Got to Give It Up" in their 2013 world-wide number 1 hit “Blurred Lines" shows. Although not nearly as ...