{"product_id":"like-lambs-to-the-slaughter","title":"Empirical - Like Lambs: To The Slaughter [audioCD]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEmpirical delivers their eighth album, \u003cem\u003eLike Lambs: To The Slaughter\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful statement released on Whirlwind Recordings that serves as a warning for our current troubled times. Following the departure of vibraphonist Lewis Wright, the award-winning UK jazz ensemble has embraced a more flexible lineup, featuring Nathaniel Facey (alto saxophone), Tom Farmer (double bass), and Shaney Forbes (drums), augmented by high-caliber guests like Ivo Neame (piano) and David Preston (guitar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Significance and Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis release is a radical reworking of drummer Shaney Forbes' unconventional long-form suite, originally issued as a self-released EP. The album unfolds as a single, uninterrupted 51-minute musical story, drawing the listener through an irresistible maelstrom of changing emotional states, culminating in the unsettling fever-pitch peak of the title segment. Empirical creates an astounding and formally cohesive articulation of their unique sonic world, showcasing exceptional virtuosity, musical empathy, and daring emotional expressiveness. This release stands out even by Empirical's high standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cstrong\u003eMusical Terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe music traverses the terrain between contemporary classical music, soundscape, post-bop, and free jazz. The band draws inspiration from the jazz of the 1960s, particularly its representation of Black musicians' struggle for respect, freedom, and civil rights, often rooted in faith as a moral foundation. Shaney Forbes notes that the music manifests the collective's belief in transcending current crises through collaboration rather than competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEighth album from the award-winning UK jazz ensemble, Empirical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFeatures a radical reworking of a long-form suite by drummer Shaney Forbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUninterrupted 51-minute musical experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGuest contributions from collaborators Ivo Neame (piano) and David Preston (guitar).\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eExplores musical territory spanning contemporary classical, soundscape, post-bop, and free jazz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eArtist: Empirical\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAlbum: Like Lambs: To The Slaughter\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFormat: audioCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWeight: 109g\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eNumber of Discs: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eExperience this formally cohesive and emotionally expressive articulation of Empirical's unique sound, a standout release rooted in virtuosity and collective musical empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Empirical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640542994814,"sku":"B0GTFBCKJC","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81JiIDA1IEL_2c676686-7959-44c8-8d5e-ffff95ff2674.jpg?v=1783114199","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/en-us\/products\/like-lambs-to-the-slaughter","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}