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Ball of Eyes
Jazz · 1971

Ball of Eyes

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Ball of Eyes is the definitive sound of 1970s European cool, a record that feels like a high-speed chase through a neon-lit Brussels in a vintage Citroen.

Marc Moulin’s Fender Rhodes provides the spine of the album, offering liquid, shimmering textures that bridge the gap between traditional jazz improvisation and the emerging world of electronic experimentation.

It is music that demands a certain level of sophistication from the listener, rewarding those who pay attention to the interlocking rhythms and the subtle, dry production that makes every snare hit feel like a physical tap on the shoulder.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the Rhodes melody on Humpty Dumpty mirrors the rhythmic stutter of the drums.
The sudden shift into a more aggressive, brass-heavy groove halfway through the title track.
The stripped-back, almost skeletal bass intro of You Got Me Floating that builds into a full-band funk workout.
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