12 Little Spells

by Esperanza Spalding

12 Little Spells cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 18 October 2018
  • Label: Concord Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:11:33
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Constructed as a conceptual exploration of the human body, the Grammy-winning bassist and vocalist released these twelve tracks individually over the course of several days. The avant-garde project seamlessly fuses vocal jazz, progressive pop, and neo-soul into a complex, highly spiritual narrative.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, progressive, conceptual, complex, virtuosic

Tracklist

  1. 12 Little Spells (thoracic spine) (4:53)
  2. To Tide Us Over (mouth) (4:53)
  3. 'Til the Next Full (eyes) (4:17)
  4. Thang (hips) (4:35)
  5. Touch in Mine (fingers) (4:53)
  6. The Longing Deep Down (abdominal portal) (4:35)
  7. You Have to Dance (feet) (3:27)
  8. Now Know (solar portal) (4:26)
  9. All Limbs Are (arms) (3:36)
  10. Readying to Rise (legs) (5:07)
  11. Dancing The Animal (mind) (5:07)
  12. With Others (ears) (5:52)
  13. Lest We Forget (blood) (5:16)
  14. How To (hair) (3:54)
  15. Move Many (joints) (2:55)
  16. Ways Together (shoulders) (3:45)

Credits

  • Shiba And The Girl - primary artist

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