Leave It Open
by Pierre Moerlen's Gong
- Type: Album
- Released: October 1980
- Label: Arista
- Country: France
- Length: 40:34
- Community rating: 3.52/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Under the exacting direction of drummer and vibraphonist Pierre Moerlen, this iteration of Gong fully shed its psychedelic and space rock origins. 'Leave It Open' is a technically dazzling exercise in percussion-heavy jazz fusion, prioritizing intricate rhythmic structures over vocal narratives. It features notable guest appearances that further cement its jazz-rock pedigree.
Genres
Descriptors: instrumental
Tracklist
- Leave It Open (19:29)
- How Much Better It Has Become (3:33)
- I Woke Up That Morning Felt Like Playing Guitar (3:53)
- It's About Time (6:05)
- Stok Stok Stok Sto-gak (4:09)
- Adrien (3:21)
Credits
- Pierre Moerlen's Gong - primary artist
- Albion Studios - artwork [sleeve artwork]
- Broullio - sleeve [sleeve concept]
- Hansford Rowe - written-by, bass, bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
- Demelza Val Baker - congas
- Fran莽ois Causse - congas, timbales, drums, congas, percussion
- Bon Lozaga - guitar, lead guitar
- Charlie Mariano - saxophone