Chris Bowden: Time Capsule

Another gift from Tim, more recent than the last one, I think — probably early this decade.

And, extending the metaphor I used two days ago, this isn't just a mud bath; there's a bit of lettuce in there too. It's still a very 'Tim' album, and I like my jazz with a bit more grit and sweat, but I like the fact that the rhythm section is at least organic here, especially the stand-up bass.

The images on the cover project a portentous air over the album, like it's some Koyaanisqatsi-style concept statement on the condition of the planet. I don't know about that, and Chris Bowden isn't a name I read about or hear in the course of my normal magazine and radio consumption. Google finds me this Ninjatune account, however, which makes him sound dead important.

MusicBrainz entry for this album