THE BAD PLUS - NEVER STOP (LP)

The Bad Plus Never Stop on Vinyl LP

For the past ten years The Bad Plus, Reid Anderson on bass, Ethan Iverson on piano and David King on drums, have created an uncompromising body of work by shattering musical convention. Rolling Stone called their amalgam of jazz, pop, rock and avant garde “about as badass as highbrow gets,” while The New York Times said the band is “better than anyone at mixing the sensibilities of post-‘60s jazz and indie rock.” Few jazz groups in recent memory have amassed such acclaim, and few have generated as much controversy while audaciously bucking musical trends.

“Ten years together is a milestone we chose to mark with a set of originals,” said Iverson. The new album, Never Stop, is a ten-track set, the group’s first album of all-original material, strictly an instrumental affair and a collection whose live groove belies its studio origins. It’s a rapid-fire succession of engaging performances showcasing the band’s range as well as its three distinct personalities. From gentle and melodic to fierce and abstract, from swing to ‘80s techno, Never Stop does just what the title says: it keeps rolling and flowing, a kinetic playground of new sounds.

The Bad Plus Never Stop Track Listing

1.  The Radio Tower Has A Beating Heart
2.  Never Stop
3.  You Are
4.  My Friend Metatron
5.  People Like You
6.  Beryl Loves To Dance
7.  Snowball
8.  2 PM
9.  Bill Hickman At Home
10. Super America