BADBADNOTGOOD’s “Mid Spiral” Album Download ZIP & MP3 Free Files
At the beginning of 2024, Badbadnotgood was filled with new creative energy. Following a series of international tour dates and collaborations with artists like Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Day Wilson, Reggie, Baby Rose, and Turnstile, the Canadian trio—composed of Al Sow, Chester Hansen, and Leland Whitty—was eager to return to the studio to create.
They invited some of their closest friends and collaborators, including touring member Felix Fox-Pappas (on keys) and key figures from the Toronto jazz scene, such as Kaelin Murphy (trumpet), Juan Carlos Medrano (percussion), and L.A. musician Tyler Lott (guitar), for an intensive week of recording at Valentine Studios in Los Angeles in February. The outcome of these sessions is the Mid Spiral series, which was initially released digitally in three parts: Chaos, Order, and Growth. These tracks have now been compiled into a double LP and CD.
The Mid Spiral suites mark Badbadnotgood’s return to their roots in instrumental jazz while also pushing the boundaries of genre fusion. They blend elements of hip-hop, neo-soul, psychedelic music, funk, and more. By incorporating additional musicians, the trio created a rich, collaborative sound. As they reviewed the week’s worth of material, three distinct moods became apparent, reflecting both the musicians’ journeys and the broader state of the world: Chaos, Order, and Growth.
Tracklist:
- Eyes On Me
- Take Me With You
- Weird & Wonderful
- Mid Spiral
- Last Laugh
- Your Soul & Mine
- Playgroup
- Juan’s World
- Taco Taco
- Sétima Regra
- Sunday Afternoon’s Dream
- Rewind Your Mind
- First Love
- Audacia
- Celestial Hands
- Ways of Seeing
- White Light
- Best Left Unsolved
