Recorded December 15–17, 2008 Release date 12 May 2009 Genres Jazz, Big band | Length 67:01 Label New Amsterdam Records | |
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Released May 12, 2009 (2009-05-12) Producer Sherisse Rogers, Paul Cox, and Darcy James Argue Infernal Machines
(2009) Brooklyn Babylon
(2012) Artist Darcy James Argue's Secret Society Nominations Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year Similar Brooklyn Babylon, Real Enemies, Moody 4B, Chucho's Steps, Now Is the Time | ||
Infernal Machines is the debut studio album by Darcy James Argue's big band Secret Society. The album was released May 12, 2009 by New Amsterdam Records and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
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Reception
The album was praised for its "impressionistic" elements and fresh outlook on jazz orchestra culture. It is credited with "launch[ing Argue] from Brooklyn-based unknown into the international conversation (and touring circuit)". The AllMusic review stated "Argue's music is a stunning display in diversity within drawn out, developed themes, requiring a keen ear. It's an exceptional example of new jazz music that deserves a broad forum for listening and appreciating". On All About Jazz Troy Collins wrote "Although the halcyon days of the big bands are long past, Infernal Machines stands defiant, updating the big band tradition for the new millennium while presenting exciting possibilities for the future".
Track listing
All compositions by Darcy James Argue
- "Phobos" – 11:02
- "Zeno" – 7:14
- "Transit" – 7:01
- "Redeye" – 10:12
- "Jacobin Club" – 10:55
- "Habeas Corpus (for Maher Arar)" – 10:57
- "Obsidian Flow" – 9:40
Personnel
Songs
1Phobos11:03
2Zeno7:15
3Transit7:02