"This is the great late-night Sun Ra chillout album you never knew about. The band had been working in a more groove-oriented setting off and on for over a year, as evidenced by the albums Lanquidity and On Jupiter, with both featuring prominent electric bass and electric guitar. Sleeping Beauty picks up right where On Jupiter left off, with the gentle, swaying 'Springtime Again' echoing the same mellow vibe of 'Seductive Fantasy' from On Jupiter. A skittering intro coalesces as different instruments pick up bits of the melody, which is then fully expressed by the horn section and ensemble vocals. It's a simple two-chord vamp, with beautiful solos that seem to embody the reawakening and rebirth of springtime. 'The Door of the Cosmos' starts with a gospel-like chant and handclaps, with comments from Ra's electric piano and electric guitar. ..."
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YouTube: Sun Ra - Sleeping Beauty [full album]
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