This 1978 album, originally released on the ASC label, showcases Sun Ra and his Arkestra navigating a more restrained, groove-oriented sound, exploring the outer reaches of jazz-funk and space-age R&B.
- "Lanquidity" was recorded in 1974 but not released until 1978, on Sun Ra's ASC (El Saturn) label.
- The album's title track is often cited as a highlight, featuring a hypnotic bassline and ethereal synthesizers.
- In 2023, Strut Records reissued "Lanquidity" with extensive archival materials and remastered audio.
Sun Ra was a prolific avant-garde jazz composer, bandleader, and keyboardist from Birmingham, Alabama, best known for his experimental music, "cosmic philosophy," and a long career with his Arkestra. By 1978, Ra had already released dozens of albums, exploring free jazz, electronic music, and more, often on his own Saturn label.
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