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"Cavalcade" is the second studio album by the English experimental rock band black midi, released in 2021 on Rough Trade Records. The album was recorded without founding guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, who sat out the sessions. It features a highly eclectic sound that blends elements of post-punk, jazz, and progressive rock, characterized by complex instrumentation and rotating lead vocalists.
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Why did Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin not play on Cavalcade?
The founding guitarist took time away from black midi for health reasons and did not participate in the album's recording. Geordie Greep, Cameron Picton, and Morgan Simpson continued with additional musicians.
How does Cavalcade differ from black midi's Schlagenheim?
Cavalcade expands beyond the abrasive post-punk of the 2019 debut into jazz fusion, cabaret, progressive rock, and orchestral textures. Songs such as "John L" and "Slow" emphasize complex arrangements and abrupt rhythmic changes.
Who produced black midi's Cavalcade?
John "Spud" Murphy produced the album, which was released by Rough Trade in 2021. The sessions used a larger supporting cast than Schlagenheim, including saxophone, violin, cello, and keyboards.
Is "Ascending Forth" connected to the title Cavalcade?
The closing song follows Markus, a composer pressured to simplify his work for commercial approval. Its extended narrative and ornate arrangement make it a deliberate contrast to the violent opening track "John L."
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