The Way Out of Easy [Live]
by Jeff Parker
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2024
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#52 Best Album of 2024

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. Dusted Magazine
    Dec 10, 2024
    90
    Parker gets plenty of cred for the production acumen he has exercised with Tortoise and the New Breed; his work with the ETA IVtet affirms his mastery of making music that feels and is felt in real time.
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  2. AllMusic
    Nov 26, 2024
    80
    The Way Out of Easy equals its predecessor, but it also extends the quartet's musical vocabulary and sonic identity. While they may not be able to play ETA any longer, their musical signature and group communication prove they can make magic anywhere.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Nov 21, 2024
    84
    Sometimes extended improvisation carries with it an expectation of drama, where you think about what just happened and what might come next. This exceptional record fixes your attention on the present moment.
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