This Is Mecolodics

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This Is Mecolodics
EP by
Released1988
GenreFree jazz, noise rock
Length29:35
LabelSST (204)
ProducerVitus Mataré, Universal Congress Of
Universal Congress Of chronology
Prosperous and Qualified
(1988)
This Is Mecolodics
(1988)
The Sad and Tragic Demise of Big Fine Hot Salty Black Wind
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

This Is Mecolodics is an EP by the free jazz ensemble Universal Congress Of, released in 1988 by SST Records.[2] The cover art is modeled after the 1961 album This Is Our Music by saxophonist Ornette Coleman, a key influence on bandleader Joe Baiza.

Accolades[edit]

Publication Country Accolade Year Rank
Spex Germany Albums of the Year[3] 1988 2

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Niños de la Tierra"Joe Baiza12:26
2."All Your Love"Otis Rush3:14
3."Happy Birthday"public domain3:20
4."Law Years"Ornette Coleman5:11
5."Joey"Joe Baiza5:24

Personnel[edit]

Adapted from the This Is Mecolodics liner notes.[4]

Release history[edit]

Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States 1988 SST CD, LP SST 204

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dougan, John. "Universal Congress Of: This Is Mecolodics > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
  2. ^ Robbins, Ira; Sprague, David (2007). "Universal Congress Of". Trouser Press. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  3. ^ "Albums of the Year - 1988". Spex. Archived from the original on March 14, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. ^ This Is Mecolodics (booklet). Universal Congress Of. Lawndale, California: SST Records. 1988.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

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