Emergency! – The Tony Williams Lifetime – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1969, ‘Emergency!’ by The Tony Williams Lifetime is not just a debut; it’s a reckoning. Drummer Tony Williams, already acclaimed for his work with Miles Davis, formed this trio with guitarist John McLaughlin and organist Larry Young, crafting a sound that combusts with raw energy and wild invention. The album stands as a watershed in the evolution of fusion, merging the restless improvisational spirit of jazz with the electric bite of rock. Williams’ drumming doesn’t just anchor the group—it propels it into uncharted territory, while McLaughlin’s searing guitar lines and Young’s swirling organ textures blur any conventional genre boundaries. ‘Emergency!’ is both confrontational and captivating, its sprawling tracks full of surprises and left turns that reward repeated, attentive listening. For collectors and listeners who appreciate music that dares to be radical, this record is a must-own artifact—capturing a moment when jazz musicians were breaking free, setting a new standard for what ambitious, genre-defying music could achieve. If you crave albums that challenge and expand your sonic horizons, ‘Emergency!’ is essential listening.

Track List:
1 – Emergency – 9:36
2 – Beyond Games – 8:17
3 – Where – 12:10
4 – Vashkar – 4:59
5 – Via The Spectrum Road – 7:49
6 – Spectrum – 8:50
7 – Sangria For Three – 13:07
8 – Something Special – 5:37