The Choice (EP)
| The Choice | ||||
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| Released | June 29, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary jazz | |||
| Length | 38:41 | |||
| Label | Young Turks | |||
| Producer | Kamasi Washington | |||
| Kamasi Washington chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 6.5/10[1] |
The Choice is an extended play by American jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington.[2] It was billed as a companion extended play for his fourth studio album, Heaven and Earth, which was released on June 22, 2018.[3][4][5]
Background
Upon the vinyl and CD releases of Heaven and Earth, it was noted that there was a fifth record or CD encased in the centrefold of the cover. By cutting open the packaging, one could access a pressing of The Choice.[6][7] When this information became publicised, an official version of The Choice was made available on June 29, one week after Heaven and Earth's initial release.[8]
Critical reception
The Choice received favourable reviews from critics. In a review for Pitchfork, Andy Beta scored the album a 6.5/10, stating that "[Washington explored] his mellower side without breaking any significantly new ground".
Track listing
All tracks are written by Kamasi Washington except as noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Secret of Jinsinson" | 8:08 |
| 2. | "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) | 9:41 |
| 3. | "My Family" | 6:35 |
| 4. | "Agents Of Multiverse" | 5:23 |
| 5. | "Ooh Child" (Stan Vincent) | 8:54 |
| Total length: | 38:41 | |
Notes
- "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a cover of Carole King and Gerry Goffin's 1960 song of the same name.
- "Ooh Child" is a cover of the Five Stairsteps 1970 song "O-o-h Child".
References
- ↑ Beta, Andy. "Kamasi Washington: The Choice". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Kamasi Washington: The Choice Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Weingarten, Christopher R. (August 2, 2018). "How Kamasi Washington Hid a Secret Record in 'Heaven and Earth'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Maicki, Salvatore. "Hear Kamasi Washington's The Choice EP". The Fader. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Alex Robert (June 29, 2018). "Even More Kamasi Washington Goodness Has Arrived". Vice. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Kamasi Washington Shares The Choice EP: Listen | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. June 29, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ↑ "There's a hidden 5th LP in the packaging of Kamasi Washington's new album". Happy Mag. June 26, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ↑ "Kamasi Washington shares Heaven and Earth companion EP, The Choice: Stream". Consequence of Sound. June 29, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.