• translucent cobalt blue Vinyl LP

The Bad Plus has taken a bold step forward with Complex Emotions, the second album released as a quartet. After 21 years of redefining their sound, founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King expanded the group by enlisting guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed. This fresh lineup has unlocked new creative possibilities, fully explored in Complex Emotions. The album’s title, drawn from a phrase long used by Anderson and King, reflects the wide-ranging musical explorations that have defined the band's journey. By choosing this title, The Bad Plus signals that the reconfigured group has discovered new depths of their creative potential.

PERSONNEL:

Reid Anderson (acoustic bass, synthesizer)
Dave King - (drums, synthesizer)
Ben Monder - (guitar)
Chris Speed - (tenor saxophone)

Recorded June 2023 at Pachyderm Studios, Cannon Falls, Minnesota

TRACKS:

A1. Grid/Ocean
A2. French Horns
A3. Casa Ben
A4. Carrier

B1. Cupcakes One
B2. Tyrone's Flamingo
B3. Deep Water Sharks
B4. Li Po