| Life Cycle | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | November 1982 | |||
| Studio | Tonstudio Bauer Ludwigsburg, W. Germany | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:28 | |||
| Label | ECM ECM 1238 | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
| David Holland chronology | ||||
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Life Cycle is a solo cello album by Dave Holland recorded in November 1982 and released on ECM the following year. [1] [2]
The AllMusic review by Brian Olewnick states: "Life Cycle is a very enchanting solo cello recital and, in Holland's case, a strong picture of a side of his musical genius that even many of his fans may well have overlooked. Recommended." [3]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD | [4] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [5] |
All tracks are written by Dave Holland
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Inception" | 4:17 |
| 2. | "Discovery" | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Longing" | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Search" | 3:24 |
| 5. | "Resolution" | 4:36 |
| Total length: | 21:09 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sonnet" | 2:22 |
| 2. | "Rune" | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Troubadour Tale" | 3:06 |
| 4. | "Grapevine" | 3:29 |
| 5. | "Morning Song" | 2:01 |
| 6. | "Chanson pour la nuit" | 5:55 |
| Total length: | 21:19 42:28 | |
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