X (Tribal Tech album)

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X
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Studio album by
Released26 March 2012
Genre Jazz fusion
Length58:20
Label Tone Center
Producer
  • Mike Varney
  • Scott Henderson
  • Gary Willis
  • Scott Kinsey
Tribal Tech chronology
Rocket Science
(2000)
X
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz (very favorable) [1]

X is the final album by the fusion jazz band Tribal Tech released 26 March 2012. [2]

Contents

Track listing

All compositions are from Tribal Tech.

  1. "Mech X" – 4:52
  2. "Got Faith 'N Phat" – 7:10
  3. "Time Lapse" – 7:38
  4. "Anthem" – 5:28
  5. "Palm Moon Plaza" – 7:35
  6. "Gravity" – 3:40
  7. "Working Blue" – 7:01
  8. "Ask Me A Question" – 5:24
  9. "Let's Get Swung" – 5:07
  10. "Corn Butter" – 4:25

Personnel

Musicians

Other credits

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References

  1. Kelman, John (20 March 2012). "Tribal Tech: X". allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  2. "X - Tribal Tech | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2 May 2014.