Ol' Burger Beats - 74: Out of Time

Available on black wax Ol’ Burger Beats’ phenomenal 2024 album, 74: Out of Time, takes on a new life with this fully instrumental release that puts the spotlight on the Norwegian producer and his crew of acclaimed local jazz composers and musicians. Stripped of its vocal guests, the album transforms into a beat tape-meets-jazz LP that’s bursting with musicality.74: Out of Time was created out of a multifaceted hit of inspiration. In addition to recalling the vibes and sounds of the year 1974, every track was produced at 74 beats per minute. As for the “Out of Time” element, it fast forwards the music to the present, when we’re all living through a time of such tension—and when release is something we all need. That release can arrive in many forms, but it’s perhaps most potent when you can hear and feel it, like with this album. Tension also plays a major role in jazz music. Players often build towards a moment of dissonance with the goal of hitting a release and, often, blowing the mi