This has been an interesting listening experience, as I've worked through Bitches Brew many times. In particular, reading about the album as I was listening to it was where I found the most interesting insights, such as the exploratory and experimental nature of Miles Davis in recording Bitches Brew. In April 1970, when this album was released, Davis had already established himself as a jazz musician, but Bitches Brew marks a step away from jazz and into a more improvisational sound that has more eclectic rock elements layered over jazz inspirations. This album is an experimentation with more electric instruments, which you can hear in the piano and guitar throughout the entire album. In addition, the first track, "Pharaoh's Dance", is a demonstration of Davis' exploration with studio edits, and as many of the readings I've checked out have said, this album shows how Miles Davis used the studio as another instrument - a way to may cuts and make edits after the recording was done. I wish I was listening to this album on vinyl, but I'm not. Regardless, it's an enveloping sound with long tracks, and a progression through continuous changes in sound and characteristic. There is a bit of a sense of chaos in the horns and the keys, played over a relatively steady baseline and drum track. It sounds like Davis is navigating new aural fabrics and creating new paths and layers for the listener to swim through and take in. Aside from this, I'm not sure what else to say about this album, except that it's an interesting listen and something that I would love to own on vinyl. If you haven't heard this album, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. And I'd love to hear your thoughts!