Apocalypse is the Mahavishnu Orchestra's fourth album and third studio album, released in 1974.
Apocalypse | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 1974 | |||
Recorded | March 1974 | |||
Studio | AIR Studios (London) | |||
Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
Length | 52:23 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | George Martin | |||
Mahavishnu Orchestra chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Christgau's Record Guide | C[2] |
Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[3] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
It is performed by the second line-up of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. It was produced by George Martin, who regarded it as "one of the best records [he had] ever made".[6]
The back cover features a poem by Sri Chinmoy as well as a group photo of those who created the album.
All music composed by John McLaughlin; lyrics to "Smile of the Beyond" composed by "Mahalakshmi" Eve McLaughlin.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Power of Love" | 4:36 |
2. | "Vision Is a Naked Sword" | 14:16 |
3. | "Smile of the Beyond" | 7:56 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Wings of Karma" | 6:12 |
2. | "Hymn to Him" | 19:23 |
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Chart (1974) | Position |
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Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[7] | 82 |
US Billboard 200[8] | 43 |
US Jazz Albums (Billboard) | 10 |