Infernal Machines


Infernal Machines is the debut studio album by Darcy James Argue's big band Secret Society. The album was released May 12, 2009 by New Amsterdam Records and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Reception

The album was praised for its "impressionistic" elements and fresh outlook on jazz orchestra culture. It is credited with "launch from Brooklyn-based unknown into the international conversation ".
The AllMusic review stated "Argue's music is a stunning display in diversity within drawn out, developed themes, requiring a keen ear. It's an exceptional example of new jazz music that deserves a broad forum for listening and appreciating". On All About Jazz Troy Collins wrote "Although the halcyon days of the big bands are long past, Infernal Machines stands defiant, updating the big band tradition for the new millennium while presenting exciting possibilities for the future".

Track listing

All compositions by Darcy James Argue
  1. "Phobos" – 11:02
  2. "Zeno" – 7:14
  3. "Transit" – 7:01
  4. "Redeye" – 10:12
  5. "Jacobin Club" – 10:55
  6. "Habeas Corpus " – 10:57
  7. "Obsidian Flow" – 9:40

Personnel