Terrace Martin - Peace (2026)
I understand what Terrace Martin is going for here, but for me Peace settles into something a little too safe. The solo-piano format suggests intimacy and emotional clarity, yet the pieces often feel like sketches rather than statements. There’s atmosphere, there’s restraint — but not enough tension to really pull me forward. I keep waiting for a harmonic left turn, a rhythmic disruption, or even a melodic hook that lingers longer than the moment it appears.
It’s pleasant. It’s tasteful. It’s technically fine. But it doesn’t push. After a few tracks, the mood plateaus and the album starts to blur into itself. I don’t dislike it — I just don’t feel compelled by it.
Pros
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Clean, intimate piano tone – The recording is warm and close, giving the album a personal feel.
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Concise runtime – It doesn’t overstay its welcome; the brevity prevents total stagnation.
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Emotional sincerity – There’s no gimmick here — just honest, restrained playing.
Cons
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Minimal harmonic risk – The progressions stay comfortable, rarely surprising.
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Low dynamic evolution – Tracks drift rather than build or transform.
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Limited replay gravity – Once absorbed, there’s little structural or melodic pull to revisit.
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
Country: US
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 112th / 151
Highlight: Community Research
Made me think of:
Bill Evans
Keith Jarrett
Tigran Hamasyan
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