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Yeah, it's cheap, yeah, it's corny, yeah it's 80's as all hell, but there's some absurd charm about this record that is keeping me from giving this record two stars. The 80's production I can barely see myself through, but once I can garner the courage to continue listening, I see the same Miles that made Bitches Brew and IASW, and I'm in. The title track is most likely my favorite on the album. It's essentially one big trumpet improvisation over fake bass and gaded reverb drums. Robot 415 is too short to say anything about but has its fair share of complexity for being only a minute long. Code M.D is beyond saving though. I often find myself going on my computer when this song is playing, because I just can't stand the synth drums. 'Freaky Deaky' is maybe the most organic song on the album, calling back to albums like Big Fun and Get Up With It. It is ethereal and takes its time, which I respect. 'What It Is' is another doozy. The musicianship is great, but it's just too artificial. Sorry, Miles. 'That's Right' is another bummer with the same issue as the song that preceded it. Sad, because usually, an eleven-minute jazz track is great. 'That's What Happened' I love, and for no reason. It's extremely fake and way too fast, but I like it. This album is not too much of a decoy. It has its fair share of real Miles Davis charm, but overall, not something that anyone needs to hear if they're not interested. Keep funking!

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