The Sea II is an album by Norwegian pianist Ketil Bjørnstad recorded in December 1996 and released on ECM in February 1998. The quartet, featuring guitarist Terje Rypdal, cellist David Darling and drummer Jon Christensen, previously released The Sea (1995).[1]

The Sea II
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 23, 1998 (1998-02-23)
RecordedDecember 1996
StudioRainbow Studio
Oslo, Norway
Genre
Length47:55
LabelECM
ECM 1633
ProducerManfred Eicher
Ketil Bjørnstad / Terje Rypdal / David Darling / Jon Christensen chronology
The River
(1996)
The Sea II
(1998)
Ett Liv
(1997)

Reception

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The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "The general mood is a bit sleepy and the development from song to song is quite slow, although there are a few fiery and rockish solos from guitarist Rypdal. But overall, there is little on this well-played set that rises above the level of stimulating background music."[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Ketil Bjørnstad except as noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Laila" 5:26
2."Outward Bound" 4:52
3."Brand" 5:46
4."The Mother" 4:24
5."Song for a Planet" 4:04
6."Consequences"
  • Christensen
  • Darling
  • Bjørnstad
  • Rypdal
6:28
7."Agnes" 4:26
8."Mime" 4:22
9."December" 3:18
10."South" 4:49
Total length:47:55

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "The Sea II". ECM Records. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "The Sea II (All Music Review)". All Music. Retrieved April 30, 2017.