''Never Stop'' is the seventh studio album by American jazz trio

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, released on September 14, 2010 by

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label. This album is the first by the band to consist entirely of original compositions. The album consists of 10 original tracks written by bandmembers. A follow-up originals-only album, ''

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'', was released in 2018.

Reception

Nilan Perera of ''

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'' stated, "These guys are omnivorous, to say the least. ''Never Stop'', however, is an album of originals that, not surprisingly reflects this nature quite admirably and, in some cases, quite humorously... But, all things considered, this release is predominantly an imaginative, confident offering of jazz piano trio laced with strength, tightness of sound and execution that reflects the past decade of constant recording and performance." In his review for

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, Thom Jurek wrote, "The Bad Plus' originals have always been provocative, but being parceled between covers, their impact was unduly blunted. Hearing an entire program of them on Never Stop offers listeners a full appreciation of just how innovative and creative -- and yet accessible -- they are, even as they redefine and expand the role of the piano trio in jazz." Ryan Reed of ''

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'' stated, "No longer hiding behind irony, The Bad Plus emerge unscathed and even more worthy of applause." Nate Chinen of ''

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'' mentioned, "“Never Stop” is the band’s first release of strictly original music... The declarative mood is standard for the Bad Plus, and this show underscored how much of a specialty it has become." Jim Farber of ''

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'' commented, "Despite having no singer, and shunning familiar covers, "Never Stop" honors the band's tradition of balancing beauty and disruption. It is, by turns, elegantly melodic and startlingly avant."

Track listing

Personnel

*Reid Anderson – bass *Dave King – drums *Ethan Iverson – piano

References

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