The World is Getting Smaller

Released in 2007, 'The World is Getting Smaller' serves as the second studio album by the Snarky Puppy collective, led by bassist and composer Michael League. Recorded during their formative years in North Texas, the album bridges the gap between their debut 'The Only Constant' and the breakout live-DVD format of 'Tell Your Friends.' Sonically, it is characterized by a more aggressive, rock-influenced approach to fusion than their later, more global-folk-inspired outings. The track lengths, mostly exceeding seven minutes, allow for the expansive, narrative-driven solos that became a band hallmark. Critical reception at the time noted the band's technical proficiency and their ability to appeal to non-jazz audiences through infectious, funk-based rhythms. It remains a crucial document of the band's early lineup, featuring core members who would go on to define the group's signature sound for the next two decades.