Why this album works
'100° and Rising' is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 18 on the UK Albums Chart and reinforcing the acid jazz genre's popularity in the mid-90s. The album received critical acclaim for its sophisticated blend of styles, influencing subsequent artists within the genre and beyond.
- Best for
- danceable grooves with reflective moments wave-like pacing encourages engagement dynamic progression through emotional themes
- Context
- In 1995, Incognito was solidifying its place in the acid jazz movement with '100° and Rising', their third studio album. This release followed their successful album 'Positivity', which had established them as a key player in the genre. The band was gaining international recognition, especially in the UK and Europe, during this creative peak.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Jackson· Sting· David Sylvian· giorge mijael· Joss Stone· Dave Holland· Sade· John McLaughlin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where Did We Go Wrong 5:41
- 2 Good Love Standout 5:45
- 3 One Hundred and Rising Standout 5:56
- 4 Roots (Back to a Way of Life) Standout 5:41
- 5 Everyday 4:50
- 6 Too Far Gone 2:35
- 7 After the Fall 3:29
- 8 Spellbound and Speechless 5:31
- 9 I Hear Your Name 6:53
- 10 Barmumba 4:56
- 11 Millenium 6:16
- 12 Time Has Come 4:00
- 13 Jacob’s Ladder 6:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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