12 Little Spells
Esperanza Spalding · 2018
71 min · 16 tracks · funk · jazz · soul
A vibrant tapestry of jazz, funk, and soul that pulses with rhythmic experimentation and lyrical introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- lyrical introspection with rhythmic experimentation
- vibrant afternoon dance parties
- headphone detail hunting through layers
- playful energy for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, repetitive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, '12 Little Spells' is Esperanza Spalding's fourth studio album, following her Grammy Award-winning project 'Emily's D+Evolution' from 2016. At this point in her career, Spalding was continuing to push the boundaries of genre while exploring themes of healing and connection through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robert Glasper· Hiatus Kaiyote· Snarky Puppy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 12 Little Spells 4:53
- 2 To Tide Us Over 4:53
- 3 ’Til the Next Full 4:17
- 4 Thang 4:35
- 5 Touch in Mine 4:53
- 6 The Longing Deep Down 4:35
- 7 You Have to Dance 3:27
- 8 Now Know 4:26
- 9 All Limbs Are 3:36
- 10 Readying to Rise 5:07
- 11 Dancing the Animal 5:07
- 12 With Others 5:52
- 13 Lest We Forget 5:16
- 14 How To 3:54
- 15 Move Many 2:55
- 16 Ways Together 3:45
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