What makes 4 Freshmen and 5 Trombones by The Four Freshmen notable?

The album is notable for its commercial success, reaching the Billboard charts and contributing to the revival of vocal harmony groups during the 1950s. Its influence on subsequent artists, particularly within the jazz and barbershop genres, helped shape vocal arrangements for years to come. Released in 1955, '4 Freshmen and 5 Trombones' marked The Four Freshmen's third studio album, solidifying their unique sound in the evolving landscape of American jazz. This album followed their earlier successes, including their debut 'Four Freshmen and 5 Trombones', showcasing their innovative blend of vocal harmony and instrumental support.

How many songs are on 4 Freshmen and 5 Trombones?

4 Freshmen and 5 Trombones has 12 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

4 Freshmen and 5 Trombones

The Four Freshmen · 1955

33 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A lush blend of vocal harmonies and brass arrangements that captures the essence of mid-century jazz and traditional pop.

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Angel Eyes — This track exemplifies the group's smooth harmonies and showcases their ability to interpret a classic standard with emotional depth. The arrangement highlights the interplay between vocals and trombones beautifully.
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Love Is Here to Stay — A standout rendition that combines lush harmonies with a sophisticated arrangement, embodying the essence of traditional pop while demonstrating the group's intricate vocal techniques.
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You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It) — This track features playful vocal phrasing and an engaging rhythm that showcases The Four Freshmen's charm and vocal agility, making it a definitive highlight of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal arrangements paired with brass, marking a distinctive sound in mid-century jazz.

What we noticed

The album features intricate vocal harmonies that often weave in and out of the brass arrangements, creating a rich texture.
Each track typically begins with a brass introduction before transitioning into vocal sections, maintaining a consistent structure throughout.
Several tracks include call-and-response elements between the vocals and trombones, enhancing the interplay between the two.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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1 Angel Eyes 3:33
2 Love Is Just Around the Corner 1:59
3 Mam'Selle 3:03
4 Speak Low 3:07
5 The Last Time I Saw Paris 2:38
6 Somebody Loves Me 2:05
7 You Stepped Out of a Dream 2:16
8 I Remember You 3:15
9 Love 2:43
10 Love Is Here to Stay 2:46
11 You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It) 2:15
12 Guilty 3:31

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