Released 58 years ago this October
A New Time – A New Day
The Chambers Brothers · 1968
11 tracks · psychedelic soul
Psychedelic soul blends with rhythmic grooves and socially conscious lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Can't Turn You Loose — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, featuring powerful vocals and a driving rhythm that captures the essence of their dynamic sound.
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Do Your Thing — The song stands out for its celebration of individual expression, combining catchy hooks with a lively arrangement that exemplifies the band's innovative approach.
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone — Their rendition of this folk classic showcases the group's ability to blend genres, infusing it with soulful harmonies and poignant reflections on peace and loss.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines vibrant grooves with socially conscious themes, reflecting its era while maintaining a unique sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a lively tempo, while the latter half includes slower, more reflective pieces that shift the mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant grooves for social reflection
- soulful anthems for group enjoyment
- uplifting energy for daytime listening
- nostalgic vibes with rhythmic flow
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification tracks
- dislike thematic lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1968, The Chambers Brothers had transitioned from gospel roots to the forefront of the psychedelic soul movement. This album arrived shortly after their breakthrough single, 'Time Has Come Today,' solidifying their presence in the music scene and showcasing their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sly and the Family Stone· The Temptations· Curtis Mayfield
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Do Your Thing
The verses emphasize self-empowerment and personal freedom through rhythmic repetition that gradually builds in intensity throughout the song.
The structural choice of repeating key phrases reinforces the message of liberation, making the listener feel increasingly compelled to embrace their individuality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Can't Turn You Loose
- 2 Guess Who
- 3 Do Your Thing
- 4 Where Have All the Flowers Gone
- 5 Love Is All I Have
- 6 You Got the Power - To Turn Me On
- 7 I Wish It Would Rain
- 8 Rock Me Mama
- 9 No, No, No, Don't Say Good-By
- 10 Satisfy You
- 11 A New Time - A New Day
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