Airwaves
Ike & Tina Turner · 1978
25 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B · rock & roll
A blend of soulful melodies and funky grooves, showcasing Ike and Tina's electrifying chemistry.
Why this album works
- Best for
- brief energetic listening sessions immediate hooks and energy dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in early 1978, 'Airwaves' marked a transitional period for Ike & Tina Turner following their commercial peak in the early '70s. At this point, they were adapting to changing musical trends while still retaining their signature sound, navigating both personal and professional challenges.
- If you like
- funk, R&B, rock & roll
Airwaves is an album by Ike & Tina Turner, released in 1978. A blend of soulful melodies and funky grooves, showcasing Ike and Tina's electrifying chemistry. Though not their most commercially successful album, 'Airwaves' received a warm reception from critics and showcased the duo's continued evolution in a shifting music landscape. The album's blend of funk and soul reflects the era's musical experimentation, influencing later artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Airwaves sound like?
A blend of soulful melodies and funky grooves, showcasing Ike and Tina's electrifying chemistry. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes Airwaves by Ike & Tina Turner notable?
Though not their most commercially successful album, 'Airwaves' received a warm reception from critics and showcased the duo's continued evolution in a shifting music landscape. The album's blend of funk and soul reflects the era's musical experimentation, influencing later artists within the genre. Released in early 1978, 'Airwaves' marked a transitional period for Ike & Tina Turner following their commercial peak in the early '70s. At this point, they were adapting to changing musical trends while still retaining their signature sound, navigating both personal and professional challenges.
Who is Airwaves for?
Airwaves works well if you're into brief energetic listening sessions, immediate hooks and energy and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Airwaves?
Airwaves has 10 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Many Ties That Bind Standout 2:25
- 2 Strange 3:01
- 3 He Don't Love You Standout 2:32
- 4 Flee Flee Fla 2:19
- 5 Honey Child Baby 1:52
- 6 Just Want Your Love Sometime 3:14
- 7 We Need an Understanding 2:03
- 8 Two Is a Couple 2:21
- 9 It's My Time Now Standout 3:28
- 10 Dear John 2:27
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