What makes All Day Music by War notable?

All Day Music reached No. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing War's growing popularity during this era. Its innovative sound helped lay the groundwork for the fusion of rock and funk that would influence future artists and genres. Released in 1971, All Day Music was War's third studio album, following their breakthrough with the hit single 'Spill the Wine' in 1970. This album marked a significant moment in War's evolution as they refined their signature blend of genres while solidifying their presence in the early 70s music scene.

Who is All Day Music for?

All Day Music works well if you're into celebratory grooves for gatherings, wave-like pacing with resolution and soulful melodies for reflection.

How many songs are on All Day Music?

All Day Music has 7 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

All Day Music

War · 1971

39 min · 7 tracks · funk

A vibrant fusion of funk, Latin rhythms, and jazz-infused melodies that invites listeners to groove and reflect.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
All Day Music — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious groove and lyrical celebration of life, setting a joyful tone that's perfect for communal listening.
→
Slippin’ Into Darkness — This track blends soulful melodies with reflective lyrics about struggle and resilience, showcasing War's ability to merge deep emotion with rhythm.
→
That’s What Love Will Do — A slow-burning ballad that beautifully illustrates the complexities of love, highlighting War's softer side while maintaining their signature soulful sound.

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 a strong blend of genres with engaging grooves and solid musicianship, marking War's evolution in sound.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features layered instrumentation, blending horns and percussion to create a rich, inviting sound.
Each song incorporates call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of funk music.
The tempo varies across tracks, with some maintaining a steady groove while others introduce syncopated rhythms that invite movement.

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

celebratory grooves for gatherings
wave-like pacing with resolution
soulful melodies for reflection
inviting rhythms for dance
uplifting energy for sunny days

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced, instant tracks
dislike extended musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1971, All Day Music was War's third studio album, following their breakthrough with the hit single 'Spill the Wine' in 1970. This album marked a significant moment in War's evolution as they refined their signature blend of genres while solidifying their presence in the early 70s music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Earth, Wind & Fire· Santana· Tower of Power