Top tracks — play these first
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I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know — This track stands out for its emotional depth and complexity, showcasing Kooper's powerful vocal delivery and intricate arrangement that resonates with listeners.
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Season of the Witch — Kooper's rendition brings a hauntingly beautiful quality to this classic song, emphasizing his ability to reinterpret existing material with fresh energy.
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The Weight — This cover encapsulates the essence of communal struggle while highlighting Kooper’s soulful interpretation which adds a unique flavor to the beloved original.
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Sam Stone — With poignant storytelling, this track illustrates Kooper’s lyrical prowess, delving into complex themes of addiction and loss through vivid imagery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- late-night contemplative moods
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Al's Big Deal – Unclaimed Freight is Al Kooper's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of his previous work, 'Kooper Session'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a skilled songwriter and producer, having already collaborated with iconic artists like Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· The Band· Leon Russell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Can’t Quit Her 3:39
- 2 I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know 5:56
- 3 My Days Are Numbered 3:18
- 4 Without Her 2:41
- 5 So Much Love / Underture 4:43
- 6 Albert’s Shuffle 6:53
- 7 Season of the Witch 11:07
- 8 If Dogs Run Free 3:38
Disc 2
- 1 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) 5:32
- 2 The Weight 3:56
- 3 Bury My Body 8:57
- 4 Jolie 3:48
- 5 I Stand Alone 3:37
- 6 Brand New Day 5:07
- 7 Sam Stone 4:41
- 8 New York City (You’re a Woman) 5:15
- 9 I Got a Woman 5:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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