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Al's Big Deal – Unclaimed Freight

Al Kooper · 1975

88 min · 17 tracks · pop rock · R&B

A vibrant fusion of blues and rock that channels heartfelt emotion through dynamic instrumentation.

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' was Al Kooper's third solo album, following his notable work on 'Easy Does It' in 1970. At this point in his career, Kooper had already established himself as a session musician and producer, contributing to iconic albums like Bob Dylan's 'Highway 61 Revisited.' This album showcased his evolution as a solo artist, blending genres while maintaining his signature style.
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

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