Another Workout
Hank Mobley · 1985
42 min · 6 tracks · jazz
Soulful hard bop grooves intertwine with intricate melodies, showcasing Hank Mobley's signature saxophone prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Out of Joe's Bag — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and showcases Mobley's improvisational skill, immediately drawing listeners into his musical world.
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I Should Care — The lush arrangement and heartfelt execution highlight Mobley’s ability to convey emotion through his saxophone, making it a standout ballad on the record.
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Gettin' and Jettin' — This track exemplifies the hard bop style with its energetic tempo and complex harmonies, demonstrating how Mobley seamlessly blends technical prowess with soulful expression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalMobley's saxophone leads create a distinctive sound within a cohesive structure, though it lacks broader recognition.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent mid-tempo groove across its six tracks, creating a relaxed yet engaging atmosphere.
- Each track showcases intricate saxophone melodies that often intertwine with rhythmic piano and bass lines, highlighting Mobley's improvisational skills.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective contrast to the earlier pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady mid-tempo groove
- soulful melodies for workouts
- engaging background for tasks
- uplifting energy for movement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1985, Hank Mobley was a seasoned artist who had transitioned from his earlier prominence in the 1960s jazz scene to a more reflective phase. 'Another Workout' was released during a period of relative obscurity compared to his peak years, yet he continued to contribute significantly to the jazz genre with this album, marking it as one of his later works before his passing in 1986.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee Morgan· Wayne Shorter· Donald Byrd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out of Joe's Bag 5:08
- 2 I Should Care 7:42
- 3 Gettin' and Jettin' 7:46
- 4 Hank's Other Soul 8:44
- 5 Hello, Young Lovers 8:06
- 6 Three Coins in a Fountain 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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