Arc of a Diver
Steve Winwood · 1980
39 min · 7 tracks · classical · jazz fusion · progressive rock
A seamless blend of blue-eyed soul and jazz-inflected rock, infused with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective listening for calm evenings
- smooth transitions between tracks
- background warmth for relaxed gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, 'Arc of a Diver' was Steve Winwood's first solo album after leaving Traffic. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a versatile musician but was seeking to carve out his own identity outside of band dynamics, which marked a significant turning point for his artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Cocker· Traffic· Eric Clapton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 While You See a Chance 5:13
- 2 Arc of a Diver 5:29
- 3 Second‐Hand Woman 3:41
- 4 Slowdown Sundown 5:27
- 5 Spanish Dancer 6:00
- 6 Night Train 7:50
- 7 Dust 6:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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