Back to Oakland
Tower of Power · 1974
42 min · 11 tracks · funk
A vibrant fusion of brass-driven funk and soulful melodies, capturing the spirit of Oakland's music scene.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experiences
- immersive listening sessions
- vibrant, uplifting atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1974, 'Back to Oakland' was Tower of Power's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Bump City'. At this stage, the band was solidifying its reputation as a leading force in the funk genre, known for its dynamic horn section and tight grooves.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· The Meters· Chic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oakland Stroke... 0:52
- 2 Don't Change Horses (in the Middle of a Stream) 4:45
- 3 Just When We Start Makin' It 6:21
- 4 Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong) 2:55
- 5 Squib Cakes 7:42
- 6 Time Will Tell 3:10
- 7 Man From the Past 3:58
- 8 Love's Been Gone So Long 4:44
- 9 I Got the Chop 2:57
- 10 Below Us, All the City Lights 4:15
- 11 ... Oakland Stroke 1:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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