Top tracks — play these first
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Everybody Loves the Sunshine Start here — This track encapsulates the album's sun-drenched vibe through its lush instrumentation and smooth vocals, highlighting Incognito's mastery in blending jazz with accessible melodies.
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Still a Friend of Mine — With its heartfelt lyrics and mellow groove, this track showcases the band's ability to convey deep emotion while maintaining an upbeat sound that resonates with listeners.
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Crave — Featuring intricate brass arrangements and soulful harmonies, Crave exemplifies the group's signature style while inviting listeners into an immersive musical experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements and a blend of styles, though it doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, with horns and keyboards prominently weaving in and out of the mix.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation, particularly in the middle of the album.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more reflective pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- sunshine-soaked groove immersion
- steady flow for relaxation
- uplifting vibes for gatherings
- for summer days
- headphone detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced intensity
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Reestablished Incognito's presence after a hiatus, showcasing their signature sound.
- Themes
- soulful grooves· musical reinvigoration
- Career context
- In 2006, Incognito released Bees + Things + Flowers as their first studio album since 2001's Life, confirming their return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus. This period marked a reinvigoration of the band's signature sound, blending jazz fusion with soulful grooves, as they sought to reconnect with audiences and showcase evolved musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· Earth, Wind & Fire· Shakatak
Tracklist
- 1 Everybody Loves the Sunshine Start here 4:17
- 2 Everyday 4:05
- 3 Summer in the City 4:45
- 4 Always There 2:30
- 5 Raise 3:18
- 6 Still a Friend of Mine 5:39
- 7 Tin Man 3:28
- 8 Crave 5:32
- 9 Deep Waters 4:58
- 10 You Are Golden 3:52
- 11 That’s the Way of the World 9:00
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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