Béla Fleck and the Flecktones
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones · 1990
48 min · 11 tracks · bluegrass music · space rock · funk rock
A vibrant blend of bluegrass, funk, and jazz that pushes the boundaries of acoustic music.
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones is an album by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, released in 1990. A vibrant blend of bluegrass, funk, and jazz that pushes the boundaries of acoustic music. The album received critical acclaim, helping to elevate the prominence of progressive bluegrass and fusion genres. Its unique sound contributed to the band's growing popularity, leading to multiple Grammy Awards in subsequent years, including Best Contemporary Folk Album. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Béla Fleck and the Flecktones sound like?
A vibrant blend of bluegrass, funk, and jazz that pushes the boundaries of acoustic music. Rooted in bluegrass music and space rock.
What makes Béla Fleck and the Flecktones by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones notable?
The album received critical acclaim, helping to elevate the prominence of progressive bluegrass and fusion genres. Its unique sound contributed to the band's growing popularity, leading to multiple Grammy Awards in subsequent years, including Best Contemporary Folk Album. This self-titled debut album marked Béla Fleck and the Flecktones' entry into the music scene, showcasing Fleck's innovative banjo style and the band's eclectic influences. Released in 1990, it established them as pioneers in blending genres like bluegrass and rock, paving the way for their future success.
How many songs are on Béla Fleck and the Flecktones?
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Sea Brazil 3:43
- 2 Frontiers 6:08
- 3 Hurricane Camille Standout 2:38
- 4 Half Moon Bay 5:09
- 5 The Sinister Minister Standout 4:38
- 6 Sunset Road 5:04
- 7 Flipper 4:21
- 8 Mars Needs Women: Space Is a Lonely Place Standout 5:01
- 9 Mars Needs Women: They’re Here 3:30
- 10 Reflections of Lucy 3:38
- 11 Tell It to the Gov’nor 4:06
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
48 min 1 sec
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