Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears · 1968
45 min · 10 tracks · jazz · jazz rock
A bold fusion of jazz, rock, and soul that captures the eclectic spirit of the late 1960s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- headphone detail hunting in transitions
- uplifting moments for social gatherings
- reflective listening during quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking constant high energy
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 11, 1968, this self-titled album marked Blood, Sweat & Tears' emergence as a major force in the jazz-rock genre following their successful debut. It showcased a refined blend of horn arrangements and pop sensibilities, solidifying their place in music history after their breakthrough with 'Child Is Father to the Man.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· The Electric Flag· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie (1st and 2nd Movements, adapted from "Trois Gymnopedies") 2:30
- 2 Smiling Phases 5:10
- 3 Sometimes in Winter 3:08
- 4 More and More 3:04
- 5 And When I Die 4:05
- 6 God Bless the Child 5:56
- 7 Spinning Wheel 4:07
- 8 You've Made Me So Very Happy 4:19
- 9 Blues, Part II 11:45
- 10 Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie (1st Movement, adapted from "Trois Gymnopedies") 1:37
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