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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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