B.L.T.
Jack Bruce · 1981
37 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion
A fusion of blues and jazz that melds intricate bass lines with soulful vocals, embodying both warmth and complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Into Money — Opening with a catchy melody and poignant lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of materialism and emotional depth.
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What It Is — This song showcases Bruce's lyrical wit and musical dexterity, combining complex rhythms with a memorable chorus that highlights the album’s fusion essence.
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No Island Lost — An introspective ballad that reveals vulnerability through its melodic structure, emphasizing Bruce's ability to convey deep emotions within a jazz framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalIntricate bass work and varied tempos create a distinctive jazz fusion sound, though cohesion suffers slightly.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate bass lines that dominate the arrangements, often leading the melodies rather than following them.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- short bursts of melodic energy
- soulful vocals with intricate bass
- reflective moments with varied tempos
- catchy tunes for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, epic compositions
- seek constant high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- B.L.T. was Jack Bruce's third solo album, following his notable work with Cream. By this time in 1981, he was exploring a mix of jazz fusion and blues rock, reflecting his evolution as an artist seeking to carve out a distinct identity post-Cream.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ginger Baker· John McLaughlin· Jaco Pastorius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into Money 2:54
- 2 What It Is 3:23
- 3 Won’t Let You Down 4:22
- 4 No Island Lost 3:52
- 5 It’s Too Late 3:39
- 6 Life on Earth 3:42
- 7 Once the Bird Has Flown 3:59
- 8 Carmen 3:39
- 9 Feel the Heat 2:51
- 10 End Game 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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