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Brand New Day

Blood, Sweat & Tears · 1977

40 min · 9 tracks · jazz · jazz rock

A vibrant fusion of jazz rock and soulful vocals with a touch of melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove flow
  • melancholic yet uplifting vibes
  • for reflective afternoons
  • soulful vocals for intimate moments
  • sing-along friendly choruses

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 1, 1977, 'Brand New Day' was Blood, Sweat & Tears' sixth studio album and came during a transitional phase for the band. Following their commercial peak in the early '70s with hits like 'Spinning Wheel', this album represented a shift towards a more introspective sound as the band navigated lineup changes and evolving musical tastes.
Stylistic neighbors
Chicago· The Electric Flag· Steely Dan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Somebody I Trusted 3:58
  • 2 Dreaming as One 4:12
  • 3 Same Old Blues 3:09
  • 4 Lady Put Out the Light 4:02
  • 5 Womanizer 3:52
  • 6 Blue Street 4:31
  • 7 Gimme That Wine 5:02
  • 8 Rock & Roll Queen 5:12
  • 9 Don't Explain 6:02

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata