Color of Success
Morris Day · 1985
35 min · 6 tracks · funk
A vibrant blend of funk and soul, infused with pop sensibilities and Morris Day's charismatic flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Color of Success — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of ambition and self-confidence while highlighting Day's signature vocal style and instrumental arrangements.
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Love Sign — This track features an infectious groove and catchy chorus that showcases Day’s ability to blend funk with mainstream appeal, making it a dancefloor favorite.
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The Oak Tree — A slower, more introspective ballad that highlights Day's vocal range and emotional depth, contrasting with the album's more upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid funk compositions with polished production but lacks standout tracks to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a prominent horn section and rhythmic guitar, establishing a vibrant funk sound.
- The final track incorporates a fade-out ending, creating a sense of closure while leaving the listener wanting more.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Color of Success 5:20
- 2 The Character 4:07
- 3 The Oak Tree 7:22
- 4 Love Sign 6:22
- 5 Don’t Wait for Me 7:12
- 6 Love/Addiction 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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