Top tracks — play these first
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Gypsy Man — This nearly twelve-minute track exemplifies War's ability to merge intricate melodies with socially conscious lyrics, showcasing their musicianship and thematic depth.
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Me and Baby Brother — As one of the album's most commercially successful tracks, it encapsulates War's funky groove while addressing themes of brotherhood and community.
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Deliver the Word — The title track serves as a centerpiece for the album, combining passionate vocals with dynamic instrumental sections that highlight the band's diverse influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases War's genre-blending style with strong musicianship but lacks a fully cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a nearly two-minute instrumental track that sets a vibrant tone before transitioning into vocal-led songs.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks
- engaging grooves for social settings
- exploratory soundscapes for curious listeners
- short bursts of lively energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer predictable song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Deliver the Word was War's fourth studio album, released at a time when they were establishing their unique sound in the early 1970s. Following the success of their previous album, The World Is a Ghetto, this release marked a continuation of their experimentation with genres, blending soul and rock elements to create their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· Santana· Tower of Power
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 H2 Overture 4:38
- 2 In Your Eyes 4:22
- 3 Gypsy Man 11:37
- 4 Me and Baby Brother 3:34
- 5 Deliver the Word 7:51
- 6 Southern Part of Texas 6:27
- 7 Blisters 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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