Top tracks — play these first
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Desire — The title track perfectly encapsulates the album's blend of catchy hooks and jazz influences, establishing Scott’s signature sound.
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Maybe I'm Amazed — Scott’s interpretation of this classic showcases his emotive saxophone work, adding a fresh perspective to a well-known song.
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Chunk O' Funk — This track represents the album's funky undercurrent, featuring infectious grooves and tight instrumentation that exemplify Scott's jazz-funk prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and funk effectively but remains conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a prominent saxophone melody that sets a smooth, inviting tone for the album.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, including brass and rhythm sections that create a rich, full sound.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- danceable grooves for gatherings
- upbeat energy for road trips
- smooth melodies for relaxation
- catchy hooks that invite singing
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- seeking deep lyrical narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Tom Scott's solo career with notable commercial success and airplay.
- Themes
- L.A. nightlife· smooth saxophone melodies· funky dance grooves
- Career context
- When 'Desire' was released in 1982, Tom Scott was transitioning from his earlier work with the L.A. Express and pursuing a solo career. This album followed his successful collaboration on the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack, showcasing his growth as a versatile artist blending jazz, funk, and pop elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea· Weather Report
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desire 4:14
- 2 Sure Enough 4:25
- 3 The Only One 5:16
- 4 Stride 5:33
- 5 Johnny B. Badd 3:51
- 6 Meet Somebody 4:08
- 7 Maybe I'm Amazed 4:21
- 8 Chunk O' Funk 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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