Top tracks — play these first
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Doin' Something — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious rhythm and spirited improvisation, showcasing the band's ability to blend genres seamlessly.
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Hurry Up... and Wait — Opening with a catchy hook, this track sets the tone for the album's playful energy while highlighting the band's tight musicianship and lively interactions.
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One in Seven — This track features intricate melodies and dynamic shifts that exemplify Soulive's jazz roots while incorporating elements of funk that keep it engaging throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz and funk with strong musicianship, though it follows familiar patterns in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively pace, maintaining an upbeat tempo through the first five tracks.
- Each track features extended instrumental solos, allowing individual musicians to showcase their skills while keeping the groove intact.
- The last three tracks gradually shift to slower tempos, creating a contrast that allows the album to exhale before concluding.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- infectious grooves for dancing
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- dynamic interplay of instruments
- for afternoon hangouts
- rhythmic flow with engaging solos
Maybe skip if you
- seeking introspective listening moments
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2001, Soulive was establishing themselves as a significant force in the jazz-funk scene with 'Doin' Something,' their second studio album. This release followed their debut, 'Get Down!', which had garnered attention for its inventive sound and live performances. The band was beginning to carve out a unique niche, blending traditional jazz with elements of hip-hop and jam band culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The New Mastersounds· Snarky Puppy· Medeski Martin & Wood
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurry Up... and Wait 4:05
- 2 Doin' Something 6:45
- 3 Evidence 4:33
- 4 One in Seven 5:16
- 5 Bridge to 'Bama 7:23
- 6 Cannonball 5:41
- 7 Shaheed 5:38
- 8 Romantic 5:20
- 9 Solid 4:53
- 10 Roll the Tape 5:23
- 11 Joe Sample 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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