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Explores Your Mind

Al Green · 1974

30 min · 9 tracks · R&B · soul

Smooth grooves and heartfelt vocals intertwine, creating a soulful exploration of love and longing.

Why this album works

Best for
smooth grooves for relaxing evenings heartfelt vocals for intimate moments steady pacing for easy listening
Context
Released on October 1, 1974, 'Explores Your Mind' was Al Green's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Call Me.' At this point in his career, Green had firmly established himself as a leading figure in soul music, blending gospel influences with rhythm and blues. The album continued to build on his reputation for crafting emotionally resonant music.
If you like
R&B, soul

Explores Your Mind is an album by Al Green, released in 1974. Smooth grooves and heartfelt vocals intertwine, creating a soulful exploration of love and longing. 'Explores Your Mind' is notable for featuring the iconic track 'Take Me to the River,' which became a hit for both Green and later artists like Johnny Rivers and the Talking Heads. This album solidified Green's status as a soul pioneer during the 1970s, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to the broader recognition of soul music in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Explores Your Mind sound like?

Smooth grooves and heartfelt vocals intertwine, creating a soulful exploration of love and longing. Rooted in R&B and soul.

What makes Explores Your Mind by Al Green notable?

'Explores Your Mind' is notable for featuring the iconic track 'Take Me to the River,' which became a hit for both Green and later artists like Johnny Rivers and the Talking Heads. This album solidified Green's status as a soul pioneer during the 1970s, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to the broader recognition of soul music in popular culture. Released on October 1, 1974, 'Explores Your Mind' was Al Green's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Call Me.' At this point in his career, Green had firmly established himself as a leading figure in soul music, blending gospel influences with rhythm and blues. The album continued to build on his reputation for crafting emotionally resonant music.

Who is Explores Your Mind for?

Explores Your Mind works well if you're into smooth grooves for relaxing evenings, heartfelt vocals for intimate moments and steady pacing for easy listening.

How many songs are on Explores Your Mind?

Explores Your Mind has 9 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·30:40

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

  • 1 Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy) Standout 3:01
  • 2 Take Me to the River Standout 3:44
  • 3 God Blessed Our Love Standout 3:56
  • 4 The City 3:24
  • 5 One Nite Stand 2:25
  • 6 I'm Hooked on You 3:21
  • 7 Stay With Me Forever 3:14
  • 8 Hangin' On 4:20
  • 9 School Days 3:11

Release Date

October 1, 1974

Genre

soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

30 min 40 sec