Extensions
The Manhattan Transfer · 1979
37 min · 9 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel
A vibrant blend of jazz, pop, and vocal harmonies that captures the essence of late '70s musical experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for casual listening
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- playful arrangements that invite smiles
- engaging vocal harmonies throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer intense, fast-paced music
- seek deep, introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 31, 1979, 'Extensions' was The Manhattan Transfer's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Pastiche' in 1978. This album solidified their reputation as a unique vocal group capable of merging various genres, showcasing their evolution towards more ambitious compositions and arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Birdland 6:02
- 2 Wacky Dust 3:09
- 3 Nothin’ You Can Do About It 4:29
- 4 Coo Coo U 2:15
- 5 Body and Soul 4:29
- 6 Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone 6:06
- 7 Trickle Trickle 2:20
- 8 Shaker Song 4:32
- 9 Foreign Affair 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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