What does Fever sound like?

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul that invites listeners to dance while reflecting on love and relationships. Rooted in soul and post-bop. Start with "Love Will Bring Us Back Together".

Is Fever a good place to start with Roy Ayers?

Yes, Fever is recommended as a starting point for new Roy Ayers listeners. A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul that invites listeners to dance while reflecting on love and relationships. By the time 'Fever' was released in 1979, Roy Ayers was already an established figure in the jazz-funk scene, following his breakthrough with 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine.' This album came during a prolific period in his career, showcasing his ability to blend various genres and reach a wider audience.

Fever works well if you're into steady groove for dancing, vibrant energy for gatherings and soulful melodies in nightlife.

How many songs are on Fever?

Fever has 8 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Fever

Roy Ayers · 1979

40 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul that invites listeners to dance while reflecting on love and relationships.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Will Bring Us Back Together Start here — This track opens the album with a rich blend of soulful melodies and rhythmic grooves, setting the tone for the entire project. Its themes of love and unity resonate through its upbeat instrumentation.
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Fever — The title track masterfully combines sensual lyrics with a rhythmic backdrop, showcasing Ayers' signature vibraphone skills. Its smooth yet infectious groove makes it a standout piece on the album.
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Is It Too Late to Try? — This song features a poignant exploration of introspection and regret within romantic relationships, highlighted by Ayers' emotive vocal delivery and lush instrumentals that create an intimate atmosphere.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends infectious grooves with strong melodies, showcasing Ayers' signature sound while maintaining a cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms and layered instrumentation, creating a danceable groove throughout.
Each track incorporates melodic hooks that are repeated and developed, often featuring prominent vibraphone lines characteristic of Ayers' style.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

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

steady groove for dancing
vibrant energy for gatherings
soulful melodies in nightlife
feel-good tunes for celebration

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced excitement
seek introspective quiet moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Beloved for its vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, popularizing jazz-funk.
Themes: sensual grooves· intimate reflections· love and unity
Career context: By the time 'Fever' was released in 1979, Roy Ayers was already an established figure in the jazz-funk scene, following his breakthrough with 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine.' This album came during a prolific period in his career, showcasing his ability to blend various genres and reach a wider audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Herbie Hancock· George Benson· Donald Byrd