Is Future Shock a good place to start with Herbie Hancock?

Yes, Future Shock is recommended as a starting point for new Herbie Hancock listeners. An electrifying blend of funk grooves and innovative electronic textures that redefine jazz for the modern age. By the time 'Future Shock' was released in 1983, Herbie Hancock had already established himself as a pioneer in jazz fusion. This album followed his critically acclaimed work, 'Sunlight,' and marked a significant evolution in his sound, incorporating elements of hip-hop and electronic music at a time when these genres were gaining traction.

Who is Future Shock for?

Future Shock works well if you're into steady rhythmic exploration, electrifying groove-driven journey and engaging in-order listening experience.

How many songs are on Future Shock?

Future Shock has 6 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Future Shock

Herbie Hancock · 1983

38 min · 6 tracks · classical · funk · jazz fusion

An electrifying blend of funk grooves and innovative electronic textures that redefine jazz for the modern age.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady rhythmic exploration
electrifying groove-driven journey
engaging in-order listening experience
invigorating background for creativity

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification
seek standalone track variety

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album gained wider recognition with the hit 'Rockit', redefining jazz for a new audience.
Themes: turntablism innovation· technological evolution· world music fusion
Career context: By the time 'Future Shock' was released in 1983, Herbie Hancock had already established himself as a pioneer in jazz fusion. This album followed his critically acclaimed work, 'Sunlight,' and marked a significant evolution in his sound, incorporating elements of hip-hop and electronic music at a time when these genres were gaining traction.
Stylistic neighbors: Chick Corea· Weather Report· Miles Davis
If this clicks, go next to: Sound-System — Continues the electronic exploration with vibrant funk elements.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Reach for It by George Duke — Blends funk, jazz, and electronic sounds, emphasizing a vibrant and experimental atmosphere.

Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Explores fusion with intricate rhythms and electronic elements, resonating with Hancock's forward-thinking approach.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Rockit".

1 Rockit Start here 5:28
2 Future Shock 8:05
3 TFS 5:47
4 Earth Beat 5:13
5 Autodrive 6:28
6 Rough 6:57

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Herbie Hancock's catalog. This album gained wider recognition with the hit 'Rockit', redefining jazz for a new audience.

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Sound-System

1983

Continues the electronic exploration with vibrant funk elements.

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Lite Me Up

1982

Sets the stage for Hancock's shift towards electronic jazz sounds.

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