Goin' Back to Indiana
The Jackson 5 · 1971
36 min · 8 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
Energetic grooves and infectious melodies capture the youthful exuberance of The Jackson 5's early sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for dancing
- youthful exuberance and joy
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- feel-good energy on repeat
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek introspective listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Midwest nostalgia· Motown legacy
- Career context
- Released on September 29, 1971, 'Goin' Back to Indiana' came just after the band's breakout hit 'I Want You Back'. At this point in their career, The Jackson 5 were solidifying their status as teen pop sensations and exploring their musical identity beyond childhood fame.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Temptations· The Supremes· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes — Shares the same Motown sound with infectious melodies and youthful energy.There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone — Captures energetic grooves and funk elements, echoing youth exuberance in a more complex context.The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 by Earth, Wind & Fire — Combines upbeat rhythms and soulful melodies that reflect a similar vibrant musical spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Want You Back 4:14
- 2 Maybe Tomorrow 4:15
- 3 The Day Basketball Was Saved 7:39
- 4 Stand 4:15
- 5 I Want to Take You Higher 2:13
- 6 Feelin’ Alright 4:12
- 8 The Love You Save 4:57
- 9 Goin’ Back to Indiana 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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