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Golden Time of Day

Maze · 1978

41 min · 7 tracks · rhythm and blues

Smooth grooves and soulful melodies intertwine, creating a warm embrace of rhythm and emotion across the album's landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Travelin' Man — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and reflective lyrics about life's journey, showcasing Maze's blend of soul and jazz influences.
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    Workin' Together — This track highlights the band's communal spirit, combining uplifting lyrics with a catchy melody that resonates with themes of unity and perseverance.
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    Golden Time of Day — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its smooth instrumentation and poignant message about cherishing meaningful moments in life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Maze's second album showcases strong arrangements and smooth vocals, establishing their signature sound in R&B.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a mid-tempo groove that sets a relaxed tone, which is maintained through the first four tracks before shifting to more introspective themes.
  • Each track features layered instrumentation, often including horns and strings, which contribute to a rich, warm sound throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Travelin' Man 5:10
  • 2 Song for My Mother 5:04
  • 3 You're Not the Same 5:17
  • 4 Workin' Together 5:36
  • 5 Golden Time of Day 5:35
  • 6 I Wish You Well 4:43
  • 7 I Need You 9:59

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