What makes Here's the Deal by Liquid Soul notable?

'Here's the Deal' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to jazz, landing on various best-of lists for the year and helping to elevate Liquid Soul's profile within the burgeoning acid jazz movement. The album also showcased their ability to fuse genres effectively, influencing future artists in both the jazz and electronic scenes. Liquid Soul was in a formative phase when 'Here's the Deal' was released in 1999, following their debut album 'Make Some Noise' from 1996. This sophomore effort solidified their presence in the jazz fusion scene, showcasing their evolving sound and solidifying their lineup.

How many songs are on Here's the Deal?

Here's the Deal has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Here's the Deal

Liquid Soul · 1999

45 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of jazz, funk, and soul that pulses with infectious energy and intricate musicianship.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sure Fire One — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and rhythmic complexity, encapsulating the band's lively spirit and musical dexterity.
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Everybody’s Got One — The track features engaging lyrics paired with a danceable groove, highlighting the band's knack for blending lyrical storytelling with infectious beats.
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All Blues — In this extended piece, Liquid Soul showcases their improvisational skills and deep understanding of jazz traditions while infusing contemporary flair.
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Dysfunction — This track stands out for its playful melody and sharp lyrics that comment on societal quirks, exemplifying the band's unique blend of humor and serious musicianship.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong musicianship and varied tempos but lacks significant innovation in composition.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms and layered instrumentation, with brass and woodwind sections often interplaying throughout the tracks.
Several tracks incorporate extended improvisational sections, allowing individual musicians to showcase their skills while maintaining a cohesive sound.
The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more contemplative pieces that create a dynamic contrast.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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 Sure Fire One 4:27
2 The Diz 3:17
3 Stop by Monie’s 3:54
4 Everybody’s Got One 3:55
5 Show Me 2:53
6 Sex Tablet 3:22
7 All Blues 6:13
8 Sweet Pea 3:44
9 Donkey Punch 3:41
10 Dysfunction 4:46
11 Rocket Scientist 2:07
12 Spam Sucker 3:22

What to play next

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Evolution

2002

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Make Some Noise

1998

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