High Crime cover

High Crime

Al Jarreau · 1984

44 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B · soul

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and funk with soulful grooves and Al Jarreau's signature vocal improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady grooves for relaxing moments
  • smooth transitions between tracks
  • soulful vocals for uplifting vibes
  • background energy for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek intense dramatic narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'High Crime' was Al Jarreau's sixth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Breakin' Away' from 1981. At this point, Jarreau was solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing genre boundaries, and this album continued to showcase his unique vocal style and eclectic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
George Benson· Bobby McFerrin· Stevie Wonder

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Raging Waters 4:28
  • 2 Imagination 4:43
  • 3 Murphy’s Law 4:10
  • 4 Tell Me 4:35
  • 5 After All 4:19
  • 6 High Crime 4:31
  • 7 Let’s Pretend 4:00
  • 8 Sticky Wicket 4:19
  • 9 Love Speaks Louder Than Words 3:56
  • 10 Fallin’ 4:55

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