How Can You Live Like That?
Eddie Harris · 1977
41 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz rhythms and world music influences, blending intricate melodies with a lively, danceable spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Can I Find Some Way to Tell You — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its intricate saxophone work and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the album's emotional core.
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Get Down With It — This track stands out with its infectious groove and celebratory vibe, showcasing Harris's ability to blend jazz elements with danceable rhythms.
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Nothing Else to Do — At nearly ten minutes long, this closing piece allows Harris to showcase his improvisational skills, creating an expansive soundscape that embodies his artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz with world influences, showcasing strong musicianship and a distinctive sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate polyrhythmic patterns and world music elements, particularly in the percussion sections.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more contemplative pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful improvisation for relaxation
- upbeat grooves for dancing
- intricate melodies for focus
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- inviting rhythms for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1977, Eddie Harris had already established himself as a notable jazz musician, known for his innovative use of the electric saxophone. 'How Can You Live Like That?' marked his return after the successful 'Is It In' in 1974, showcasing his continued evolution in sound and experimentation within the jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Herbie Hancock· Pharoah Sanders
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Can I Find Some Way to Tell You 5:34
- 2 Love Is Too Much to Touch 2:58
- 3 How Can You Live Like That 5:32
- 4 Get Down With It 3:46
- 5 I'd Love to Take You Home 3:40
- 6 Come Dance With Me 4:23
- 7 Bird of Stone 2:52
- 8 Ambidextrous 3:44
- 9 Nothing Else to Do 9:18
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