L Is for Lover
Al Jarreau · 1986
45 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
Smooth jazz harmonies and soulful vocals intertwine with funk grooves, creating an intimate yet vibrant listening experience.
L Is for Lover is an album by Al Jarreau, released in 1986. Smooth jazz harmonies and soulful vocals intertwine with funk grooves, creating an intimate yet vibrant listening experience. This album solidified Al Jarreau's reputation in the smooth jazz genre, featuring tracks that received significant airplay on adult contemporary radio. It marked one of his successful entries into the mid-80s pop landscape, further influencing the development of soft rock and R&B sounds during that era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does L Is for Lover sound like?
Smooth jazz harmonies and soulful vocals intertwine with funk grooves, creating an intimate yet vibrant listening experience. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes L Is for Lover by Al Jarreau notable?
This album solidified Al Jarreau's reputation in the smooth jazz genre, featuring tracks that received significant airplay on adult contemporary radio. It marked one of his successful entries into the mid-80s pop landscape, further influencing the development of soft rock and R&B sounds during that era. Released in 1986, 'L Is for Lover' came during Al Jarreau's commercial peak following his Grammy-winning album 'Breaking Away' in 1981. By this time, Jarreau was well-established as a crossover artist blending jazz, R&B, and pop, showcasing his unique vocal style and ability to appeal to diverse audiences.
How many songs are on L Is for Lover?
L Is for Lover has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Tell Me What I Gotta Do Standout 4:01
- 2 L Is for Lover Standout 5:23
- 3 Says 3:51
- 4 Pleasure 4:00
- 5 Golden Girl Standout 5:51
- 6 Across the Midnight Sky 5:35
- 7 (We Got) Telepathy 4:25
- 8 Give a Little More Lovin' 5:12
- 9 No Ordinary Romance 3:32
- 10 Real Tight 3:10
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