Laws' Cause
Hubert Laws · 1969
33 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A seamless blend of jazz and rhythm and blues, infused with lush arrangements and intricate melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Day With You — The track features a captivating melody that highlights Laws' virtuosic flute playing while integrating rich harmonic textures that exemplify the album's jazz influences.
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Shades of Light — This extended piece showcases Laws' ability to weave intricate improvisations over a backdrop of soulful rhythms, reflecting his unique style.
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Windows — As the longest track on the album, it reveals a complex interplay between instruments that deepens the listener's engagement with Laws' innovative approach to composition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalLaws' Cause blends jazz and rhythm and blues with intricate arrangements, establishing a solid foundation for Laws' career.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that complement the flute melodies throughout.
- The first four tracks maintain a smooth, flowing quality, while the final three introduce more complex structures and dynamics.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- intricate melodies for deep listening
- warm arrangements for relaxed afternoons
- playful moments with rhythmic flair
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Laws' Cause was Hubert Laws' debut album, released in January 1969, marking the beginning of his professional recording career. Coming from a background as a classical flutist, this album showcased his transition into jazz and rhythm and blues, setting the stage for his future explorations across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob James· George Benson· David Sanborn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No More 2:30
- 2 If You Knew 4:31
- 3 A Day With You 3:34
- 4 Please Let Go 2:30
- 5 Shades of Light 6:44
- 6 Trio for Flute, Bassoon, and Piano 5:08
- 7 Windows 8:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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