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London Underground

Herbie Mann · 1974

44 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · disco · bossa nova

A vibrant fusion of jazz, bossa nova, and pop sensibilities that invites listeners to explore diverse musical landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with vibrant peaks
  • explorative listening across diverse landscapes
  • engaging transitions between tracks
  • suitable for late-night reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy track durations
  • prefer straightforward, repetitive structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1974, 'London Underground' was Herbie Mann's follow-up to his successful album 'Push Push'. At this point in his career, Mann was experimenting with blending traditional jazz with popular music trends, showcasing his versatility as an artist and expanding his audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Stan Getz· Weather Report

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bitch 8:21
  • 2 Something in the Air 3:34
  • 3 Layla 8:08
  • 4 Spin Ball 1:57
  • 5 Mellow Yellow 3:15
  • 6 A Whiter Shade of Pale 4:46
  • 7 Memphis Spoon Bread & Dover Sole 3:50
  • 8 Paper Sun 6:41
  • 9 You Never Give Me Your Money 4:04

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata