Lookin' Through the Windows
The Jackson 5 · 1972
32 min · 11 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A vibrant blend of soul and pop, marked by infectious melodies and youthful exuberance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- steady mid-tempo groove sessions
- youthful exuberance and joy
- short bursts of vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, sprawling albums
- seek heavy, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- childhood innocence· Motown legacy
- Career context
- Released in early 1972, 'Lookin' Through the Windows' was the Jackson 5's fourth studio album and showcased their continued evolution in sound after their breakthrough with 'I Want You Back'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place as one of Motown's premier acts, navigating the transition from child stars to mature artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Temptations· The Supremes· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Talking Book by Stevie Wonder — Shares vibrant melodies and youthful exuberance with a similar Motown-infused soul sound.Sky's the Limit by The Temptations — Combines lush harmonies and uplifting themes, echoing the youthful energy of The Jackson 5.Curtis by Curtis Mayfield — Explores themes of innocence and social consciousness with a warm, soulful production style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 2:28
- 2 Lookin’ Through the Windows 3:40
- 3 Don’t Let Your Baby Catch You 3:13
- 4 To Know 3:22
- 5 Doctor My Eyes 3:12
- 6 Little Bitty Pretty One 2:48
- 7 E-Ne-Me-Ne-Mi-Ne-Moe (The Choice Is Yours to Pull) 2:53
- 8 If I Have to Move a Mountain 3:17
- 9 Don’t Want to See Tomorrow 2:39
- 10 Children of the Light 2:29
- 11 I Can Only Give You Love 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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