Love and Other Obsessions
Spyro Gyra · 1995
60 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · crossover jazz · smooth jazz
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and jazz fusion, marked by melodic improvisation and intricate rhythms.
Why this album works
'Love and Other Obsessions' reached significant commercial success, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. The album's sophisticated arrangements and melodies contributed to the continued popularity of smooth jazz during the mid-90s, influencing both listeners and emerging artists in the genre.
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Love and Other Obsessions' was Spyro Gyra's eleventh studio album, coming after the commercially successful 'Heart of the Night' in 1994. By this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the smooth jazz genre, showcasing their signature blend of jazz with pop sensibilities while continuing to evolve their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Prince· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Charles Mingus· Barbra Streisand· Madonna· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lost and Found 5:09
- 2 Ariana 5:07
- 3 Serengeti Standout 4:54
- 4 Fine Time to Explain 4:40
- 5 Third Street 4:48
- 6 Group Therapy 5:44
- 7 Horizon's Edge 5:01
- 8 Let's Say Goodbye 4:32
- 9 On Liberty Road (For South Africa) Standout 5:52
- 10 Rockin' a Heart Place Standout 5:23
- 11 Baby Dreams 4:43
- 12 Open Season 4:27
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