What makes Love Is All Around by War notable?

This album is notable for its critical reception, particularly the single 'Love Is All Around,' which became a staple in radio play and solidified War's presence in popular music. The album reflects the band's ability to blend genres, significantly influencing the funk and rock scenes during the mid-1970s, paving the way for future acts that combined diverse musical styles. Released in 1976, 'Love Is All Around' was War's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'The World Is a Ghetto.' At this point, War had solidified their unique sound, blending elements of rock, jazz, and Latin music while achieving commercial success. This album further showcased their evolving artistry and thematic exploration of love and social consciousness.

Who is Love Is All Around for?

Love Is All Around works well if you're into wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks, danceable grooves for celebration and headphone detail hunting in transitions.

How many songs are on Love Is All Around?

Love Is All Around has 6 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Released 50 years ago

Love Is All Around

War · 1976

43 min · 6 tracks · funk · soul · jazz rock

A vibrant fusion of funk and Latin rock ignites a groove-laden exploration of love and life.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
danceable grooves for celebration
headphone detail hunting in transitions
uplifting themes of love and

Maybe skip if you want

prefer straightforward song structures
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1976, 'Love Is All Around' was War's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'The World Is a Ghetto.' At this point, War had solidified their unique sound, blending elements of rock, jazz, and Latin music while achieving commercial success. This album further showcased their evolving artistry and thematic exploration of love and social consciousness.
Stylistic neighbors: Earth, Wind & Fire· Santana· Tower of Power

Tracklist

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

1 Love Is All Around 4:14
2 Tobacco Road 6:36
3 Home Dream 7:15
4 Magic Mountain 4:22
5 A Day in the Life 11:06
6 Paint It Black Medley (live): Black on Black in Black / Paint It Black/ Laurel & Hardy / Blackbird 10:10

What to play next

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