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No Stranger to Love

Roy Ayers · 1979

42 min · 7 tracks · soul · post-bop · jazz-funk

A vibrant blend of jazz-funk and soul with lush instrumentation and captivating grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance vibes
  • captivating grooves for gatherings
  • uplifting energy for celebrations
  • soulful warmth for evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek abrupt dynamic shifts

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'No Stranger to Love' came during Roy Ayers' prolific phase in the late 1970s. This album followed his successful record 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' and showcased his signature fusion of jazz and funk, solidifying his influence in the acid jazz movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· George Benson· Donald Byrd

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don't Stop the Feeling 8:14
  • 2 What You Won't Do for Love 5:50
  • 3 Shack Up, Pack Up, It's Up (When I'm Gone) 6:03
  • 4 Slyde 5:31
  • 5 No Stranger to Love 7:07
  • 6 Don't Let Our Love Slip Away 5:44
  • 7 Don't Hide Your Love 3:37

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