Top tracks — play these first
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Wild and Peaceful Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Nights Over Egypt — This track showcases lush orchestration and powerful vocals, illustrating the band's ability to blend jazz with soul influences seamlessly. Its intricate arrangement and memorable chorus have made it a fan favorite.
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Get Into My Groove — With its infectious rhythm and danceable beat, this track exemplifies Incognito's knack for creating music that invites listeners to engage physically. The vibrant horns and engaging lyrics contribute to its upbeat vibe.
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I Can See the Future — This closing track combines introspective lyrics with a soaring melody, reflecting themes of hope and possibility. Its expansive sound contrasts beautifully with the album's more energetic moments.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to energetic climax
- danceable grooves for reflection
- vibrant sound for social gatherings
- soulful moments of introspection
- engaging flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Incognito's presence in the late 90s acid jazz scene.
- Themes
- Nights Over Egypt· danceable grooves· hopeful future
- Career context
- Released in 1999, No Time Like the Future is Incognito's sixth studio album, following their successful 1996 release, Beneath the Surface. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the acid jazz scene while continuing to explore deeper musical complexities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· Earth, Wind & Fire· Shakatak
Tracklist
- 1 Wild and Peaceful Start here 5:46
- 2 Get Into My Groove 4:59
- 3 It Ain’t Easy 6:17
- 4 Marrakech 6:42
- 5 Fearless 6:14
- 6 Nights Over Egypt 7:09
- 7 Centre of the Sun 5:02
- 8 More of Myself 4:55
- 9 I Can See the Future 8:15
- 10 Black Rain 8:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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