One Touch
Eric Marienthal · 1993
48 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and fusion elements, showcasing intricate melodies and rhythmic sophistication.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Doubt About It — This opening track encapsulates the album's lively energy with its catchy hooks and dynamic saxophone lines, setting an upbeat tone for listeners.
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Walk Throught the Fire — A standout piece that showcases Marienthal's emotive playing style, blending smooth melodies with a powerful climax that highlights his technical prowess.
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Backtalk — This track features playful interplay between instruments and a captivating groove, emphasizing the album's fusion influences and Marienthal's versatility as a musician.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends smooth jazz with fusion elements, showcasing strong melodies and rhythmic complexity.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms across multiple tracks, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.
- Each track showcases intricate saxophone melodies that often intertwine with keyboard and guitar lines, highlighting the interplay between instruments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth melodies for relaxation
- intricate rhythms for focused listening
- uplifting energy for casual gatherings
- vibrant soundscapes for background ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek aggressive, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, One Touch was Eric Marienthal's second studio album, following his self-titled debut. At this point in his career, Marienthal was establishing himself as a prominent saxophonist in the smooth jazz genre, building on the success of his first album and expanding his musical horizons through collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Koz· Michael Brecker· Boney James
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Doubt About It 4:35
- 2 That's the Way 4:02
- 3 One for James 4:48
- 4 Walk Throught the Fire 5:25
- 5 Ouch! 4:36
- 6 Westland 5:08
- 7 The Village 6:00
- 8 Tanto Amor 4:41
- 9 Backtalk 3:58
- 10 Where Are You? 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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