Play Me Out
Glenn Hughes · 1977
65 min · 14 tracks · rock music
Soulful rock infused with funk grooves and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing a powerful vocal performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Got It Covered Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its upbeat rhythm and showcases Hughes' dynamic vocal range while incorporating elements of funk.
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Your Love Is Like a Fire — The song features passionate lyrics paired with a compelling melody, highlighting Hughes' soulful delivery and ability to convey deep emotion.
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Soulution — With its intricate instrumentation and layered vocals, this track exemplifies the fusion of rock and funk that defines much of the album's sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong funk groove in 'I Got It Covered', setting a rhythmic tone that persists through several tracks.
- Hughes' vocal delivery varies significantly, with moments of raw power in tracks like 'Your Love Is Like a Fire' contrasted by softer, more introspective passages.
- The arrangement often features layered instrumentation, particularly in the use of brass and backing vocals, which enhances the soulful quality of the sound.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- powerful vocal showcases
- soulful melodies for reflection
- engaging tracks for sing-along
- dynamic instrumentation throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Hughes' solo career post-Deep Purple, showcasing his unique sound.
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Play Me Out was Glenn Hughes' debut solo album following his tenure with Deep Purple. At this stage in his career, Hughes was transitioning from hard rock to a more personal and diverse sound, exploring deeper emotional themes through varying musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· David Coverdale· Steve Lukather
Tracklist
- 1 I Got It Covered Start here 5:38
- 2 Space High 4:56
- 3 It’s About Time 4:58
- 4 L.A. Cut Off 4:27
- 5 Well 1:29
- 6 Soulution 5:40
- 7 Your Love Is Like a Fire 6:27
- 8 Destiny 4:55
- 9 I Found a Woman 4:02
- 10 Smile 4:24
- 11 Getting Near to You 4:07
- 12 Fools Condition 4:04
- 13 Take Me With You 4:48
- 14 She Knows 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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