Q's Jook Joint
Quincy Jones · 1995
69 min · 15 tracks · funk
A vibrant blend of jazz, funk, and soul that echoes the spirit of a lively jook joint gathering.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Put a Move on My Heart — This track features powerful vocal performances and emotional depth, illustrating Jones's knack for blending heartfelt lyrics with rich instrumentation.
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Let the Good Times Roll Start here — With its infectious groove and upbeat energy, this song captures the celebratory essence of the album, inviting listeners to join in the fun.
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Rock With You — Originally performed by Michael Jackson, this version showcases Jones’s ability to reinterpret classics while maintaining their soulful core.
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Moody’s Mood for Love — This track is a masterclass in vocal improvisation and showcases Jones's skill in arranging complex harmonies that elevate the original material.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively but has some uneven pacing and relies on guest features for variety.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a lively atmosphere, followed by tracks that alternate between upbeat funk and slower ballads.
- Several tracks feature prominent guest artists, creating varied vocal textures and styles throughout the record.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's energetic first half.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- wave-like pacing experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Jones's reputation with innovative style and commercial success.
- Themes
- jook joint celebration· 90s R&B revival· soulful collaborations
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 1995, Quincy Jones was a celebrated producer and musician, following his acclaimed album 'Back on the Block' (1989). 'Q's Jook Joint' showcases Jones's ability to merge various genres while collaborating with an array of artists, including contemporary stars like Brandy and Tevin Campbell. This album further solidified his role as a pivotal figure in the music industry during the 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Stevie Wonder· George Benson
Tracklist
- 1 Jook Joint Intro 1:33
- 2 Let the Good Times Roll Start here 2:55
- 3 Cool Joe, Mean Joe (Killer Joe) 7:32
- 4 You Put a Move on My Heart 6:13
- 5 Rock With You 4:09
- 6 Moody’s Mood for Love 4:18
- 7 Stomp 6:15
- 8 Jook Joint Reprise 0:56
- 9 Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me 3:57
- 10 Is It Love That We’re Missin’ 4:45
- 11 Heaven’s Girl 5:26
- 12 Stuff Like That 5:45
- 13 Slow Jams 7:31
- 14 At the End of the Day (Grace) 7:42
- 15 Jook Joint Outro 0:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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