Shape of Things to Come
George Benson · 1968
33 min · 7 tracks · funk · R&B · smooth jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and pop that showcases Benson's virtuosic guitar and smooth vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- smooth transitions between tracks
- ear-catching melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer abrupt, energetic shifts
- seek complex narrative structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'Shape of Things to Come' was George Benson's fourth studio album and his first for the A&M label. This pivotal release followed his earlier work that established him within the jazz genre, marking a transition towards a more commercial sound that blended jazz with pop and R&B elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Jarreau· Lee Ritenour· Pat Metheny
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Footin' It 4:26
- 2 Face It Boy, It's Over 4:08
- 3 Shape of Things to Come 5:17
- 4 Chatanooga Choo Choo 3:36
- 5 Don't Let Me Lose This Dream 4:43
- 6 Shape of Things That Are and Were 5:48
- 7 Last Train to Clarksville 5:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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