Silhouettes cover

Silhouettes

Lonnie Liston Smith · 1984

38 min · 8 tracks · funk

A dreamy fusion of jazz and funk that invites listeners into a world of lush melodies and rhythmic exploration.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Silhouettes — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its ethereal arrangement and fluid groove, perfectly illustrating Smith's ability to merge jazz with a soulful ambiance.
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    Enlightenment — This track features intricate keyboard work that showcases Smith's virtuosity while harmonizing with uplifting themes, representing a peak moment in the album's overall journey.
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    If You Take Care of Me — With its heartfelt lyrics and engaging melody, this song highlights Smith's soulful side and connects deeply with listeners through its warm instrumentation.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • If You Take Care of Me

    The chorus shifts between hopeful pleas for love and reassurance, creating an emotional anchor throughout the song.

    By intertwining vulnerability with a catchy melody, this moment elevates the track's emotional depth while maintaining an accessible groove.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Warm 3:09
  • 2 If You Take Care of Me 5:06
  • 3 Silhouettes 4:36
  • 4 Summer Afternoon 5:48
  • 5 Enlightenment 4:51
  • 6 City of Lights 5:12
  • 7 Once Again Love 5:01
  • 8 Just Us Two 4:15

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