Soul of Mann
Manfred Mann · 1967
78 min · 28 tracks · beat music
A vibrant blend of beat music and pop sensibilities that captures the era's youthful exuberance.
Why this album works
'Soul of Mann' showcases the band's ability to cover a range of popular songs, including their hit 'I Got You Babe,' which topped charts globally. The album's eclectic mix helped solidify Manfred Mann's reputation and influence within the burgeoning beat music scene.
- Best for
- dynamic ebb and flow short bursts of energy playful irreverence throughout tracks
- Context
- Released on January 6, 1967, 'Soul of Mann' was Manfred Mann's third album, following their successful self-titled release in 1964. By this time, the band had established themselves as key players in the British Invasion, experimenting with diverse sounds while maintaining their pop roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sfinx· The Spencer Davis Group· The Dave Clark Five
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Abominable Snowman 2:47
- 2 I Got You Babe Standout 2:33
- 3 Bare Hugg 3:53
- 4 Spirit Feel 2:42
- 5 Why Should We Not 2:23
- 6 L.S.D. Standout 3:51
- 7 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction Standout 2:57
- 8 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenn 1:56
- 9 My Generation 2:31
- 10 Mr. Anello 2:19
- 11 Still I’m Sad 2:43
- 12 Tengo, Tango 3:36
- 13 Brother Jack 2:29
- 14 Sack O’Woe 2:16
- 15 The Abominable Snowman 2:47
- 16 I Got You Babe Standout 2:32
- 17 Bare Hugg 3:55
- 18 Spirit Feel 2:43
- 19 Why Should We Not 3:03
- 20 L.S.D. Standout 3:53
- 21 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction Standout 2:51
- 22 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenn 1:56
- 23 My Generation 2:30
- 24 Mr. Anello 2:16
- 25 Still I’m Sad 2:45
- 26 Tengo, Tango 3:37
- 27 Brother Jack 2:31
- 28 Sack O’Woe 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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