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Sportin' Life

Weather Report · 1985

39 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · free jazz · jazz-funk

A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk and rock, blending intricate rhythms with engaging melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • rhythmic background energy
  • intricate melodic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Sportin' Life' was Weather Report's twelfth studio album and came during a period of transition for the band. This album followed their commercially successful 'Black Market' (1976) and 'Heavy Weather' (1977), marking a shift towards a more accessible sound while still showcasing their improvisational prowess. At this point in their career, the group was exploring new musical territories with different lineups.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Corner Pocket 5:45
  • 2 Indiscretions 4:05
  • 3 Hot Cargo 4:40
  • 4 Confians 5:06
  • 5 Pearl on the Half‐Shell 4:07
  • 6 What’s Going On 6:28
  • 7 Face on the Barroom Floor 3:58
  • 8 Ice‐Pick Willy 4:59

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