S.R.O. cover

Released 60 years ago

S.R.O.

Herb Alpert · 1966

30 min · 12 tracks · jazz · crossover jazz · lounge music

A vibrant blend of brass-driven melodies and breezy lounge arrangements that invites carefree, sun-drenched afternoons.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • carefree afternoons in the sun
  • lighthearted melodies for gatherings
  • quick bursts of joyful energy
  • vibrant tunes for relaxation
  • playful rhythms for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep emotional narratives
  • preferring lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'S.R.O.' was Herb Alpert's fourth studio album and solidified his popularity following the massive success of 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights'. At this point in his career, Alpert was becoming a prominent figure in the crossover jazz scene, effectively merging jazz with pop sensibilities and appealing to a wider audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Mangione· Burt Bacharach· David Sanborn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Our Day Will Come 2:22
  • 2 Mexican Road Race 2:29
  • 3 I Will Wait for You 3:17
  • 4 Bean Bag 2:00
  • 5 The Wall Street Rag 2:23
  • 6 The Work Song 2:12
  • 7 Mame 2:11
  • 8 Blue Sunday 2:44
  • 9 Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 2:33
  • 10 For Carlos 2:49
  • 11 Freight Train Joe 2:35
  • 12 Flamingo 2:26

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