Tale Spinnin'
Weather Report · 1975
43 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · free jazz · jazz-funk
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and rock, combining intricate rhythms with expansive improvisation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in January 1975, 'Tale Spinnin'' was Weather Report's fourth studio album, marking a period of refinement in their jazz fusion sound. Following the successful 'Mysterious Traveller', this album showcased the band’s growing confidence and experimental approach as they began to define their unique identity within the genre.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, free jazz, jazz-funk
Tale Spinnin' is an album by Weather Report, released in 1975. A vibrant fusion of free jazz and rock, combining intricate rhythms with expansive improvisation. 'Tale Spinnin'' is notable for its innovative blending of jazz and funk elements, contributing to the evolution of jazz fusion in the mid-1970s. The album received positive critical reception and helped solidify Weather Report's standing in the music industry, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tale Spinnin' sound like?
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and rock, combining intricate rhythms with expansive improvisation. Rooted in jazz fusion and free jazz.
What makes Tale Spinnin' by Weather Report notable?
'Tale Spinnin'' is notable for its innovative blending of jazz and funk elements, contributing to the evolution of jazz fusion in the mid-1970s. The album received positive critical reception and helped solidify Weather Report's standing in the music industry, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Released in January 1975, 'Tale Spinnin'' was Weather Report's fourth studio album, marking a period of refinement in their jazz fusion sound. Following the successful 'Mysterious Traveller', this album showcased the band’s growing confidence and experimental approach as they began to define their unique identity within the genre.
Who is Tale Spinnin' for?
Tale Spinnin' works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Tale Spinnin'?
Tale Spinnin' has 6 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man in the Green Shirt Standout 6:29
- 2 Lusitanos Standout 7:25
- 3 Between the Thighs 9:31
- 4 Badia 5:21
- 5 Freezing Fire Standout 7:29
- 6 Five Short Stories 6:56
Release Date
January 1, 1975
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 12 sec
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