Talk That Talk cover

Talk That Talk

The Crusaders · 1966

30 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of jazz, soul, and pop that captures the playful energy of the mid-1960s.

Talk That Talk is an album by The Crusaders, released in 1966. A vibrant blend of jazz, soul, and pop that captures the playful energy of the mid-1960s. The album is notable for its successful fusion of jazz with popular music trends of the time, particularly evident in tracks like 'Uptight (Everything's Alright)', which showcases a cover that resonated widely. Its reception contributed to The Crusaders' growing prominence in the jazz scene and helped pave the way for future explorations into funk and soul. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Talk That Talk sound like?

A vibrant blend of jazz, soul, and pop that captures the playful energy of the mid-1960s. Rooted in jazz.

What makes Talk That Talk by The Crusaders notable?

The album is notable for its successful fusion of jazz with popular music trends of the time, particularly evident in tracks like 'Uptight (Everything's Alright)', which showcases a cover that resonated widely. Its reception contributed to The Crusaders' growing prominence in the jazz scene and helped pave the way for future explorations into funk and soul. Released in early 1966, 'Talk That Talk' was The Crusaders' third album, following their breakthrough record 'Freedom Sound'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the jazz genre while exploring more mainstream sounds that would later define their style.

How many songs are on Talk That Talk?

Talk That Talk has 12 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·30:04

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

  • 1 Walkin' My Cat Named Dog Standout 2:38
  • 2 Studewood 2:15
  • 3 I Can't Believe You Love Me 2:39
  • 4 There Is a Time (Le Temps) Standout 2:06
  • 5 Hey Girl 2:23
  • 6 Uptight (Everything's Alright) Standout 2:30
  • 7 Arrastao 2:38
  • 8 Mohair Sam 2:28
  • 9 Walk on By 2:49
  • 10 1,2,3 2:43
  • 11 The Shadow Do 2:39
  • 12 Turkish Black 2:16

Release Date

January 1, 1966

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

30 min 4 sec