The light of smiles cover

The light of smiles

Gary Wright · 1977

39 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · new age music

A fusion of soft rock melodies and progressive elements, radiating warmth and introspection throughout its runtime.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective flow
  • warm melodies for introspection
  • background warmth for relaxation
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy excitement
  • seek complex, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, 'The Light of Smiles' was Gary Wright's fifth studio album, following his breakthrough success with 'Dream Weaver'. At this point in his career, Wright was exploring a blend of hard rock and new age influences while establishing himself as a solo artist after his time with Spooky Tooth.
Stylistic neighbors
Rick Wakeman· Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Water Sign 4:32
  • 2 Time Machine 3:39
  • 3 I Am the Sky 0:40
  • 4 Who Am I 3:15
  • 5 Silent Fury 4:20
  • 6 Phantom Writer 3:29
  • 7 The Light of Smiles 3:26
  • 8 I'm Alright 3:35
  • 9 Empty Inside 3:30
  • 10 Are You Weepin' 4:02
  • 11 Child of Light 4:56

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