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The Offbeat of Avenues

The Manhattan Transfer · 1991

56 min · 11 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel

A vibrant blend of jazz, a cappella harmonies, and blues-infused storytelling creates a rich sonic tapestry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'The Offbeat of Avenues' marked The Manhattan Transfer's eighth studio album during a period of creative resurgence following their Grammy-winning success in the late 1980s. This album showcased their continued evolution in sound and style, blending various genres while maintaining their signature vocal harmony approach.
Stylistic neighbors
The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Offbeat of Avenues 4:56
  • 2 Sassy 4:50
  • 3 10 Minutes Till the Savages Come 4:02
  • 4 What Goes Around Comes Around 4:53
  • 5 Blue Serenade 3:43
  • 6 Gentleman With a Family 4:53
  • 7 Women in Love 6:20
  • 8 A World Apart 5:04
  • 9 Confide in Me 4:13
  • 10 The Quietude (Encuentro de animales) 6:14
  • 11 Blues for Pablo 6:52

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