The United States of Mind
Horace Silver · 2004
120 min · 28 tracks · hard bop
A vibrant fusion of hard bop and spiritual jazz, exploring themes of consciousness and healing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- vibrant exploration of consciousness
- uplifting themes for healing
- engaging two-part listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'The United States of Mind' was a late-career offering from Horace Silver, marking his return to the studio after a six-year hiatus. This album showcases Silver's continued evolution as a composer and bandleader while reflecting on personal and communal themes through his signature blend of jazz styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Art Blakey· Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 That Healin' Feelin' 3:53
- 2 The Happy Medium 4:56
- 3 The Show Has Begun 4:10
- 4 Love Vibrations 4:02
- 5 Peace 3:25
- 6 Permit Me to Introduce You to Yourself 3:14
- 7 Wipe Away the Evil 4:14
- 8 Nobody Knows 4:12
- 9 There's Much to Be Done 4:12
- 10 Acid, Pot or Pills 4:27
- 11 What Kind of Animal Am I 3:38
- 12 Won't You Open Up Your Senses 3:57
- 13 I've Had a Little Talk 3:49
- 14 Soul Searchin' 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Big Business 5:21
- 2 I'm Aware of the Animals Within Me 3:47
- 3 Old Mother Nature Calls 6:18
- 4 Total Response 5:24
- 5 The Merger of the Minds 4:47
- 6 Cause and Effect 4:14
- 7 Forever Is a Long Long Time 3:50
- 8 My Soul Is My Computer 4:38
- 9 How Much Does Matter Really Matter 3:09
- 10 Horn of Life 6:27
- 11 Who Has the Answer 3:42
- 12 From the Heart Through the Mind 3:28
- 13 All 5:39
- 14 Summary 2:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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