Them Changes
Buddy Miles · 1970
33 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A fusion of soulful grooves and intricate jazz rhythms that showcases Miles' dynamic drumming and emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Them Changes — The title track stands out with its infectious groove and profound lyrics about personal transformation, encapsulating the essence of the album's themes.
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I Still Love You, Anyway — This song features Miles' heartfelt vocal delivery paired with rich instrumental arrangements, highlighting his ability to convey complex emotions through music.
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Heart’s Delight — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this track showcases Miles' prowess in blending jazz influences with accessible pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz with rock and blues elements, showcasing strong compositions and skilled performances.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a prominent drum groove, establishing the rhythmic foundation for the subsequent tracks.
- Each track incorporates varied instrumentation, often layering horns and guitar over Miles' dynamic drumming patterns.
- The sequencing flows from upbeat grooves to more reflective pieces, creating a contrast that maintains listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty vocals with raw emotion
- short bursts of energetic tracks
- soulful reflections on love
- dynamic shifts in instrumentation
- for spontaneous listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, drawn-out pieces
- seek polished, studio perfection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, Them Changes was Buddy Miles' first solo album after his time with the Electric Flag and his notable contributions to Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsies. This album marked a significant shift in his career as it positioned him as a solo artist, allowing him to explore his own musical identity beyond collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimi Hendrix· Sly and the Family Stone· Tower of Power
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Them Changes 3:20
- 2 I Still Love You, Anyway 4:13
- 3 Heart’s Delight 4:06
- 4 Dreams 4:52
- 5 Down by the River 6:20
- 6 Memphis Train 2:55
- 7 Paul B. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska 5:31
- 8 Your Feeling Is Mine 2:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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