Things We Like
Jack Bruce · 1970
41 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion
A blend of blues rock and jazz fusion, rich with intricate instrumentation and emotive vocals that showcase Bruce's eclectic musicality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Statues — This track showcases Bruce's ability to merge complex jazz rhythms with rock sensibilities, highlighting the depth of his songwriting and musicianship.
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Born to Be Blue — This cover exemplifies Bruce's soulful vocal delivery and emotional depth, transforming the song into a reflective exploration of longing.
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HCKHH Blues — With its extended improvisational passages, this track embodies the free-form spirit of jazz fusion, allowing Bruce to showcase his bass virtuosity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- virtuosic musicianship on display
- intricate medleys that surprise
- reflective moments of calm
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, Things We Like is Jack Bruce's first solo album following his time with Cream. At this stage in his career, he aimed to explore more personal and experimental musical directions, stepping away from the commercial success of his previous band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ginger Baker· John McLaughlin· Jaco Pastorius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over the Cliff 2:49
- 2 Statues 7:21
- 3 Sam Enchanted Dick (medley: Sam's Sack / Rill's Thrills) 7:17
- 4 Born to Be Blue 4:13
- 5 HCKHH Blues 8:54
- 6 Ballad for Arthur 7:28
- 7 Things We Like 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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