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Total Response

Horace Silver · 1972

41 min · 9 tracks · hard bop

A vibrant blend of hard bop and funk, filled with soulful grooves and introspective melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression towards climax
  • introspective grooves for reflection
  • soulful rhythms for engagement
  • vibrant energy for social settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Total Response' was released in 1972, Horace Silver was already an established figure in jazz, known for his pioneering contributions to hard bop. This album came after his acclaimed works like 'Song for My Father' (1965), marking a period where he began to explore more experimental sounds and themes in his music.
Stylistic neighbors
Art Blakey· Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Acid, Pot or Pills 4:27
  • 2 What Kind of Animal Am I 3:38
  • 3 Won't You Open Up Your Senses 3:57
  • 4 I've Had a Little Talk 3:49
  • 5 Soul Searchin' 4:18
  • 6 Big Business 5:21
  • 7 I'm Aware of the Animals Within Me 3:47
  • 8 Old Mother Nature Calls 6:18
  • 9 Total Response 5:24

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