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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady progression towards climax introspective grooves for reflection soulful rhythms for engagement
- 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.
- If you like
- hard bop
Total Response is an album by Horace Silver, released in 1972. A vibrant blend of hard bop and funk, filled with soulful grooves and introspective melodies. 'Total Response' is significant for its exploration of social and psychological themes through jazz, reflecting the cultural shifts of the early 1970s. The album received positive critical reception, showcasing Silver's continued evolution as a composer and bandleader during a transformative era in jazz history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Total Response sound like?
A vibrant blend of hard bop and funk, filled with soulful grooves and introspective melodies. Rooted in hard bop.
What makes Total Response by Horace Silver notable?
'Total Response' is significant for its exploration of social and psychological themes through jazz, reflecting the cultural shifts of the early 1970s. The album received positive critical reception, showcasing Silver's continued evolution as a composer and bandleader during a transformative era in jazz history. 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.
Who is Total Response for?
Total Response works well if you're into steady progression towards climax, introspective grooves for reflection and soulful rhythms for engagement.
How many songs are on Total Response?
Total Response has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Acid, Pot or Pills Standout 4:27
- 2 What Kind of Animal Am I Standout 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 Standout 5:24
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