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War Live

War

77 min · 9 tracks · funk · soul · jazz rock

A vibrant fusion of funk, Latin rhythms, and jazz-infused grooves that captures a dynamic live atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • long tracks for deep immersion
  • vibrant grooves for dancing
  • wave-like pacing encourages flow
  • two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1973, 'War Live' followed War's successful studio album 'The World Is a Ghetto,' which solidified their place in the music scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from their earlier experimental works to a more commercially viable sound, drawing on diverse influences from soul and Latin music. This live album showcased their energetic performance style and further established their identity as pioneers in genre-blending.
Stylistic neighbors
Earth, Wind & Fire· Santana· Tower of Power

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction by E. Rodney Jones of Radio Station WVON, Chicago, IL 0:31
  • 2 Sun Oh Son 10:41
  • 3 The Cisco Kid 6:06
  • 4 Slippin’ Into Darkness 9:40
  • 5 Slippin’, Part 2 8:55

Disc 2

  • 1 All Day Music 10:06
  • 2 Ballero 8:29
  • 3 Lonely Feelin’ 2:58
  • 4 Get Down 20:29

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