Where Fortune Smiles
John McLaughlin · 1970
35 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · ethno jazz
Intricate jazz fusion intertwines with ethereal melodies, capturing a spiritual journey through complex rhythms and harmonies.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its exploration of jazz fusion, blending Eastern influences with Western jazz traditions. While it did not achieve major commercial success, it has been praised for its innovative sound and has influenced numerous artists within the fusion and ethno-jazz scenes.
- Best for
- wave-like dynamics that engage spiritual journey through sound intricate rhythms for deep focus
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'Where Fortune Smiles' is John McLaughlin's first solo album after his work with the influential band Mahavishnu Orchestra. At this point, he was transitioning from collaborative projects to establishing his unique voice as a guitarist and composer in the jazz fusion genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- giorge mijael· Dave Holland· Joe Jackson· David Sylvian· Incognito· Sade· Joss Stone· Pentangle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Glancing Backwards Standout 9:03
- 2 Earth Bound Hearts Standout 4:21
- 3 Where Fortune Smiles Standout 4:03
- 4 New Place, Old Place 10:37
- 5 Hope 7:18
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