Yellow Moon cover

Yellow Moon

The Neville Brothers · 1989

53 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · soul

A soulful blend of blues, funk, and R&B that captures the essence of New Orleans music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with climax
  • soulful reflective listening experience
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative evening moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Yellow Moon' was The Neville Brothers' fifth studio album and marked a significant moment in their career as they transitioned from regional favorites to broader recognition. Following the success of their previous work, this album showcased their ability to fuse traditional New Orleans sounds with contemporary influences.
Stylistic neighbors
The Meters· Dr. John· Allen Toussaint

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Blood 4:12
  • 2 Yellow Moon 4:04
  • 3 Fire and Brimstone 3:58
  • 4 A Change Is Gonna Come 3:43
  • 5 Sister Rosa 3:34
  • 6 With God on Our Side 6:38
  • 7 Wake Up 3:21
  • 8 Voodoo 4:27
  • 9 The Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:47
  • 10 Will the Circle Be Unbroken 5:16
  • 11 Healing Chant 4:37
  • 12 Wild Injuns 3:19

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