Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
The Spinners · 1977
45 min · 8 tracks · rhythm and blues
Smooth harmonies and lush arrangements create a timeless exploration of love and longing across soul and R&B textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me and My Music Start here — This track opens the album with a soulful declaration of love, setting the tone for the emotional journey that follows. Its smooth melody and heartfelt lyrics exemplify the Spinners' signature style.
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You're the Love of My Life — With its romantic lyrics and lush orchestration, this song highlights the group's ability to convey deep emotions through their harmonies. It stands out as a quintessential love ballad.
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Just to Be With You — Clocking in at over eight minutes, this epic track showcases the Spinners' vocal prowess and storytelling ability, making it a central piece that captures their artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal harmonies and sophisticated production, making it a solid entry in R&B.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, with lead vocals often shared among multiple singers in call-and-response patterns.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic explorations of love
- soulful harmonies for reflective moments
- long tracks for deep listening
- smooth soundscapes for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its smooth harmonies and lush arrangements, showcasing R&B depth.
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow was the Spinners' ninth studio album during a period of commercial success. Following their breakthrough with hits like 'I’ll Be Around,' the album continued to showcase their signature sound while adapting to the changing musical landscape of the late '70s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Temptations· Earth, Wind & Fire· The O'Jays
Tracklist
- 1 Me and My Music Start here 4:25
- 2 I Found Love (When I Found You) 5:07
- 3 I'm Riding Your Shadow (Down to Love) 4:11
- 4 You're the Love of My Life 4:20
- 5 I Must Be Living for a Broken Heart 4:55
- 6 Honey, I'm in Love With You 5:42
- 7 Just to Be With You 8:13
- 8 You're Throwing a Good Love Away 8:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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