Top tracks — play these first
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Youngblood (Livin’ in the Streets) — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, encapsulating its energetic spirit with funky rhythms and socially conscious lyrics that resonate throughout the entire project.
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This Funky Music Makes You Feel Good — The exuberance of this track showcases War's ability to fuse danceable grooves with uplifting themes, making it a standout anthem of joy.
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Flying Machine (The Chase) — With its dynamic composition and escalating intensity, this piece underscores the film's action sequences while reflecting War's adventurous musical style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The soundtrack showcases strong grooves and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive narrative flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective tracks.
- Several tracks utilize layered instrumentation, creating a rich tapestry of sound that emphasizes both rhythm and melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- dynamic journey with vibrant energy
- wave-like pacing that engages
- sing-along moments with friends
- urban life soundtrack for excitement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective pieces
- dislike energetic, upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1978, 'Youngblood – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' followed War's successful albums like 'The World Is a Ghetto,' showcasing their continued evolution in blending genres. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of Latin rock and funk, contributing significantly to the soundtracks of the era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· Santana· Tower of Power
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Youngblood (Livin’ in the Streets) 10:42
- 2 Sing a Happy Song 4:04
- 3 Keep on Doin’ 3:50
- 4 The Kingsmen Sign 2:35
- 5 Walkin’ to War 2:43
- 6 This Funky Music Makes You Feel Good 6:26
- 7 Junk Yard 2:32
- 8 Superdude 2:35
- 9 Youngblood & Sybil 1:44
- 10 Flying Machine (The Chase) 7:39
- 11 Searching for Youngblood & Rommel 1:45
- 12 Youngblood (Livin’ in the Streets) (reprise) 1:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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