Reviews (page 8 of 12)
Probably what soul music should be and be about. Really enjoyable record, especially from a merely musical point of view. 3.5/5
This album was a great discovery! I’ll definitely listen to it again, especially City, Country, City.
decent
I like the few hits of War's that I've heard, though never taken the time to explore any part of their catalogue. The World is a Ghetto might not have been the first place I would've chosen to jump into, but it is pretty solid work. It's not really something that really resonates with me personally, but it's pretty decent. 3/5
wouldn’t listen again, not my taste
I enjoyed it but not as much as I wanted to.
Again, some really great funk music that just isn't my thing. I do like the prog soul touches, and the little jazz flourishes, but I just am not a funk guy. A lot of the songs are also a tad long for my tastes, even if they're great all the way through.
music genre and style is all over the place, but on purpose. they use salsa, latin drums, long beach music, doo wop, r&b, jazz and whatever other music style you can think of. this was done in theme with the album “the world is a ghetto” not as much a political statement but more statement of unity. meant to say that we all have struggles, even rich people get clogged toilets (something the drummer said). overall i liked it, very different from my normal music but it was a nice background to my morning. rating: 6.6/10 favorite song: beetles in the bog
This is my first time listening to a War album start-to-finish. This was enjoyable. It's good, but not great.
Funky decent and mostly instrumental album and I happened to have some paperwork stuff to focus on so it worked a treat. I enjoyed it.
Smooth
Interesting but not captivating
I enjoyed most of it
Nice progressive 80s psychedelic, good driving music
Old school - funky
Crazy jams on this I wasnt expecting good listen
It's fine. Put it on in the background.
Early 70s funk always grooves
All I know of War is the hits I heard growing up ("Spill the Wine, "Low Rider," "Why Can't We Be Friends?") Trivia I just learned from Wikipedia: "Their show at Ronnie Scott's Club in London on September 16, 1970, is historically notable for being the last public performance for Jimi Hendrix, who joined them onstage for the last 35 minutes of Burdon and War's second set; a day later he was dead." I bet these guys were amazing live. It just occurred to me that the album cover reminds me of the intro to Bob's Burgers - I wonder if that is intentional.
Good album. It's hard to believe that funk and soul has largely been supplanted by modern R&B. I find this to be much more accessible.
Classic funk/r&b. Very listenable.
Generally very good funk. Really like the first and last songs, with the penultimate song also being very solid. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th songs all partially forgettable and I didn't enjoy City, Country, City at all.
First song is great, but need another listen at some point
Big highs and lows, I thought the Cisco kid and some of the faster ones were exceptional but some of the slow ones were a real slog
It’s an appreciate more than a love for me, I get it but for me it’s too draggy
Sure
7/10 Favourite: The Cisco Kid Least Favourite: Beetles in the Bog
good stuff 3.5/5
čak i okej, premda na trenutke trunku traljavo
Pretty good! Liked Beetles in the Bog the best - the sax was super fun and sooo early 70s (in a good way, imo)
Unique but not really my thing, the last 3 tracks carried it hard. I was enjoying the long instrumental track a lot but it overstayed its welcome and lost me in the last 1/3rd when it became only percussion. Highlights were Four Cornered Room and The World is a Ghetto
The World Is a Ghetto has a strong atmosphere and a clear point of view, but as a full album it does not always sustain its impact. War blend funk, soul, Latin influences, and jazz into a laid-back but socially aware sound that feels very much of its time. There is a looseness to the grooves that works well, giving the music a lived-in, street-level feel rather than something overly polished or grand. The title track is easily the centrepiece, long, immersive, and genuinely powerful in how it captures frustration and resignation without turning preachy. Other songs have moments of warmth and rhythmic pull, especially when the band lean into their percussion-heavy arrangements and relaxed interplay. The musicianship is never in doubt, and there is a strong sense of chemistry running through the band. Where the album falters is consistency. Some tracks feel underdeveloped or drift without quite earning their length, and the mellow vibe can blur into sameness across the runtime. While the mood is strong, not every song carries the same weight or memorability. The World Is a Ghetto is an important and often enjoyable record, but as an album experience it feels more solid than exceptional.
I like the funkiness, although seemed like another front ended album
Solid 3
Didn't really do anything for me, but still solid
Definitely outside of my usual genres, it’s got a cool sound. I struggle with extremely long songs and repetitive lyrics, but I still found things to like here.
Solid funk groove.
Quite recognizable early 70's soul. Good groovin', but doesn't quite reach the heights of Curtis Mayfield or Marvin Gaye for example.
This is a progressive soul-funk album in which every song feels quite different from any of the others. The first track is my favourite. It is very funky and funny. People point out that it incorporates elements from Latin Funk, but my first though was that it sounded very reggae like. Second song is more Soul inspired and it is also quite funny with the great use of harmonica, but it doesn't reach the same level as the previous one, feeling a bit repetitive. The following three tracks are the longest tracks on the album, and it is from this point that I lose the interested due to their length. 'City, Country, City' feels like a prog-rock song with all the different solos from different instruments, but that don't really add anything. 'Four Cornered Room' is a very slow soul track that keeps the same pace and melodies through the whole 8 minutes it lasts, making it quite tiresome. 'The World Is a Ghetto' has some nice vocals lines and a great saxophone solo. But again, I wish it wasn't 10 minutes long. The final track, 'Beetles In the Bog' is a great closer to the project that comes back to the ideas from 'The Cisco Kid', but this time, I can see the Latin influences. Overall, a good album, but I wasn't crazy about it with how long some of the songs are.
I’m a beetle and I live in the bog
3.5 good jam vibes
I honestly had no idea War was a Black band because I guess I didn't know anything about them at all haha. I really only know Low Rider and Why Can't We Be Friends, and I always forget those songs are by War.... This photo goes hard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_(band)#/media/File:War_(US_band,_1992).jpg Groovy, raw, feels great. Love the grittiness of the vocal performance of Cisco Kid. Where Was You At - yeah I love this shit. It feels so good. I'm a sucker for a band member enthusiastically yelling "yeah!" in the background just because they're really feeling it. Cool changes all over the place, and then it just kinda fades out quickly haha. A bit weird ending but I forgive it. City, Country, City - solid jam but I feel like I'm getting spun around a little bit. Long drawn out jams aren't really fun for me unless I'm playing. Self-indulgence, I guess you'd call that. Four Cornered Room - woahhh a rare flexitone appearance!! These bg vocals are very sick. Flanging... Holy shit this is so sick haha Cool album. Lots of sick harmonica, rhythms, big gang vocals. The longers tracks felt a little meandering. But cool overall! I'll have to check out some more from War's discography.
Cisco Kid is definitely familiar! I am into 70s funk but from a pretty passive place, it’s not a type of music I feel spiritually connected with, but I can definitely feel the vibes radiating off of this record and they are great. Musicianship is very impressive, love the organ sounds, percussion arrangements are so good. Feels great to listen to on a sunny drive. I love the long jam tracks. As a prog kid this is where I feel a kinship with these types of bands. I might throw it on for something feel good now and again, but it doesn’t have major staying power for me.
My opinion flip-flopped between "this album is a bomb" and "this album is the bomb" -- often times within the same track.
good but won't relisten
Kind of a funky jam band vibe. Lots of cool brass instrument work. Has almost a Latin flavor to it. Unfortunate that this album didn't have 'Lowrider' on it, but it was a fun enough listen. 3/5
Day 98 Every song starts well, every single is at least twice as long as it needs to be imo 6/10 Highlights The Cisco Kid Beetles in the Bog
Another album not exactly in my wheelhouse but enjoyed listening.
Still hate jazz
Groovy. The album slowed down towards the end, but the music remained entertaining to me. Cisco Kid and Where Was You At were my favorites because of high energy.
Great funky rock with a jazzy energy. I don't know if any one song stood out to me, but this is an all-around great vibe with strong performances throughout. 3.5
Super fun album. I love the wild virtuoso harmonica parts on "Where Was You At", along with the great sudden fadeout that occurs. Really interesting ideas on this one. "City, Country, City" is a fun jam. Sometimes overly jammy songs / albums can be hit or miss for me but I put this one on and really grooved to it.
302/1089 - Too repetitive.
A West Coast urban locked in funky groove. I have never really liked "Low Rider" or "Why Can't We Be Friends" but this kept things going on a Friday.
Amazing that this was the #1 Billboard album of 1973. It’s a really sophisticated blend of genres, and I liked but didn’t love it, though maybe it would grow on me with repeated listens.
pretty good jazzy album but not the strongest finish
Quite good. Enjoyed it.
Given that I only knew their self titled hit, I was surprised to hear how instrumental and vibey the rest of their music is, at least on this album anyway.
It's definitely a War album, 70's chill album. i can see this as the soundtrack to "The Big Lebowski", specifically when The Dude is visiting Jackie Treehorn. It's ok, not my bag.
The A side was AWESOME. I was really enjoying the 70s funk music. I realize the older I get, this is the one genre I have really been getting into... Parliament, Funkadelic, etc. The B side was tough to get through. Overall decent album.
Was hoping the whole album would be like Cisco Kid
Definitely a fine example of the early 70s
Ricardo para escuchar. El tema principal tremendo. Nota: 3.4
Not bad.
Nice instrumentals. Pretty solid album
Interesting. Has a real time and place feel about it. Enjoyable, funky album but lacks real star quality.
Solid funk, but most of the songs overstay their welcome.
it's interesting. funky, very well played. screaming 70's out loud, not an album I would play regularly, but it wouldn't be fair to deny it's a good record.
Mostly funky and at times, a soulful record. It's pretty good. Favourite Track(s): City, Country, City Least Favourite Track(s): Beetles In The Bag
I’ve only ever heard “Lowrider” by Wat. Excited to see what they’ve got! Genuinely enjoyed my first listen. The Cisco Kid was a highlight. Heard a few samples from this record on hip hop albums. Some space jazz grooves with plenty of funk. Not my usual taste, very happy to be exposed. 3.5/5
wow it was funky and full of soul!
Ok well, I thought WAR was a band of Mexicans so that surprised me. I also thought WAR was more rock than anything so that surprised me. I’d say they are less funky than Parliament but down the same lines of musical journey. I was originally all in but I find the music wearing on me. Nothing changes. I wish that wasn’t the case.
Funky, Chill, maybe a sunny day in the hammock or an evening drive
Most of this didn’t do a hell of a lot for me but there are certainly moments I really enjoyed, like Beetles in the Bog. (3.5 stars)
What is this good for?
What is this genre, funk Latin RnB rock? New band / album to me. Album grew on me / got stronger as it progressed. Could see myself getting into that instrumental long track if in the right mood (once the sax heavy bits passed) and the next one (zoom zoom zoom one with the talking bit). Title track was good but would be improved with less sax. A 3 after initially thinking it would be easily a 2. Where Was You At would be better if it was called Where To Is You By.
I did not like this album as much as I thought I would. Still, it’s three stars for being different at the time in Eric Burdon is awesome.
Listened to 50tu anniversary edition.
3.0 - Ok
Funky jazzy album and a good listen. One annoyance...bad grammar. It's "Where were you" or "Where have you been" NOT "Where was you at" fuck's sake.
Interesting album. I was familiar with The Cisco Kid, but nothing else. Progressive funk/jazz which is cool to groove to. I didn't love it, but I did find it an impressive work.
This album crept up on me. Deeply soulful and funkybut a little slow for my personal taste. Highlight was "city, country, city
Classic and relevant. Full stop.
Enjoyed it
Clearly talented musicians, and I really liked some of the songs, like Beetles In The Bog. I'm not really a fan of the instrumentals though, they get boring after a while. High 3
Preferred this funk to yesterday’s funk. Decent enough record.
Have heard some War tracks, nothing on this album. Funk, soul, rock. It's good but doesn't move beyond that for me. 3.5 rounded down Heard before? No Owned: No: 22/1001, 22/90 (24%) Will I get? No
I think this is a good album, I just tend to zone out in spots.
pretty good, probably be even better at night
Funky
1. The Cisco Kid - 7 Repetitive lyrics but still an enjoyable sound none the less. For a soul/funk track it's very good. 2. Where Was You At - 6 Another good soul/funk track. Kinda confused by the pitch change in the middle of the song that then quickly removes itself just as abruptly as it came in. Outside of that, it's a decent track. 3. City, Country, City - 8 Brilliant jam track with loads of great instrumentals to love throughout. Superb track. 4. Four Cornered Room - 3 It's just a boring track. Like a really bad coffee shop jazz vibe. 5. The World Is A Ghetto - 6 Decent jam but the intro is very slow and it's very hard to get to the most enjoyable part of the track which is after about three to four minutes in. 6. Beetles In The Bog - 5 Fun track to end the album off with but definitely not as great in lyrics, vocals, or instrumentals as The World Is A Ghetto. Average Rating: 5.83 Adjusted to a 5-Point Scale: 2.92 Rounded Up: 3 Stars
I'm a sucker for bands with great horn sections. That said, I don't think this has aged particularly well. It's a good listen, but not revolutionary.
Bopped along to this but not a new favourite
Really quite enjoyed this!
Good classic soul; I usually lean towards high energy in soul music; this was a bit too laid back. But that’s purely musical preference and by no means discredits how good this album is.
Its cool. Han leider nüt schlaus oder lustigs dezue zsege. Not my favorite aber hans gnosse.
Funk/reggae. Very nice unique sound! Rest seems to be more standard funk/soul. Interesting to have a long instrumental on track 3. Four Cornered Room is slow and atmospheric. Jazz jams in title track. Nice. Best track - The Cisco Kid 3 or 4 stars, first track was an eye-opener. 3 overall but a strong 3
Jotain hyvääkin
Some solid beats and meaningful lyrics in these super long songs. I liked the overall feel of the album, even if some of the songs and topics blurred across a few songs. 6/10
Defintely novel, and I wouldn't have been turned onto this had it not been recommended.
Driving down from a cottage listening to "City, Country, City" as you pass by Toronto for the 2nd time in 3 days really makes it feel like this album was sent from the album generator gods. 3.5 (for the 3.5 hours we drove).
Very funky 70s vibe.
started off a bit shaky but got really cool and groovy
super funky
As much as I appreciate the Chicano lowrider culture prevalent around me growing up in LA in the ‘70s and ‘80s - and as much as I was looking forward to my first War full-length - this record didn’t knock me out. I’m shocked to find out it was the top-selling record of 1973. It goes too jam band for me, extended musical journeys that left me clocking how much of a track I still had to listen to. It still sounds nice, wouldn’t mind it in the background, a three.
Great funk. Listened before? N Saved to library? N Favorite track(s): The Cisco Kid, Where Was You At, Beetles In The Bog ⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved some tracks.
3.5
immer noch das gleiche 50 jahre später: The World Is A Ghetto. grooviger sound, sehr geeignet als hintergrundberieselung.
Fun, some of the tracks were loooooong
3/5
The cover art is gorgeous; bleak, gray, colourful, childlike! Very funky, really liked some bits Will give another proper listen!
Ok not one I truly connected with
Pretty decent and funky. I never knew more that what its good for or whatever its called but I enjoyed this well enough. Nothing too great or nothing bad. Just average type.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘐𝘴 𝘢 𝘎𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘰 is a smooth, jazzy soul record with some truly great instrumental passages — 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 in particular feels like it could sit comfortably next to Herbie Hancock’s 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. The musicianship is top-notch, but the vocal tracks don’t always match the brilliance of the band’s grooves. Still, it’s a fine example of early-’70s fusion between funk, jazz, and soul.
Rating: 6/10 The first two songs are the best, the longer ones meander so would need to re-listen to this to see if it clicks more.
Killer jams. Great old 70s funk. It kicks off right with The Cisco Kid and keeps going. Dig this album. But going to the "will I seem this out to listen again?" Probably not, but I did enjoy it. 3.5
Best jazz album yet
Great vibes, great skills. It genuinely sounds like they were having fun making music together. Some songs dragged on a bit too long for me, but I think in the right environment this would really draw me in. As it is, 3.5 stars.
Ive tried listening to thid album no less than 5 times I've finished it no less than 5 times. Theres so good tracks on here for sure but my perception of War has been irreparably damaged due to for some reason every homeless person on every bus I've ever been on blasting different War albums front to back. Idk why homeless people in my area love War so much, but they do. 6/10
It's not my thing but I sure did like it!!
Good
Bit average
3/5
people who think this is the best soul album aren't real
Really a 2.5
Åbenbart blevet samplet meget indenfor hiphop verdenen. DE la soul NWA osv. Det er latin rock, funk, soul, jazz fusion af mange forskellige genre. Det er meget groovy og godt passede perfekt på en søndag. Jeg synes det er virkelig godt, men jeg har også en eller anden underlig fornemmelse af jeg lidt for godt kan lide det. Lidt som om at jeg kan lide det bare fordi jeg har en ide om at jeg burde kunne lide det og at jeg tror det er fedt at andre synes jeg ville kunne lide det. Måske lægger jeg for meget vægt i det. Måske kan jeg bare godt lide det. Men det er sådan at jeg kunne lide hvert et nummer for hvad det var, men som om jeg heller ikke rigtig synes at det er sådan super super godt. Sådan som om det virkelig rammer.
Interesting.
70s as shit
Decent but not great
Actually liked two songs.
good instrumental, but 13 minutes a SONG???
Tem uma vibe legalzinha, mas não escutaria no meu fone por livre espontânea vontade!
Off the cuff remark: it just isnt what I would normally listen to and I struggle with funk(y) stuff. However I enjoyed this and it hasn't even got Low Rider on it. Listen again? I think I will.
Very close to giving it a 4. I liked it
This album is definitely good fun—full of funky grooves and laid-back jams that showcase War’s signature style. The musicianship is tight, and there’s a nice, easygoing vibe throughout. While I can appreciate the funkiness and the positive energy, it’s not really my thing overall. I enjoyed the listen, but I’m not sure I’d come back to it again.
I don't usually love this genre, but this album was pretty damn good. City, Country, City especially. Strong 3.
This is a very original and very enjoyable album: it blends a lot of sounds and different atmospheres, but all in harmony, and I was surprised to find myself enjoying some of the tracks over time (7 to 10 minutes) but always with the same artistic quality. I'm hesitating between 3 and 4 stars because I'm not sure I'll listen to it again...
I’m discovering the unlikely story of the British singer behind “The House of the Rising Sun” who first teamed up with the L.A. ghetto guys of War. But this album which seems to be their best, came after Burdon had left. It mixes funk, soul, rock and jazz in a way that feels raw, very real and that reflects 70s America street spirit. It may not be as timeless as some other classics from the same era, but it’s totally my thing. I wasn’t aware of this funk-rock period, and I’ll definitely dig deeper into it.
First time I have ever taken War seriously. Low Rider is so ubiquitous it kind of drives me crazy. Funky jazz fusion. 2.5/5
This was good! In the past, I've looked into them because of some off their songs being in the Skate games, but not a proper lsite, or a listen to their album(s). Perhaps I'll find myself revisiting.
Funky. As advertised.
That’s a lot of funk! There is jazz in there and soul sounds too. It’s not my preferred genre of music, and it feels quite long. The album opens well, but I feel like it lost its way after the Cisco Kid. Overall it was fine.
Solid album. Really loved the two mammouth songs and did't connect as well with the five regular length ones. 6/10
3.8/5 not much to say good instrumentals and songs just didn’t spark anything big
Pretty good but not bending in a way that o thought it might be
Noooooot my thing
Very musical and beautiful with some catchy songs
Pretty good background music - probably won't listen again though
It was a fun and funky album. Elements of jazz. An enjoyable listen.
Instrumentation is incredible. City, Country, City is a great jam out song where everyone is just vibing and having a good time. Fun album, has a lot of good moments. Drummer and bassist were the highlight for me.
-the only thing I had ever heard from War before this album was Low Rider… great song. i think some aspects of this album are even on par with it -this was really catchy and captivating. it kinda lost me with the meandering prog jazz tracks in the middle but i think the shorter songs in particular were all absolute bangers. 3.5 stars -Favorites are The Cisco Kid, Where Was You At, and Beetles In The Bog
Great memories “Cisco kid was a friend of mine…” Some of the songs go on a little long
Meh.
Excellent grooves, Cisco Kid is a classic, strong 3 ⭐
If the tracks were shorter I would give it a mark more, it's a bit too long winded. This might be the style of the genre though.
This was ok. Jazzy bits at the end yuh. I’m sick of this list :))))
I feel like this album wanted to be a 4, it was close and had many great elements but for some reason it just seemed to fall a little short. V funky though.
3,25
War is a wild ride - never quite settling in but always having fun.
70s Funk Jam Band. Avg song length 8 min. 3/5
Found first 2 songs tiring but album settled in with long instrumental that was enjoyable. Last 2 songs were the best. Not something I’d reach for everyday. 3/5
Funky and fun - 3/5
This is a nice follow up to Jimmy Smith. Really cool instrumental album. Especially enjoyed City, Country, City.
Good work music. Didn’t love how long the songs were.
On today's 1001 albums to hear before I die, I rolled an album I have simply never heard of before by a band I am only vaguely familiar with, that album and band is War's The World Is a Ghetto. This album feels like a stroll through a neighborhood with all the different long winded tracks and surprisingly atmospheric feeling felt all across the album. It feels like a walk through the sounds of Funk as they continue to express themselves in unique ways as you continue journeying down the block that is this album. It is a very progressive listening experience that doesn't feel like your typical Funk project, which I find to be very fascinating even if it didn't wow me musically. It is a solid project with some very interesting and intriguing compositions that are definitely worth picking apart and diving into. Nuff said.
Groovy, nothing crazy but I liked it.
Soul, funk and jazz mixed together. It’s nice
Not bad, but nothing as good as Low Rider
Väldigt blåsigt, men ganska bra. Troligtvis en 3
Decent but can’t really remember 5/10
Look, I love funk, but this kinda missed the mark. Not like bad missed the mark, it just doesn’t have that hook to it to make it be a proper special album. It has its fun moments but it really drags at times.
The elements of a great album, with great elements of jazz, rock, soul and a touch of reggae, with talented musicians. However, this album feels a bit soulless, like it is missing that extra 10% to make it much better. It feels bland and repetitive in places. Seems like an album that influenced a lot of other work, and I commend them for that, just wish it went further.
War was in the air in the 70s — still sounds like it.
Was chill
# Album Name: The world is a ghetto # Artist: War # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: This missed the mark for me. It wasnt bad but wasnt good either. # Top Tunes: Cisco kid # Would I listen to it again? Dont think so
Some great, funk, soul. and R&B, but a three-star rating for the jazz.
cool dub/reggae
Some great songs, some instrumentals that I didn’t vibe with.
Cool but also didn’t really do much for me. 3 stars
Good stuff
Not bad. It's got a bit of life to it. The closing track, Beetles in the Bog, is pretty good.
3/5
Funk feel
Started pretty weak, to be honest. Got better - some elements of City, Country, City and The World is a Ghetto are actively good! But my god does each song drag on way past it's welcome. I'm sure it would be a lot better if I was stoned, or if the numerous groups they've influenced didn't already exist & surpass them.
Not a band I really knew, happy to be introduced to them. I liked the slow funky feel
Jam forward. Good for a moody drive or a morose dinner party. Long songs, aside from everyone's favorite with Cisco Kid. Probably going to take a few more listens to really hear the lyrics.
Certainly a bit unique in its sound for its genre and therefore interesting in its own right, but not amazing
I liked this but then not enough, not as much as I thought or hoped to. Side two built up my interest more than side one. Sadly only 3 stars.
it was pl
City, Country, City
Pretty nice funk.
Fun, but probably wouldn't listen to again.
3.5 Stars
Always loved War!
'Meh - doesn't suck. Too instrumental for me.
hm, etwas angenehmerer Jazz als zuletzt, aber immer noch nicht der Funke übergesprungen...... 3 Sterne, konnte man nebenbei beim Bürostuhl zusammenbauen anhören.
Einzigarte Musik, nett zu hören, zum Ende hin etwas stressig. Man fühlt aber den Vibe der Zeit und dem Milieu in dem die Künstler aufgewachsen sind.
Kyllä ihan nappaa tämä syvä synkkä funk. Biisit nappaa heti, jumitusta on lähes psykemäisesti, tai ainakin siitä tykkäävään osaan minussa tämä vetoaa.
It sounds great. Totally my vibe. You can hear so many early sketches of funk, soul, r&b, and hip hop in this music, like seedlings of genres that are yet to sprout. I just had trouble getting all the way into it because I didn’t carve out enough space to sit and focus. My fault, not the music’s.
Very tough, of the times and all. The last track particularly was groovy as balls
Aight
Short and sweet album. This didn’t have the WAR songs I didn’t like
Not my cup of tea but appreciate the exposure to something new to me and different.
Good jazzy, funky, r&b album. 6/10
Not my flavour, worth it
Alright album, some nice beats, good, easy listening, but nothing massively appealing to me, felt a bit flat.
I was in a bad mood when I listened to this so may warrant another future listen. Not a big funk fan but there were some parts with great jamming that caught my attention. Other parts I just glazed over because I didn’t feel it, even though it was interesting and sounded good.
2.7/i feel like there was an idea here that A) i am not getting or B) is not being realized. whatever i guess
Not really for me.
Hard to tell... awesome and aweful Songs all at once
This one is quite a mix that left me with mixed feelings. Musicianship is undoubtedly great on here and there were parts I really enjoyed, whereas other parts felt very unpleasant. Some of the jazz parts had a very uncomfortable, unsettling offbeat that made me nervous. But then I enjoyed the intense, dark, haunting soul parts and early electric blues parts as well. Four Cornered Room showcased the very worst tendencies of prog rock - a genre I usually enjoy, but not here. Interesting for one spin, but definitely don't want to revisit.
Funk! I love funk! Such a vibey album. I don't like instrumental funk as much as lyric based funk, but this is still such a work of art. Really long, vibey songs that don't ever get monotonous.
Felt weird listening to this while at an active shooter seminar, but would’ve really liked it at as coffee shop ambience
Definitely some pretty instrumentals but a 43 minute album for 6 songs is so crazy.
Enjoyable listen! I have heard Cisco Kid, but the rest of the album was a pleasant surprise! I will be listening to this one again!
This album is a little too slow for me at times. The percussion pounds, too, creating a tension that reflects the spirit of the album. It’s the first album I would give any “X.5” if the ratings allowed it. It would be 3.5.
Rythm and Blues with soul. Enjoyable. Good album.
Cisco Kid, of course. Worth 3 stars on its own. I was also pleasantly surprised by ‘City, Country, City’ and ‘Four Cornered Room’. Solid grooves all the way ‘round.
Funky Jazzy old school jam band sound that reminds me of Santana with less guitar. Super cool album.
Good for relaxing to. Some tracks sound like studio jams which works with this type of music.
Never heard of or listened to War before, so I am excited to discover some new music! I like the album cover and the title and am immediately struck by the fact that this album only has 6 songs but somehow adds up to 44 minutes. Makes me sorta nervous. The Cisco Kid: Very good. The man has a pepper grinder voice. Lots of friction. It's good!. Where Was You At: sorta bouncy and flouncy and mostly jaunty i like it. Music for walking down a sunny street in the city and smiling. City, Country, City: It begins with a beautiful duet between .. an organ? and a banjo? and a few bells... It's 13 minutes. OK I've stopped caring much. these songs are too long and not very exciting although I understand they're probably very culturally significant and whatnot.
Good listen and always liked Cisco. Album of the times.
More musical than lyrical. Still good
Wanted more
Vibey. To my great and eternal shame, I’m pretty sure I thought “Cisco Kid” was a Steely Dan song. Favorites: “Cisco Kid”; “Beetles in the Bog”
Not my thing tbh but did have some good vibes. Best song was def the first one and the rest were to long and jam bandy for me
I liked the instrumental parts of the album
it's sweet! very good music idk I'm tired. 7/10
Some of the songs were a bit repetitive for me, but I was a fan
Revelation! Nice vibe about this album! Never heard of this group, but liked it!
Was fine, not bad, but not good enough to revisit for fun.
Funky soul/jazz. Very laid back and definitely sets a mood. Love the gong on Four Cornered Room. This is music you would expect to hear when they go to a bar in a film or TV show set in the 70's. Good album, but overall it is background music. I'd give it 4, but the middle felt very long.
Funky
Quality soul in the vein of what’s going on, the influences are shot thru but doesn’t quite match the imperiousness of Marvin.
3.5
Expansive soul rock - this is car chase music, but going through the bad side of town. Favourite tracks: Cisco Kid, Four Cornered Room, The World is a Ghetto
3.33
made no impact on me but it's alright
Decent. I like the slightly psychedelic tones of "War". Pretty groovy as well. 3/5
5/10
Not my thing - but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate what's going on here - and appreciate it, I do.
Hm… trudno mi się zdecydować. Lubię taki bujający jazz, ale ta płyta nie była wyjątkowa. Miała swoje momenty, gdy wchodziły etno inspiracje, ale ogólnie chyba będzie to po prostu mocne 6/10, bo minął jeden dzień a już nic z niej nie pamiętam.
6/10. Great instrumentals but gets a bit repetitive after a while. This might work at a specific mood. Cisco kid is a great opener though!
I like the vibe, but not really anything I'd relisten to in particular much.
This is a really good album but it didn't hit at as a 4 for me yet. I think if I am listening to it next week still I will bump it up. It has a lot of great highlights but it wasn't as cohesive as a 4 should be. But I do appreciate it.
A pretty good album with no great songs to make it a classic. 3.5 stars
Lovely, funky, jazzy, bluesy, psychedelic stuff.
I liked this less than expected. It started off a bit too slow for me, and while I liked the latter songs more, it still fell a bit short.
Favoriten Four cornered room The world is a ghetto Beetles in the Bog City, Country, City
Helt ait, behagelig lytt, men ikke no crazy
funky
Was alright but more like background noise tbh. Nothing special 3 ⭐️
It sounds like a revolution. I like it.
Soulful and fun
I can see why this album was extremely influential in his arms list. It’s sort of for me, didn’t add any to playlist personally, but I think I might come back to it sometime or another.
Not my thing, but an interesting work. Faves: The world is a ghetto, beetles in the bog. Would I revisit this: no.
Favorite track: the cisco kid. Overall score: 5.2/10.
- funk album - their big song is ‘low rider’ - some solid rhythm (?? could say this about anything I suppose) - HUGE fan of the harmonica in city, country, city - going to be honest the jazziness did start to stress me out after a bit it was something about the background repetition (the song is also 13 minutes long)
Full instrumentation with a funky '70s sound. The songs are structurally simple and repetitive vamps. Best consumed in small doses, not as an entire album.
I am weak to the funk, but though this was a good album I ended up not being as huge on it as a whole than I initially hoped. That first song it really good, the rest is more mellow.
Rather enjoyed. The really long and funky song especially.
I'd listen again
Interesting and funky. Last couple songs get repetitive. Relative (to decade) Impact: Low Absolute Impact: Low Listenability: Medium Repeat Listenability: Low
I enjoyed this. Nice grooves had me bopping along.
Nüd speziells aber abwechsligsrich und guet zum ineschnuppere. 3 hoseträger
Very much enjoyed.
Parts of this are really really cool but I thought songs dragged on long and shared too many similarities
Okay
Good album, starts strong, finished strong. I prefer my soul funk jazz in smaller doses. Probably would not listen to again.
Good funk, soul, jazz blend. I like some War once in a while. Of course, Low Rider and Spill the Wine are all-time greats (not on this album). I prefer War with Burdon, but this is a good one. 3⭐️
A soul/funk jam band. Not the party-hippie jam band, more like a jazz jam band. The recording is tight, sounds amazing. Glad I got to hear this one.
Just ok for me but not what I particularly like
Complete
Groovy
Not really my thing, but it's decent for what it is. Mixes jazz solos/melodies, funk and reggae beats, and soul vocals to make something half decent. This album predates Seinfeld, but there are a few parts where the bassist sounds a lot like the theme.
Very pleasant to listen to, but not something I’m gonna come back to. 3/5
Actually good
War! Huh! Yeah! What is it good for…? Lengthy blues-funk jams that gradually infiltrate the brain, apparently (and also a couple of classic singles that, alas, don’t appear on this album).
Enjoyable listen, raspy jazzy blues tones. 6.5/10.
I thought of the song "War" which is not by the band War at all.
Jumbo jumbo
Not nearly funky enough.
Varied sound, very interesting and textured. Weirder than I thought it'd be. Kinda noodly, but some deep jams.
Starts out strong but the momentum slows down after the first couple tracks. I like the concept of this album and I adore the album cover but I've heard better of this sort. Favorite track: The Cisco Kid
This was fine, I enjoyed it but wouldn't say it really captivated me
3.5
fun, longer songs. saved a few songs to the playlists
Jazz but not cringe
Really fun sound.
I am not well versed in soul music, but this was one of the better soul albums I have listened to. It was a good blend of relaxed energy and instrumentation. I bet it sounds wicked good on vinyl. City, Country, City is outstanding. 6/10
Really not into instrumentals but this is pretty solid background music.
Good but not really for me. Some of the songs dragged on
MMM, liker bedre når det er vokal. Ikke helt min favorittsjanger. Men ikke dårlig heller. Får derfor average rating.
Need to listen again
This was quite nice—I can't point to anything wrong with it but it ultimately didn't grab my attention.
made of stone and sugar spun sister on top!!! last two songs were unnecessarily long with random guitar sounds. 3.07
Gotta decent groove to it
Super groovy. A little boring but love the sound of it
Cisco kid…banger. Rest bored me a bit
It was ok 3 stars for Cisco Kid