Kiss This World Goodbye
Mtume · 1978
40 min · 13 tracks · funk · post-bop
A vibrant fusion of funk and post-bop jazz that encapsulates the soulful essence of the late '70s.
Kiss This World Goodbye is an album by Mtume, released in 1978. A vibrant fusion of funk and post-bop jazz that encapsulates the soulful essence of the late '70s. The album is significant for its innovative blend of funk and jazz, contributing to the broader landscape of soul music in the late '70s. Its title track, 'Kiss This World Goodbye', received critical acclaim, showcasing Mtume's ability to address social themes through their music while charting on various R&B lists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Kiss This World Goodbye sound like?
A vibrant fusion of funk and post-bop jazz that encapsulates the soulful essence of the late '70s. Rooted in funk and post-bop.
What makes Kiss This World Goodbye by Mtume notable?
The album is significant for its innovative blend of funk and jazz, contributing to the broader landscape of soul music in the late '70s. Its title track, 'Kiss This World Goodbye', received critical acclaim, showcasing Mtume's ability to address social themes through their music while charting on various R&B lists. Released in January 1978, 'Kiss This World Goodbye' was Mtume's debut album, marking the beginning of their exploration into the funk genre following their work as a backing band for notable artists. This album introduced their unique sound just as they began to gain recognition in the music scene, setting the stage for their evolution in later releases.
How many songs are on Kiss This World Goodbye?
Kiss This World Goodbye has 13 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Theme (For the People) (Opening) 1:30
- 2 Just Funnin' 5:20
- 3 Kiss This World Goodbye Standout 3:58
- 4 Insert 0:30
- 5 The Closer I Get to You Standout 3:58
- 6 Love Lock 4:56
- 7 Funky Constellation Standout 4:05
- 8 Closer to the End 4:32
- 9 Metal Flake Mind 3:30
- 10 Phase I (40 Seconds Dedicated to All Congo Players) 0:42
- 11 Day of the Reggin 3:31
- 12 This Is Your World 3:28
- 13 Theme (For the People) (Exit) 0:48
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