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Billy Ocean
R&B / Soul · 1976 · 6 tracks

Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean

Organic 1970s soul and proto-disco recorded with live instruments. A warm, analog precursor to the high-gloss synth-pop that would later define his career.

1976 · GTO

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An earnest and rhythmically vibrant collection of soul that balances romantic optimism with a working-class grit.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks
01
Tell Him to Move Over
03
Let’s Put Our Emotions in Motion
04
Let’s Do It All Again
08
One Kiss Away
09
Hungry for Love
10
Eye of a Storm
Moments Worth Listening For
The assertive, driving bassline that kicks off Tell Him to Move Over, setting a gritty but melodic tone.
The sudden shift to a soaring, multi-tracked vocal harmony during the chorus of One Kiss Away.
The ominous, metaphorical storytelling and minor-key tension found in the bridge of Eye of a Storm.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Billy Ocean sound next to the rest of Billy Ocean's catalogue?

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Soulful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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