Back to the World

by Curtis Mayfield

Back to the World cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1973
  • Label: Curtom
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:11
  • Community rating: 3.86/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the massive cultural impact of his previous soundtrack work, this ambitious release delved deeply into the struggles of returning Vietnam veterans and lingering societal inequalities. The sprawling, cinematic string arrangements and sophisticated horn charts further elevated the sophisticated scope of Chicago soul.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, political, rhythmic, protest, soulful, funky, orchestral, socially-conscious, vocal

Tracklist

  1. Back to the World (6:49)
  2. Future Shock (5:20)
  3. Right on for the Darkness (7:29)
  4. Future Song (Love a Good Woman, Love a Good Man) (5:02)
  5. If I Were Only a Child Again (2:54)
  6. Can't Say Nothin' (5:17)
  7. Keep on Trippin' (3:17)

Credits

  • Rich Tufo - arranged by
  • Milton Sincoff - creative director [packaging]
  • Gary Wolkowitz - illustration
  • Robin C. Kruse - lacquer cut by
  • Jerry Pynes - plated by

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