Next (Soulive album)

Next
Studio album by Soulive
Released	March 12, 2002
Recorded	New York, NY
Genre	Jazz
Length	01:14:49
Label	Blue Note Records
Producer	Jeff Krasno
Soulive chronology
Doin' Something (2001) Next (2002) Soulive (2003)

Next is an album by Soulive that was released on March 12, 2002. It was produced by Jeff Krasno.

Next brought a new chapter into the history of Soulive, and it marked the first time that the band toured as a quartet (with saxophonist Sam Kininger). Next built upon the success of the previous year's release, Doin' Something, with heavy driving beats and harmonized melodies. Next mirrored the great organ/guitar/sax era of the 60's, and built upon that 60's feel with reminiscent songs like "Tuesday Night's Squad" and "Alkime". Next also depicted a substantial hip-hop influence with rappers like Black Thought, featured on "Clap!", and Talib Kweli, featured on "Bridge to 'Bama (Hi Tek Remix)". Dave Matthews was also a guest on the track "Joyful Girl".

Track listing

1. "Tuesday Night's Squad" – 7:23
2. "Flurries" – 5:55
3. "Liquid" – 6:38
4. "Joyful Girl" (featuring Dave Matthews) – 6:16
5. "Kalen" – 7:39
6. "Clap!" (featuring Black Thought) – 5:21
7. "Interlude" – 1:10
8. "Ne-Ne" – 8:06
9. "I Don't Know" (featuring Amel Larrieux) – 5:09
10. "Whatever It Is" – 4:30
11. "Alkime" – 7:01
12. "E.D. Hambone" – 5:05
13. "Bridge to 'Bama (Hi Tek Remix)" (featuring Talib Kweli) – 4:36