With 'Spaceball,' Larry Young's Fuel crafts a thrilling document of jazz fusion at its most restless and visionary. Released in 1976, this album finds the boundary-defying organist Larry Young pushing his group into uncharted musical galaxies, blending funk rhythms, jazz improvisation, and space-age textures. Young’s signature organ sound—piercing, percussive, and exploratory—serves as the gravitational center, while his band’s kinetic interplay propels each track through unpredictable turns. Highlights like 'Moonwalk' and 'Sticky Wicket' balance groove-driven confidence with an openness to sonic risk, capturing the era’s boldest experiments in jazz and funk. Unlike many fusion albums of its day, Spaceball never settles for background music; instead, it commands the listener’s attention with its inventive energy and unapologetic sense of adventure. For collectors and fans of the genre, this LP stands as a testament to Larry Young’s unique role in shaping the contours of electric jazz. Owning this record means holding a piece of jazz history—a document of a fearless artist at the height of his creative powers, eager to chart new territory and invite listeners along for the ride.
Track List:
1 - Moonwalk -
2 - Startripper -
3 - Sticky Wickest -
4 - Flytime -
5 - Spaceball -
6 - Message From Mars -
7 - I'm Aware Of You -