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| Released | March 12, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | New York, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 1:14:49 | |||
| Label | Blue Note Records | |||
| Producer | Jeff Krasno | |||
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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
- "Tuesday Night's Squad" – 7:23
 - "Flurries" – 5:55
 - "Liquid" – 6:38
 - "Joyful Girl" (featuring Dave Matthews) – 6:16
 - "Kalen" – 7:39
 - "Clap!" (featuring Black Thought) – 5:21
 - "Interlude" – 1:10
 - "Ne-Ne" – 8:06
 - "I Don't Know" (featuring Amel Larrieux) – 5:09
 - "Whatever It Is" – 4:30
 - "Alkime" – 7:01
 - "E.D. Hambone" – 5:05
 - "Bridge to 'Bama (Hi Tek Remix)" (featuring Talib Kweli) – 4:36
 
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