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Autophysiopsychic
Jazz · 1977 · 5 tracks

Autophysiopsychic

Yusef Lateef

A high-gloss collision of spiritual flute and 1977 dancefloor grit. Polished CTI production meets deep, syncopated funk grooves and soulful urban energy.

1977 · CTI Records

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Autophysiopsychic is a fascinating pivot point in Yusef Lateef's career, where the meditative, Eastern-influenced explorations of his earlier work collide head-on with the high-gloss production of the late-1970s CTI era. It sounds like a spiritual master stepping into a neon-lit disco, trading the desert for the dancefloor without losing his soul. The music is physically demanding, driven by heavy, syncopated basslines and tight drum patterns that demand movement, yet Lateef's woodwind work remains as ethereal and searching as ever.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Robot Man
6:39
02
Look on the Right Side
5:10
03
YL (Pronounced Eel)
7:59
04
Communication
9:23
05
Sister Mamie
10:07
Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the flute breaks into a gritty, overblown solo over the driving four-on-the-floor kick drum.
The deep, resonant bass groove that anchors the title track, shifting from spiritual meditation to pure dancefloor funk.
The unexpected arrival of lush, cinematic strings that elevate a simple blues progression into a widescreen urban anthem.
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 Autophysiopsychic sound next to the rest of Yusef Lateef's catalogue?

Spoken Word+2.8σ

The vocals lean far further into spoken word than the rest of the catalogue.

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