Tracklist
| Damn If I Know (The Stroller) | 6:16 | ||
| Frankenstein | 13:51 | ||
| Fiesta | 9:55 | ||
| Sophisticated Lady | 7:08 |
Credits (12)
Ron CarterBass-
Robert & Barbara FlynnCover
Beaver HarrisDrums
Roy HaynesDrums-
Bob SimpsonEngineer
Chuck StewartPhotography By
Notes
The 1998 CD reissue contains two bonus tracks from the "Kwanza" LP.
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ABC Records – AS-9170 | US | 1968 | US — 1968 |
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Impulse! – SIPL 516 | UK | 1969 | UK — 1969 |
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The Way Ahead
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Impulse! – MIPL-516 | UK | 1969 | UK — 1969 |
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The Way Ahead
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ABC Records – A-9170 | Japan | 1969 | Japan — 1969 |
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ABC Records – AS-9170 | US | 1973 | US — 1973 |
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ABC Records – A-9170 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 |
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ABC Impulse! – IMP 441 | Italy | 1976 | Italy — 1976 |
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Impulse! – YP-8605-AI | Japan | 1977 | Japan — 1977 |
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The Way Ahead
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Impulse! – AS-9170 | Japan | 1992 | Japan — 1992 |
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Impulse! – IMP 12722 | Europe | 1998 | Europe — 1998 |
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The Way Ahead
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Impulse! – IMPD-272 | US | 1998 | US — 1998 |
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Impulse! – IMP 12722 | Europe | 1998 | Europe — 1998 |
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The Way Ahead
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Impulse! – AS-9170 | Japan | 2001 | Japan — 2001 |
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The Way Ahead
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Impulse! – UCCI-9376 | Japan | 2021 | Japan — 2021 |
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Impulse! – 051 272-2 | Europe | Europe |
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Impulse! – 051 272-2 | Europe | Europe |
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Recommendations
Reviews
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referencing The Way Ahead (LP, Album, Stereo) A-9170
Last vinyl version in 1977 !!! Please reissue this fantastic record ! -
referencing The Way Ahead (LP, Album, Reissue) AS-9170
My copy has these run-outs and label IDs with a blue green label. -
referencing The Way Ahead (LP, Album, Stereo) A-9170
Man this record is a powerhouse of different emotions. Archie Shepps playing is free yet succinctly stated. The whole album is jaw dropping with an intense bluesy melancholy vibe in my opinion. If you're into free jazz that's listenable this is highly recommended. -
referencing The Way Ahead (LP, Album, Reissue) AS-9170
In my opinion this is the same as https://www.discogs.sie.com/release/4670817-Archie-Shepp-The-Way-Ahead. The Black/neon logo is from September 1974 on... -
referencing The Way Ahead (LP, Album, Stereo) A-9170
Superb album. An understated free jazz album which finds the right balance between melody, abstract interplay and space
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