The Commodores - Caught in the Act

​Today Marks The 51st Anniversary of The Commodore’s 2nd Studio Album “Caught in the Act” Originally Released on February 20, 1975.

 

“Caught in the Act” is the second studio album by The Commodores, released in 1975 on Motown Records.

 

The album peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #26 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album, "Slippery When Wet" and "This Is Your Life".

 

"Slippery When Wet" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

"This Is Your Life" reached #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

 

Other album standouts are  "The Bump" and "Look What You've Done to Me".

 

The album wasn’t polished produced by James Anthony Carmichael and the Commodores.

 

The album was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA

 

Track-listing

 

1. Wide Open

2. Slippery When Wet

3. The Bump

4. I'm Ready

5. This Is Your Life

6. Let's Do It Right

7. Better Never Than Forever

8. Look What You've Done To Me

9. You Don't Know That I Know

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©

Patrice Rushen - Watch Out!

​Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Patrice Rushen’s 9th Studio Album “Watch Out!” Originally Released on February 20, 1987.

 

Watch Out! is the ninth studio album by jazz funk pianist Patrice Rushen released in 1987 on Arista Records.

 

The album reached #19 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart, and at #77 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.

 

Three songs were released from the album "Watch Out", "Anything Can Happen", and "Come Back to Me".

 

"Watch Out" peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and at #22 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart .

 

"Anything Can Happen" reached #51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

"Come Back to Me" reached #37 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and at #65 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

While some critics noted that her voice as a "thin instrument," it was considered effective, with high praise for her production and songwriting.

 

 Tracklisting

 

1. Watch Out

2. Breakin' All the Rules

3. Long Time Coming

4. All My Love

5. Somewhere

6. Anything Can Happen

7. Burnin'

8. Till She's Out of Your Mind

9. Come Back to Me

10. Tender Lovin'

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©

Bohannon - Music in the Air

​Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Bohannon’s 12th Studio Album “Music in the Air” Originally Released on February 19, 1980.

 

“Music in the Air” is the twelfth studio album by disco-funk percussionist Bohannon released in 1980 on Mercury Records.

 

The album reached #72 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's charts.

 

The song "Baby I'm for Real" was released as a single from the album.

 

"Baby I'm for Real" reached #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts.

 

The album features a mix of high-energy, percussion-driven funk and disco, often described as "trance" or "hypnotic" due to its repetitive, dance-focused nature.

 

The album was produced , arranged, directed and written by Hamilton Bohannon.

 

Tracklisting

 

1. Feel Like Dancin'

2. Baby I'm For Real

3. The Hammer

4. Turn The Record

5. Thoughts And Wishes

6. The Funk Walk

7. Spring Is In The Air

8. Hurry Mr. Sunshine

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©

The Fatback Band - Hot Box

​Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s 13th Studio Album “Hot Box” Originally Released on February 19, 1980.

 

“Hot Box” is the thirteenth studio album by New York City, funk band The Fatback Band released in 1980 by Spring Records.

 

The album peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #44 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.

 

Two songs were released as singles "Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)" and "Backstrokin'".

 

"Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)" peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

 

"Backstrokin'" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #43 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

 

“Hot Box” became the band’s highest charting album on the U.S. Billboard charts .

 

The album was produced by the band’s founder William Curtis and Gerry Thomas who also served as the band’s keyboard player who also in the funk bands The Jimmy Castor Bunch, and Mynk.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Hot Box

2. Come And Get The Love

3. Love Spell

4. Gotta Get My Hands On Some (Money

5. Backstrokin’

6. Street Band

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology©

The Dazz Band - Keep It Live

​Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of The Dazz Band’s 3rd Studio Album “Keep It Live” Originally Released on February 19, 1982.

 

“Keep It Live” is the third studio album by American R&B/funk band The Dazz Band released on Motown Records 1982.

 

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at #14 on The Billboard 200 chart.

 

Two singles were released from the album “Let It Whip” and "Keep It Live (On the K.I.L.)".

 

“Let It Whip” peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Hot Soul/Black Singles chart, #2 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

 

Let It Whip" became their biggest hit, The song won the 1982 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

 

"Keep It Live (On the K.I.L.)"  reached #20 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

“Keep It Live” was certified gold by the RIAA in 1982.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Let It Whip

2. Gamble With My Love

3. I'll Keep on Lovin' You

4. Just Can't Wait 'Till the Night

5. Shake What You Got

6. Keep It Live (On the K.I.L.)

7. Just Believe in Love

8. Can We Dance

9. Let Me Love You Until

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Earth, Wind & Fire - Heritage

​Today Marks The 36th Anniversary of Earth Wind & Fire’s 15th Studio Album “Heritage” Originally Released on February 17, 1990.

 

“Heritage” is the fifteenth studio album by R&B funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in February 1990 on Columbia Records.

 

The album features a blend of 1990s danceable beats and R&B, with some tracks incorporating rap, designed to update their sound for a new, younger audience.

 

The album reached #19 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.

 

Three songs were released as singles from the album, “Heritage”, "For the Love of You" and "Wanna Be the Man".

 

“Heritage” peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

 

"For the Love of You" reached #19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

 

"Wanna Be the Man" reached #46 on the  U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

 

The song "King of Groove" is noted for its high-energy, bass-driven sound, while "Interlude: Close to Home" is highlighted for its tender, synthy balladry.

 

Some fans and critics have criticized the album as to be a bit inconsistent or "all over the place" compared to their 70s peak, Heritage is generally considered a strong effort to maintain relevance during a transitional period for R&B.

 

The album was produced by Earth, Wind & Fire’s band founder and band leader Maurice White.

 

Tracklisting

 

1. Interlude: Soweto

2. Takin' Chances

3. Heritage (feat. The Boys)

4. Good Time (feat. Sly Stone)

5. Interlude: Body Wrap

6. Anything You Want

7. Interlude: Bird

8. Wanna Be the Man (feat. MC Hammer)

9. Interlude: Close to Home

10. Daydreamin’

11. King of Groove

12. I'm in Love

13. For the Love of You (feat. MC Hammer)

14. Gotta Find Out

15. Motor

16. Interlude: Faith

17. Welcome

18. Soweto (Reprise)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©