Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Brass Construction - Brass Construction


Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of Brass Construction’s Debut Self-titled Album “Brass Construction” Originally Released on April 10, 1975.

Brass Construction is the self-titled debut album by the American funk band Brass Construction, released in autumn 1975 by United Artists Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #10 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Two singles were released from the album “Changin'” and “Movin’”.

“Changin'” peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Dance Club Songs chart and at #24 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

“Movin’ peak at #1 on both of the Billboard Hot R&B Songs and the Billboard US Dance Club Songs charts.

The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for 1,000,000 sales and Silver by the British Phonographic Industry for monetary revenue of £100,000.

At the 19th Grammy Awards in 1976, Brass Construction was nominated for Best R&B Instrumental Performance.

Track-listing

1. "Movin'"

2. "Peekin'"

3. "Changin'"

4. "Love"

5. "Talkin'"

6. "Dance"


By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

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