Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of The Meters 7th Studio Album “Trick Bag” Originally Released on July 22, 1976.
“Trick Bag” is the seventh studio album by the New Orleans funk group The Meters released in 1976 on Reprise Records.
The album peaked at #48 on the U.S. Billboard R&B charts, which was considered a letdown compared to their previous album "Struttin'," which reached #32.
The song “Disco Is the Thing Today” was released as the lead single from the album it reached #87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
The name "trick bag" comes from their cover of the Earl King single of the same name.
The phrase "trick bag" refers to a deceptive situation or trap, often used in blues and related musical genres.
In the context of The Meters' album, the title "Trick Bag" may allude to the band's challenges in achieving commercial success despite their musical talent and innovation.
Track-listing
1. Disco Is the Thing Today
2. Find Yourself
3. All These Things
4. I Want to Be Loved by You
5. Suite for 20 G
6. Doodle Loop (The World Is a Little Bit Under the Weather)
7. Trick Bag
8. Mister Moon
9. Chug-a-Lug (Push 'n' Shove)
10. Hang 'Em High
11. Honky Tonk Women
12. Love the One You're With
13. What More Can I Do?
14. Down by the River
15. Come Together
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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