Allabouthefunk
The Brand New Heavies · 2004
62 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A vibrant celebration of funk, blending infectious grooves with soulful vocals and jazz-inflected instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Boogie — This track encapsulates the essence of the album with its infectious rhythm and catchy hook, immediately transporting listeners to a dance floor vibe.
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Need Some More — The track features smooth vocal lines paired with a groovy bassline, showcasing the band's signature blend of funk and jazz influences.
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Keep On Shining — With its uplifting message and soaring melodies, this song stands out as an anthem of positivity that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid grooves and engaging vocals but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first eight tracks maintain a consistent groove, with rhythmic bass lines and brass sections that create an upbeat atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between the singers and the instrumentalists.
- The album includes two remixes of the opening track at the end, which shift the focus from original compositions to reimagined versions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- catchy rhythms for sing-alongs
- celebratory vibe for parties
- feel-good melodies for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Allabouthefunk marked The Brand New Heavies' first album after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, Shelter. This period saw the band regrouping with new members and redefining their sound, striving to reclaim their place in the acid jazz scene that they helped pioneer in the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· Incognito· The Roots
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Keep On Shining
The bridge introduces a shift in perspective, inviting listeners to embrace optimism directly through its call-and-response structure.
This stylistic choice creates an inclusive atmosphere, encouraging audience participation and emphasizing the uplifting theme at the core of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boogie 3:52
- 2 Need Some More 3:57
- 3 Waste My Time 3:29
- 4 Keep On Shining 4:20
- 5 What Do You Take Me For 4:34
- 6 Surrender 3:47
- 7 Many Rivers To Cross 3:32
- 8 How Do You Think 3:49
- 9 Every Time We Turn It Up 3:42
- 10 It Could Be Me 4:35
- 11 I Feel Right 5:55
- 12 How We Do This 5:54
- 13 Boogie (Blacksmith R&B Rub 12') 4:44
- 14 Boogie (The Andrew Love Levy Mix) 6:30
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