Boogie
The Jackson 5 · 1979
30 min · 10 tracks · funk
A vibrant fusion of disco beats and soulful melodies, inviting listeners to dance while exploring themes of love and heartache.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dancing Machine — This track exemplifies the disco influence on the group, featuring infectious grooves and Michael Jackson's signature vocal flair that propelled it to popularity.
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Never Can Say Goodbye — A poignant ballad that showcases the group's emotional range, this track became a staple in their repertoire and highlights their ability to blend soul with pop sensibilities.
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ABC Start here — 'ABC' represents the group's early charm and youthful exuberance, encapsulating their bubblegum pop sound while remaining one of their most recognizable hits.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for dancefloor fun
- consistent groove for party vibes
- short bursts of energetic joy
- playful melodies for sing-alongs
- youthful exuberance throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced introspective moments
- long, drawn-out listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This album represents a shift to disco, diverging from their earlier Motown sound.
- Themes
- disco dance floors· late 70s pop culture
- Career context
- By 1979, The Jackson 5 were transitioning from their initial Motown success into a new phase with Epic Records. 'Boogie' was released during a period when the group sought to redefine their sound amidst changing musical landscapes, following their last major hit album in 1976.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Temptations· The Supremes· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
- 1 Love's Gone Bad 3:20
- 2 I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore 3:01
- 3 ABC Start here 2:58
- 4 I Was Made to Love Her 4:17
- 5 One Day I'll Marry You 3:00
- 6 Never Can Say Goodbye 3:00
- 7 Oh, I've Been Bless'd 2:40
- 8 Penny Arcade 2:40
- 9 Just Because I Love You 3:14
- 10 Dancing Machine 2:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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