Bring It On!
James Brown · 1983
28 min · 6 tracks · blues
Funky grooves intertwine with soulful melodies, showcasing a master at blending blues and gospel influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bring It On Start here — The title track opens the album with infectious energy, combining powerful horns and rhythmic precision that exemplify Brown's signature style.
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You Can't Keep a Good Man Down — This track stands out with its uplifting lyrics and gospel-infused instrumentation, capturing Brown's resilience and charisma.
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For Your Precious Love — A soulful rendition showcasing Brown's vocal prowess, this track highlights his ability to convey deep emotion through melodic phrasing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic grooves
- feel-good anthems for celebration
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- uplifting vibes for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, introspective albums
- want subdued background music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases Brown's funk style without being a standout in his catalog.
- Themes
- gospel revival· dance floor grooves· soulful resilience
- Career context
- Released in 1983, Bring It On! marked James Brown's return to the studio after a brief period of relative commercial decline in the late 1970s. This album came during a time when Brown was transitioning back into the mainstream music scene, revitalizing his career with contemporary sounds while staying true to his roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
Tracklist
- 1 Bring It On Start here 4:04
- 2 Today 5:05
- 3 You Can't Keep a Good Man Down 4:50
- 4 Tennessee Waltz 3:26
- 5 The Right Time 5:40
- 6 For Your Precious Love 5:40
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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