Bump City
Tower of Power · 1972
35 min · 9 tracks · funk
An exhilarating blend of brass-driven funk and soulful grooves that captures the heart of early '70s Oakland.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent groove throughout
- short, engaging listening sessions
- uplifting, energetic vibes
- immersive rhythmic exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, 'Bump City' was Tower of Power's debut album, introducing their unique sound that would define their career. At this point, they were establishing themselves as a formidable force in the funk genre, following their formation in 1968 and prior to their rise to mainstream success with subsequent albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· The Meters· Chic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Got to Funkifize 4:34
- 2 What Happened to the World That Day? 4:14
- 3 Flash in the Pan 3:37
- 4 Gone (In Memory of Jacqueline Mesquite) 3:43
- 5 You Strike My Main Nerve 2:55
- 6 Down to the Nightclub 2:45
- 7 You're Still a Young Man 5:38
- 8 Skating on Thin Ice 3:51
- 9 Of the Earth 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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