Top tracks — play these first
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Shake Your Pants — This track exemplifies Cameo's signature blend of infectious grooves and playful lyrics, making it a staple on dance floors and a defining moment in their career.
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Cameosis — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its catchy hooks and rhythmic energy, serving as an anthem for celebration and self-expression.
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On The One — 'On The One' showcases the band's tight musicianship and syncopated rhythms, reflecting their innovative approach to funk that resonated with audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Cameosis showcases strong funk elements with engaging vocal arrangements, making it a solid entry in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered horns and syncopated rhythms, establishing a danceable groove.
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with rhythmic variations that keep the energy high throughout.
- Vocals are often harmonized in call-and-response patterns, creating an engaging interaction between lead and backing singers.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- steady pacing for social gatherings
- vibrant energy for celebrations
- smooth harmonies for relaxed vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, intense tracks
- seek deep, introspective lyrics
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, Cameosis was Cameo's fifth studio album and marked a peak in their commercial success. Following the breakthrough of their previous album, 'Word Up!', this record solidified their reputation as a leading force in the funk and R&B genres during the late '70s and early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parliament· Earth, Wind & Fire· The Gap Band
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Care For You
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to a heartfelt confession of love and support, marking a transition in emotional intensity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cameosis 4:11
- 2 Shake Your Pants 6:24
- 3 Please You 4:19
- 4 We're Goin' Out Tonight 4:45
- 5 I Care For You 4:37
- 6 On The One 5:00
- 7 Why Have I Lost You 5:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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