Come Get It!
Rick James · 1978
39 min · 8 tracks · funk
A vibrant blend of disco and funk, pulsating with infectious grooves and Rick James' charismatic vocal flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stone City Band, Hi! Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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You and I — This track showcases Rick James' ability to blend smooth soul with an upbeat tempo, featuring lush arrangements and heartfelt lyrics about love and connection.
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Mary Jane — A defining anthem of the era, this song's catchy chorus and playful lyrics about affection for both a woman and marijuana exemplify James' unique style.
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Sexy Lady — With its irresistible groove and flirtatious lyrics, this track captures the essence of disco while highlighting James' flair for creating danceable music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vibrant production, establishing Rick James as a key figure in funk and disco.
What we noticed
- Each song features prominent brass sections and layered vocal harmonies, characteristic of funk arrangements.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- charismatic vocals ignite energy
- late-night party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy emotional explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album launched Rick James into the spotlight and established his reputation.
- Career context
- Released in January 1978, 'Come Get It!' was Rick James' debut album, launching him into the spotlight after years of working as a session musician. This album established him as a prominent figure in the funk and disco scenes, setting the stage for his later commercial success with hits like 'Super Freak.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· George Clinton· Sly and the Family Stone
Tracklist
- 1 Stone City Band, Hi! Start here 3:30
- 2 You and I 8:08
- 3 Sexy Lady 3:52
- 4 Dream Maker 5:16
- 5 Be My Lady 4:48
- 6 Mary Jane 4:57
- 7 Hollywood 7:27
- 8 Stone City Band, Bye! 1:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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