Top tracks — play these first
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Dangerous — The title track sets a high-energy tone for the album with its catchy hooks and driving rhythm, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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Freakshow on the Dancefloor — This track exemplifies the playful spirit of the album, blending humor with danceable grooves that encourage listeners to let loose.
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Dirty Dancer — With its seductive lyrics and irresistible beat, this song highlights the romantic themes present throughout the album while showcasing the band's funk prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid funk compositions but lacks some cohesion in pacing and flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong title track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove.
- Each song features prominent brass sections and layered vocal harmonies, characteristic of the funk genre.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier dance-oriented songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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
- playful vibes for gatherings
- upbeat energy for celebrations
- engaging tracks for parties
Maybe skip if you
- seeking introspective quiet moments
- prefer slow, contemplative music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, Dangerous was the Bar-Kays' sixth studio album and followed their successful project, Nightcruising. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the funk genre after overcoming previous setbacks, including the tragic loss of members in a plane crash during the late '60s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· Parliament-Funkadelic· Sly and the Family Stone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dangerous 5:28
- 2 Dirty Dancer 4:32
- 3 Make Believe Lover 5:12
- 4 Dance, Party, Etc. 5:11
- 5 Freakshow on the Dancefloor 6:31
- 6 Lovers Should Never Fall in Love 3:43
- 7 Loose Talk 4:17
- 8 Sexomatic 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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