What makes Everybody Up by Ohio Players notable?

Everybody Up is significant for its critical reception, with several tracks receiving airplay on radio stations and contributing to the Ohio Players' continued influence on funk music. The album's title track became a staple in live performances, reinforcing the band's reputation as high-energy entertainers in the late '70s. Released in early 1979, Everybody Up marked the Ohio Players' return after their successful albums in the mid-1970s, showcasing their ability to evolve within the funk genre. This album came shortly after their commercial peak with hits like 'Love Rollercoaster', solidifying their place in the funk scene during a time when disco was also gaining traction.

Who is Everybody Up for?

Everybody Up works well if you're into dancefloor grooves for celebration, smooth melodies for social gatherings and energetic vibes for late nights.

How many songs are on Everybody Up?

Everybody Up has 6 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Everybody Up

Ohio Players · 1979

40 min · 6 tracks · funk

A pulsating blend of funk grooves and soulful melodies, driving listeners to dance while exploring themes of love and celebration.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Everybody Up — The title track encapsulates the album's vibrant energy with its infectious groove and call-and-response vocals, setting the tone for a dance-centric experience.
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Don't Say Goodbye — This track showcases the band's softer side, blending smooth vocals with lush instrumentation, highlighting their versatility beyond typical funk rhythms.
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Make Me Feel — With its euphoric chorus and captivating rhythm, this song exemplifies the Ohio Players' mastery of combining sensual lyrics with upbeat funk grooves.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong funk grooves and vocal arrangements but lacks the depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

Each track features prominent brass sections and layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich sound texture throughout the record.
The final track ends with a fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of groove that invites repeated listening.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

dancefloor grooves for celebration
smooth melodies for social gatherings
energetic vibes for late nights
catchy rhythms for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

slow-paced reflective listening
minimalist soundscapes enthusiasts

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in early 1979, Everybody Up marked the Ohio Players' return after their successful albums in the mid-1970s, showcasing their ability to evolve within the funk genre. This album came shortly after their commercial peak with hits like 'Love Rollercoaster', solidifying their place in the funk scene during a time when disco was also gaining traction.
Stylistic neighbors: Parliament· Kool & The Gang· Earth, Wind & Fire