Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump
James Brown · 1975
39 min · 7 tracks · blues · funk · soul
An energetic fusion of funk grooves and soul melodies that captures the dance craze of the mid-1970s.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady grooves for dancing energizing vibe for parties catchy rhythms for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1975, 'Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump' marked James Brown's continued evolution as a leading figure in funk music. This album followed his commercial peak with hits like 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine,' solidifying his influence during a time when disco was beginning to take hold in popular culture.
- If you like
- blues, funk, soul
Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump is an album by James Brown, released in 1975. An energetic fusion of funk grooves and soul melodies that captures the dance craze of the mid-1970s. This album is notable for its embrace of dance culture, particularly with tracks like 'Hustle (Dead on It),' which contributed to the wider disco movement. Its release coincided with a shift in musical trends, helping to shape the sound of funk and soul music in the late '70s, while also reaching number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump sound like?
An energetic fusion of funk grooves and soul melodies that captures the dance craze of the mid-1970s. Rooted in blues and funk.
What makes Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump by James Brown notable?
This album is notable for its embrace of dance culture, particularly with tracks like 'Hustle (Dead on It),' which contributed to the wider disco movement. Its release coincided with a shift in musical trends, helping to shape the sound of funk and soul music in the late '70s, while also reaching number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart. Released in 1975, 'Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump' marked James Brown's continued evolution as a leading figure in funk music. This album followed his commercial peak with hits like 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine,' solidifying his influence during a time when disco was beginning to take hold in popular culture.
Who is Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump for?
Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump works well if you're into steady grooves for dancing, energizing vibe for parties and catchy rhythms for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump?
Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump has 7 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hustle (Dead on It) Standout 4:47
- 2 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag Standout 5:13
- 3 Your Love 3:59
- 4 Turn on the Heat and Build Some Fire 5:52
- 5 Super Bad Superslick Standout 6:31
- 6 Calm and Cool 5:32
- 7 Kansas City 7:28
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