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.

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.

Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump

Q: 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.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady grooves for dancing
energizing vibe for parties
catchy rhythms for sing-alongs
uplifting energy throughout sessions

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, introspective sounds
avoid danceable, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Themes: 1970s dance craze· disco-infused funk· soulful nightlife
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors: Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
Sounds like this from elsewhere: C'est Chic by Chic — Features similar disco-infused funk grooves and a vibrant party atmosphere reflective of the 70s dance scene.

That's the Way of the World by Earth, Wind & Fire — Combines soulful melodies and energetic funk rhythms that embody the nightlife vibe of the mid-70s.

Wild and Peaceful by Kool & The Gang — Shares upbeat funk grooves and celebratory themes that resonate with the dance culture of the era.