What makes Feel Me by Cameo notable?

The album features the hit single 'Feel Me', which contributed to Cameo's commercial success during the peak of the disco era. Its infectious sound and danceable tracks helped to cement Cameo's place in 1980s music culture and influenced subsequent funk and R&B artists. Released in 1980, 'Feel Me' was Cameo's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Word Up!' in 1986. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the funk and disco scenes, experimenting with new sounds while building on their established style.

Feel Me works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance vibes, soulful grooves for celebration and infectious energy for gatherings.

How many songs are on Feel Me?

Feel Me has 7 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Feel Me

Cameo · 1980

38 min · 7 tracks · funk

A vibrant fusion of disco grooves and funk-laden rhythms, igniting dance floors with infectious energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Feel Me — This title track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit with its catchy hooks and driving beat, becoming a staple in dance clubs.
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Throw It Down — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic tempo and engaging rhythm that immediately grabs listeners' attention.
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Your Love Takes Me Out — This track showcases Cameo’s ability to blend romantic lyrics with funk-infused melodies, highlighting their signature sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong grooves and melodies but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving bass lines and syncopated rhythms, setting a danceable tone.
The fourth track, 'Feel Me', introduces a more melodic hook while still retaining the funk groove established earlier.
The album closes with 'Better Days', which slows down the pace significantly, providing a contrast to the preceding tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
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

steady mid-tempo dance vibes
soulful grooves for celebration
infectious energy for gatherings
uplifting tracks for good moods

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced intensity
seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1980, 'Feel Me' was Cameo's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Word Up!' in 1986. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the funk and disco scenes, experimenting with new sounds while building on their established style.
Stylistic neighbors: Parliament· Earth, Wind & Fire· The Gap Band