What makes Get Ready by Kleeer notable?

Get Ready gained significant traction in the early '80s, becoming a staple in dance clubs and solidifying Kleeer’s status within the funk scene. The album is notable for its chart success, with the title track becoming a popular dance hit that showcased the band's ability to fuse catchy hooks with infectious rhythms. Released in 1982, Get Ready was Kleeer's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 1979’s Back for More. At this point in their career, the band had established a solid footing in the funk genre, building on their previous successes while continuing to expand their sound with more complex arrangements and influences.

How many songs are on Get Ready?

Get Ready has 7 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Get Ready

Kleeer · 1982

35 min · 7 tracks · funk

A vibrant blend of funk grooves and soulful melodies that invites listeners to dance while exploring themes of love and connection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get Ready — This title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring an irresistible groove and engaging lyrics that set the tone for a celebratory experience.
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Pritty Things — A standout track that highlights Kleeer’s signature blend of funk and soul, characterized by its smooth vocals and lush instrumentation.
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She Said She Loves Me — This track showcases emotional depth through its lyrical narrative, paired with a captivating melody that resonates with listeners seeking heartfelt connections.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid funk grooves and engaging themes but lacks standout tracks to elevate its overall impact.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong title track that features a repetitive groove, setting a danceable tone for the following songs.
Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, with layered instrumentation that includes horns and synthesizers enhancing the funk sound.
The lyrics across several tracks explore themes of love and connection, often featuring call-and-response vocal patterns that engage listeners.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Get Ready 5:55
2 Pritty Things 4:02
3 Slidin’ & Glidin’ 5:25
4 Stonseee 3:15
5 She Said She Loves Me 6:02
6 Say You’ll Stay 4:50
7 Your Love Is What I Need 5:46

What to play next

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