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Good Times

Kool & The Gang · 1973

31 min · 8 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B

A vibrant blend of funk and jazz, filled with infectious grooves and soulful melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • steady flow for gatherings
  • vibrant energy throughout listening
  • soulful melodies for uplifting moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1973, 'Good Times' was Kool & The Gang's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Live at the Sex Machine.' At this point, the band was transitioning from a jazz-oriented sound to one that embraced funk more fully, setting the stage for their future commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic· Average White Band

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Good Times 4:17
  • 2 Country Junky 2:58
  • 3 Wild Is Love 3:28
  • 4 North, East, South, West 3:42
  • 5 Making Merry Music 3:06
  • 6 I Remember John W. Coltrane 4:06
  • 7 Rated X 4:06
  • 8 Father, Father 5:38

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