What makes Honey by Ohio Players notable?

Honey reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts and included the hit single Love Rollercoaster, which became a cultural phenomenon. The album's influence extended into later decades, inspiring numerous artists and sampling across genres. Released in 1975, Honey was the Ohio Players' fifth studio album and marked their commercial peak. It followed the successful album Skin Tight and solidified their status within the funk genre, showcasing their distinctive sound that combined elements of jazz and soul.

Honey works well if you're into playful grooves for dancing, sultry vibes for romantic evenings and short bursts of energetic fun.

How many songs are on Honey?

Honey has 7 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Honey

Ohio Players · 1975

31 min · 7 tracks · funk

A sultry blend of funk grooves and seductive melodies, dripping with honeyed vocals and lush instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Honey — The title track encapsulates the album's sensual vibe, featuring smooth vocal harmonies and a tight rhythm that embodies the essence of funk.
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Love Rollercoaster — This upbeat track became a signature song for the band, known for its catchy hook and innovative production techniques that captured the era's disco-influenced sound.
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Sweet Sticky Thing — With its rich instrumentation and laid-back groove, this track showcases the band's ability to blend romance with funky beats, making it a standout on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

Honey showcases strong grooves and lush arrangements, making it a standout in funk while maintaining a cohesive sound.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features a slow, seductive groove, setting a sultry tone for the rest of the record.
Each song incorporates layered instrumentation, with prominent brass and string sections that create a lush soundscape.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interactive feel of the music.
The final track, 'Alone', shifts to a more introspective mood, contrasting with the upbeat energy of earlier songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

playful grooves for dancing
sultry vibes for romantic evenings
short bursts of energetic fun
catchy hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive albums
seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1975, Honey was the Ohio Players' fifth studio album and marked their commercial peak. It followed the successful album Skin Tight and solidified their status within the funk genre, showcasing their distinctive sound that combined elements of jazz and soul.
Stylistic neighbors: Parliament· Kool & The Gang· Earth, Wind & Fire