Hot on the One
James Brown · 1980
71 min · 13 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant explosion of funk, soul, and infectious grooves defining the essence of James Brown's live energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- dynamic journey experience
- wave-like pacing with energy
- party atmosphere throughout listening
- engaging live performance vibe
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek quiet, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- Themes
- live performance energy· soulful storytelling
- Career context
- By 1980, James Brown was a seasoned artist whose career had spanned over two decades. 'Hot on the One' came during a period of resurgence for him, following the commercial success of his earlier work in the 1970s, allowing him to showcase his enduring influence on funk and soul music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Mothership Connection by Parliament — Shares the same vibrant funk grooves and live energy, with cosmic storytelling.Dirty Mind by Prince — Combines infectious funk rhythms with raw, soulful vocals and energetic performance.There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone — Explores similar themes of social commentary through rich, layered funk soundscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 1:33
- 2 It’s Too Funky in Here 5:41
- 3 Gonna Have a Funky Good Time 2:48
- 4 Get Up Offa That Thing 7:51
- 5 Body Heat 8:08
- 6 I Got the Feelin’ 4:08
- 7 Try Me 4:59
- 8 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine 10:18
- 9 It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World 9:06
- 10 Get on the Good Foot 4:19
- 11 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag 1:51
- 12 Please, Please, Please 3:51
- 13 Jam 7:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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