I Wanna Get Funky
Albert King · 1974
45 min · 9 tracks · blues
An electrifying blend of blues and funk, showcasing gritty guitar riffs and soulful vocals that pulse with raw energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for dancing
- dynamic peaks of raw energy
- soulful vocals with grit
- for a lively gathering
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- dislike extended instrumental sections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'I Wanna Get Funky' is Albert King's third studio album for Stax Records, following his acclaimed release 'Lovejoy' from 1972. At this point, King was solidifying his status as a major figure in the blues genre, incorporating funk influences that would shape his sound and appeal to a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freddie King· Otis Rush· Buddy Guy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Wanna Get Funky 4:11
- 2 Playing on Me 3:26
- 3 Walking the Back Streets and Crying 6:30
- 4 ’til My Back Ain’t Got No Bone 7:32
- 5 Flat Tire 4:46
- 6 I Can’t Hear Nothing but the Blues 4:19
- 7 Travelin’ Man 2:54
- 8 Crosscut Saw 7:47
- 9 That’s What the Blues Is All About 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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