Machine Gun cover

Machine Gun

Commodores · 1974

36 min · 10 tracks · funk

Funky grooves intertwine with soulful melodies, creating an electrifying soundscape that embodies the 1970s music explosion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for dancing
  • short bursts of energy
  • soulful melodies for celebration
  • fun party atmosphere
  • engaging sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening preference
  • prefer lengthy, complex albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 22, 1974, 'Machine Gun' was the Commodores' third studio album and a significant moment in their rise to stardom. Following their self-titled debut and 'C.E.O.' (the previous year), this album showcased their evolving sound as they began to blend funk with pop sensibilities, ultimately leading them to commercial success.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Machine Gun 2:41
  • 2 Young Girls Are My Weakness 3:02
  • 3 I Feel Sanctified 3:46
  • 4 The Bump 4:10
  • 5 Rapid Fire 3:04
  • 6 The Assembly Line 5:12
  • 7 The Zoo (The Human Zoo) 3:05
  • 8 Gonna Blow Your Mind 5:42
  • 9 There's a Song in My Heart 2:42
  • 10 Superman 2:38

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