Magicians Holiday cover

Magicians Holiday

The Gap Band · 1974

35 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B · soul

A vibrant blend of funk and soul infused with playful energy and smooth melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful grooves for social gatherings
  • smooth melodies for easy listening
  • consistent flow with satisfying resolutions
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long epics
  • prefer intense emotional weight

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1974, 'Magicians Holiday' was The Gap Band's debut album, introducing their unique sound to the burgeoning funk scene. At this point, the trio, consisting of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, were still establishing their identity within the genre, setting the stage for future successes.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool & The Gang· Earth, Wind & Fire· Chic

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I‐Yike‐It 2:46
  • 2 Backbone 2:36
  • 3 After All Is Said and Done 3:25
  • 4 Fontessa Fame 4:30
  • 5 You Can Always Count on Me 5:00
  • 6 Bad Girl 3:30
  • 7 Easy Life 3:50
  • 8 Loving You Is Everything 3:40
  • 9 Tommy’s Groove 3:32
  • 10 Magicians Holiday 2:53

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