Top tracks — play these first
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Holy Ghost — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and catchy horn arrangements, encapsulating the essence of funk while showcasing the group's musicianship.
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Feelin’ Alright — A cover of a classic hit, this version emphasizes tight vocal harmonies and an upbeat tempo, making it a crowd favorite that exemplifies their energetic style.
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Money Talks — The title track blends rhythmic complexity with engaging lyrics about ambition and success, serving as a thematic anchor for the album's exploration of wealth and desire.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong funk compositions with engaging arrangements but lacks a cohesive flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with tight grooves and prominent brass sections driving the rhythm.
- The title track features call-and-response vocals that engage listeners and encourage participation on the dance floor.
- The album closes with a reimagined version of 'Holy Ghost,' which alters the arrangement and adds new elements to the original.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- infectious dance floor energy
- vibrant grooves for celebration
- soulful melodies ignite joy
- dynamic pacing for movement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1978, Money Talks marked the Bar-Kays' fifth studio album and showcased their evolution after overcoming a tragic plane crash in 1967 that killed several members. This album came during a period of artistic resurgence for the group, solidifying their place in the funk genre with a sound that was both contemporary and rooted in their earlier style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· Parliament-Funkadelic· Sly and the Family Stone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Holy Ghost 3:57
- 2 Feelin’ Alright 4:57
- 3 Monster 6:55
- 4 Money Talks 6:53
- 5 Mean Mistreater 5:46
- 6 Holy Ghost (Reborn) 6:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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