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Pleasure

Ohio Players · 1972

31 min · 9 tracks · funk

A vibrant tapestry of funk grooves and soulful melodies that encapsulates the essence of early '70s R&B.

Pleasure is an album by Ohio Players, released in 1972. A vibrant tapestry of funk grooves and soulful melodies that encapsulates the essence of early '70s R&B. 'Pleasure' reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 36 on the Pop chart, reflecting its widespread appeal. The album's distinct sound influenced the burgeoning funk movement and laid groundwork for future artists, contributing to the genre's evolution during the 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pleasure sound like?

A vibrant tapestry of funk grooves and soulful melodies that encapsulates the essence of early '70s R&B. Rooted in funk.

What makes Pleasure by Ohio Players notable?

'Pleasure' reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 36 on the Pop chart, reflecting its widespread appeal. The album's distinct sound influenced the burgeoning funk movement and laid groundwork for future artists, contributing to the genre's evolution during the 1970s. Released on December 1, 1972, 'Pleasure' was the Ohio Players' third studio album and marked a significant point in their rise to prominence. Following their breakthrough with 'Skinny Legs and All', this album solidified their signature sound, blending funk with sensuality, and showcased the band's growing confidence in songwriting and production.

How many songs are on Pleasure?

Pleasure has 9 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·31:12

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

  • 1 Pleasure Standout 5:33
  • 2 Laid It 3:04
  • 3 Pride and Vanity Standout 4:25
  • 4 Walt’s First Trip 3:11
  • 5 Varee Is Love 2:43
  • 6 Walked Away From You 2:32
  • 7 Paint Me 2:05
  • 8 Funky Worm Standout 2:42
  • 9 Our Love Has Died 4:55

Release Date

December 1, 1972

Genre

funk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

31 min 12 sec