Risqué
Chic · 1979
36 min · 7 tracks · rhythm and blues
A vibrant blend of disco grooves and funk rhythms that invites listeners to dance and celebrate love.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Times Start here — 'Good Times' is a quintessential disco track that blends catchy hooks with infectious grooves, setting the standard for dance music in the late '70s.
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My Forbidden Lover — This track showcases Chic's signature blend of funk and romance, featuring intricate guitar work and lush harmonies that capture the essence of forbidden love.
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A Warm Summer Night — 'A Warm Summer Night' highlights the band’s ability to create a sensual atmosphere through smooth melodies and rhythmic bass lines, embodying the carefree spirit of summer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Chic's 'Risqué' showcases tight arrangements and infectious grooves, solidifying their place in disco history.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a prominent bass line in 'Good Times' that sets a danceable groove, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Tracks feature layered instrumentation, including strings and brass, creating a rich sound texture that enhances the rhythmic elements.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, particularly in 'My Feet Keep Dancing,' which engages listeners and encourages participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. 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
- dance floor celebration energy
- steady grooves for movement
- nostalgic summer vibes
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek introspective listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Chic's reputation with the hit 'Good Times' during their peak popularity.
- Themes
- disco celebration· forbidden love· summer nights
- Career context
- Released in 1979, Risqué was Chic's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with C'est Chic. The band was at the peak of their popularity, having already established themselves as disco icons with hits that defined the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· Kool & The Gang· Prince
Tracklist
- 1 Good Times Start here 8:08
- 2 A Warm Summer Night 6:10
- 3 My Feet Keep Dancing 6:38
- 4 My Forbidden Lover 4:39
- 5 Can’t Stand to Love You 2:56
- 6 Will You Cry (When You Hear This Song) 4:06
- 7 What About Me 4:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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