Released 45 years ago this October
Show Time
Slave · 1981
39 min · 8 tracks · rhythm and blues
Funky grooves intertwine with soulful melodies, creating an irresistible dance atmosphere rooted in the vibrant rhythms of the early '80s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Smokin — This track exemplifies Slave's signature sound with its catchy hooks and infectious groove, making it a dancefloor favorite.
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Funken Town — With its upbeat tempo and vibrant energy, this track encapsulates the celebratory essence of funk that Slave is known for.
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For the Love of U — This ballad showcases the band's deeper emotional range and intricate vocal harmonies, offering a contrasting style to their more upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Show Time showcases strong grooves and engaging arrangements typical of early '80s funk.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong groove on 'Snap Shot', establishing a danceable rhythm that persists throughout.
- Each track features layered instrumentation, with prominent bass lines and brass sections that create a rich, full sound.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interactive feel of the music.
- The final track, 'Funken Town', serves as a high-energy conclusion, maintaining the upbeat tempo established earlier.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snap Shot 4:43
- 2 Party Lites 4:50
- 3 Spice of Life (Oh Yes, You're the Best) 4:48
- 4 Smokin 5:20
- 5 Wait for Me 5:18
- 6 Steal Your Heart 5:40
- 7 For the Love of U 5:13
- 8 Funken Town 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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