Trick Bag
The Meters · 1976
42 min · 11 tracks · funk
A lively blend of funk grooves and soulful melodies, infused with the energy of the disco era.
Trick Bag is an album by The Meters, released in 1976. A lively blend of funk grooves and soulful melodies, infused with the energy of the disco era. 'Trick Bag' is notable for its embrace of disco elements, reflecting the genre's rising popularity in the mid-1970s. The album's title track and singles like 'Disco Is the Thing Today' highlighted The Meters' adaptability, helping to solidify their influence on future funk and disco artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Trick Bag sound like?
A lively blend of funk grooves and soulful melodies, infused with the energy of the disco era. Rooted in funk.
What makes Trick Bag by The Meters notable?
'Trick Bag' is notable for its embrace of disco elements, reflecting the genre's rising popularity in the mid-1970s. The album's title track and singles like 'Disco Is the Thing Today' highlighted The Meters' adaptability, helping to solidify their influence on future funk and disco artists. By the time 'Trick Bag' was released in 1976, The Meters were well-established as pioneers of funk, having released several influential albums since their debut in 1969. This album arrived during a transitional phase for the band, as they began to explore the burgeoning disco sound while retaining their signature funk roots.
How many songs are on Trick Bag?
Trick Bag has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Disco Is the Thing Today Standout 4:21
- 2 Find Yourself 4:12
- 3 All These Things 3:32
- 4 I Want to Be Loved by You 5:24
- 5 Suite for 20 G Standout 4:32
- 6 (Doodle Loop) The World Is a Little Bit Under the Weather 3:52
- 7 Trick Bag Standout 3:21
- 8 Mister Moon 4:02
- 9 Chug-A-Lug 3:22
- 10 Hang 'em High 2:17
- 11 Honky Tonk Women 3:16
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