What Time Is It?
The Time · 1982
38 min · 6 tracks · Minneapolis sound
Funky grooves intertwine with playful lyrics, creating an infectious energy that defines the Minneapolis sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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777-9311 — This track stands out for its catchy hook and complex arrangements, showcasing the band's signature funk style while becoming a dance floor favorite.
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Gigolos Get Lonely Too — This song combines smooth melodies with introspective lyrics about loneliness and longing, highlighting a different emotional depth within the album.
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The Walk — The extended groove of this track emphasizes the band's ability to create captivating rhythms, making it a staple in their live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong grooves and playful lyrics, solidifying its place in the Minneapolis sound while maintaining distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Wild and Loose', immediately establishing a danceable groove that persists through the first half.
- Each song features prominent bass lines and layered synthesizers, typical of the Minneapolis sound, creating a cohesive sonic texture.
- The lyrics often employ playful and humorous themes, particularly in tracks like 'Gigolos Get Lonely Too', which contrasts the upbeat music with lighthearted storytelling.
- 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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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gigolos Get Lonely Too
A poignant moment occurs when the narrative shifts from bravado to vulnerability, revealing deeper emotional truths behind the facade of confidence.
This transition contrasts with earlier assertions of self-assuredness in the song, adding layers to the character's complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wild and Loose 7:32
- 2 777-9311 7:57
- 3 Onedayi’mgonnabesomebody 2:27
- 4 The Walk 9:30
- 5 Gigolos Get Lonely Too 4:40
- 6 I Don’t Wanna Leave You 6:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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