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Winners

Kleeer · 1979

42 min · 8 tracks · funk

A vibrant blend of funk grooves and soulful melodies that beckon listeners to dance and reflect simultaneously.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Winners — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious groove and uplifting lyrics about resilience and triumph, making it a dancefloor staple.
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    I Still Love You — This track showcases Kleeer's ability to blend heartfelt emotion with rhythmic sophistication, featuring a compelling vocal performance that resonates with themes of longing.
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    Hunger for Your Love — With its smooth instrumentation and seductive lyrics, this song highlights the band's skill in creating intimate moments within their energetic funk framework.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid funk grooves and engaging arrangements but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong, danceable groove in the title track, immediately establishing its funk identity.
  • Each track features layered instrumentation, including prominent brass and rhythmic guitar lines that drive the songs forward.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interactive feel of the music.
  • The final track shifts to a slower tempo, providing a contrast to the upbeat nature of the preceding songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

  • I Still Love You

    The repetition of a pivotal phrase in the chorus emphasizes unwavering devotion amidst uncertainty.

    This structural choice builds emotional intensity, reflecting deep personal commitment while enhancing the song's melodic appeal.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Winners 7:09
  • 2 I Still Love You 4:12
  • 3 Your Way 4:44
  • 4 Close To You 5:24
  • 5 Rollin' On 3:49
  • 6 Nothin' Said 4:54
  • 7 Hunger for Your Love 5:34
  • 8 Open Your Mind 6:44

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