Reviews (page 10 of 14)
finally, some music with flavor
Throughly enjoyable funky disco
Interesting album. Very clear funk on this album. Cool bass. Love Le Freak. But those last three songs: Too long Or Goofy Wth was this.
Groovy
I was excited for this one, but it's actually a bit too same sounding. It's kind of an easy disco that maybe needs more funk or some stronger changes. Le Freak is the only standout and even that is more basic than I remember.
Great grooves, solid funky jams.
Pretty damn good album for the disco era. More centered on rhythm and instuments than other music of the day.
6 / 10 Música Disco de los 70. Demasiado repetitiva, canciones demasiado largas que se hacen pesadas. Eso sí el guitarrista Nile Rodgers, lo único salvable del álbum.
Disappointingly boring .....
At last I am free god
Solidisimo 8 que se ganó el álbum nashe
Some absolute jams on this, dudes could play
Fun and nostalgic.
Super fun disco
Mucho más que Le freak
i have been listening to these albums while commuting and while working so it makes sense that i like the ones that sound good. i don't really pay much attention to the lyrics which is probably why i didn't care for the dylan album and i loved this one.
I think Chic might be one of the coolest bands that ever existed. The bass lines written for every one of their tracks is simply perfect and getting bodies moving. The guitar playing compliments the funk of the bass excellently. The vocals don’t say all that much, but they don’t need to when the music says it all for them. This is frankly as good as music can get, in my own little stinky opinion.
Classic from funk disko pioneers.
Nice
I hated it in 78. C'mon, it was disco! You were supposed to hate it. Listening again, these guys had some talent. Nice sound.
Not for me
Sample heaven Pre house music. 50 years of relevance
A couple of bangers between mediocre fillers.
Do you know what? This was a lot more diverse and eclectic than I thought it would be. There’s some great musicianship on the album. Nice one.
If all your old disco records from way back when are gathering mould buried under a pile of junk in your parents' basement, you could go dig them out and play them. But why would you want to?
Wonderful.
Oh I know le freak! Fun, makes me think of disco even though it's R&B. Or is that what disco was? White people discovering rhythm? Overall a fun little album but I'm not sure why it's on this list. 3* Highlights: le freak, savoir faire
Ok
It's not for me but I respect it
Sometimes a guy discovers a huge pop culture blind spot. I was listening to this thinking, “This band is real good, and who is this guitarist that probably no one has ever heard of??” Turns out it was just me. Anyway I never would have guessed I’d come across a 4 Star disco album, but here it is.
I think the cool rock fans in the late 70s would've said that disco sucks. Not a fan of this music, it's mostly because it feels like it lacks substance. I did enjoy the solid guitar playing on track 3 ("Savoir Faire").
Disco funk fun to get any party started. There's a sheen of glossy cheese lacquered thick over this album, but underneath is an amazing bass performance and probably the best right hand in guitar history. Nile Rodgers really maxes out that compressed single-coil strat sound. The ballads are dire though.
I could’ve sworn we’d already had this one. Le Freak is fun I guess but this was too disco for me. Light 3.
So funky. So good. That rhythm guitar is famous and those baselines make it impossible not to dance.
I don't like the true disco songs that much but I liked the instrumental that had a very jazzy feel. Nile Rodgers is clearly a very good guitarist.
This was fine. The guitar track really highlighted Nile Rodger’s’ skills as a player. This as not as good as the other Chic album we heard a while ago.
I don't think I've ever listened to this album before front to back. I've listened to some Chic here and there, I consider myself at least a passing fan of Nile Rodgers, and am always blown away by his guitar. Le Freak was one of the first Funk/Disco songs I ever tried learning on guitar. This record was definitely early days for funk though, and was definitely very disco, minutes of very repetitive, very danceable music, but it wasn't the most interesting listening album. I'd say a 3/5, could've been a 4 if I was in the right mood.
disco was most certainly a series of musical tropes that allowed the creation of massive amounts of songs that all sound very very similar. Being dance oriented, the lyrics are really repetitive, silly, and throwaway. Various tropes: the whistle, spelling a word, feeling the rhythm, having a good time, the song being about the song or about dancing. Upbeat but tending to the saccharine, sentimental, effusively cloying. Prone to attracting serial killers in the late 70's.
Le freak
A fairly chill disco record. Nile Rodgers' guitar playing definitely carries the rhythm of some of these tracks, though so of them do start to feel like they overstay their welcome after a bit.
Filed under "albums that are just insanely fun".
Good funky vibes! Some songs are a bit more hit or miss, but this album has some ABSOLLUTE classics on it that never get old.
Ben chill à écouter
Sublime
Tres chic!
So gar nicht meins. Gepflegte 70s Pop-Langeweile
Properly funky funk
Nile Rogers rules. I cannot, however, listen to an entire album of disco in this, the year of our lord two thousand and twenty four.
So in love with the pulsating groove and the instrumentation of “I want your love”.
This is a fine album, but that’s about it. Their big hit, Le Freak, is really the only one that stands out. The rest is unobjectionable, and even had me bobbing my head at times. But ultimately I won’t be coming back
a ROCK SOLID classic disco album. couldn’t ask for anything more
Fun instrumentation and melodies dragged down by the fact that nearly every song gets repetitive and goes on for about 3 minutes longer than they should
A ton of fun! And lots of variety.
great soul/disk album that has many standout songs like le freak, and I want your love
Blind album, know the hit and artist. I think I liked their other album on the peoject more honestly. Oh well.
Disco in the morning? I wasn't ready!!! This has a couple of good songs, and they do seem to be too long, but maybe that was to keep us dance, dance, dancin'.
Was fun to listen to.
Not my bag. A banger on the wedding dancefloor. Listening to the album you can see how the genre evolved and how good the hit songs are - instantly recognisable. There’s a lot of musicality too
Super groovy and easy listening for me, would defs listen again. Saviour Farie is so pretty
the mii channel, the sonic racing soundtrack, modern hip hop, and daft punk would be nothing without disco. that said, I've heard better disco, and I was incredibly bored for most of this album, despite the superhit freak out.
disco, 1978 -> 3
5.5/10 Highlight: Le Freak
Nothing speaks more 80s than this upbeat, funky album. It’s actually fair to say that this is typical 80s funky soul, luckily, I enjoy typical 80s funky music
Its very mediocre
Chit. Second song was good but all the songs are way too long for what they are
funky
No thx
- Didn’t make it the full way through - got bored.
Good disco album, deserves to be on the list.
alright
Man, what a ride! I feel like I've been inducted into the School of Understanding Nile Rogers -- what a pioneer! So simple and so groovy.
- Le Freak is classic - Makes you want to get up and dance - Great guitar and bass work
- love some good disco - Le Freak is a classic - really enjoyable listen
Nice and easy listening.
This is one of those albums that’s ONLY meant for Sundays. I will not elaborate.
Great bass lines!
Funky fun. I only knew the hit before but this is very cool
Oh hey, I know that one song! Fun, upbeat album, made me dance along while I was doing the dishes, and that's really all I ask music to do. That being said, I would have liked a bit more variation in the album.
Fun album. Have the classic disco beat.
great disco but the ubiquitousness of the hits detracts from the other tunes making them seem like filler
Not feeling this one, played to death back then, has not aged well for me
great album, really funky tracks that were really fun to listen to
Having only heard "the hits", this was a surprisingly fun album.
Funky. Enjoyed the faster, disco tracks. 3/5
I am not ashamed to admit I love a bit of disco. Amazing production, amazing bass. There is a reason why Nile Rodgers is still a top producer. Let down a bit by weaker tracks
Clásicos de la música Disco. Muy buenos y con solos interesantes.
Freak out!
3.5/5
💖 chic cheer 🗣️ 9️⃣
Didn't finish, funky, up beat, liked it
First couple are bangers, then it tails off considerably
One thing I've learned from this list is that I much prefer Chic in small doses rather than full albums
Fun album, not sure that multiple CHIC albums are necessary for this exercise though
Makes you want to dance and Le Freak is obviously a classic. But, it kind of feels like a one trick pony at times.
Unbelievable. A tight, shiny masterpiece. When session players make a chance and go Gonzo...
C’est Chic. Full of floor fillers
Why do I like this?
Pretty fun listen, but not anything I’d regularly listen to.
I knew the popular track: Le Freak. The rest of the album has a similar disco vibe. It's a decent album when you're in the mood for that style.
Cheesy, disco fun that strays into just cheesy disco (sans fun) from time to time. The more upbeat songs definitely work better.
When you become the foundation for a whole other genre (seriously, how many of these songs were familiar as samples from hip hop?), you pretty much transcend the genre you came from. Would have thought 'great disco' was an oxymoron, but Chic makes it true.
Not usually into disco, this is an exception
I’ve listened to this twice already. This album is such a fun vibe. The bass line is insane. How did I know about this?! It’s so funky
Hello D I S C O
Disco’s not for me
The well-known "le freak"-loop is very catchy and "i want your love" is ok. The rest of the album sonds not that "Chic" but very repetitive to me and don´t convinces me at all.
very fun
Soooo chic
pleasant some good singles a little bland
A little repetitive but the riffs/grooves were good.
Disco kings/queens, for sure!
Disco. Can’t say more. Just disco. To the core.
This was ok.
6.5/10 Good vibes, good tunes Nile Rodgers guitar and production are extremely good An excellent groove to have in the background But this album is dominated by sketches, ideas, hooks that have been stretched out into full songs - and lots of them don’t have enough content for 4 mins so are quite a bit too long The album is therefore all groove with very little depth both lyrically and song-wise The harmonised vocals are all excellent, some of the rest not so much Best: I Want Your Love
3/5
Classic disco, catchy repetitive beats that maybe went on too long sometimes, but it was well made and I liked the variety between the tracks even though there was none inside each one. Stand-out: Happy Man
Funky fun
c'est chic
Album still sounds amazing and apparently it has the foundational grooves that all of hip hop is based on?
Impressed with the rest of the album. Discovered some new songs I liked too.
Le freak is not even top 2 on the album, not sure why that's the famous one.
Not for me
3.5 Short, sweet, and to the point. I like disco but unfortunately the rest of the album can’t hold a candle to Le Freak and I Want Your Love
It does exactly what it sets out to do. Big funk and disco energy. Not generally my bag, but the band is legendary for a reason. I'll give it three just for the musicianship. These guys are all monster players.
Shit
Quand j'étais petite je croyais que c'était ''Africa ! Le fric (💵), c'est chic" Pas mal mais parfois trop long / répétitif, dommage qu'il n'y avait pas le soleil pdt mon écoute. Pile la durée de ma balade donc bravo 2.5
Disco sucks! Rinse, repeat. Whatever… some monster songs here.
Undoubtedly a classic of feel good..
The rhythm section is so tight, and the bass parts especially are so good.
Great album to listen to as a bassist. Every song has a great groove, but all do get a bit repetitive.
groovy, catchy and very danceable. a great disco album but not something I'd return to.
This is fine funky disco. Le Freak is an all timer.
groovy tunes really good music 5/5
Comes out hot with Chic Cheer, famously sampled by Faith Evans on Love Like This, followed by Le Freak, a song so ubiquitous that in listening to this album while walking to pick up my lunch, it was actually playing on the speakers at the lunch spot when I got there. Coincidence, I think not. Le Freak, a staple of the disco era, is now, for better or worse, weaved into the fabric of America. Savior Faire is a solid slow jam that I was happy was instrumental considering how annoying Le Freak’s vocals can be. And after that, the album is basically forgettable elevator music. In summary, this album is lame.
Bass heavy disco dance music. Not being a dancer, I have no use for this drivel. Yes the bass player is good. But….the lyrics are so trite they sound like they were written by an eighth grade girl….who’s not very talented. And then the ridiculous number of times a phrase is repeated within a song is almost cruel. Could you dance to it at the discos in the 70s? Hell yes. Any reason to LISTEN to it now? None whatsoever.
As per usual, top notch disco from Chic. This record is a mix of up-tempo bangers and slower more contemplative numbers. The latter might drag a little if it wasn't for the slappa da bass. Nial Rodgers is undoubtedly a music genius, but Bernard is the MVP on this record. Rating: 3.5/5 Playlist track: Le Freak Date listened: 30/03/24
Sorry, quite boring
Pretty solid all around, I found the instrumental tracks a lot more fun than I expected.
Love this, kind of.. its very good but a bit too repetitive for me, overall enjoyed 7/10
Good, though fairly homogeneous. Seems like the kinda thing Jojah would like. 6/10
6/10 - Chic Cheer was pretty boring as it was just them saying Chic over and over again. The first half sounded pretty new but the second half could have been a sister sledge song and I would not have been surprised. I liked the guitar and sax solos though. Also I should not have given sister sledge 5 stars
Not really a disco fan but it was solid, jojah has played a few of these songs 7/10
I'm a sucker for disco. I love the energy 7/10
It’s another disco album, with all that implies. I guess if you like disco you’ll really like this album. Not for me, but a bit better than Risqué.
Meh, not that great. Decent background music, but not particularly fun or interesting for me.
Class tunes on here that have sparked so much else in the music industry
Лёгонькое дискоу. Забавно, savior faire это по сути отсылка на диско элизиум. Не удивлюсь, если Гарри именно под такую музыку набухивался, когда пытался не грустить. И он всё равно грустил, даже больше чем когда слушал унылые песни! Потому что диско тебя не спасёт, если тебе плохо
Catchy, enjoyable toe-tapping music. "Freak out" song is on here.
Why everyone, before they die, should spend what felt like 20 minutes listening to a lady repeating "I can hardly see what's in front of me" in a dramatic voice is insane to me. I guess it's a decent dance album, but every track is double the length it needed to be, and absolutely nothing happens or evolves.
Funky!
It's fun disco music and I appreciate it for what it is. I probably wouldn't put it on as anything other than background.
Shoulders slink to toes As rhythms sway those loose hips Body dance party
Lives up to the name
Made me happy
I enjoyed the happy and upbeat album. Lyrics seemed repetitive. But it’s groovy and fun.
C'est Chic by Chic isn't just an album, it's a full-on invitation to boogie down. This 1978 release is about as groovy as a record gets, overflowing with dancefloor anthems that would make even the most rhythmically challenged want to shimmy. We're talking Nile Rodgers at his absolute peak, laying down those iconic guitar lines that practically pulsate with life. Tracks like "Le Freak" and "I Want Your Love" are undeniable classics, and the whole album is a masterclass in infectious grooves. There's a reason why C'est Chic is considered a disco landmark. It's tight, it's stylish, and it's got an undeniable influence that stretches far and wide. Fun fact: Did you know that some folks reckon this album even helped shape the sound of the Talking Heads? David Byrne and company were certainly dipping their toes into the disco pool around this time, and C'est Chic's brand of funky sophistication likely played a part. Now, this isn't just mindless dance music. Chic throws in some ballads and slower jams to keep things interesting, showcasing their versatility. But make no mistake, the heart of this album lies in those irresistible grooves. So, put on your dancing shoes, crank up the volume, and prepare to get down with C'est Chic. Just be careful not to sweat too much – did you know that some frogs absorb water through their skin? Hydration is important, even on the dance floor! In all seriousness, C'est Chic is a phenomenal album, a true testament to the power of a good groove, and easily earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
DISCO SUCKS! Just kidding. This shit fucks. Literally! You can’t watch a single tv show, movie or anything about the 70’s without a snippet off of this record. Everyone knows Le Freak of course but this is the soundtrack to cocaine fueled nightclub shenanigans, late night drives, chill nights with your boo, really anything that you want to capture a feeling that makes you feel GOOD. The music itself makes you want to boogie. Funky as fuck and will make your day rule. Nile Rogers can do no wrong and the history of the band is so cool. Each track has its own theme, its own sound, its own FEELING. Savoir Faire sounds like how it feels waking up with your new babe after a night out partying and having coffee in bed. The vibes on each song are so distinct and unique but the tracks all lead into the next one perfectly. If you need some fun tunes for a party this one’s a great start, makes you wanna get all freaky deaky. This record has gorgeous string and horn compositions and incredible vocalizations that were defined by this era. The fact that Rogers was hugely influenced by Brian Eno is also important because of the crossover influences of the time period. Honestly I wish this record was longer because it takes a hold of you and it’s just so CHILL. The track “At Last I am Free” isn’t a disco track but a perfect slow jam that is so beautiful I was surprised to be so moved. Listening to this album will put you in a better mood, I can guarantee.
Hell yes
I have to admit to having a very big soft spot for '70s era disco/soul/funk. I Did not previously know any of this except Le Freak, which was on regular rotation at the roller rink when I was under 10. The slow burning ballads with the sexy vibe aren't my favorite, but the faster, funkier stuff make the album well worth the listen.
Lyrics not complicated, but the talent is on show.
Little disco, little slow, not bad.
pretty decent, i wouldnt listen to again tho NYN
very good, very funky
A set of absolute bangers, immaculately performed and produced. Nile Rodgers' guitar and Bernard Edwards' bass particularly stand and there's enough variety in the style of songs to keep it interestjng
Glad I discovered this album, it feels representative of disco! I wonder if there will be more disco albums chosen or if none compare?
Yep, that’s disco
I’m not sure why this is on this list. It’s listenable and not a bad album but every song sounds more or less the same
Super groovy. An iconic band that I never knew was this good
Timeless music
Fun record. So corny, it’s sort of good. Definitely found myself head bobbing at times. Some fun energetic tracks, but most are probably best enjoyed on elevators or in airport restrooms.
oOOh yeah I'm dancing
I dont get it so far. I mean its ok but. A one hot wondr in love with the word chic. Some decent musical compositions but also seems like muzak background music for a clothing store maybe?
Jazzy/R&B disco
I was aware of Nile as a guitar player but never really listened to anything. Obviously have heard le freak and I really dig the rest. I’ve listened to this twice now, really groovy stuff
Disco- funk. Good for a listen but didn’t draw me in.
Very funky, very groovy, great bass playing Top tracks: Le Freak, I Want Your Love
they repeat the lyrics all the time, tf??!! It was not the kind of music i usually lissen to, and there was no songs there i enjoyed lissenig to:(
This is kinda fun I guess, but it's really repetitive and simple. There isn't much to the music and even less to the lyrics. Still, kinda fun I guess.
Some uplifting tracks but the data doit is ‘At last i am free’. Not a bouncy single but emotional and vulnerable and captivating. A nice departure from the Disco tracks.
Working at my standing desk and dancing through my workday. Still wish they had paid more attention to lyrics, but this is funky positive music and I like it.
great bass playing. two good singles. otherwise, kinda meh.
I had this album on 8 track. Obviously bought it for track 2. Brought me right back to that corner desk I sat at. I had to listen to this on the down low bc I was becoming a Beatlemaniac and my brother started wearing those “Disco Sucks” pins that were the rage in bumfuck NJ. Such joy to blast this whole album loud and proud today. Disco fucking rocks!
A fun album, I can see why it was included.
I can't deny the instrumentalism is great, and the production is top notch, but its just so repetitive, very of its time, repetitive, and repetitive. Not a high point.
Some great songs but a bunch of filler.
the whole world's a circus, don't you be the clown
Disco deserves a proper comeback! Most of the songs went a little too long for me, but if I had been in a club getting my groove on I probably wouldn’t have noticed. Le Freak and Savoir Faire are still classics, and CHIC is the ultimate Disco band.
Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, and Tony Thompson can play whatever they want and it will always be the best funk you have ever heard. A couple of the ballads are a little bland, but outside of that, this is a true gem and a really satisfying listen.
Singles stood out strong; "Sometimes You Win" was the best song I hadn't heard before. Ciao!
Not a big disco person. It was enjoyable. I didn't mind listening, had some good jazzy type moments. Not a genre that I really dive into much though.
An all time classic
This was a fun album. Never been much of a disco fan, but fun and energetic throughout.
Classic
Played out and fairly sick of CHIC in general, but there's no denying some of these tunes. glorious stuff
Easy listen. Even though all the songs sound the same, the formula behind that sound is great. Best Song: Chic Cheer Worst Song: N/A
funky, groovy, feel good disco
Chic don’t flop
Nice enough but I expected more
Some worldies on this
I once read Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards conceived of Chic as being suave and sophisticated, taking inspiration from Roxy Music. It is certainly elegant funk, and the influence is hard to overstate. I really dug it.
Freak out!
Lyrics: The lyrics on "C'est Chic" are primarily concerned with love, celebration, and the joy of life. Tracks like "Le Freak" and "I Want Your Love" are undeniably catchy, employing simple yet effective wordplay and repetition. However, Chic occasionally delves deeper, as in "Savoir Faire," where they explore themes of self-confidence and resilience. Notably, the record avoids excessive sentimentality, keeping the tone light and playful throughout. Music: The driving force behind "C'est Chic" is its music, a masterclass in crafting grooves that stay with you long after the needle lifts. Nile Rodgers' instantly recognizable rhythm guitar lays the foundation, complemented by Bernard Edwards' thunderous bass lines and Tony Thompson's crisp drumming. The arrangements incorporate elements of pop, funk, and jazz, adding depth and sophistication to the sound. The album also features the iconic "Chic strings," lush arrangements that add a touch of elegance and emotional resonance. Production: The production on "C'est Chic" is crisp and clean, emphasizing the clarity of each instrument. Rodgers' legendary production skills shine through, creating a space where every element contributes to the overall groove. The use of reverb and other effects is subtle, ensuring the music remains focused and danceable. Themes: While primarily a celebratory album, "C'est Chic" subtly explores themes beyond just dancing. "Savoir Faire" and "Sometimes You Win" offer messages of self-belief and perseverance. Even in the more playful tracks, there's a sense of sophistication and an underlying coolness that sets them apart from typical disco fare. Influence: "C'est Chic" became a landmark record, influencing countless artists across genres. Its infectious rhythm, tight songwriting, and innovative production laid the groundwork for the development of dance music in the decades to come. From artists like Madonna and Daft Punk to modern funk and dance music, the album's impact continues to be felt today. Pros: Unbeatable grooves: The music is instantly catchy and undeniably danceable. Sophisticated songwriting: The lyrics are clever, playful, and occasionally delve deeper, avoiding cliché. Impeccable production: The album sounds clean, crisp, and expertly mixed. Enduring influence: The record continues to inspire artists and shape the soundscape of dance music. Versatility: "C'est Chic" appeals to a broad audience seeking both a good time and musically sophisticated listening experience. Cons: Repetitive lyricism: While catchy, some lyrics can be seen as simple or repetitive. Limited thematic scope: Compared to other artists, Chic's thematic focus can appear narrower. Genre-specific appeal: While influential, the album's disco sound might not resonate with all listeners. Overall: "C'est Chic" is a timeless classic, a testament to Chic's ability to merge infectious grooves with sophisticated songwriting and production. It's a dance floor essential, yet sophisticated enough to be appreciated for its musical brilliance. While minor limitations exist in its lyrical simplicity and thematic scope, its strengths far outweigh them. "C'est Chic" remains a groundbreaking and influential album that continues to resonate with listeners generations after its release.
Finally have a band and song name to place with the song 'Le Freak'. This whole thing is going to be very helpful for music trivia, we can say things like "i know who sings this but I cannot think of the name right now". Highlight: the very chill 'At last I Am Free' into the fun 'Sometimes You Win'
I love the different layers to each track, despite relatively straightforward beats and easy lyrics the songs have so many elements to them that build upon each other. The album is also a real influence on the Persona 5, which has one of the best modern video game scores.
OHHHHH FREAK OUT! Groovy but not like my main aesthetic
Funky!
Loved this disco throw back. The horns, guitar, and vocals were great.
I never thought I would like disco
I really struggled #1 to get through this album but then #2 on whether to give this a 1 or a 2. I finally landed on 2 but that is solely because of the bass and the guitar (especially on track 3). Otherwise I hated every second of this album. I don't care that Chic is supposed to be some revolutionary band that inspired generations. They're overrated. I don't care that the did Le Freak. The lyrics sucked it's all just get up and dance and that will somehow make everything better. Also the songs just repeat the same couple phrases for about 5 minutes. It's awful. There's a reason disco died and I really hope it stays dead. I did not like this.
not my style at all. songs super repetitive & go on too long. vocals are nice hence the 2
Iconic tunes, setting musical trends for years to come
Very Chic. 3.5*
Le freak!
Discosound - bäh, das war 1978 für mich kurz vor Schlager. Es hieß Folter für Travolta und Eddy van Halen fräste sich mit Eruption durch meine Gehörgänge. Und heute denke ich: cool, das groovt, gar nicht so schlecht, prima, das wird ja mit jedem Titel besser. Woran liegts? Altersmilde?
Jeg lå på en 3'er det meste af tiden på grund af den meget smooth produktion men så var de tre sidste numre bare alle super fede. Godt album!
Der er nogen kæmpe bangers her!! Men også lidt langt imellem dem
Altså.. disko er sjovt og sæt sådan noget, men der var 2 gode sange på den her plade.
Disco chic.
funky. slay.
Cool
A lot of people think disco sucks. They’re right.
No
Solid. Strong representative of its time. 4.2.
Funky . Parcels are indebted
theres some beautiful songs here
Savoir Faire and I Want Your Love are groooovy, not a fan of the last 3 tracks.
Reminds me of my mom
Solid disco funk, loved the bass lines
Groovy. 3.4
A little repetitive. But overall a good time.
This is some absolutely classic funk/R&B. I like how stripped back to the basics this album becomes, and this album is coming from one of the most influential names in Disco. At the same time, I find myself craving more of the heavy riffs and melodies of someone like Funkadelic, and I'm just not sure this one's for me. Perhaps as filler on a funk playlist, but not as the main event.
Ok. Good music. Not for me.
Fun
straight bops, really vibin with this sound, less lyrical more rhythmical
How can you not love this
Funky! Disco! Le Freak
Fun funky album that makes you want to dance
Un año después de debutar, Chic lanzaron este disco como todo un epítome de la música disco. No hay selección de música disco que no contenga canciones como "Le Freak" o "I Want Your Love". "C'est Chic" también contiene baladas como "At Last I Free", consiguiendo un equilibrio y una solidez que va más allá del éxito individual de un único tema. Además de las citadas canciones, me gustaría señalar "Happy Man" por el optimismo que irradia.
Respect!
Cocaine fueled; they were on that good shit making this album. It's a fucken banger.
A very polished album with impeccable production. It's somehow too polished, too shiny and largely unmemorable to me though. And it suffers from my main complaint about disco - most tracks last too long without actually going anywhere. Luckily the album is only 41 minutes, otherwise I'd have been going spare with boredom.
I actually knew a few songs because in the 70's. I'd be out dancing. I did not know the group Chic.
I love the grooves but the songs feel either too long or too short. Bet it would have been amazing live...
One thing I'd like to note right out of the gate is how nice this record is produced. At least through my headphones, the bass is some of the best I've heard. You can hear the spring of the strings clear as day. Gorgeous, and really adds a lot to the music. That being said, sometimes the tracks can drag a little, but I think they're mostly made to dance to, and not to be as focused, critically, as I am on them. A few are also slightly interchangeable, sound-wise. Still, good, funky, fun. Favorite tracks: "I Want Your Love", "Sometimes You Win", "(Funny) Bone"
Excellent album. "I want your love" is an absolutely fantastic song. Very funky but also sort of cerebral. I would definitely listen to this again and will probably own it eventually.
I wasn't familiar with CHIC until this listen, aside from obviously being familiar with guitarist, and band co-founder, Nile Rodgers, and the song "Le Freak". I haven't listened to "Le Freak" in its entirety but after hearing it now, it's quite the elegant disco track. Pristine mixing, ear-wormy vocals, and glammy strings partnered with a killer groove, it's everything I wanted from a record like this. I guess all that applies to most of this album, there were quite a handful of highlights. "Savoir Faire" is an outright gorgeous instrumental track that encapsulates a blissful city-night feeling in its repetitive, yet continuously enjoyable 5-minute run time. "I Want Your Love" sparks a similar feeling within me with a particularly enjoyable outro. I also generally love the vocals on this album, mostly performed by Alfa Anderson. My favorite would be the vocal melody on "At Last I am Free" about being so free that you can't even see it in front of you. That particular melody repeats throughout the entire second half of the song before slowly fading out; it's beautiful. "Sometimes You Win" is a particularly wholesome track lyrically speaking. Overall, the formula on all these songs is very similar; thick basslines, plucked rhythm guitar, string segments, light piano, and emotive lead vocals. I personally really enjoy this formula and it makes me wonder why Disco gets such a bad rep, perhaps it gets repetitive but in its nearly 40-minute runtime, I never really felt that way (aside from maybe the subpar closer). This is a wholesome album that's very spacious and manages to be patient while still filling out the entirety of its sonic space with gorgeous instruments. I haven't listened to much 70s disco but this feels like a gold standard for the genre. It's an album you can just lay back to and breathe for a bit. 8/10
Disco sucks! But this has too much funk and soul be just disco. If anything, it's what was being ripped off by all the terrible disco songs that followed. Not great, and some tracks are just too long, but enjoyable enough as fairly chilled out background music.
Funk!
Thought it was gonna be in french. I really enjoyed this album I thought it was very funky which I liked. The vocal performances were solid and the music was really fun to listen to. My favourite song was "at last I am free". Really good nostalgic vibes and very fun album.
Really funky album, loved it. Favorites were le freak and at last I am free. Thought some songs went on too long but these aren't really sit at home listening songs, these are more for the disco
Second chic album. Had their biggest song! Not terrible? Still disco.
AWWWW FREAK OUT!
FREAK OUT!
Pretty sweet
Freak out 😁
Two hit wonder.
Very classy
Great!
Medio aburrido pero igual lo escucharía de vuelta
Not really a funk or disco fan, but to me many of the songs on this album seemed to me to be based in soft or light jazz which I do enjoy. The tones were smooth and enjoyable...the lyrics not so much. Overall, pretty nice listen.
So fun!
Amazing!
Smooth funk is funky
Classic! Good stuff. "The whole worlds a circus, don't be a clown" hahaha.
Fantastic intrumentalation and a good sense of flow acquired
Absolute garbage. I don’t care how catchy you think a song is. . . There is no good reason that a pop disco songs needs to go on for more than 3 minutes- let alone almost 6. The lead off track to this album is complete trash. Sounds like it was written and recorded by 3rd graders. So many songs that I had to skip because they were completely unpalatable. This album made me seriously question the taste and sanity of the author of this book as well as life itself. I am terrified that Chic Cheer is going to haunt my psyche for years to come and end up being my ultimate demise as though it were some demonic ring-like track. Never again.
Not bad, didn't know this album has the "Freak out!" song. Overall not that into disco
Disco era fun. So if it’s era, but still feels good.
Amazing album! I could listen to it nonstop. It's 4.5/5 because it's a bit too repetitive.
Le Freak and I Want Your Love are brilliant. Nile Rogers truly had a magic touch. Lots of meh filler, though. Not their best album.
2 songs
LaFreak is a classic
Vive leFunk!
Good music but I’m not a fan of disco.
3/5 Best Track: Savoir Faire
elegant funk
Svine fed oplevelse! Min hjerne sprang imellem at fange samples, tænke tilbage på de minder, som jeg indirekte har haft til sangene. Faith Evens / Fatman scoop, Modjo, Pretty lights, osv Den gavn mig lyst til at høre det hele 2 gange, så den må gøre noget rigtigt.
Første nummer gav mig lyst til at høre WhoMadeWho. Nummer 2 er jo en disco klassikker. Track 3 lyder som musik der spilles i lounge bar med velour møbler eller underlægningen til en 70er pornofilm med Tom Selleck. At Last I Am Free kunne noget men var ca. 4 minutter for meget af det samme. Langt fra det musik jeg normalt hører. En enkel sang eller to kan være sjovt nok. Men et helt album med disco/funk bliver alt for meget. En stjerne for baslinjen i åbneren og en mere for at slutte med budskabet om ikke at være en klovn
I understand why disco was popular
Just funktacular. Loved it.
Итс окэй. Лучшая песня - I Want Your Love
Very smooth, classic sound
😂😂😂😂😂😂No. Divertido. Nada más.
This was a fun disco and R&B album. I loved it alone for CHIC's famous "Le Freak", and I highly recommend a listen from everyone! Favorite Song(s): "Le Freak", "I Want Your Love", "At Last I Am Free", "Sometimes You Win"
Le Freak!!! Disco samples GALORE!!
Ooooohhh .. We gettin' Funky today!
I have not heard of this album before or know the band. From the title I thought the songs would be in French but I was wrong. This album is very disco which I like so I thoroughly enjoyed listening to their music. My favorites were: At last I am free, Happy man, and I want your love. I even recognized Le Freak so that made me very happy to rehear that song. I will definitely listen again!
Groovy
Music was ok, le freak is really good. Lukewarm, not amazing, but also not terrible.
There is no band like CHIC. C’est Chic will forever be one of the most iconic albums. The original straight outta disco. Fav songs: Le Freak & Sometimes you win.
# Playlist track - Le Freak # Notes - Loses one star because it feels that is a bit too much "filler" towards the end. Specially "At last I Am Free" - Otherwise, fantastic listen. Super fun!
I never really thought about where "Freak Out!" came from, but here it is. All in all, pretty fun album, and Savoir Faire is by far my favorite on this album. Good stuff.
It’s really good. Obviously has le freak but happy man is good. I understand why Nile’s Rodgers is celebrated this is a guitar album above all else and it’s great
Liked more than i thought i would. ahhhhh freak out! a little repetitive but makes me want to dance
Nothing about this particularly appeals to me. 2/5
From hearing the first song I had doubts then knowing the popular track number 2 I realised who the band was. Some moments I liked others not sure on but nice to listen to something different
Standard slice of 70s disco elevated by one of the truly great bass players. Happy man has however worked it's way into my playlist.
I just wished they'd delete the first song, quite enjoyed the rest of the album though
I like it. Some good songs on there. Wasn't a huge fan of the opener due to them chanting "Chic" for 5 minutes it got boring. However it's cool listening to the riffs that made it's way into different genres of music. Like the opening riff on the opening song was used in "Fatman Scoop - Be Faithful" F.Song : I Want Your Love
Sure, some of the tracks meander a bit, but that's disco baybee! 4/5