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Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers are two of my absolute musical heroes. Chic is so dialed in: debonair disco & freeing funk.
70s disco funk. I dont like Le Freak, and most of hergestellt the music here is similar, but there is some good musicianship to be found here.
I never heard this R&B band before. Good album
Essential slice of disco/soul. Important by its own right, but also for the samples that keep this record reborn through the decades for new fans.
Funk meets disco
if you told me they invented disco id believe you
A solid, funky album. Enjoyed immensely.
I’ve definitely heard le freak in a movie or something, but not sure where
Puts you in a great mood!
As with Risque, this is pure disco. Le Freak is one of those classic disco tunes everybody knows. All other tracks, even the slower ones, are nearly as good as Le Freak.
I used to be chic. But then they changed what "chic" was. Now, what I'm with isn't chic, and what's "chic" seems weird and scary to me. Dated and overly long.
Groovy, funky, fun
THE definitive dance/disco album but a lot of these songs could have had a minute shaved off en
disco/funk genius incredibly, I'd only heard the 2 singles on this record - it is all great
Unreal
Very catchy, not to my style but will get stuck in your head.
This is a great album.
disco music that's classy and... well... quite chic, if i do say so myself. dancey music that has hints of jazz and r&b within the disco grooves. compared to other disco records, instead of a sleazy nightclub, this is a album suitable for a clean, shiny country club. i found it nice to kick back and let the music play as my mind drifted off... at the end of the day though, it is still disco music, so don't expect anything life-changing here.
Good but not my jam.
The warm and smooth production is top notch, with that popping bass tone being a particular highlight. The minimalistic intro 'Chic Cheer' kicks the record off with style before jumping into the disco anthem 'Le Freak'. The 7 minute 'At Last I Am Free' may serve as the record's slow jam, but it goes on far too long and dampens the fun vibe a tad. This is a damn fine record that uses repetition to its advantage to get those funky grooves burnt into your brain and to get your butt moving
3.5/5. One where I didn’t recognize it at first but then the song “Le Freak” came on and I immediately realized this is one of those records I’ve absolutely heard songs from but just never knew who it was by. And this is quite a good record, some quality disco music here. Especially liked “I want your love” and the closer “(funny) bone.”
# C'est Chic, by CHIC (Imagine it’s 5am in a small sweaty basement party. White curtains drape softly from the high ceilings down to the floor. NY DJ duo Musclecars having started at 11pm, changing the mood, have just turned the dance floor open with the organic, visceral, nostalgic love energy with an extended edit of CHIC’s “I Want Your Love”. You might be coming up on your second pill of the night. You ask me, “Why is this song so good but the album is so cheesy?”. I swear I wanna keep it brief cuz we both just came here to dance. Aglow and mind streaming with ecstasy, I apparently have a lot to say and also may or may not have done my research.) “For a band assembled by a partnership of New York's powerhouse Disco hitmen, I found myself irritated and wanting more. Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers have their writing and playing talents behind scores of excellent Disco singles. Further, once sampling (credited or uncredited) gets involved in the amount of music the two are responsible for, we might owe them the modern western world. For all this, I really should have less to pick at in C'est Chic, by CHIC. As someone who loves and collects Disco records, and has spent too many (no, not enough) evening and morning hours at this altar of Klipschorn speakers where in this lived moment Disco is finding continued breath, life, and renewal. Listening to the album, I found more irritation than I was expecting. I own C'est Chic. I'm familiar with it. I don't think I've ever put it on for the purpose of attentive listening and taking in the songs collected for an album. On a purist level, I think LPs are inherently at odds with Disco finding bodies to give it life through dancing. It feels absurd to sit in my car, at my desk, or in front of my stereo and hear someone telling me about a dance I should be doing. But that’s part of the Rock and Roll lineage, isn’t it? Doing the Twist. I never hate to hear Prince shouting out dance instructions in “Housequake,” no matter where I’m listening. So why should I care about “Freak Out”? I think it’s how well the Disco is made. It’s so damn clean it’s almost sterile. It follows that C'est Chic was a collection of songs probably initially conceived for singles, and then assembled into an album for selling in the market of other LPs. So why does the album feel like Disco Disney and this song feels so damn vital and timeless. I understand that there was high merit in expressing the sophistication possible in Disco. I also wonder to what degree this album is as meant for white suburban record players. I mean, the lyrics to “At Last I am Free” are pretty awesome. I didn’t even realize how cool that song was until I heard Robert Wyatt’s cover. Why do you think they couldn’t see in front them? Is it like emerging from Plato’s cave? Or maybe they are just really fucking high! What do you think? Oh you were just dancing and smiling and I don’t think you could actually hear me. Yeah, I’ll stop talking and let’s keep dancing…” (This is a fictional story that contains some loosely formed opinions I had on this album. I actually very much dislike to talk on the dancefloor.)
bueno
Not one of the best disco albums we have listened to so far, I much preferred the Sister Sledge album. This album felt very slow and some of the songs felt like they went on for a little too long.
Le Freak, C'est Chic 1001 Albums Generator 213 (1/26/2025) Another instance of "ohhhh, it's that song". An album full of really lush disco tracks that all feel about a minute too long. Additionally, while songs like Chic Cheer, Le Freak, and I Want Your Love are all great examples of the genre, the slower moments here were really killing me. The worst offender is the 7 minute At Last I Am Free, which honestly feels twice as long as it is. Also worth noting is the instrumental Savior Faire, which has an amazing guitar solo that I was not expecting at all. So, like the Sister Sledge album I listened to lately, I found C'est Chic to be a pretty good example of disco, with a couple of boring songs that wore me out from disco by the end. It's too bad, because the good songs here are really quite good. It's probably a 3.5/5, rounded down to a 3. Favs: Chic Cheer Le Freak I Want Your Love Least Fav: At Last I Am Free
Awesome
Favorite songs: Le Freak
6/10
A fun, bass-heavy romp that makes you want to dance, take cocaine and dance more. Isn't that what disco and funk are for?
Smooth like butter. And has a classic on top of that?!!!
Disco is great, so this was a lot of fun to listen to, albeit pretty repetitive in certain sections which definitely means I have to dock a star
First Listen; 3.5; Enjoyable album. Very lush sounds and easy to listen to, but still fun and doesn't fade into background music. Favorite Track: Le Chic
Tony Thompson 😎 Bernard Edwards 😎 This group was a friggin supergroup of musicians. Also, the production on this album is top drawer, as is everything Nile Rodgers touches. The people in this group were far, far more influential, across multiple genres, than maybe some people realize.
Pretty good all round, nothing special. Savoir faire slaps
How can you hate this?
Funky
It's fine. Not really into the music, but it wasn't unpleasant.
This is an album that was definitely written for clubs and isn't really meant for casual listening. A lot of the songs go on just a bit too long and don't offer any changes to keep the consistent beat for dancers. That said, there were some tracks here I did genuinely enjoy. Of course everyone knows Le Freak, but Savoir Faire had some really nice guitar playing and was a neat instrumental track, and (Funny) Bone was a fun one as well. Probably not something I'd return to, but a solid enough little album that carries the disco spirit in an easy to digest package.
Meh disco. Some grooves and melodies are nice but they stick around too long.
Some decent songs.
Just boring basically. It's all choppy guitars, smooth production and meaningless lyrics. One for the mums I suppose, but does precisely nothing for me. Also, as ever, made me think of turning on any BBC channel at any time in the summer, and immediately seeing Nile Rodgers.
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Love a little disco 3.5
Really great Funk/Disco album. Not a single skippable song on the album. Also didn’t know Le Freak was from this record.
I have to say, I really loved this album. Obviously Le Freak is an awesome song, but I loved that the album was entirely a club dance album. Not super lyric heavy, but basically designed for the clubs. You have some great dance jams, some slow jams for some romantic close dancing, just a great mix of songs that you can move to in that classic club setting. Chic Cheer was a great song and Savoir Faire had the legendary Nile Rogers KILLING IT on the guitar. It's a perfect encapsulation of the disco era. Music designed to show out in the club and on the dance floor. We don't really go to dance clubs to show off our dance moves anymore and disco went away along with the skate rink. Kind of too bad. It's just here representing an era and scene long gone.
GROOVYYY my god, early disco and R&B blending into smooth and exceptionally made grooves with phenomenal rhythm guitar and vocals. Fun, makes you happy. Killer base lines. I adore this kind of genre. Songs flow into one another for a clear and distinctive vibe and listening experience, not too long, it's meant to be hypnotic
le freak was good but the other ones (that I listened to) were just instrumentals but one was kinda fire
4/10 Chic just aren’t for me at all
Fun disco, but probably wouldn’t reach for it again
Hasn't aged particularly well
It's fine. 2.5, rounding down to 2 because some of the songs just went on too long. Good instrumentalists, but nothing really stood out
3.
Le Freak is a classic. It's good disco.
Classic disco.
If only all disco was like this... The bass on this album fucks hard. Way too groovy for mortal men. The guitar work in Savior Faire is inspired. First half of the album is stronger than the back half, but it's still a pretty solid listen all the way through.
C’est Chic is just a really enjoyable record. It sounds clean, confident, and effortless. Nothing feels rushed or overdone. The grooves are tight and everything feels funky. I like how relaxed it feels while still being sharp. I put it on and let it run without thinking too much about it. It is stylish, fun, and ahead of its time
That was a lot of fun! I enjoyed it.
I can see why this album is memorable due to its one iconic song, but the rest are just vibey and fun 80s music. It’s a good album, but not something I would consider that important.
Really can't see why this is in a "listen to before you die" list. One hit track followed by a meandering jam session. Groovy but not much else.
YES!!! I love me some disco I'm mostly familiar with the work of Nile and Bernard through their production work for other artists and weirdly through the supergroup of The Power Station so this was fun to work backwards in their career.
Songs go on too long, however this is enjoyable and not half as dated as I thought it'd be. Solid album.
Love the hits — Le Freak and I Want Your Love, but found the rest a bit dull.
The bass and guitar work is carrying this record. Disco gets pretty repetitive (especially with how long some tracks are) but the grooves from these instruments made most songs really interesting
This album is not intended for me. I feel awkward dancing and, using context clues, they seem to really want you to dance. It does liven up a Thursday morning replying to emails though. Is that as good? I liked Savoir Faire. It's a skilled instrumental track. I'm also 95% certain this album set the record for most times chic has been said on an album, so that's something of note.
Lovely album, but I get tired of the disco sound quite quickly.
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6/10 Favourite: Sometimes You Win Least Favourite: Le Freak
*1978 *Le Freak is the big song here. *Super fun album. RATING - 6.5/10
Skönt sväng från tidigt i discoeran. Tight med spelglädje. Vilka basister det fanns då! En fyra
So here’s the problem with this album, it’s got a lot of fluff. The three tracks that stand out the most are the two massive hits “Le Freak” and “I want your love”, plus the third track is an insane instrumental track named “Savoir Faire”. But the thing that undermines the album as a whole is everything else just feels like filler and it’s super forgettable. I guess if the songs had been more complicated and there was more ideas and songs brought to the table I think this album could’ve been better.
A little heavy on the disco for my taste!
This is the third or fourth album in the past couple weeks that I was fully expecting to dislike, but came away pleasantly surprised. I love the jangly, funky guitar and the bass is super smooth. However, some of the songs get a bit too repetitive and long; At Last I Am Free in particular was getting on my nerves by the end. There’s definitely a time and place for this music. That said, if I ever magically happened to find myself in a disco club in the late 70s, I’d hightail it out of there and head straight to CBGBs instead
Nice album. Have never listened to anything beyond the hits but really enjoyed the grove.
Some bops for real but not really my vibe, prob won’t come back to it. My mom would love it tho she was a disco queen. Little too repetitive/instrumental for me. Maybe would be more into it if it was playing live and it was the summer and I was dancing around in the sun with a margarita and never had to open Microsoft Outlook ever again. But I was listening at work and it maybe helped me vibe to some emails? Idk man
Sheik would love this album. Also I had no idea the FREAK OUT song was called Le Freak. I'm already educated. RATING: 1000/1000 hours of boogying
boney m vibes, cutesy chic coquette lana del rey vinyl jazzy this with a jazz hand, wearing a fedora as we speak
Good funky fun! I enjoyed this one, had my head bopping. I like that the songs sat in the groove for a bit and didn't rush, great listen for my first 5/5 album.
So groovy, love the bass. Some songs draw on a bit. 3.75/5
Great soul and funk.
not my vibe
I don't like this album, it's not my style but it's interesting!!
A fun listen! But I did skip over Le Freak because it's so prevalent still. And it's stuck in my head even without listening
I wish it had more lyrics!! the Songs are all quite similar
Def a 3.5. The ones that slap, SLAP. The ones that miss, are a total snooze. But essentials here!
Groovy man
C'est chic
Very good. Highlights with Le Freak and I Want Your Love.
An excellent album, although some of the second half not quite achieving banger status
For like sanger
fun
Super groovy and chic!
Enjoyed more than I thought I would. Fun smooth easy listening. Would return back to this one
Anything involving Nile Rodgers gets a minimum 4 stars.
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ameiii, curto um disco fugindo do básico. de início uma decepção por não ser francês, mas se redimiu depois. gostei muito mesmo de le freak (clássico), savoir faire, i want your love e at last i am free. um álbum que faz jus ao nome da lista
Good funk. Great disco! Better than most.
Funky fun. Starts off very strong but tapers off a little towards the end. Still great.
wait this one is kinda fresh tho
"Do us a favor and get up and dance!" opens the record before a full-on celebration of disco (and bedroom disco sticks). Really striking use of strings, which helped me appreciate how well arranged disco can be. Formula? Of course. I loved the Pure Funk CD as a kid, which had a few songs deeply inspired by (or the inspiration for) this album. I suspect it hasn't ever been done as well, cover to cover, as this. There are a few songs (At Last I Am Free) where the 7-minutes drag a bit at your desk. That said, this album isn't really meant for listening at your desk. Try 7 minutes in heaven, amirite
french
The instruments sound so GOOD. A few absolute all timers on here and many classic riffs. The Robert Wyatt cover of “At last I am free” made me see the song in a whole new light. A classic.
Easy listening disco
This was really fun! I think it perfectly executed what it intended to do which was to be an album that just makes you want to dance. For the first leg I was absolutely in love but I would be lying if I didn’t say the second half fell off a little for me personally. It wasn’t bad by any means, I think it might have just began to get a little repetitive. I do however think all the songs are at least good, and it’s a very breezy album to get through. Really good stuff though, favourites are probably Chic Cheer, Le Freak, Savoir Faire, Happy Man and I Want Your Love.
8 - GOOD
Lekker funky.
Jeg liker disco. Det dårlige ryktet har nok mer å gjøre med mengden lat & dårlig disco enn sjangeren i seg selv. CHIC er i toppsjiktet -- mye takket være det iconiske gitarspillet til Nile Rodgers som egenhendig *er* lyden av disco-gitar. Det er også mye gode strenger som backer opp rytmen med litt dramatikk. Og det nesten slemt å ikke ha nevnte det tidligere, men bassen løfter så jævlig tungt. Noe annet som skiller CHIC ut fra dårligere band, er ambisjonen i compositionene. De skyr ikke vekk fra progressive partier eller uvanlige vokal-prestasjoner. Og hva enn I Want Your Love er, kunne jeg hatt den låta på drypp; ren disco bliss. At Last I Am Free er en CHIC låt?! Robert Wyatt sitt cover høres så Wyatt ut at det første jeg tenkte var hvor usannsynlig det var at CHIC hadde covra Wyatt... Låta er konge, men det forblir først og fremst en Wyatt låt for meg.
Jeg trodde ikke jeg likte disco, og det gjør jeg nok ikke for det meste, men Chic er et hederlig unntak. Nile Rodgers spiller så ufattelig kult, og det er rått hvor gjenkjennelig han spiller. Første gang jeg ble var på han var på "Get Lucky", og jeg må si at den låta er en god hyllest til denne musikken. C'est Chic er nedpå for det meste, og det er en plate som både funker på diskoteket og med henda bak hodet på divanen. Men selv om jeg likte både soundet og deler av låtene så blir det litt for repetitivt av partier som ikke er altfor spennende. Kanskje hadde den nådd helt opp om jeg hadde likt å danse, men det gjør jeg ikke, dessverre.
Opp igjennom tiden har jeg alltid vært veldig opptatt av disco. Ikke så mye de siste årene. Jeg tror jeg liker tanken på disco mer enn jeg liker disco i seg selv. Her har vi det ypperste av hva disco har å by på, og det blir for kjedelig ass. Det er veldig mye kult her, bra gitar, kule arrangementer og spennende harmonier, men det er altfor monotont, repeterende og i lengden kjedelig. Discotekst er også noe jeg ikke klarer lenger.
Swinging 70s sounds. Not bad.
Freaked out.
Nile’s Roger’s has such a distinct sound that unfortunately it often makes songs sound too samey.
Soms erg leuk, soms best saai. Vrolijk. 2 liedjes kende ik al
Nice disco/dance vibe Oh wait I know chic cheer Le freak i enjoy Songs are kinda repetitive and long but I guess if you actually dance to them it’s different than just listening like that
Erinomainen discojytäklassikko!
Sleek, Chic, but repetitive and shallow.
I wasn't into disco in the 70's. My junior high self felt I was way too cool for this. This has the classic Le Freak, which is a fun song, but the rest of the album is pretty bland.
Niles Roger’s guitar playing and Bernard Edward’s bass playing were a treat to listen to, but very little else was enjoyable. I guess I need some cocaine the next time I listen to this
I’m more into 2000-2010’s bands but the good thing is now I know the name of the band who plays this iconic songs (just not my type of music but they’re great)
This is my type of genre and I love it
Once again Chic delights with hits and fantastic disco tunes.
The first 5 notes of this album are in the chorus and verse respectively of "Love Like This" and "Be Faithful", just switched around. The tone is instantly recognizeable and that great bass and guitar just go through this album the whole way. I really liked “Savoir Faire” mostly for the guitar, but it’s a good track all around. It dragged on a bit too long at the end but otherwise this a good time that hides some really incredible playing.
I was surprised to leave the disco songs but delighted with the later tracks. Might add a few of these to my cookout classics mix.
Wow, I'm impressed by this whole album, and Bernie Edwards on bass is a masterclass in funk bass playing. I can hear so much Chic influence in modern bands, it's crazy. Much much more to digest here than just Le Freak. 3.94 / 5 stars
Meh
Disco is fine I guess
Loved it.
Mostly chic.
Standard NYE background music with bits of over exsessive noodling from Nile Rodgers.
It's a shame as I was really looking forward to listening to this. It's not bad, but didn't quite live up to my expectations. You can tell what singles came from it
incredible disco, amazing bass and guitar. Nile rodgers you are amazing. Top song: Savoir Faire.
Classic disco. Engaging and funky. The bass is brilliantly put together. This is a great listen...and a dance if you feel so inclined
This album was fun to listen to. I def liked some songs more than others. I enjoyed the funky vibe and varied lengths
Very funky, very groovy, and very fun. This album just makes you want to dance and enjoy the music. Even if some lyrics are repetitive and some songs go on a bit long, the sound and groove make up for it. A really enjoyable listen
Solid disco album. But not something I would choose to listen to. Obviously Le Freak is an excellent song, but one great song doesn’t make a great album and the rest are unknown for a reason and get pretty repetitive.
Knew this would be a fun album with that funky bass. I enjoyed it but it’s a real disco time capsule and the lyrics are very basic and repetitive, although I don’t think they’re taking themselves seriously. Wouldn’t return to it but still a good time!
Did not know most of these, nice to hear their range. Had completely forgotten about Chic Cheer and I Want Your Love. So good.
3/5 disco hits in here but also just repetitive dance music
Had Dalia singing along (!), great vibes for a cold day.
buen sonido, mala letra
Le Freak is a disco classic that reminds me of roller skating rinks. Most of the rest of the album gets pretty tedious pretty quickly.
Good.
truly not this album’s fault that it is received such a low rating by me. if you were to ask me what my least favorite music is i’d tell you “r&b, disco, and anything from the 80s.” thus sadly this album was destined to fail in my rankings. obviously it is critically acclaimed and well loved so i’m sure they’ll survive this criticism. like i said it isn’t that the album is bad; i just don’t like the genre at aaaaall. obviously nile rodgers is a genius and i love his work with daft punk. boosted this from a one to a two out of respect for his influence and the fact that the instruments are so brilliantly played. for that reason, savoir faire was also my favorite song off the album. goddamn 80s.
Funky
Good Album, with some good grooves
Too groovy and not my taste in music
Apart from the massive hit single "Le Freak", (which is still a favourite with people from my generation), and possibly their lesser hit single "I Want Your Love", this is a fairly mediocre Disco R&B album from the late 1970s.
Some songs felt longer than necessary but I enjoyed them all
One song added to my favs and it wasn't Le Freak. Really enjoyed Savoir Faire. Disco/Funk are not really my genes but this was pleasant enough. 3/5
Enjoyed the album but didn't did much. Huge respect for Nile Rodgers and after more listens could get to appreciate it more.
Heard some of the songs before, I like the album more than the Harvest by Neil Young
Pretty good.
basic disco with a more rnb style, interesting but all incredibly similar and hard to tell apart. really long songs also. best: at last i am free OR le freak worst: chic cheer
More than a one trick pony.
Savoir Faire is so good the rest of the album could have been trash and it still would be at least a 4.
Hmm
groovy disco, great tunes, surely will come back later!
7/10 Favorite: Le Freak
Day 139 Few really fun tracks here but not sure I’d return to the full album 6/10 Le Freak Happy Man I want your Live
Yeah, this album was a vibe and a half, man.
funky!
It was good, I enjoyed it but wouldn’t be a regular listen for me.
Bad elevator music
Le freak and happy man were the only decent tracks.
i like how smooth the music is. i recognised one of the songs - i am very proud of that (everyone knows "le freak")
Yea this is some interesting stuff, love the idea of saying your band name 17 times in the opening track. Also funny bone is so menacing but you must also admit quite funny. I think i’d like to give this a 3.5 so let’s round up - defs some fun stuff in there and some absolutely classics c’est as they say ‘chic’
THAT’S Chic
In hindsight way more disco should be on this list - as we look back on it and the movement it actually was vs the racial homophobic backlash. This album should be up there with others like Donna Summer and EWF.
The disco here is great...the R&B is not (see: Savoir Faire, At Last I Am Free...of that song). Funny Bone was a great closer that actually pulled me back up from a 2 to a 3 on this.
ganz witzig
I don’t like funk
Flawlessly produced and performed, this album would be a five star banger if it weren’t for a couple of duds on side two (especially “At Last I am Free”).
Foundational disco, not my thing but not terrible and contains some classic samples.
Niles Rogers . Classy disco incoming :) one could even say that’s Chic La freak is a dance floor filling banger . Beloved of Wedding Dj the world over .
Disco..Like it
Not a new listen, but definitely an enjoyable classic.
Very funky feeling album and an enjoyable listen overall. Great baseline vocals and overall feel. 8/10 Favorite Song: Chic Cheer
Disco funk is odd to begin with, and while the album starts strong, it really drags at the end. Repetitive songs should not be 7 minutes long.
158/1089 just iconic, I knew I Want Your Love, Le Freak and Chic Cheer already and the other tracks held up to that and created a really consistent, fun and timeless-sounding disco record I Want Your Love is a contender for one of the best songs ever imo, it’s just amazing. Other than the 3 mentioned, i also added Sometimes You Win, At Last I Am Free and (Funny) Bone 83/100
Ok but actually why is this album included on this project? It’s not awful, but it’s basically just disco. I guess maybe they needed an emblematic disco album? Also, At Last I Am Free was genuinely annoying.
Disco and a bit of funk at it's finest. It's danceable. I personally like other acts like Parliament or Earth, Wind and Fire more, but this is a good album nonetheless and good for every party.
Good shower album
A little corny but more fun than expected
Chic cheer : too repetitive at start but loved the bridge and last verse Le freak : a feel good song,fun, catchy Savoir faire: I don’t really listen to pure instrumental songs, but surprising loved it Happy man: it’s alright didn’t really catch my attention I want your love : one of my favourite songs on album, I could listen to it over and over At last I am free : slow, but its my second fave , maybe a bit too long Sometimes you win : makes you wanna dance , loved it as well (Funny)bone : again basically all instrumental but love the message at the end. {favourites} - at last I am free - Le freak - I want your love - sometimes you win
Yes, the lyrics consist of the same 70s—80s bar pickup lines but the songs move me. Classic disco, classic jazz, classic jams. A solid album for a funky night!
boring boring boring boring
It's fine. Not my genre but I can appreciate why it was so popular.
I like the band but boy that album was boring. Most songs were dull.
I can't say I've ever listened to a full disco album before. An impressive number of artists have been influenced by this band, and here I am not knowing their name! What a groovy pick for a Friday. And after 17 albums, there are women present! For all my ignorance, the second I read the name of the album, I didn't just see the words. I heard *le freak...c'est chic!*
Just so fun
Le freak (funny) bone
Fun listen, never knew them, now i do.
Anything with Nile Rodgers is instantly a 3 or higher in my book. Saw him in concert years ago and was a blown away with how many hits he wrote or was involved with.
Disco!! A fun album that made me smile
If smooth, perfect disco songs like “Le Freak” and “I Want Your Love” won’t get you to four stars, what will? This is what 1978 sounded like—at its best. We owe disco a big apology.
7/10
Best boogie album. No notes.
I love that this exists and was able to provide influence all the way through to 2025. But, it's just not my favorite - style or sound. 2
Cute, love the instrumentals, but most songs are too long and too similar.
Isto e exatamente como eu penso que os anos 70/80 soaram
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Fun but not a regular listen
Elite dance and groove album
Classic disco tracks done by the master of funk Niall Rodger’s top album which gets everyone dancing
More than just disco....but still mostly disco.
Groovy and warm like melted butter.
Groovy
High 3/low 4, solid grooves and vibes
I appreciate the inclusion, but I sure don't like the music...
Classic disco tracks brought me back to my old life. I want your love has always been a favourite of mine
Infectious disco! This album was a pleasure and a surprise. Top song: Savoir Faire
Chic is responsible for some of the funkiest, most iconic bass lines of the 70’s. And with Nile Rogers on guitar, they make an unstoppable funk duo. This is a great album that takes funk songwriting to the next level.
C'est quand même un peu mieux quand toutes les chansons durent pas 8 minutes.
Repetitive. Smooth. Yeah, this conjures up everything chic.
So many very familiar songs and sampled beats.
So smooth
C’est bops
I saw Chic and Nile Rogers play earlier this year and it was such a fun gig. Yes, some of the songs drag on a bit, but they all sound great. Just a fun album.
As someone of an age and musical upbringing that could easily have led to a belief that disco was bad, I have to admire my youthful self for embracing eclectic tastes from the moment I was able to discern whether any particular music was good or bad regardless of style/genre. When I first could save up for an occasional record purchase, I was not buying Chic or anything much like it. Nevertheless I was hearing Chic and all manner of pop and LOVING it. I have continued to embrace my eclectic taste to this day. C’est Chic is jammed full of Chic goodness. Even the non-singles are largely fabulous. It doesn’t hurt that my European version of the album has the 1 of the 2 singles from their first album tacked on each side, but even without them, this is a strong effort. Timeless good-time party music that should give anyone the urge to shake their ass.
Couple of decent tunes but mostly not for me
Stylish, just not my thing
Pretty fun
FØNK Gud The balls on Nile Rodgers making default guitar tone his signature sound lol
Groovyyy
In a 1978 review The Los Angeles Times referred to the bulk of this album as “Pedestrian Disco”. As Borat would say, “High Five”. If C’est Chic was a movie it would be called the Wizard of Chiq and the first half of the album would be it meandering around on a black-and-white dance floor looking for home and then voila, I Want Your Love would blast it into sweet sonic disco/funk techinicolor and send Dorothy home to Kansas in red stillettos. Finally, I don’t think it’s necessary to talk too much about the omnipresent wedding dance floor smash hit le freak. With the rising cost of inflation, no one is going to be able to afford to have weddings which means less emphasis on the hits. Instead they’ll be at home checking out the deep cuts like I Want Your Love. If I only had a freak. Stand Out Track - I Want Your Love
I definitely wouldn’t call myself a fan of Disco but I loved We Are Family from Sister Sledge and, while this didn’t hit the same highs, I enjoyed this for the most part. Chic Cheer and At Last I Am Free didn’t really do much for me which was a pity cause this would be pushing towards 5 star territory without them. Top Track - I Want Your Love
banger opener with chic cheer. i love this funk sound with heavy/ groovy basslines not a lot in terms of lyrics on some of the songs. very simple and straightforward. it really leans heavily on the sound of the music
Also funky! Tres Chic
Banger! I loved at last I am free! Gripe is it’s a little samey but I love the vibe
Listens: 2 Standout Tracks: le freak, savoir faire Honestly, I think this is my first proper experience listening to a disco album, and I am also pretty sure it's also my first disco album on the List. I am pleasantly surprised by both the consumability of the album and how fresh and funky it sounds. Also, this is probably the first dance album on the List I've actually wanted to dance to. Not that I know how to dance to disco... High marks for a short, sweet and catchy album
Classic disco fun. Better to dance to this album than listen.
Cringe
Nice. Couple of bangers, most tracks a bit too repetitive for me. But nice.
The first two songs alone make this album great, and what an album cover! Très chic!
Les 6 premières chansons sont bcp trop ressemblantes
- down to earth disco vibes - reminds of toy story (le freak) - perfect easy afternoon vibes - in love type of feels 7/10
Mõned bängerid ja üldiselt hea funk. Aga see vajub tugevalt ära bängerite vahel ja veits on tunne, nagu need pikad lood sobiksid rohkem laivkeskkonda ja vähem albumi peale. Keegi ansamblist väljaspool oleks võinud kriitilisema kõrvaga asjad üle kuulata ja pakkuda välja mingite pikkade segmentide lõikamist. 3/5
Real nice dance music. 4 stars
Chic is one of those massive disco groups that I only know of from their big singles ("Le Freak", "Good Times"). I wasn't alive during the peak of disco in America, so not too much of a reason for me to have sought out that music. But I'll be honest, I do enjoy listening to disco music. It scratches the funk itch that always exists within me and is just simply fun (isn't that the point?). Focusing on the album in question here, this could be considered a breakout of sorts for Chic. The previously mentioned "Le Freak" is one of the few tracks synonymous with disco as a concept, so I'd say it stands the test of time. Things get a tad repetitive and long thereafter, but can't ignore the sleek guitar work from Nile Rodgers all throughout.
Lots of disco vibes and some 80’s soft rock. Favourite tracks, Sometimes you win, Le Freak. Not going to add this to my normal playlist anytime soon. I understand how it is considered influential though as I heard several other bands and songs in a few of their tracks.
Praklausiau oer budėjimą minimus 8x, turiu dabar emocinį prisirišimą prie jo.
timeless record
Disco magic. Only one track on the album I didn’t like.
Groovy
Funky
Overall a very nice funky/disco-ey album. Some parts get irritatingly repetitive, but the instrumentation throughout is classy and nice - particularly the bass and the brass.
(6/8 liked songs = 75%) I had never even heard of this group. Didn't even know "Freakout" was a song of theirs. And it's all just so, so good! Loved it!
You know you're in for trouble when as a band you try to turn your name into something as they did with Chic Cheer. Much like someone who always uses the term Chic when talking about fashion this album overstays it's welcome.
funk disco, le freak es la de oooaaaaaah let's go!, okay de escuchar de cuando en vez, pero 0 interés
Not my favorite
Heftig groove på dette albumet, med flerne top tier sanger, standout sanger for meg va: "I want your love" og "Savoir faire".
Hauskaa funk meininkiä jossa todella tuttuja biisejä muunmuassa Freak out, she shi, bi bi. vai mitä se sanookaan siinä
Ikke min greie, men fint å høre på. Begynner å bli en del disco/funk i denne lista nå 🤔
Ganske morsom intro i første låt Kule riff i tredje låt Generelt hyggelig, morsomt, lettbeint, groovy. Artig.
Todo este rollo ha envejecido realmente mal. No sé si en algún momento representó algo, pero es insoportable.
Groovy ahh album (compliment) Ts makes me wanna do the disco finger
Not really my thing. Found myself wanting to turn it off or skip songs. 1.5/5
2nd in the ‘So catchy it’s almost annoying!’ list of albums behind Houmous & Chutney’s ‘So Catchy It’s Almost Annoying’. Much like Nile Rogers, Len Houmous used the same riff for every song. 3.4 5/8 I Want Your Love
Sorry inte så djupblodande en omtumlande Norrköpingstripp tog uppmärksamhet Nästan men inte riktigt lika bra som "Risque", topparna inte riktigt lika Himalayahöga. Fyra på kvalplats uppåt
At last I am free, I want your love och Le freak är bra låtar och eftersom de, i synnerhet de två förstnämnda, är långa upptar de en betydande del av skivan, vilket är bra. Då kan man bortse från stolpskott som Savoir faire och Happy man. Stark trea.
I want your love kan mycket väl vara världens bästa discolåt. Den är iallafall fall definitivt med där uppe. Har en basslinga någonsin varit svängigare? Mästerverket backas upp av ett gäng andra högkvalitativa Chic-dängor. Soundet går aldrig att ta fel på oavsett om vi pratar upptempo eller laidback. Inte bara hitsen som håller. Happy man är grym, Sometimes you win likaså. Det är väl bara avslutande (funny) bone som faller ur ramen. Återigen en stark fyra till Rodgers och Edwards
Inte en tråkig stund. Partiet en bit in i i want your love där bara Bernards bas och Niles gitarr hörs över trumkompet är värt en femma i sig. Luther Vanderos gör ju inte Chic sämre direkt.
Some of this is probably fantastic for a disco setting, less successful when sitting in my home office. But songs like Le Freak? Those get you grooving everywhere.
Groovy:)) barfunk vibe
Fint, god vibe, lytter ik så meget til disco normalt :)
Coole Lieder aber nicht zusammenhängend
♫ Listening to "Le Freak (2018 Remaster)" by Chic (C'est Chic (2018 Remaster), 1978) ♫ ★★★
Classic funk!
nice groove through all the songs..could be the same one
Ehh
Very pleasant listening.
Disco was so fun and brought an energy that is unmatched in current times.
Couple of great tunes but overall this was not great...
I forgot about this album. It wasn't as bad as i remember from when I was 5. Great guitar work in this album.
VERY '70s. chic cheer and le freak are both songs I recognize. They are the quintessential sounds of the '70s.
Irresistible dance music that sounds a bit dated but still very enjoyable. The bass lines are amazing.
Enjoyed
I enjoyed this album. It is upbeat and fun. I did feel like every song sounded very similar.
Those bass licks are extra tasty. Vibes on vibes on vibes.
I like the funk
This might only score higher because it followed Young Americans by David Bowie. It's funky disco soul. Probably nothing to write home about.
The bassist is a beast, and I love fun
Was really nice to come home from work and chill to this
I expected more from this album, because of its legendary status. Musically, it's played perfectly. There are legendary songs here, but also everything sounds like 5 repetitive loops going around. A 3.5/5
Once again, a single hit does not mean the whole album is worth listening to
The Chic sound is instantly recognizable: those silky hi-hats, the melodic pulsing bass, and that incessant jangling guitar. Having only known “Le Freak” off of this album, I was pleased to hear that the rest of the material held up. Some tracks were a bit repetitive, but I suppose this is meant to be listened to on the floor of Studio 54, not while riding the D train. I particularly enjoyed the closer, “(Funny) Bone.”
These albums can sometimes feel repetitive and drawn out. While C’est Chic certainly featured the baselines and scratchy guitar that I can grow tired off after a few minutes, the vocals kept me engaged. Strangely, “I Want Your Love” sounds like a song that Neil Young would cover pretty well. I feel as if I enjoyed just about every track on here but the groove was too extensive. Perhaps if I was out dancing while listening to this my review would be a bit higher. Giving 4 stars to an album meant to be danced to while listening in an office chair definitely says something about the musicianship (or at least I’d like to think so).
Great Songs: Freak Out Good Songs: Savior Faire, Happy Man, I Want Your Love, Sometimes You Win, (Funny) Bone Mid Songs: Chic Cheer, At Last I Am Free Bad Songs:
I guess for Disco music it’s ok.
Good vibes, solid background music. Pretty forgettable though. I think it's only included on this list because of the iconic "le freak," nothing else really stands out.
Didn’t love this album. I checked how much was left several times.
Correct, quelques classiques, trop pop pour moi.
Best album on this list in a long time.
0.5/5 "There's no doubt that Chic are the greatest and most enduring disco band..." (Spotify bio) - yeah no, you're actually far from it. Never heard of them apart from "Le Freak", and for this band to think that they're the epiphany of disco/funk music is beyond reason. Their arrogance will be judged upon. Just go ahead and ignore Boney M., ABBA, the Bee Gees, Kool and the Gang, Ottawan and so many others who made better and more influencal music than you did. Objectively it's not great disco music either, I could come up with a dozen songs from the top of my head that can outmatch this whole album by themselves. So yeah, Nile Rodgers, please go and fuck yourself, thanks. Originally 3/5, but -2.5 stars for arrogance. Don't think you're more important than you are, because you're not.
Not my thing at all.
So good.
I like this one. 3 stars.
This was alright. I won't listen again but I can't hate on le freak.
BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW. Savoir Faire was the best produced Porn music I've ever heard. All I saw was big fro-y bushes getting wrecked. Where's John Holmes? Which song does Debbie Do Dallas to? The plot to Deep Throat is her clit is in the back of her throat. A bit too glossy & poppy for my taste. I like my funk to be dirtier than this but still funky nonetheless. Le Freak is really all you need to hear. 2
Awful, awful, awful. Didn't even make me jiggy.
I did not like listening to this album