Reviews (page 5 of 14)
Anything involving Nile Rodgers gets a minimum 4 stars.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA FRICAUT KKKKK dahorinha
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
As kazka buvau sugalvojes ka cia parasyt bet pamirsau ai ten visos dainos skambejo taip kad as jas jau kazkada girdejau bet aa tikrai pirma karta klausiau nu visai toks cool man patiko
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
No a fan of disco in general and this doesn’t seem the best of it. One star for their hit Le Freak.
Favourites: ★ Savoir Faire ★ Sometimes You Win
I didn’t really care for it.
Enjoyable to listen to while grocery shopping Songs 4-7 were my favourites
Absolute banger funk album Wasn’t familar with it until I started listening, turns out I knew Le freak Don’t judge a book by its cover album, I was expecting easy listening or some sort of jazz
This is like elevator music. I can’t wait to reach my floor and get off.
Naja, ganz witzig aber nichts so wirkliches
Funky bass lines
So very cultured. Disco sucks. This one skirts that line too closely for me. That being said, this one has some decent moments. Just not my thing
Not expected to like this album so much, I will say it is an easy and relaxing listening. Really recommend it Fav songs - I Want Your Love, At Last I Am Free 4/5
Favorite track: I want your love other picks: le freak, savoir faire, funny bone
Insane quality as far as music and vocals, but every song went on for about 1-2 minutes too long. I suppose that's disco, but not my favorite aspect.
There is not a lot to expect. Its a funk/disco album. There is nothing wrong with it but very repeating. But There a some Good RnB songs on it
Sounds like cocaine and rollerskates
Groovy but a bit repetitive
This one hit just right. Usually the slow jams on all these funk/disco albums of this era don’t hit quite right for me but even the ballads here were hitting the spot
Chic Cheer: chic chic! chic! chic chic! chic! really vibrant and fun, I always love a disco groove. this song doesn't do a whole lot but it makes me excited for the rest of the record Le Freak: this is like THE disco song. the instrumental break at the bridge is a highlight. it's pretty repetitive though *Savoir Faire: kinda sounds like one of those stock songs that comes pre-loaded on an electric keyboard haha. I dig this one, dude is going nuts on the guitar towards the end. Happy Man: the guitar tone in the solo is so so nice. song is fine *I Want Your Love: bass going stupid immediately. ohhhhh this one is a hit. no notes. THE BRASS At Last I Am Free: would've thrown it on the playlist if it was five minutes long but the chorus is not good enough to justify repeating it fifteen times. vocals are lovely though *Sometimes You Win: so many of these songs feel like they're right on the verge of being great but they just don't quite take it there and land at "pretty good". great groove, great chorus, the rest is good enough *(Funny) Bone: huge fan of the opening guitar riff. the snare hits like a truck, it's crispy fat. hardest groove on the record everything on this album is nice, but a few of tracks either don't come together into anything REALLY nice or they simply overstay their welcome. seems fitting for a disco album since it's more about vibing and dancing but for someone just sitting down to listen to it, it gets a smidge repetitive. HOWEVER...I Want Your Love is one of the best songs I've heard since I started the 1001 albums. also, almost every instrumental break on here steals the show. good album __ SCORE: 7/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: Savoir Faire I Want Your Love Sometimes You Win (Funny) Bone
I remember this album from my teenage years, great dance tunes on here, but a few fillers
A couple bangers but mostly one note.
Disco not really my thing.
Some head bopping good dance tunes.
Sometimes, I just, I just gotta dance
I think my favorite part of this list so far is appreciating Chic on a deeper level. Chic all day works for me.
Disco is cool but the Chic Chant took way too long
3.5 stars. Enjoyable disco vibes
Kind of cheesy. And like most cheese after 4 decades, it didn't age well.
Completely fine.
Soul/disco. Meh.
Thought this might a good single + lots of filler album: aside from I Want Your Love, this was really good. Cool that Nile Rodgers' guitar could be equally effective as a five-second sample or a 10+ minute Kraftwerk-style jam.
Nile Rodgers is pretty amazing. He was involved with a whole bunch of fantastic projects over the decades. It's wild to think that it more or less all started here. I have a 45 single of Le Freak in my garage... which I bought when I was ten, in fifth grade, with my own allowance money.
Very much disco and very much groovy
Very difficult to listen to.
Great album
Obviously famous (infamous?) for "Le Freak", which is...fine. Catchy, but a victim of overexposure. "I Want Your Love" is the best track on this album, however.
Some good tunes. Very groovy
Stylish, and fancy!
Boring
Probably not my go to type of music but the bass is sooooo good and the drummer has a beautiful lively sound, plays like a metronome. The rythm section of this band are phenomenal! Big part of it is how locked in the bass is i reckon but it’s not mechanical or without groove and sway. So nice. The last 2 or 3 songs not quite as fun but the players are just so good.
That was so fun!
Very happy. And not just because of Happy Man. They fun with it
Initially was non plussed about getting this. But the first 5-6 tracks were awesome. Really great feel and rhythm. Last few tracks kinda lost me. Also spent some of the listen trying to figure out who sampled the songs….a lot seem to have!
3.5
No. 10 I wasn't familiar with CHIC until this listen; I wasnt aware they made "Freak Out." The way I can pick out the instruments throughout the records is beautiful; I can understand why they loved dancing so much in the 80s.
Very easy listening. Love the guitar solo. Creates a chill atmosphere
Don't really got strong feelings on this one either.
Quality stuff from Nile Rodgers and crew... These Are the Good Times!
I have only heard le freak from this band before and now I kind of get why. The whole album is in the same kind of vibe as that song but not as catchy. When I realized that I listened to le freak again and it is kind of a weird song. Its still catchy but the other songs will soon be forgotten by me.
(40/100)
groovy
wouldn't have known who this was if it wasnt for the opening track
Fairly repetitive disco album, never been a fan of disco. I think these guys can be categorized as one hit wonders
Wow! Exactly right up my alley. I’ve been getting more and more into the disco and funk era over the years and this hit. Ofc the most famous song le freak I’ve heard but the rest of the album is stellar!! Standouts: Chic Cheer Savoir Faire I Want Your Love At Last I Am Free Sometimes You Win Such a great listen, will def buy this on vinyl.
Not bad.
Fun funky disco shit with some classics.
I really only knew the big hit coming into this, so I was surprised by how consistently good the rest of the record is. The guitar work is endlessly snappy. It’s a perfectly crafted machine built only for dancing. Grooves so deep they're practically geological. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions Chic Cheer Le Freak I Want Your Love Sometimes You Win
Easy listen. Recognized more songs than I expected/didnt know were them. Some songs were pretty much just a chorus and good beat tho
Better than the Chic album I got two weeks ago (Risqué), but still not terribly great. A couple good songs, but otherwise underwhelming.
I really loved the highlights of this album, and at its best I could see it being a five, but there are so many minutes of this album that feel frankly wasted. They let a loop play out for entire tracks with not a ton of variation. If I boiled thus down to just what I really line, it’s probably just a 15 minute album.
friperie avec tout plein de fourrure
This made me think I like disco more than I think I do. It was kind of mellow but super fun, I would feel safe if a bar was playing this
At first I thought the opening was amazing, such a funky bass line, but nothing really happens after that. "Chic Cheer" just keeps going without much progression in the instrumentals or vocals. "Le Freak" is a classic, though I’m not a fan. Solid disco album overall though almost all songs could have been shorter especially "At Last I Am Free", but there are funkier records from that era. 7/10.
Funk at its best. Nile Rogers is one of the best bass players around. Every song jumps off the speakers and makes you grab your dancing shoes.
DISCO Best Song: Le Freak Rating: 5.0/10 Stars: 3
*Guy who’s only heard the Persona 5 soundtrack* “Getting big Persona 5 vibes from this one.” This one did rule though. 4.5 Stars.
Five disco balls, no question. Every track is drenched in style, confidence, and groove. “Le Freak” brings the party, “I Want Your Love” turns it romantic, and “Savoir Faire” is pure silk. I was born too late to rule the disco floor, but this album lets me pretend otherwise. 🪩✨
Had to get up and dance.
1. At first I didn't know who CHIC was, and then I heard Le Freak and immediately realized that it was "that" band 2. Damn apparently they are still touring? Or at least touring very recently 3. Seems like 2 of the 3 main members have had a hand in A LOT of popular music for decades 4. I'm sad that this is yet another "short" album, only 8 songs and 41 minutes. Why can't THIS be the 2 hour album?? 5. Nile Rodgers really knows how to get around the music business and I'd actually heard of his name before but never knew he was a member of this band 6. I definitely know a few of these songs, but also don't know a number of them as well 7. The guitar backings of Rodgers is top fucking tier (also very reminiscent of recent songs he's featured in, man's still got it) 8. Savoir Faire I quite like for the background music despite the lack of vocals 9. While not every song in this album is a certified banger, the overall vibe and quality is definitely the best I've heard so far in all the albums we've listened to (one that I'd assuredly say deserves the "1001 albums to listen to" title 10. At Last I Am Free is my least favorite due to the generally slow nature and less "dance" vibes 11. Of the songs I wasn't already familiar with, Savoir Faire was my favorite 12. Fun little language tidbit, but "chic" has the same etymological roots as "chicanery" despite them being almost entirely different words nowadays
Decent disco, definitely not my favorite but a few solid songs makes this above average
Its kind of soul, jazz album that i know only one song le freak 3/5
I liked the start, after some point it got a bit boring for me
Come for "La Freak" but stay for the finest funky disco Nile Rodgers could dream up. Now, everybody struuuuuut....
Wow - so much more than a "dance" album. I am old nought remember this on the AM/FM song plays. Some other info that should have also gotten air time besides "I Want Your Love" and "Le Freak" FREAK OUT!!!
Incroyable.
Very 70s but in a fun way
Le freak
3/5
Not a disco guy, but I can see why this is popular. It's fun, probably great to dance to (I imagine "Le Freak" has come on at a wedding I was at), and some of the instrumentation was pretty great. Enjoyed more than I thought I would.
Fun album, le freak was a surprise!
CHIC har længe været én af mine favorit-artister. C'est Chic er jo bare til at få optur over. Le Freak har en fast plads på min playliste.
This is before the "Disco Sucks" movement but unfortunately as I understand it CHIC's continued success was stopped pretty dead when the movement started. I think this is a shame, it could have been cool to hear what this pretty solid base would have developed into Standouts Le Freak I Want Your Love 3/5
A classic. Danceable at any time. The guitar is incredible and drives every track. The blue print for a lot sounds I enjoy to this day.
Pretty good. Iconic songs.
Not for me.
Surprisingly, this album has quite a few bangers in it. I though Le Freak would be a one hit wonder, but there was a lot of style in this album.
If I had been alive when this album came out, I probably would've gone crazy for Le Freak. I agree with other people that the songs are twice as long as they should be. There's only a solid 20 minutes of material in here and then another 20 minutes of either drawn out instrumentals or simple repetition. Le Freak - 4.5/5 The rest of the album - 3/5 Overall - 3.5/5
disco is never boring to listen to, why did it ever leave the zeitgeist.
Consider me a fan of disco cuz this hits
Musically tight lyrically shit. Every song manages to make a 30 second idea into a 6 minute song somehow. Music made specifically for Walmart commercials. 2 is probably too harsh.
This was a great time. I enjoyed this the whole way through. I think this is a soft 5/5 for me. The grooves were so good, great record
3.5 stars
Amazing bass playing. This is definitely going into my regular rotation.
Sophisticated R&B compositions and orchestra, iconic guitar groove! I'd say people went freak dancing on the hit song in late 70's