Reviews (page 9 of 14)
I would say this is a must listen for sure, simply for the sheer amount of iconic singles and how they have in turn been sampled, interpolated or inspired music that came after it. Kinda sad that it seems they had a whole battle over the trademark amongst the sisters though.
Can still hear it's influence on modern music. Like the soul side, the disco side was ok.
Fun disco record!
Lotta of samples taken from here. Dated
The sisters' vocals with Rogers/Edwards is pretty irresistible. Cool how I recognize some of these from being 'in the air' but never knew where they came from, "He's the Greatest Dancer" being a strong example. I really wanted to like this more than I did. Outside of the title track and Dancer nothing really stuck to me.
Don’t hate it but not my favorite era of music
3.5 stars
Well... this was surprising. I've obviously heard of Sister Sledge and some of their hit songs, but I had no idea they were a singing quartet and that the musicians that played the music were not really an official part of the band but more like session musicians. Which is weird because if there is one thing I think about when I hear some of these songs is the iconic bass lines. And this led me down a rabbit hole about Bernard Edwards and all the music he contributed to as a bassist and producer. Legend.
Not My style but was fun to listen to
Nice relaxing tunes thx
They're good songs, just seem a little vanilla to me after being bombarded with them in cheesy movies for my whole life. I thought even the not hits on the album were solid. Probably just overplayed for me, otherwise would have gotten a higher score.
This felt like childhood. It’s fun but not something I would choose to regularly listen to. 3/5
What a banger is "Lost in Music"! If I had existed in the 80s, I would have seen myself dancing in a disco to this
it's ok
Not what I expected given my only knowledge going to this record was “we are family”. This was a lot more funky than I expected it to be, shoutout to the unreal bassline on “Thinking Of You”. I also particularly liked the slower ballads on the album, “Somebody Loves Me” and “You’re a Friend To Me”. Fun album! Not something I’m going to seek out or listen to again in the future, but this was overall extremely pleasant.
I feel like when I was a kid, disco was deeply uncool. It was a relic from past generations and the punchline of jokes, mostly relegated to themed parties. In particular there were a handful of disco songs that everyone knew—still knows—that have been endlessly adapted for TV commercials, overplayed at weddings, had their lyrics reworked for crude grade school rhymes, etc. “We Are Family” was (is) absolutely one of those songs, so when I saw this album name I expected some hokey clap-along disco. I was pleasantly surprised to find this to be more soulful and to have aged better than I expected. The vocals from the sisters Sledge are especially strong. I think it was a good decision from producer Nile Rodgers to actually put the lead single in the middle of the album, which was somewhat unusual for 1979. The most memorable parts of “We Are Family” have group-sung vocals which, in my opinion, really overpower the more sophisticated and sultry stylings found on the rest of the album. Being encouraged to get through the first four songs, at least, before getting to the blockbuster single both shows off the qualities of the other songs and frames “We Are Family” in a different light once you get there. I waver between 3 and 4 ⭐️ here, but I think I’m ultimately not very likely to listen to this album again (maybe “Thinking of You”) so I have to err on the side of 3 ⭐️.
Opens with an incredibly solid start with He’s The Greatest Dancer, and while it doesn’t seem fair to say it drops off from there, nothing else really grabbed me in the same way. That said, there’s some real fun, funky sounds throughout and it’s just a good listen all the way through. 7/10, 3 stars.
Immediately recognized the riff from the first song from gettin' jiggy wit it by will smith. Going into it, I'm already thinking about Disco albums being repetitive and long, so I'm hoping this album isn't like that. Like the first song, does have that long period of just instruments for dancing, but pretty good song. Been a pretty enjoyable album so far. Each song is a good mix of well done vocals, interesting melodies and hooks, and good funky bass and guitar.
This is a fun album. Only song I recognized is We Are Family. Lost In Music is my favorite song from the album. Some of the slower songs took me out but overall I enjoyed this.
Yea
3.5.
What a great find. I never knew how much I liked disco and dance music. The music is great and the singing beautiful. A feel good, fun album. Obviously the music of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards is responsible for all the funky, dance, pop tunes.
🪩 queens
Tolle Stimmen, gute Mischung aus ruhigen und tanzbaren Liedern, mich haben die schnelleren Songs insgesamt mehr angesprochen, viele längere Songs, zu viele Remixe (4/12)
I feel like disco may get a bad rap. While the lyrics aren't particularly interesting, the music is pretty great with some unexpected chord progressions. Not bad.
I was only really familiar with the song "We Are Family," which is not a favorite of mine, but this is good.
Classic.
I enjoyed the fast paced dance tunes- the slow ones weren’t my jam
Some songs that really hit well, it has a good overall sound.
Beautiful album, with beautiful singing. Great songwriting and just such a pleasant experience
Enjoyed this, lots of feel-good tracks. Standouts were Lost in Music, We are Family and He's the Greatest Dancer. Some dull and forgettable tracks, however.
Standout Songs: He’s the Greatest Dancer Thinking of You We Are Family You’re a Friend to Me
And smoother and my phone would have slid off my desk. Just joyful to listen to. Close enough to a three to justify.
Fun chill disco album. The instrumentation is great, the vocals are also cool but nothing outstanding. It had a couple more relaxed and vocal-focused parts that I thought were quite boring, but all in all, still an enjoyable album. 7/10
Lots of radio classics here.
3.5 stars. I really liked this album and will be adding it to my regular rotation
good stuff from the disco era 3/5
We Are Family draws me in with its groovy bass and crunchy guitar rhythms. What really impressed me was the guitar cutting — it’s subtle and never showy, but extremely skillful, and that understated precision is what keeps pulling me in. Funk isn’t something I normally listen to, and before this I only knew the song “We Are Family,” but their style impressed me.
Classic R & B with some love songs sprinkled throughout the album. There isn't much else to say. Favorite Track: "We Are Family".
Stand-out tracks: He's The Greatest Dancer - the prominent strings in the background are a nice addition, but a bit overused by the end Somebody Loves Me - a more mellow and laidback track, compared to the rest Easier To Love - I like how the chords are unexpectedly unnerving, contrary to the melodies of most of the tracks on the album which are upbeat The album was pleasant to listen to, but most of it felt like very generic disco/R&B music to just dance to or listen to in the background. Nothing to really write home about.
Highlights: He's the Greatest Dancer, We Are Family Didn't know this was where the Will Smith sample is from. Other than that this record left no specific impression on me. It's disco, alright. It has the groove and it did get me jiggy wit it, but it was dull at the same time. As a collection of songs, I would hate to have to sit through it again. It doesn't click with me because the record rarely changes in style. But I guess some of the songs would hit the groove as intended if they were played individually. For instance Lost in Music comes off as an unimpressive song when looked at as a part of an album, but I do see it moving butts at some disco party. It's practically begging for it given the theme. But the again, some don't even work as dance tracks. How is anyone supposed to dance to Easier to Love?
I like the disco vibes
Day 2 We are Family - Sister Sledge 1. NEW He’s the Greatest Dancer - very long intro. It sounds like another song. I haven’t placed it yet but I’ll get there. Will Smith’s “Gettin Jiggy With It”? Not sure still working on trying to place it. I sort of hear Cat Janice’s “Dance You Out of My Head”. Not bad. I’d probably listen again. 4/5 2. NEW Lost in Music - it’s not bad. Not my favorite from the album, I already know it’ll be “We Are Family”. But it’s not bad. 3/5 3. NEW Somebody Loves Me - okay slower than the others. A little depressing, which is not the vibe the first two songs gave. Not really the vibe I’m personally wanting to hear right now. But continuing on. She sounds a little desperate but hey I get it, been there done that. Not really my vibe. 2/5 4. NEW Thinking of You - okay again very much not independent woman vibes which is not really my thing. The music and the little bounce to it isn’t bad though. Not a bad song just the lyrics are not my personal cup of tea. 3/5 5. We Are Family - a classic. An icon. Fun. Upbeat. Feel some passion behind it. I don’t need to say anymore 5/5 6. NEW Easier to Love - not bad. Somewhere in that middle ground between slow and upbeat. Not the worst not my favorite. 3/5 7. NEW You’re a Friend to Me - not even a minute in and just not feeling it. Slow and again just lyrically not my favorite. 2/5 8. NEW One More Time - more upbeat, thankfully. I like this one. A litlte more guitar than the others which I like. 4/5 Newly Downloaded: He’s the Greatest Dancer and One More Time. Overall: 3.25
vibe tracks, its alright.
Owned it at one time and rarely played it.
Before: I was never a huge fan but know they had a few hits back in the day and I think I liked some of them a little. I had a brief infatuation with disco in the mid 70's but it was never my favorite type of music. I'm already thinking 3. Let's check it out! | During: "He's The Greatest Dancer" starts off the album and of course I remember this one well. Not my thing really, but it does make you want to get out on the disco floor, LOL. Now I'm thinking I could possibly give this a 4 if the album as a whole is at least as good as the opener. Well, I had to skip through the next 2 tracks, "Lost in Music" and "Somebody Loves Me". My immediate thought when I saw the title "Lost in Music" is that The Fall, my favourite band of all time, released a song with the same title, "I wonder if it's a cover?". Turns out it is, but in the loosest sense of the word. Some of the lyrics are the same, but that's pretty much where the similarities end. I like The Fall's interpretation much better than the original and that is one of my least favourite tracks on that album, "The Infotainment Scan". Continuing with the task at hand, "We Are Family" is another great feel good track. I also liked "You're A Friend To Me". | After: I'm going to give it a 3. I don't deny it's a great album for what it is, but it's not something I would choose to listen normally. To be a 4 it's got to be something I would choose to listen to, enjoy, and not get bored with. Finally, if my 1979 playlist was not already 160 titles long, I would consider adding the three tracks from this album that I do like, to it. Aw, what the hell, I'll add "We Are Family", just for kicks. For reference my 1979 playlist is probably 95% punk, post-punk, and new wave. |
Le album, c’est chic! Trois!
I never realized that "Sister Sledge" were four different singers - yes, all sisters - who sang lead vocals on separate tracks, but (at least on this album) never sang together. Regardless, this is a classic disco album, released only a few months before disco fever in the US finally collapsed. It's a fine example of the genre - great beats, surging romantic string sections, and endlessly repetitive choruses (the title track is over 8 minutes long). And surprising absolutely no one, Bernard Edwards KILLS the bass playing throughout (he and Chic partner Nile Rodgers wrote and produced the album). "You're a Friend To Me" has a slight reggae vibe, which isn't what one would expect from a disco album, but it works. It's a great snapshot of the popular music of its day, polished to a mirror sheen - but I'm glad we've moved on.
Lækkert klassisk soul. Det lyder vidunderligt, det rører mig bare ikke.
i like the central theme of appreciating the family & relationships one has. the songs are quite similar, but there's a lot of talent in the sledge sisters. what a nice, feel good, disco album favorite(s): thinking of you, we are family, easy to love
Not fully my style of music. Had some great songs and production not sure id listen again though
Average
Fun beats to groove to, too much repetition in the lyrics for me tho 🙏🏼
Pretty decent R&B, just didn’t do anything for me really. It was pleasant to listen to at least.
Una giostra di hit intramontabili, un po' inflazionato, più ballabile che ascoltabile.
Tää oli ihan leppoisaa kuunneltavaa. Hyvää laulua ja soitantaa. Noi miksaukset oli vähän turhia.
It's pretty fun disco. Glad to see it on the list. Didn't do much for me.
Fun and groovy - was familiar with two songs.
Good sound, great voices and harmonizes, great bass. I don't know what to say, it's cool and funky and feels easy to see why it's popular. Check it out and keep it down.
Fun, funky and easy to dance to. A nice album, perfect for a family party or getting you moving and cleaning house on the weekend.
It was very groovy, i knew a few songs already. however, i ended up skipping a few songs halfway through. my favorite is lost in magic!
Considering my hatred of We Are Family, I was pleasantly surprised by this album. It was easy listening, kind of reminded me of the girl groups from the 60s
Somebody Loves Me - basse
рнб из 70х это фанки диско) не люблю ни один из этих жанров но альбом приятный)
it was fine but i think disco sounds too dated for me
This is great, I don’t see myself coming back to it much but it’s fun and well produced
I had never listened to a disco album straight through so this was a fun experience. I was surprised that I knew several of the songs, besides 'We are Family', and the songs I didn't know, I knew samples from. The production values are flawless, the lyrics and singing constantly upbeat, a nice album for a dreary winter day.
They weren't my favorites.
Disco superstars!
This album is like being a bar tending woman in the early 70s. The club you work at is one of the most happening spots in the city, so you've gotta be quick to pour a drink and fire back a rebuttal at all the jive-talking fools. Yea, you know you're hot. Your close-cut afro and flares combo is always gonna turn the drunken barflies on. But you don't go home with just any old suitor. That's not to say you don't have your fun. It's just that any encounter happens by your rules.
Suffers from the same thing as CHIC on the list where the sound is good but the songs get repetitive and don't go anywhere, which might be useful for dancing but isn't conducive to higher ratings
Track 1. (He’s the greatest dancer) 7/10 Track 2. (Lost in music) very repetitive 6.8 Track 3. (Somebody loves me) play this shi at my wedding bro 8.7/10 Track 4. (Thinking of you) 7.3 Track 5. (We are family) classic 8/10 Track 6. (Easier to love) 7.3 Track 7. (Your a friend to me) 7.2 Track 8. (One more time) 7/10 Overall: 7.4/10
It was consistent and lively. Very seventies with a fun groove. Very danceable.
Fine 3/5
Good, Chic 'n' all
Enjoyed this more than expected, really funky get out your seat type jams. Then We Are Family is just a cherry on top.
The music sounded quite funky . Obviously ha some of the most iconic songs we are family. The repetitives and the slow feeling to it wasn’t for me.
Hay 4 canciones que me medio me gustaron, las demás son muy repetitivas. Aún así es interesante como te transportan instantanmente a esa década y al disco. Está lejos de interesarme pero aún así me pude imaginar a mi misma bailando bajo la bola de disco y siguiendo a estas chicas que tienen mucha onda.
Fun Disco album.
Nice popmusic, great vibes, but not much else going on. 8 minutes of we ar family is a treat though.
Not my cup of tea, but for whatever reason the version of the title track on YouTube has the bass turned way the hell up and it's actually funky as hell. No wonder Pops Stargell fucked with it.
ambiance calme et reposante. J'aime d'autant plus ecouter en faisant de la peinture
Some solid jams.
This was pretty solid. Just good disco
3.5 for yummy disco
chill, funky, nista spec, vrv cu zaboraviti na njih
The albums good
We Are Family is an iconic song that once again had heard, but never knew who the artist was. Another funky album with a lot of fun beats. 6.5/10
Understand why it’s on the list as there are some standout classics but listening in one go means that all the songs sound the same. Genre defining sound, but not my cup of tea.
Album #3 Sister Sledge: We Are Family An album, which, on initial instinct, I assumed would not be for me. Disco music has essentially been reduced to a joke since one night in the late 70s when everyone went from dancing to it in the club to pretending not to have ever enjoyed it overnight, practically nullifying its impact on every generation to come. Yet despite that, I was already very familiar with the infamous title track “We Are Family”, a song which I feel as though I have known my entire life, despite never once seeking it out or desiring to learn more. As a kid, this song was definitely not one that I considered to be cool, an opinion which I also held towards the only other disco song which has remained culturally relevant, “Stayin' Alive” by the Bee Gees; and as such, disco as a whole was a genre that I completely wrote off. Yet I have always been fond of the loosely tied and similarly maligned era of music which subsequently followed the Disco era, which is 80s New Wave and Synthpop. Even the cheesiest songs in the genre provide me with some sort of sonic pleasure. So it really shouldn’t have surprised me as much as it did that I actually quite enjoyed this effort from Sister Sledge. The title track remains a tad corny, yet still harbours feelings of optimism and unity, which makes it a rather comforting antique in today's world, where optimistic music seems almost extinct. Though my favourite song has to be “Lost in the Music”, which is just a simply beautiful song and represents disco at its highest that I’ve experienced so far. Definitely not an album I would have ever checked out willingly, but one that was a lot of fun and I’m glad to have heard. Best Songs: Lost in the Music, He’s the Greatest Dancer, We Are Family Worst Song: You’re a Friend to Me Score out of 10: 7
Not my cup of tea
Technically a great album, with really tight instrumental and vocal performances. But the songs on this record are more or less very generic disco tunes. A fine listen but not very memorable. Standout Tracks: Lost In Music, We Are Family
Some of y'all were convinced because of this album. Your parents were at the disco shaking their asses and met, then went home and boned to this album... I like the more slowed down tracks personally. The danceable stuff isn't bad but it's not me. I have no rhythm. The full on R&B tracks are good though. Good album.
So now I know where Will Smith nicked the beat for “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” from.
Ohh ok now I have context for ABBA The sisters have an amazing vocal harmony together, and the songs are all super catchy. The recording isn't the greatest (though that's probably due to the time period), and some of the songs could benefit from a radio edit.
It’s alright. Nothing groundbreaking or amazing. 3
Her voice is bonkers: raspy, high, and note-perfect. We Are Family is undeniably catchy and Thinking of You is quite fun and sweet.
Overall, a fun listen! But 'We Are Family' isn't anymore after listening to it at every bar and bat mitzvah I've ever been to...which is a shame!
Very groovy.
For this album having the iconic track We Are Family in its' short but fulfilling tracklist, my expectations were surprisingly a bit low, but after finishing this album I have to say I was thoroughly impressed with what Sister Sledge had to offer for the entirety of this 42 minute Disco project. This project will make you dance and this project will also make you stare up at the ceiling and reminisce on all the mistakes you ever made in your life, and yet make it all feel so fitting for each other. I will say this album does feel a bit long thanks in fact to You're a Friend to Me, but other than that track everything else here feels really well paced, it just sucks how much that one song ruins the overall momentum of this album. This is quite an interesting Disco album that really tries to be more thoughtful than a lot of the feel good music of the genre and time. Even with my slight disappointment of this album, I am still more than impressed with what Sister Sledge offered and I would totally recommend it to anyone else looking for a refreshing take on Disco back in the 70s.
I had high hopes for this after track 1, most of the rest of the album was just ok
It's disco, if you can look past some of that cheese, the music itself is a bop. Gets the toe tappin', the booty shakin', and hey, you end up recognizing all the hip hop songs that have sampled this record! All I need to know next is where is the snow?
Some really good songs, some great guitar and beats, but not a great album
Classic disco, not much more to say
Przyjemne, buja, ma w sobie mnóstwo energii. A jednak czegoś mi brakuje. Nie porwało tak, jak zwykle porywa taką muzyką. Było zbyt rytmiczne i wesołe na soul, zbyt sztywne i płytkie na dobry funk. Nie umiem tego dobrze sklasyfikować, ale wyszła mi z tego miksu płyta 6/10
If it has to be disco, Sister Sledge ain't bad. 3/5
Pretty fun album. Too repetitive for me, but it has some fun basslines. I would like it more if the songs were shorter. Any of these songs work, but it's too much for me as an album. 2.5/5
It's not horrible, but very uneventful. We Are Family is obviously the banger on this album.
Just realized where Gettin Jiggy with it came from... Pleasant listen, We are family is iconic.
Pretty fun; it reminds of that “Chic” album. I’ve never really liked the song “We Are Family” - the only one I knew from this album - which I think just comes down to it being overplayed; here, in the context of album, I was able to enjoy it more. 3.5
Made me want to go to a Bat Mitzvah party!
Classic!
Slick production, but not for me.
I like me some disco, this was pretty good. Bass was great all throughout the album. 7/10 Favourite track: He's The Greatest Dancer
Solid disco record
R&b and disco. Classic
3.0 - Ok
Funky disco stuff, liker det ganske godt. 3/5
6 - AVERAGE
Disco is fun. I said what I said.
This one is a classic case of sky-high peaks surrounded by a whole lot of pretty forgettable scenery. When We Are Family kicks in, it’s obvious why the song became immortal. That bass line really is one of the greats: bouncy, confident, and just showy enough without slipping into the “look at me” trap that plagues plenty of disco-era players. It’s the sort of line that feels like it’s levitating the whole arrangement. He’s the Greatest Dancer keeps the magic going—a slick, stylish groove with enough personality to stand on its own. Between those two tracks, you get a great reminder of what the Chic/Nile Rodgers machine could do when it was firing. The rest of the album, though… it’s hard not to hear it as padded. The charm dips, the songwriting blurs together, and it ends up feeling like the singles are doing all the heavy lifting. There’s nothing offensively bad here, just a lot of material you forget as soon as it ends. In the end, it’s an album carried by two absolute killers surrounded by filler that keeps it squarely in “good, not great” territory. A solid 3—worth knowing, worth revisiting for the hits, but not something I can bump up in good conscience.
Enjoyed this album more than I expected. Songs are light, fun, and have good energy. I won't be listening to them outside of this, but enjoyed it still.
It was fine - I like disco and the title track is great, but the rest just feels kind of thrown together as a sub-part Chic album.
Nice funky album with a sprinkling of Nile Rodgers. Some classic songs and a nice easy listen. Nothing crazy about it for me but a solid album overall.
3.5
Well this was fine. I understand why this is on the list given the insane cultural impact of We Are Family and I always appreciate a sibling musical outfit. But I think at this point the hit is too ubiquitous to listen to objectively, and the rest of the album kind of fades into a disco haze.
This is a quintessential one hit wonder. The title track was everywhere in the late 70’s disco scene. Growing up in Pittsburgh, on a local level it was a whole other thing. The song became the rallying cry for the “City of Champions”, with the Pirates winning the World Series that year and the Steelers winning another Super Bowl to cap off the decade. Needless to say, I was on the receiving end of overplay for the title track at a whole different level. Reluctantly rounding up for the impact. 2.5/5
There’s nothing to overthink here. The music is sexy, seductive and simple in its message, and was written for one purpose: to have fun. And sure I definitely took to the roller rink floor when some of these songs came on. But outside of the way overplayed title track, the rest was pretty forgettable. Except for the guitar work of coursevbwhich is signature Nile Rodgers. So, I guess that really just makes this Chic, part 2.
Some decent struttin’ music, and some songs I could do without. This one definitely belongs in the disco time capsule, but all material from that particular capsule has a ratings cap for me.
Can really get into this genre but can’t deny those beats, bass lines and guitar will get that booty moving. I think the first track might be about me. Can’t listen to the title track anymore. 2.75
Lol, Nile Rodgers and his one riff. Definitive sound for the disco generation, but gets a bit old. Also...not a great sign when the most popular song on the album is an auto skip track. I've been to far too many weddings to hear that song again. I'm tempted to round down on this one, but I think it is good enough to get a mid-range rating. I am being nice and acknowledging the ubiquitous nature of Family...oof I dislike it, tho. 2.5/5
I have a hunch this experience is going to have me listening to far more disco then I would have listened to without it. I don't hate that, I've never been one to hate on disco and if the albums keep being as solid as this one I won't become a hater. A fun, groovy album that I would probably rate a 3.5/5 if I could, but one that is not good enough to get a 4 so its getting a 3.
One of the best disco albums, not my favourite genre, but amazingly well produced
A bit too funky for me to listen to regularly but great for good vibes while cooking in the kitchen.
Some serious classics on here and great grooves, but didn't dig the R&B slow jams so much.
We Are Family is a pretty decent album. It is a 70s disco album meaning that it has all the quirks that you would expect from the genre with the bass, drums and those other string instruments which i can't exactly make out what they are but I'm not sure they would change my opinion. Overall, I'd say that the album was pretty enjoyable. Each song had a rather nice groove to it but i will say that each song does get repetitive which is a staple when it comes to disco due to what it is typically used for. It still did make me wish some songs were a little bit shorter. Even so, this album was still an enjoyable listen and on par with a lot of the other disco albums i have heard. Best Song: We Are Family Worst Song: He's the Greatest Dancer
This is a relatively good album for a genre I’m not into. I don’t love the long disco tracks but it’s not *bad*
3.5 This is a great album, I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would having going in only knowing the single (which honestly is not the best track on the album) - will dig into this a bit more, though not normally my vibe.
NILE RODGERS I LOVE YOU I WILL LISTEN TO ANYTHING YOU CREATE - non-disco tracks are skips
The dancey tracks hit and the ballads do not.
Makes you move instantly from the first notes. After the first track, things get a bit predictable. Still enjoyable. Also, the title track slaps.
Fun
Pretty classic disco, which is both over-hated and also just okay.
3 - decent funky album
Me ha gustado, pero como el anterior, se ma hace largo para cuando termina. El ritmo se me hace repetitivo, y me resulta demasiado Dance, aunque las primeras canciones las he disfrutado. De nuevo, un disco objetivamente bueno, pero me resulta mejor para bailar o en algo social que para escucharlo como tal. Aunque viendo la lista de canciones hay varias versiones de las mismas remasterizadas o en mixes, por lo que tiene sentido.
Having no disco exposure, this made me realize that what I love about Random Access Memories is largely just Nile Rodgers, not some magic sound that Daft Punk created themselves. There are some bangers on here, Lost in Music being the highlight. We Are Family is still pretty played out though.
Solid, iconic, not blown away.
Pure funky disco. Nile Rodgers’ guitar tone influenced the world. Forever classics.
Perfectly passable soul music, but it does get a little tiring near the end. I'd rather listen to these songs individually rather than consecutively.
We are family
Upbeat, bouncy, classic disco.
Fun classics
3/5
The first song made it to my liked list and of course the family song was a classic pop song from just before my time, so I caught some trickledown.
Is it controversial to call Nile Rodgers a one trick pony? I’m going to. It is a fun trick though.
The title track is a classic, but disco / R&B still isn't my genre. Also, the 1995 remaster has some not great remixes at the end.
Meh
pretty good
Fine and fun
Cool album and stellar dance beats. Not to mention Nile Rodgers absolutely rocks this album. “We are Family” will always make me think of the Californian Raisins though.
This makes me wish I could give half stars
The woman on the front looks just like Abed from Community.
It's catchy, it's good but I can understand why the title song is the most famous.
fun lil disco album
Much nostalgia for when these were hits during the disco era. Apparently I only heard the dance remixes back then because the songs had a lot more complexity, strings, horns on the album than in my memory. Kinda like if the Supremes decided to put out a disco album.
Cool disco, un peu played out
Let's just get this out of the way. Countless use in commercials, television, weddings, Oldies stations, the world has stolen every bit of power that the title track had. I am more than past that song. So move away from that and you have here a solid album of disco. It's fun and enjoyable.
Don’t have much time to listen to them. There were a few bangers. I appreciate being able to notice the one single that popped off on some of these albums. But seemed like the standard disco fair for the most part. I’m sure someone fucks heavy with jt
Some songs are tooooooo long
Impressive vocals and groovy melodies. I really enjoy listening to this in the morning, although I admittedly skipped the title track. Heard it one too many times on the radio.
This album starts with really fun tracks, has some okay ones. I'm not sure and of these songs really shows off their true talents; the energy of the songs does a lot of the work.
I've certainly only heard the title track before now. I like the music disco inspired more than disco music itself, but there were lots of fun moments here.
I kind of liked this. Still disco but more straight ahead pop than CHIC. Not bad.
Definitely a catchy album. I enjoyed listening to it and recognized a few hits, but it’s just too repetitive and the lyrics could’ve used some work. They’re just too straightforward. 7/10 for me.
I don't mind this, although I didn't care for the DMC remix of We Are Family or either remix of Lost in Music. I think my favorite track was Lost in Music.
it’s fine, the guitar is funky, and i’ll likely never return to it.
While the title track is good and the melodies are smooth, there’s not much going on with this record. It’s cliche a little with its themes, not going deep into the whys and what’s of love and family, which just bored me a little. I didn’t hate it so 3/5
This is one of those that operates within the murky space of not outright disliking it, but not exactly liking it either. It just is. I did learn that Will Smith sampled "He's the Greatest Dancer" for "Gettin' Jiggy With It". That took me down memory road.
A couple of bangers
We Are Family is a disco record built on groove, polish, and undeniable charm. The title track is the obvious standout, one of those songs that never really leaves the cultural conversation, with its joyful chorus and Chic’s trademark production making it an instant classic. “He’s the Greatest Dancer” keeps that momentum going with another strong hook and plenty of dancefloor sparkle. The rest of the album, while enjoyable, does not always live up to the strength of those big hits. The production is slick and the performances are solid, but some tracks blur together and feel more like filler than standouts. Still, the warmth and energy the sisters bring to their vocals give even the lighter songs a lift. We Are Family works best as a snapshot of peak disco: fun, stylish, and carried by a couple of timeless anthems.
nothing worse than relistening to an album that i've already listened to and didn't care for !!!!
Although not my vibe, this album is beautifully recorded and packs several timeless hits. Sister Sledge has a unique style. Jump right in if you are looking for some dance-floor escapism.
I'm not a huge disco fan but was to have this pop up today. Was a very fun album for today.
Good disco/dance. I really liked lost in music!
Man, this took me way back to being a small kid and really starting to get into popular music. The intro chords to "He's The Greatest Dancer" sets the tone and take you back to the disco era. Corny ass lyrics, oh boy, hard to look past, but the baseline and groove are undeniable. 142M listens for "Greatest Dancer" and nearly 300M for the title track. Glue tracks like "Lost In Music" and "Thinking Of You" have over 70M and 90M, respectively. I kinda liked "One More Time" which I'd never heard before. With those listen counts, this is a way more popular album in this day and age than I would have ever imagined. The production stands out, this is a landscape of disco, not just a hit single with a good groove. The repetition of that landscape is the downfall for me, it's a lot of the same without much variation. It feels like it was all recorded on the same day with the same players. All disco ball momentum fell out the bottom with "Somebody Loves Me", why mess with a good thing to go with a schlocky bubblegum makeout song? Poor decision to wedge it in there. Overall, this is not a T1001 album for me, it's one dimensional, though it boasts 2 all time great disco hits. 3 stars.
Now I know where Will Smith borrowed his music from. Some of the remixes were fun too
Groovy. Great production
Some good bang tunes for you and your SO
Fun but short album, only 8 songs followed by 4 longer remixes. Few bangers then rest background fillers
disco funky girls that sang for chic, but here only some numbers i liked
Some great songs, this is the 70s album I remember: we need to fill out both sides of the album because 33s are profitable
Disco isn't really my thing but it's fine. 6/10
Solid album with banger "We are Family" 6.2/10
Really good fun. Enjoyed it too to bottom, but like most disco it's nothing mind blowing. Fav Track: Thinking of You 6.4/10
nice
1979 There's a time and a place for 70's disco, which is usually wedding receptions and village hall discos, both of which are likely to be full of drunk boomers. Right now I'm neither at a wedding reception or in a village hall, so this won't be getting aired tonight. However, that said, I've heard it before, so I'm confident in suggesting that I'd rather hear this than Adele. Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ❌️ not in the mood Revisit ❌️ Of the time ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
This was a fun little disco album. Might pick it up again
Good album, but sounds like everything else nice Rodgers has been involved in.
This is my 10th album ive listened to. This is the first album where one of the songs ive heard played through my life and was wondering where it came from but this album isnt carried just by that song. I do like this album its nothing too special according to my ears but its still something i caught myself liking while listening. 82/100
A mixture of Soul, Disco, and R&B, which edge more towards Disco. I'm not really a fan of Disco tracks, even if heavily influenced by the legendary Nile Rodgers. Contains their hits "He's the Greatest Dancer", "Lost in Music", and, of course, "We Are Family".
- He´s the greatest dancer - 7.2 Sonido disco con su estilo sofisticado: bajo funky, guitarras limpias, cuerdas brillantes. - Lost in music - 8 Habla del poder transformador de la música: perderse en ella como vía de escape y felicidad. - Somebody loves me - 7 Expresa gratitud y alegría por saberse querida; un tema más ligero y optimista. - Thinking of you - 7 Una balada funky de amor nostálgico; la letra es más íntima y suave. Muestra su lado mas soul. - We are family - 8,5 Himno sobre unión, hermandad y amor familiar; se convirtió en símbolo de comunidad y empoderamiento. - Easier to love - 7,5 - You are a friend to me - 7 - One more time - 6,7
An album that definitely belongs on this list, that has stood the test of time. Songs I still hear sampled to this day. Upbeat, dancy songs. Lovely voices. Fun album.
Two hits, repeated. Again.
Ah 1979, une année charnière, une fin de décennie qui sentait déjà le sapin pour pas mal de trucs, et surtout pour le disco. Le genre, après avoir inondé les ondes et fait se trémousser la planète entière sur des rythmes syncopés et des lignes de basse à faire pâlir un sismologue, commençait sérieusement à lasser. Pire, il engendrait une haine tenace, un rejet épidermique qui allait culminer avec la fameuse "Disco Demolition Night" à Chicago. Faut dire qu'à force de nous servir la même soupe, aussi bonne soit-elle, l'indigestion n'est jamais loin. Et c'est un peu le sentiment qui me reste après l'écoute de ce "We Are Family" des quatre soeurs Sledge. Un sentiment mitigé, coincé entre l'admiration pour une machine à tubes implacable et un léger soupir d'ennui face à une formule un peu trop bien huilée. Il faut dire que les frangines n'ont pas fait les choses à moitié. Pour ce troisième album, elles sont allées chercher le Saint-Graal de la production de l'époque : le duo magique de Chic, Nile Rodgers et Bernard Edwards. Les mecs, à ce moment-là, transformaient en or tout ce qu'ils touchaient. Ils avaient défini LE son, cette rythmique métronomique, cette guitare "cocotte" aussi sèche qu'un coup de trique et cette basse qui déroulait des tapis volants de groove. On leur doit "Le Freak", "Good Times", des monuments qui ont défini la bande-son de la fin des seventies. Alors, forcément, quand tu confies les clés du camion à de tels artisans, tu sais que ça va sonner et putain, ça sonne. Dès les premières mesures de "He's the Greatest Dancer", on est en terrain connu. C'est la marque de fabrique, le tampon "Chic Organization Ltd." gravé au fer rouge sur chaque sillon. La guitare de Rodgers, clinique, précise, balance son riff funky avec une régularité d'horloger suisse. La basse d'Edwards, ronde, chaude, chaloupée, est un appel irrépressible à onduler du bassin. On ne peut pas le nier, c'est d'une efficacité redoutable. Le morceau est une ode à l'hédonisme des clubs, une description quasi clinique du beau gosse qui attire tous les regards sur la piste de danse. C'est lisse, c'est propre, c'est parfaitement produit. Un tube en puissance, et ça n'a pas manqué. Le problème, c'est que cette perfection a un revers. Cette guitare, aussi géniale soit-elle, devient vite une sorte de gimmick, un tic de production qui finit par uniformiser l'ensemble. On a l'impression d'entendre des variations sur le même thème. C'est le son Chic, et il est tellement reconnaissable, tellement omniprésent, qu'il en vient à vampiriser l'identité propre des Sister Sledge. Elles sont les interprètes de luxe d'une partition écrite et arrangée par des maîtres, mais on peine à sentir leur âme profonde derrière cette mécanique de précision. "Lost in Music" en est un autre exemple frappant, encore un tube, encore une mélodie imparable, des paroles sur la dévotion totale à la musique qui parlent à tout passionné. Mais, encore une fois, cette guitare... Toujours la même, avec ce son si particulier, si identifiable, qui finit par me taper sur le système. C'est comme bouffer le même plat, aussi délicieux soit-il, à tous les repas. Au début, c'est l'extase, à la fin, on rêve d'un simple jambon-beurre pour changer. Et puis, il y a l'hymne, le titre qui a donné son nom à l'album et qui est devenu bien plus qu'une simple chanson : "We Are Family", un phénomène, un truc qui a dépassé le cadre de la musique pour devenir un slogan, un cri de ralliement pour les familles, les équipes de sport, les communautés. C'est une chanson simple, directe, avec un message universel et un refrain que même ton grand-oncle sourd peut reprendre en choeur après deux verres. Musicalement, c'est encore et toujours la même recette, mais la magie opère. La sincérité qui se dégage des voix des soeurs, cette joie communicative, emporte tout sur son passage. On ne peut qu'acquiescer et se dire que oui, bordel, on est une grande famille. C'est un peu niais, mais ça fait du bien. Pour le reste de l'album, on navigue en eaux troubles. Des morceaux comme "Thinking of You" sont d'excellentes factures, toujours portés par ce groove impeccable, mais ils peinent à se distinguer du reste. On sent que Rodgers et Edwards ont un cahier des charges et qu'ils le remplissent avec un professionnalisme sans faille, mais sans grande prise de risque. L'album est un produit de son temps, une photographie sonore du disco à son apogée commercial, juste avant le grand plongeon. Alors oui, 3 sur 5, c'est une note qui peut paraître sévère pour un album qui contient au moins trois classiques intemporels. Mais ce n'est pas la qualité intrinsèque des chansons que je remets en cause. C'est cette sensation d'uniformité, cette production qui, à force d'être une signature, devient une cage dorée. J'aurais aimé entendre un peu plus les soeurs Sledge et un peu moins la démonstration de force de Chic. J'aurais aimé un peu plus de folie, de grain de sable dans la machine, quelque chose qui déraille. Mais le disco de 1979, dans sa version grand public, n'était plus à l'expérimentation. Il était devenu une industrie, et "We Are Family" en est l'un des produits les plus brillants et les plus standardisés. Un album indispensable pour comprendre l'époque, mais qui, pour un vieux con comme moi qui a besoin de sentir la sueur et le sang dans la musique, manque cruellement de personnalité. C'est propre, c'est bien fait, mais ça manque de crasse. Et moi, la crasse, j'aime bien ça.
Familiar with one song already. Not my thing but good enough vibe.
Very inoffensive but not as interesting as I was hoping. The title track is so funky and infectious though. I love Nile Rodgers
Not bad for a Dicsco album. 3 stars or C.
Not my style but there’s some classics there
Maturity is realizing that Disco does NOT suck.
Every song is great until it's about twenty percent too long. I suspect that's because this is dancehall music and there is a length they're going for but, for me, it smears the album somewhat.
It was some really cool and interesting instrumentation but it felt like every song just stalled out. I was hoping a lot more of these would go further than they did. Not a bad album but given some of its strengths in the production it felt like a bit of a missed opportunity.
Fun - infinitely sampled, and for good reason. A feel-good album. It is not a life-changer, but it is a bop.
Masterclass in bass. You’re a friend to me is without a doubt the highlight of this record.
I hope Will Smith paid them well for stealing their riff on "He's the Greatest Dancer", but I'm guessing they're doing ok from the royalties they get from every DJ that plays "We Are Family" at every fucking wedding in the world. Otherwise it's pretty good late era disco music. Clean beats and riffs. I'm just not that into disco.
The way she sings "Viarucci"... oohhh lord... gives me a tingle in places.. y'know?
Classic hits, some good ones in there. Some just were not my style of music.
Started off okay dance music, not my thing but it was fun. Lost in music was entertaining lyrics, hopefully I remember that one. We are family is catchy classic, even if I always roll my whenever it plays in a movie or tv show. All the love songs in between were kind of meh.
I'm game for disco. When it slides into the R&B side of things, I start to lose interest. He's the Greatest Dancer is fantastic.
Move ya ass guuuuurl
2,6/5
love the groovy dance vibe listened at the gym so i kinda disassociated boo
Funkadelic. I feel like I should have longer hair while listening to this. He’s the Greatest Dancer is a disco jam and Thinking of You has some good guitar chucky going on. Obviously We Are Family is a hit on this one too.
Buen Disco (oj oj oj). Le doy 3 estrellas sólo por gusto personal
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Välillä bängeriä ja välillä tylsiä biisejä.
Good. Not my cup of tea but objectively good.
Vibes That’s the best word to describe this album’s strengths When songs like We Are Family (which is understandably a mega hit) and He’s The Greatest Dancer are playing, all you want to do is dance, which is exactly what I wanted from this album Although I always love and respect being versatile, I wish the album leaned more into being upbeat and funky since I feel that could’ve taken it to even greater heights Favorites: We Are Family Honorable Mentions: He’s The Greatest Dancer
Definitely some classics on here. Bass lines are pretty awesome. Not necessarily my cup of tea but not a bad listen. Songs added to/on playlist: 0 3/5
Disco isn't really my thing but does still have an innate power to sometimes make your booty move without input from your brain.
good stuff, not really my style
Peak Disco? The title track seems to be everywhere from soundtracks to grocery stores. All this was fine but not something i'm going to listen to again.
I'm not a fan of disco, but this is some of the better out there? Still. can't see myself listening to this again anytime soon.
This one I know. Big, dance-y sound. Great album!
A fun disco/dance album. I do feel a bit like I'm at a wedding though. Does get a bit repetitive but a good example of the genre. 5.75/10 (2.875/5)
Sister sledge sounds like the name of a lost hardcore band. 7/10
When I listen to the title track, all I can think of is the scene of Gene Hackman doing drag in Birdcage, what a great fucking movie. Alternatively, I think of many cringey work and school events where this played in the background. Apart from that, the title track is the only real standout on here. The rest of this is very serviceable disco music so if you are having a 70s themed dress-up party I suppose you could put this on if you found it at an opshop. The deep cuts here are good, surprisingly so, but not enough for this album to warrant more than a couple of spins for this project. Highlights: We Are Family
3 08.03.2025
Smooth like a summer breeze in a convertible
Never heard any of these before aside from We Are Family and that’s not even the best song on the album smh. Was decent overall, some songs better than others. Best song: He’s the Greatest Dancer Notable(s): Lost in Music
Disco!
Enjoyed nostalgic pop
Just good vibes all around ! Great vocals and great production from Nile Rodgers. 7/10 fav songs : Lost in Music & One More Time
Solid...have always thought the disco era was underappreciated.
Not a bad album. Recognized very few songs, but very listenable. 3/5
Great tunes on here. Nile is a magician.
Decente. Buen rollito y buenas bases. Destacan sobretodo las basslines. La cosa es q todas las canciones suenan exactamente igual. Me olvidaré de que lo escuché. 6/10->3/5
Buena opcion para un sabado por la mañana o para empezar una peli con toques de comedia, buenos temas, entre ellos alguno muy famosillo como "We are family" que te enchufa mu buena energia. Buena combi de ritmos durante la escuha para que no se haga ni pesado ni lineal. La pega mas gorda es que los remix del final se me han hecho bola.
Van tres estrellas porque la voz de Kathy Sledge no es poca cosa. Pero el disco me pareció repetitivo. La música disco es padre, pero llegó un momento en que me cansó.
Groovy
Solid album
Disco. Decent songs and great vocals. But still disco.
Flere gode dressmann-reklame-låter. Elles god funk.
Whoa! The album opens with the source of the main sample in Gettin Jiggy wit It! And of course it's Nile Rodgers. He's a genius. Somebody Loves Me reminds me that I don't like slow songs by disco artists. The back half feels a little too samey. I enjoyed this album overall I think but wish that more songs stood apart from each other.
That's a lot of good songs. It's hard this one, because it's great but I wouldn't choose to listen to it. 3.5 I reckon.
I knew the famous songs and enjoyed the vibe of the album - but it didn't grab me
So I didn't include the egregious final four tracks in my listens or rating. It's not my taste but it was uber fucking funky. The bass and those disco drums make it impossible not to tap along at your desk.
Highlight Song/s: You're a Friend to Me This is some really sweet soul music, though it is a bit bland.
FAMILY STICKS TOGETHER
Fine
Groupe connu par le morceau 'We are family'. C'est la première fois que j'écoute un album entier. Quel groove ! Les lignes de basse sont excellentes. Les morceaux plus dynamiques sont très entrainants, mais les plus lents sont moins intéressants. Une bonne découverte globalement, mais qui ne rejoindra pas ma collection. =>3/5
Kaksi biisiä, joita vastaan en kuuntele vastaväitteitä, yksi täydellinen slogan ja FILLERIÄ.
Best chill. Eigenlijk vind ik de wat minder bekende nummers beter dan We are family.
Para ser música disco, no está mal. Es de lo más soportable que he escuchado.
Музыка вроде и неплохая, даже можно сказать интересная... но обилие песен с двумя строчками, постоянно повторяющимися в течении нескольких минут, это как-то не очень, для меня. При этом понимаю, что танцевать под такую музыку наверное прикольно. 6,5 из 10.
3.4
Disco definitely isn’t my go to genre, but I absolutely love the super funky guitar and bass and the beats definitely make you want to dance. The slower songs aren’t my favourite, but the more upbeat ones are pretty fun. Overall, happy to have listened to it, but unlikely to return to it on my own. That said, I will definitely hit the dance floor at a wedding when We Are Family inevitably comes on.
3.5 - now i know where all the daft punk samples came from
I had heard the title track but none of the other songs. Favorite song: Somebody loves me
J'aime le disco, j'aime cet album. C'est un peu un ramssis de n'importe quoi mais il y a quand même une petite ligen directrice dans la real de Niles rodgers. Agréable
Pas aussi bon qu'un bon Chic mais quand même Nile Rodgers fun. 3.49 étoiles
Får lyst til å besøke en nattklubb i New York på 70-tallet når jeg hører denne. Mange kule låter, og nydelig arrangert. Samtidig blir repetisjonen - som gjør skiva perfekt for dansegulvet - at det blir litt langdrygt og kjedelig å lytte til. Beste låt: He's the Greatest Dancer
The song “We Are Family” definitely brings back memories! I have no ill will toward Sister Sledge or even toward disco… but I think as a genre it is too polished for me and, truthfully, I simply cannot dance. It’s good to be exposed to the best of each genre through this list but since I won’t return to this it’s a respectful 3/5 for me.
Ah, disco. What a wild time! In all honesty, this is superb disco. Not all dance tracks, but a good mix of singles that are just pure fun and others that tackle bigger issues of race, art, and the record industry. It is well done, and it works for the most part within the constraints of the genre. But it is disco. And as much as I get nostalgic and even tap my feet, I feel those limitations. A catchy and honorable effort from a troubled genre. I'll take it... today.
I don't know how to do this stuff. It's good, no, great! But it's too much and too long and I get bored, because it's more of the same. Eeeeeeeh.
Not my jam but classic.
Pretty solid listen, though Somebody Loves Me was an absolute drag. Way too slow for an 8 track pop album, only 4 minutes but felt twice as long.
This was fine. I’m not a huge fan of disco, and I don’t think of this as a great representation of the time, save for the title track. It’s not bad, but not some of the best of the era that should be on this list.
This is one of those albums where I wish you could give half a star because I'd feel more comfortable with my rating. Look, "We Are Family" is an all-time classic. I will definitely jam to that song. As far as this whole album goes, the music is really good, the vocal quality is fantastic, but the lyrics are SO BAD. Not only are they overly repetitive, but just from a writing perspective they either don't feel like they fit the flow of the song, or are just generally weak. Distractingly bad. I'd feel more comfortable giving this a 2.5 than a 3, but I don't think it really deserves a 2 star rating, so here we are. One of a few albums where I'd be happier if it was just an instrumental.
I'm not a huge fan of disco, but it was fun listening to a whole pile of hip hop samples.
Very 70s. Aside from the big hit the rest was listenable.
We are family is a bit too much / overdone at this point but the rest of the album is actually pretty decent disco/dance music if you like that kind of stuff (which i do)
I hate that I thought of the stupid will smith song. Overall very catchy with memorable bits
When they were funky, I enjoyed it for the most part. We Are Family is fine, I guess. Does it need to be over 8 mins long? I don’t think it does. Overall it was too much slow ballad for me to enjoy all that much. I didn’t hate it but I certainly didn’t like it all that much either. I’ll round up from 2.5 to a favourable 3
A step back in time to the 70s and the height of disco
Not as naff as I thought it was going to be A generous 3 for massively exceeding my expectations
Disco, m'agrada. Ja coneixia la cançó de "we are family" que dona nom al disc.
Background noise R&B album, not entirely terrible.
Pretty good stuff
Very disco, but I do not need 8 minutes of title track like even the Birdcage faded that shit out
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Disco is not for me. Nile Rodgers is though. This is fairly solid. The production is slick, and the instrumentation is well done. It's just not a thing I'll return to.
This was a little better than I was expecting. I'm not a fan of this funk/soul, but this was catchier and less repetitive than most so far. Not bad!
One should not have so many club classics on one album
A bit repetitive
Great instrumentation and production Very feel good Very well made and a great album full of classic songs but just lacks a certain something that would make it 5 stars and I swouldnt register to the album.
Chic's playing is the best part and there's some very sample-able bits but mostly it just sounds like disco to me.
vibes, 6.5/10, maybe a 7
Production and musicianship is on a high level, but the general song writing lets this album fall from a 4 to a 3
Solid
Some daft funky vibes but the title track I can't stomach anymore