1983 - The Gap Band - Gap Band V (Jammin') [mp3@320][mrtude42] [H33t]

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Gap Band, The - Gap Band V - Jammin'
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Review by Amy Hanson from allmusic.com

The Gap Band had given themselves some big shoes to fill in the wake of their
1982 The Gap Band IV LP. It had, of course, spawned "You Dropped a Bomb
on Me" -- one of the defining songs of the decade and indeed of the
contemporary funk genre. But with aplomb and finesse, the band returned
the next year with The Gap Band V: Jammin' and only just missed its
predecessor's number one chart position. From the opening instrumental
"Where Are We Going," The Gap Band V: Jammin' is a slick, smooth set
dominated by some archetypal Gap Band classics. "Shake a Leg" is very
typically Gap Band, with a superbly circular rhythm punctuated by bright
horns. And, of course, Charlie Wilson's vocals always keep it all together. "I'm
Ready if You're Ready," meanwhile, utilizes handclapping to keep the flow and
is a sweet R&B-flavored song. "Party Train," a number three R&B hit, sails the
rails hard, complete with sound effects as Wilson calls "all aboard." Full and
textured, this song is a dark little groover, leaden without any weight at all
and completed with a Motown-esque subversion deep within the mix. It's the
ultimate kicker for the dancefloor. Guest vocalist Stevie Wonder is a sublime
treat on the LP's closer, "Someday," a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King that
showcases the band in a role not often associated with them -- socially aware.
Up-tempo without the over-the-top grooviness which punctuates much of The
Gap Band's output, it is pure inspiration and a moving moment to be sure.


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Tracklisting
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1. Gap Band, The - I Expect More [03:46]
2. Gap Band, The - I'm Ready (If You're Ready) [05:05]
3. Gap Band, The - Introduction - Where Are We Going [01:25]
4. Gap Band, The - Jam The Motha' [04:06]
5. Gap Band, The - Jammin' In America [04:52]
6. Gap Band, The - Party Train [05:38]
7. Gap Band, The - Shake A Leg [03:51]
8. Gap Band, The - Smile [02:55]
9. Gap Band, The - Someday [04:24]
10. Gap Band, The - You're My Everything [04:05]
11. Gap Band, The - You're Something Special [05:12]

Playing Time.........: 45:25
Total Size...........: 112.37 MB


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Artist...............: Gap Band, The
Album................: Gap Band V - Jammin'
Genre................: Funk / Soul
Source...............: CD
Year.................: 1983
Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Asus CD-S520
Codec................: LAME 3.82
Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III
Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps)
Channels.............: Stereo / 44100 hz
Tags.................: ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3
Information..........: http://www.allmusic.com/album/gap-band-v-jammin-mw0000311298
Ripped by............: mrtude on 8/10/2013
Posted by............: mrtude on 8/10/2013
Included.............: NFO, SFV, PLS, M3U, CUE
Covers...............: Front Back
NFO generated on.....: 8/10/2013 11:51:51 AM

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