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The Bar-Kays|Nightcruising

Nightcruising

The Bar-Kays

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By 1981, the Bar-Kays were firmly at the front of the synth-laden R&B pack that would come to dominate much of the scene. But, although they had left their Stax era chops behind, four albums into their Mercury career the band was still capable of flinging some fine funk your way. Best described, perhaps, as contemporary and more urban dance, Nightcruising showcased the band in fine form. Multiple lineup changes hadn't detracted too much from their overall proficiency, a seamless sound ineffably aided by their long-term relationship with producer Allen Jones. The sonics here are slick, bright, and punchy, and when the Bar-Kays are good they're nearly unstoppable, a trait best experienced across the hits "Hit and Run" and the deliciously lunatic "Freaky Behavior," which is packed with electronic antics and just a hint of Rick James styling. But there are other nice touches as well, particularly across the older school-styled "Touch Tone" and "Traffic Jam." Where the band stumbles, however, is across their ballads. They're nice enough to be sure, but listeners have never looked to the Bar-Kays to fill that void. And ultimately, it's this mishmash of style and intent that detracts from the overall package. Rather than try to please everyone, the band should stick to what they do best -- thrill the grooves off a crowd.

© Amy Hanson /TiVo

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Nightcruising
00:04:15

The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - CHARLES ALLEN, ComposerLyricist - Winston Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Allen Jones, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

2
Hit And Run
00:05:47

Allen Alvoid Jones Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - Sherman Guy, ComposerLyricist - Franklin C. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Mark G. Bynum, ComposerLyricist - Larry Charles Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Edward Beard, ComposerLyricist - Winston Allen Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Charles Leonard Allen, ComposerLyricist - Harvey J Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Lloyd Ed Smith, ComposerLyricist - James Edward Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

3
Feels Like I'm Falling In Love
00:03:51

Allen Alvoid Jones Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - Franklin C. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Mark G. Bynum, ComposerLyricist - Larry Charles Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Edward Beard, ComposerLyricist - Winston Allen Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Charles Leonard Allen, ComposerLyricist - Harvey J Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Lloyd Ed Smith, ComposerLyricist - James Edward Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

4
Freaky Behavior
00:05:08

Michael Toles, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - Sherman Guy, ComposerLyricist - Franklin C. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Mark G. Bynum, ComposerLyricist - Larry Charles Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Edward Beard, ComposerLyricist - Winston Allen Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Charles Leonard Allen, ComposerLyricist - Harvey J Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Lloyd Ed Smith, ComposerLyricist - James Edward Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

5
Touch Tone
00:04:14

Allen Alvoid Jones Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - Franklin C. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Mark G. Bynum, ComposerLyricist - Larry Charles Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Edward Beard, ComposerLyricist - Winston Allen Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Charles Leonard Allen, ComposerLyricist - Harvey J Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Lloyd Ed Smith, ComposerLyricist - James Edward Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

6
Unforgettable Dream
00:04:33

Allen Alvoid Jones Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - Franklin C. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Mark G. Bynum, ComposerLyricist - Larry Charles Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Edward Beard, ComposerLyricist - Winston Allen Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Charles Leonard Allen, ComposerLyricist - Harvey J Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Lloyd Ed Smith, ComposerLyricist - James Edward Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

7
Traffic Jammer
00:05:47

Allen Alvoid Jones Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - Franklin C. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Mark G. Bynum, ComposerLyricist - Larry Charles Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Edward Beard, ComposerLyricist - Winston Allen Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Charles Leonard Allen, ComposerLyricist - Harvey J Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Lloyd Ed Smith, ComposerLyricist - James Edward Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

8
Backseat Driver
00:03:47

Allen Alvoid Jones Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Bar-Kays, MainArtist - Franklin C. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Mark G. Bynum, ComposerLyricist - Larry Charles Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Edward Beard, ComposerLyricist - Winston Allen Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Charles Leonard Allen, ComposerLyricist - Harvey J Henderson, ComposerLyricist - Lloyd Ed Smith, ComposerLyricist - James Edward Alexander, ComposerLyricist - Allen Alvoid Jones, Producer

℗ 1981 UMG Recordings, Inc.

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By 1981, the Bar-Kays were firmly at the front of the synth-laden R&B pack that would come to dominate much of the scene. But, although they had left their Stax era chops behind, four albums into their Mercury career the band was still capable of flinging some fine funk your way. Best described, perhaps, as contemporary and more urban dance, Nightcruising showcased the band in fine form. Multiple lineup changes hadn't detracted too much from their overall proficiency, a seamless sound ineffably aided by their long-term relationship with producer Allen Jones. The sonics here are slick, bright, and punchy, and when the Bar-Kays are good they're nearly unstoppable, a trait best experienced across the hits "Hit and Run" and the deliciously lunatic "Freaky Behavior," which is packed with electronic antics and just a hint of Rick James styling. But there are other nice touches as well, particularly across the older school-styled "Touch Tone" and "Traffic Jam." Where the band stumbles, however, is across their ballads. They're nice enough to be sure, but listeners have never looked to the Bar-Kays to fill that void. And ultimately, it's this mishmash of style and intent that detracts from the overall package. Rather than try to please everyone, the band should stick to what they do best -- thrill the grooves off a crowd.

© Amy Hanson /TiVo

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