Name: Hot Box by The Fatback Band
Brand: The Fatback Band
SKU: 029667375689
Price: 5.9399999999999995 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (42 reviews)

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Hot Box View on Youtube

06:40

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06:40

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Come and Get the Love View on Youtube

05:14

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05:14

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Love Spell View on Youtube

07:34

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07:34

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Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money) View on Youtube

07:53

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07:53

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Backstrokin' View on Youtube

06:23

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In 1980, the carefully studio-crafted combination of funk and disco Fatback had been developing on their last few albums paid off with Hot Box, an album that spawned some serious R&B chart hits. The big hit from this long-player was "Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)," a song driven by a rock-solid synthesizer bassline and a freewheeling, Parliament-like rap about the singer's need to score some cash to keep his head above water. It further spices up its funky stew with an array of vocal-harmony hooks and squiggly, ear-catching synthesizer flourishes to create one of Fatback's finest hits. The album's other notable success was "Backstrokin'," a tune that layered plenty of saucy double entendres over a combination of elongated synthesizer lines and staccato horns. Sadly, the rest of the album never quite captures the infectious yet carefully controlled energy of these hits: the title track works hard but never builds up the head of steam that would make it come to life and "Come and Get the Love" sports a lovely group harmony hook but suffers from humdrum lyrics that lack a fresh take on its very traditional subject. The song that gets closest to the arresting quality of the singles is "Love Spell," which triumphs over its uninteresting rap-styled lead vocal thanks to a doubled group vocal/synthesizer hook that digs deep into the listener's consciousness and takes hold. Overall, Hot Box is a solid listen for Fatback fans but those interested in the album's hits would probably be better off picking up a copy of The Fattest of Fatback.
© Donald A. Guarisco /TiVo

1. Hot Box

by The Fatback Band

Primary Artist: The Fatback Band
Fatback Band; Main Performer
Composer: Gerry Thomas
Deme Curtis; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music Ltd; Other

2. Come and Get the Love

by The Fatback Band

Primary Artist: The Fatback Band
Fatback Band; Main Performer
Composer: Johnny King; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music Ltd; Other

3. Love Spell

by The Fatback Band

Primary Artist: The Fatback Band
Fatback Band; Main Performer
Composer: Bill Curtis; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music Ltd; Other

4. Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)

by The Fatback Band

Primary Artist: The Fatback Band
Fatback Band; Main Performer
Composer: Bill Curtis
Gerry Thomas; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music Ltd; Other

5. Backstrokin'

by The Fatback Band

Primary Artist: The Fatback Band
Fatback Band; Main Performer
Composer: Bill Curtis
Johnny Flippin; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music Ltd; Other

6. Street Band

by The Fatback Band

Primary Artist: The Fatback Band
Fatback Band; Main Performer
Composer: Bill Curtis; Composer
Music Publisher: Minder Music Ltd; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

6 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 1 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/6 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/6 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco

Label

Ace Records

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)
Undetermined

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 1, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

29667375689

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