DanskChic – Risqué (US Pressing, 1979)Risqué er et af de mest indflydelsesrige disco- og funkalbums nogensinde.
Udgivet i 1979 på højden af disco-æraen cementerede albummet Chic som et af periodens mest innovative og musikalsk stærke navne.Anført af de legendariske sangskrivere og producere Nile Rodgers og Bernard Edwards leverer Risqué en perfekt blanding af stramme funkgrooves, elegante arrangementer og uimodståelige melodier. Albummet indeholder klassikere som "Good Times", "My Forbidden Lover" og "My Feet Keep Dancing" – sange der ikke blot dominerede dansegulvene, men også fik enorm betydning for udviklingen af hiphop, funk og moderne popmusik.
Især "Good Times" har opnået ikonisk status og blev senere grundlaget for Sugarhill Gangs banebrydende "Rapper's Delight", hvilket gør albummet til et vigtigt stykke musikhistorie.Denne amerikanske Atlantic-udgave (SD 16003) er presset hos Specialty Records (SP) og leveres i det originale albumcover med inderpose.
En eftertragtet udgave blandt samlere af disco, funk og soul.HøjdepunkterOriginal amerikansk Atlantic-udgave fra 1979Indeholder det legendariske hit "Good Times"Produceret af Nile Rodgers og Bernard EdwardsEt af disco-æraens mest indflydelsesrige albumFundament for udviklingen af tidlig hiphopEssential funk- og soulklassikerRisqué er et album, der stadig lyder frisk og moderne mere end 45 år efter udgivelsen.
Med sin perfekte kombination af groove, elegance og musikalsk kvalitet er det en plade, som enhver samler af funk, soul eller disco bør eje.EnglishChic – Risqué (US Pressing, 1979)Risqué is widely regarded as one of the most important disco and funk albums ever released.
Issued in 1979 at the height of the disco era, it established Chic as one of the most innovative and influential groups of their generation.
Led by the legendary songwriting and production team of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, Risqué delivers a masterclass in groove, sophistication, and musical precision.
The album features timeless classics such as "Good Times," "My Forbidden Lover," and "My Feet Keep Dancing," showcasing the band's unique ability to combine infectious rhythms with elegant songwriting.
The standout track "Good Times" became one of the defining recordings of the late 1970s and played a pivotal role in the birth of hip-hop, providing the musical foundation for Sugarhill Gang's groundbreaking "Rapper's Delight." As a result, Risqué remains an essential album not only for disco fans but also for anyone interested in the evolution of modern popular music.
This US Atlantic pressing (SD 16003) was manufactured by Specialty Records and remains a highly collectible edition among fans of funk, soul, disco, and early dance music.
Highlights Original US Atlantic pressing from 1979Features the iconic hit "Good Times"Produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard EdwardsOne of the most influential disco albums ever recordedImportant milestone in the development of hip-hopEssential addition to any funk, soul, or disco collection
With its flawless musicianship, irresistible grooves, and lasting cultural impact, Risqué stands as a landmark recording that continues to inspire artists and delight listeners decades after its original release.
Chic Risqué | VG+/NM | Label: Atlantic | Catalog no.: SD 16003 | Format: LP / Album / SP
