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Disco Inferno

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Any fan of Disco must own this album, featuring the 11-minute version of "Disco Inferno". "Body Contact Contract" is also a great extended-play track that never really made it to the clubs. I highly recommend this album.

Put on the tune "Disco Inferno" and try not to move and it will be nearly impossible. I am not a big dancer at all and I have a really hard time not letting loose and getting down to this. Some may think its cheesy and it may be but this is some fun stuff and for an out of shape thirtysomething, it is even excellent excercise and a whole lot of fun. There are some other fun tunes here as well.

the Trammps are more than Disco Inferno. this set showcases a Group that had alot more than people think or acknowledge.Starvin, don't burn no bridges are also jams. these songs were all cut and long done before Saturdsay Night Fever emerged. the Jams were still blazing and it is Great that the Trammps got a even bigger stage to showcase a Jam like Disco Inferno. but this collection is more than One Jam.

The Trammps' "Disco Inferno" was released way back in 1976 when Studio 54 was jam-packed with fabulous celebrities and unlimited sex and drugs were within an arm's reach. Just recently, I managed to buy this digitally remastered dance classic from Sound Exchange, an out-of-the-way record store in Tampa. Upon hearing the first few seconds of "Body Contract Contact," (a witty number about two lovers signing a dotted line), I realized that the music isn't outdated at all. Unlike other disco and funk hits of the decade, this EP hasn't worn off its golden shine. Not only is it as soulful and free-spirited now as it was back in the band's heydey, but the six tracks really give listeners their toe-tapping money's worth. The fiery title song alone is over ten minutes in length, and that delivers more than enough flash and groove to spread the love around. As for the radio-friendly subject matter: "Body Contract," "Starvin'," "Dark Side of the Moon," and "You Touch my Hot Line" are about the hills and chasms of intimate love. "Don't Burn No Bridges" is a cautionary tale that reminds individuals (both black and white) to treat other people with respect. Finally, "Inferno" brilliantly encompasses the entire lifesyle of the movement while addressing the fight against violence in African-American communities (indirectly, of course). The funny thing about this album is that The Trammps (who consisted of singer Jimmy Ellis, guitarist Norman Harris, bassist Stanley Wade and Robert Upchurch and Earl Young on organ and keyboards) were never a big commercial success in the 1970's, despite having three Top Ten hits in the R&B category. Nevertheless, the group's tunes have survived and even now they can deliver a real positive message while crossing racial boundaries. Forget hip-hop and gangsta rap, everyone...disco is back in a big way!! Oh, and the next time you are wandering through your nearest neighborhood vinyl shop seeking potential dance floor hits to make the next rave party memorable, I joyfully recommend you also get some stuff by The Village people, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jamiroquai, Madonna, and Army of Lovers.

This is a good album that captures the tune of the times. Of course, everyone knows Disco Inferno, yet there are other tunes here that will take you back in the day. This showcases the Tramps that their best.

is so good, full of tunes disco inferno alike, 6,7min.long, theres only 1 song in the album that is less than 6 min. long. it was the second album they released in 1976 the other "where the happy people go" is another gem. if you like disco, here you have a must.

I had the original album - but lost it in a flood. It is still the best the Tramps made - although it doesn't contain "Hold Back the Night" - which is one of my favorits. If you want the songs of the Tramps - when they were really hot in the 70's - this is the one for you.

To the pop masses "Disco Inferno" is all the Trammps one needs to know.This whole album is just as good as that one song,especially "It Feels Like I've Been Livin' On The Dark Side Of The Moon".Legend has it that John Travolta hand picked the previous released songs on SNF and "Disco Inferno" was one of the songs that made the cut.While that is a tremendous song,give these other songs at try.You won't be dissapointed.

P.S. "Disco Inferno" and the rest of this album came out a year BEFORE "Saturday Night Night Fever".It was NOT new or written especially for that movie like most of those Bee Gees songs.

The best Trammps album. Full of heavy pulsating, brilliantly produced commercial ear candy. They were the best at what they did. They also had the benefit of recording in Philly, the hottest city at that time. So many great tunes that NEVER got the airplay they deserved. It's not too late for some Broadcast company executive to re-discover this golden classic.