Nightcruising [Import]

The Bar-Kays | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 20, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Masterpiece Classics
• ASIN: B0015DM4Z0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,037 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Nightcruising

2. Hit and Run

3. Feels Like I'm Falling in Love

4. Freaky Behavior

5. Touch Tone

6. Unforgettable Dream

7. Traffic Jammer

8. Backseart Driver

9. Hit and Run [*]

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hardcore new wave-oriented funk, August 10, 2008

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Nightcruising (Audio CD)

In the late 70s to mid-70s, The Bar-Kays found their hit-making groove and "Nightcrusing" doesn't disappoint. The lead single "Hit and Run" and "Traffic Jammer" are great examples of mixing the new wave-inspired keyboard riffs with slick funk; these two are arguably among my favorite songs by the band. Both songs by themselves are nearly worth purchasing the long-time-coming album.

If you can keep in mind this was an early '80s album and stomach some of the period sounds, "Nightcruising" is above in that remark. "Touch Tone" is definitely a punk rock-inspired tune that sounds familiar to similar such songs that came out that period. The title track and "Freaky Behavior" sound like something inspired by Rick James (whose punk-funk style was dominant), which is not surprising given The Bar-Kays' history of mimicking the hot styles of the period.

For a hardcore funk band, The Bar-Kays are better than expected on the ballads. "Feels Like I'm Falling in Love" is more of the sound expected from the band and "Unforgettable Dream" reminds me of The Commodores' "Easy" with its Southern-drenched chords and Larry Dodson's singing. Overall, if you're a fan of The Bar-Kays' brand of funk then is worth buying.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars cool album, September 27, 2010

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This review is from: Nightcruising (Audio CD)

this was probably the last barkays album i really dug before they got more synth out. now they still had jams after this album, however they were still bringing the goods here."feels like i'm falling in love" was my cut which i always kinda sorta felt owed a nod to the crusaders "street life". the br kays and there producer Allen E.Jones were known for taken current hits and adding there own spin to them a pre sampling,looping if you will,however unlike alot of these non playing turkeys today who are more K-tel toy store record players who just turn knobs the bar kays can play.

this album is still cool.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless, September 2, 2009

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This review is from: Nightcruising (Audio CD)

Bar Kays have been around for some time and this is the music I grew up listening and bopping to. I had been after the track "Unforgettable Dream" for ages and was glad to stumble on this classic cd. If you consider this is over 20 years old then perhaps you begin to get an idea of the quality of yesteryear artists whose music is still en vogue some 20yrs after their "time". Buy it and see what I mean. You wont be disappointed.