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Cold Sweat
R&B / Soul · 1967 · 12 tracks

Cold Sweat

James Brown's 1967 album, 'Cold Sweat,' is a foundational funk masterpiece, showcasing his revolutionary rhythmic innovations and electrifying performances. It's a collection of singles and B-sides th

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This album is a masterclass in raw, undeniable groove. 'Cold Sweat' feels like a shot of pure adrenaline, a relentless rhythmic machine powered by James Brown's commanding vocals and an impossibly tight band. It's the sound of music shifting, of R&B evolving into something harder, leaner, and infinitely funkier. Own this if you want to understand the origins of funk, if you need music that demands movement, or if you simply crave the sound of an artist and his band operating at their absolute peak, pushing boundaries with every beat.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Cold Sweat (Part 1)
2:25
02
Cold Sweat (Part 2)
4:46
03
Fever
3:04
04
Kansas City
3:22
05
Stagger Lee
2:44
06
Good Rockin’ Tonight
2:25
07
Mona Lisa
1:55
08
I Want to Be Around
2:21
09
Nature Boy
2:38
10
Come Rain or Come Shine
2:48
11
I Loves You Porgy
2:31
12
Back Stabbin’
2:44
Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic drum break and staccato horn hits that launch 'Cold Sweat (Part 1),' instantly establishing a new rhythmic paradigm for popular music.
James Brown's raw, guttural vocal delivery and ad-libs throughout 'Cold Sweat,' particularly his call-and-response with the horns, pushing the band to new heights.
The relentless, driving bassline and tight guitar rhythm on 'Think,' showcasing the precision and power of Brown's backing band, the Famous Flames.
The explosive, celebratory energy of 'Shout and Shimmy,' a classic R&B party anthem that perfectly captures the band's live dynamism.
Reviews

How does Cold Sweat sound next to the rest of James Brown's catalogue?

Analog Warmth+1.1σ

The production is pushed notably harder into analog warmth than this artist usually allows.

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