Album: Disco by Grace Jones (2015)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Format: Compilation

Description: The Island label reissued Grace Jones' first three albums as digital downloads in 2014, but The Disco Years, released the following year, brought the recordings back to physical life with compact disc and vinyl editions. Collectors were obviously in mind. The set contains Portfolio (1977), Fame (1978), and Muse (1979), all of which were recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound with disco pioneer Tom Moulton as producer, in their entirety. Additionally, there are cuts from the single releases, including the 1977 nonalbum A-side "La Vie en Rose." The packaging is striking and colorful, joined by in-depth liner notes. While not as distinctive as her '80s work with Sly & Robbie and Trevor Horn, these recordings are undeniable -- the source of a half-dozen Top Ten Billboard disco hits, all rich with drama and finesse.

Artist Background: Grace Jones (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican singer, actress and model. Jones started out as a model, regularly appearing at the New York City nightclub Studio 54. Jones secured a record deal with Island Records in 1977, which resulted in a string of dance-club hits. In the late 1970s, she adapted the emerging electronic music style and adopted a severe, androgynous look. Many of her singles were hits on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play and Hot Dance Airplay charts, for example 1981's "Pull Up... Part of the Spanish Town, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Róisín Murphy, Madonna

Music Scene: Part of the Spanish Town, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, Gritty, 2010s, Compilation, Universal-Island Records Ltd.

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 1 votes


The Island label reissued Grace Jones' first three albums as digital downloads in 2014, but The Disco Years, released the following year, brought the recordings back to physical life with compact disc and vinyl editions. Collectors were obviously in mind. The set contains Portfolio (1977), Fame (1978), and Muse (1979), all of which were recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound with disco pioneer Tom Moulton as producer, in their entirety. Additionally, there are cuts from the single releases, including the 1977 nonalbum A-side "La Vie en Rose." The packaging is striking and colorful, joined by in-depth liner notes. While not as distinctive as her '80s work with Sly & Robbie and Trevor Horn, these recordings are undeniable -- the source of a half-dozen Top Ten Billboard disco hits, all rich with drama and finesse.

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