Released 1994
48 Hours
The Bar-KaysFrom intro to finale: what 48 Hours delivers
48 Hours- Album Overview Released in 1992 by the renowned Stax Records, "48 Hours" marks a significant entry in the d…
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Released 1989
Animal
The Bar-KaysReview of The Bar-Kays – Animal
Animal- Album Overview "Animal" is the fifth studio album by the American funk band The Bar-Kays, released in 1970. T…
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Released 1980
As One
The Bar-KaysFrom intro to finale: what As One delivers
As One- Album Overview The album "As One," released in 1992 by The Bar-Kays, marks a significant moment in the evolut…
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Released 1985
Banging The Wall
The Bar-KaysOne week with Banging The Wall: thoughts on The Bar-Kays
Banging The Wall- Album Overview "Banging The Wall" is the fifth studio album by the legendary soul and funk band The…
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Released 1971
Black Rock
The Bar-KaysA closer look at The Bar-Kays's album Black Rock
Black Rock- Album Overview The Bar-Kays's album "Black Rock" was released in 1971 under the Stax Records label, emerg…
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Released 1994
Black Rock / Gotta Groove
The Bar-KaysThe Bar-Kays experiments boldly on Black Rock / Gotta Groove
Black Rock / Gotta Groove- Album Overview "Black Rock / Gotta Groove" is a compelling double album by The Bar-Kays, r…
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Released 1974
Coldblooded
The Bar-KaysInside Coldblooded by The Bar-Kays
Coldblooded- Album Overview "Coldblooded," released in 1982, is a defining album by the legendary funk band The Bar-K…
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Released 0
Contagious
The Bar-KaysThe evolution of The Bar-Kays in Contagious
Contagious- Album Overview The Bar-Kays’ album "Contagious," released in 1996, marks a significant moment in the evol…
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Released 0
Cuts
The Bar-KaysUnpacking The Bar-Kays's Cuts
Cuts- Album Overview The Bar-Kays's album "Cuts" was released in 1981 and is a vibrant showcase of the band's evoluti…
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Released 0
Cuts 2
The Bar-KaysReview of The Bar-Kays – Cuts 2
Cuts 2- Album Overview The Bar-Kays, a seminal group in the realms of soul and funk, released their album "Cuts 2" in…
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Released 1984
Dangerous
The Bar-KaysThe Bar-Kays – Dangerous: track-by-track perspective
Dangerous- Album Overview The Bar-Kays' "Dangerous" was released in 1988 and marked a significant moment in the evolu…
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Released 0
Do You See What I See?
The Bar-KaysListening guide: The Bar-Kays's Do You See What I See?
Do You See What I See?- Album Overview The Bar-Kays's album "Do You See What I See?" was released in 1976 under the S…
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Released 1977
Flying High on Your Love
The Bar-KaysReview of The Bar-Kays – Flying High on Your Love
Flying High on Your Love- Album Overview "Flying High on Your Love" is the fourth studio album by the iconic American…
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Released 1969
Gotta Groove
The Bar-KaysUnpacking The Bar-Kays's Gotta Groove
Gotta Groove- Album Overview The Bar-Kays's album "Gotta Groove" was released in 1978 under the Stax Records label, a…
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Released 1979
Injoy
The Bar-KaysThe evolution of The Bar-Kays in Injoy
Injoy- Album Overview The Bar-Kays, a seminal American funk and soul band, released their album "Injoy" in 1991 under…
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Released 1978
Light of Life
The Bar-KaysInside Light of Life by The Bar-Kays
Light of Life- Album Overview "Light of Life," released in 1973, is an iconic album by the legendary funk and soul ba…
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Released 1978
Money Talks
The Bar-KaysFrom intro to finale: what Money Talks delivers
Money Talks- Album Overview "Money Talks," released in 1992, is a notable album by the legendary funk and soul group …
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Released 1981
Nightcruising
The Bar-KaysThe Bar-Kays – Nightcruising: track-by-track perspective
Nightcruising- Album Overview "Nightcruising," released in 1981, is a seminal album by the legendary funk band The Ba…
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Released 0
Propositions
The Bar-KaysIs Propositions The Bar-Kays's best work yet?
Propositions- Album Overview The Bar-Kays, a legendary funk and soul band originally formed in 1966, released their a…
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Released 1967
Soul Finger
The Bar-KaysListening to Soul Finger by The Bar-Kays
Soul Finger- Album Overview The Bar-Kays' album "Soul Finger," released in 1967, is a seminal work in the genre of so…
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Released 2003
The Real Thing
The Bar-KaysFrom intro to finale: what The Real Thing delivers
The Real Thing- Album Overview The Bar-Kays' album "The Real Thing" was released in 1973 under the Stax Records label…
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Released 1976
Too Hot to Stop
The Bar-KaysThe Bar-Kays – Too Hot to Stop: a sonic journey
Too Hot to Stop- Album Overview Released in 1976, "Too Hot to Stop" is a seminal album by the American funk band The …
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