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Out of Sight

by James Brown

Released: September 25, 1964

Soul, R&B, funk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Out of Sight" is the ninth studio album by American musician James Brown, released in September 1964 on Smash Records. "Out of Sight" also represents a transitional phase in James Brown's musical style, moving towards the funk sound that would define much of his later work. This album is notable for several reasons within Brown's prolific career.

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The song became a significant success and helped…

The song became a significant success and helped to further establish James Brown's reputation as a leading figure in rhythm and blues and soul music during the 1960s.

The album itself blends Brown's trademark energetic vocals…

The album itself blends Brown's trademark energetic vocals with tight, funky instrumentation from his backing band, The Famous Flames.

Tracks like "Maybe the Last Time" and "It's…

Tracks like "Maybe the Last Time" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (originally released as a single) showcase Brown's soulful delivery and his ability to address social themes with emotional depth.

Overall, "Out of Sight" stands as a pivotal…

Overall, "Out of Sight" stands as a pivotal album in James Brown's discography, capturing his evolving musical talents and setting the stage for his continued impact on popular music.

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Reception

It features his first Top 40 pop hit, the title track "Out of Sight", which also reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album's success on both the pop and R&B charts solidified Brown's crossover appeal and set the stage for his influential contributions to funk and soul music in the decades to come.

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"Out of Sight" is the ninth studio album by American musician James Brown, released in September 1964 on Smash Records. This album is notable for several reasons within Brown's prolific career. It features his first Top 40 pop hit, the title track "Out of Sight", which also reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song became a significant success and helped to further establish James Brown's reputation as a leading figure in rhythm and blues and soul music during the 1960s.

The album itself blends Brown's trademark energetic vocals with tight, funky instrumentation from his backing band, The Famous Flames. Tracks like "Maybe the Last Time" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (originally released as a single) showcase Brown's soulful delivery and his ability to address social themes with emotional depth.

"Out of Sight" also represents a transitional phase in James Brown's musical style, moving towards the funk sound that would define much of his later work. The album's success on both the pop and R&B charts solidified Brown's crossover appeal and set the stage for his influential contributions to funk and soul music in the decades to come.

Overall, "Out of Sight" stands as a pivotal album in James Brown's discography, capturing his evolving musical talents and setting the stage for his continued impact on popular music.