Chic - Chic (1977)

The eponymous album from Chic is not an especially strong lp, nor does it contain any must-have tracks (although the sensuous and sexy warm weather instrumental "Sao Paulo" comes close). It has two fairly good dance tracks, the singles "Dance Dance Dance" and "Everybody Dance." It is the only Chic album in which a third producer was involved with Rodgers and Edwards. It also appears to have been a fairly hasty affair, cobbled together after the surprise success of "Dance Dance Dance." It is worthwhile, however, from the point of view that it represents in chrysalis stage the talents of one of the most incredible bands in popular music since the big band era. The first single showed them showcasing the bassline in ways that didn't electronically alter it, as had been the practice in pop music. The second single, written by just the duo of Rodgers and Edwards, showed a leap forward in arrangement and songwriting. It represents the springboard into their stronger subsequent work, first with departing vocalist Norma Jean Wright on her self titled album, and then on the classic C'est Chic and Sister Sledge albums.

Tracks
01-Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah…) (Album & 12'' Version)
02-São Paulo
03-You Can Get By
04-Everybody Dance
05-Est-Ce Que C'est Chic
06-Falling In Love With You
07-Strike Up The Band
08-Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah…) (7'' Version)
09-São Paulo (7'' Version)
10-Everybody Dance (7'' Version)
11-Everybody Dance (Alternate 7'' Version)
12-Everybody Dance (12'' Version)
13-You Can Get By (7'' Version)
14-Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah…) (Pal Joey Mix)
15-Everybody Dance (Hardhouse Mix)
16-Everybody Dance (Motiva RPL Mix)
17-Strike Up The Band (Hifana Copa Mix)