Funk & Disco · 1980s

Gap Band IV — 1982

The Gap Band

Released 1982Funk & Disco

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A peak of bouncy, synth-driven funk, home to 'You Dropped a Bomb on Me' and 'Early in the Morning'. Fun and huge. A genre high point. Represented by one record here. It's the right one.

On vinyl: Many '80s records have had strong reissue programmes — check for a recently mastered version.

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Tracks from this album on our lists

You Dropped a Bomb on Me on Best Funk Songs of All Time, Best 1980s Funk & Disco Songs
Outstanding on Best 1980s Funk & Disco Songs

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