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Call Me Super Bad
R&B / Soul · 1970 · 2 tracks

Call Me Super Bad

James Brown

A quintessential James Brown funk single from 1970, "Call Me Super Bad" is an explosive declaration of confidence, driven by an impossibly tight rhythm section and powerful horns.

1970 · Charnel Music

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This is pure, unadulterated funk energy, a masterclass in groove and swagger. "Call Me Super Bad" is James Brown at his most commanding, a track designed to make you move, feel invincible, and declare your own greatness. It's the sound of a band operating as a single, unstoppable rhythmic machine, propelled by the Godfather of Soul's electrifying vocals. Essential for any funk enthusiast, this single is a timeless statement of self-assured, rhythmic power.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks
01
Call Me Super Bad, Parts 1 & 2
4:05
02
Call Me Super Bad, Part 3
4:05
Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, explosive horn fanfare that kicks off the track, setting an urgent, funky tone.
James Brown's signature ad-libs and spoken interjections throughout, acting as a rhythmic and vocal counterpoint to the main melody.
The breakdown section where the rhythm section locks into an even deeper, more sparse groove, highlighting the individual instruments' precision.
The dynamic call-and-response interplay between Brown's lead vocals and the backing vocalists and horn section.
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How does Call Me Super Bad sound next to the rest of James Brown's catalogue?

Self Examination+3.0σ

The writing leans far further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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