Disco, Disco, and more Disco..

This week in class we listened to "Disco". According to Wikipedia, Disco is a genre of music which became popular in the mid to late 70s. The initial audiences started with African American club-goers and went all the way to psychedelic communities in New York City and Philadelphia. Not only was Disco embraced by men, but also by women and later on the music expanded to several other groups of the time. In my opinion, you either like Disco or you don't. There really isn't an in-between. According to my views on Disco, the music is upbeat and that's what I enjoy about it. However, on the contrary, it defiantly isn't my favorite. Maybe if I lived during that time period then I would have a different opinion about it. However, for now I stand by my decision that the only reason Disco survives is because it's entertaining and the artists behind it are famously remembered for creating up beat and classy songs. Honestly, there are some artists that I can stand listening to when it comes to Disco. For example, Jackson 5 or Earth, Wind, and Fire. One group that I want to write about is The Brothers Johnson. Their song Stomp, composed of unique beats and wicked guitar and piano solos, is one of the stronger songs that we listened to this week in class. As soon as I heard the solos I knew I wanted to write about them.The song is strong representation of great quality Disco. Even though I am not a huge fan of Disco, I do like some and The Brothers Johnson's Stomp is one that I defiantly do enjoy listening to. So tell me, are you a fan?

- Caroline

Stomp

Stomp- Music Video