Zapp – “More Bounce to the Ounce” (1980)
One of the most underrated funk groups of the 1980s, Zapp revolutionized electro computer-pop with their trademark vocoder talk boxes and bumping grooves. Bootsy Collins produced it and it certainly has some Bootsy-flavor to it. Roger Troutman had his own unique sound though – the bluesy, funky guitar he played was very influential in the years to come. Nobody sounded quite like Zapp in their prime. This was their first epic dance hit.
This album was originally to come out on George Clinton’s Uncle Jam label but Warner Bros. stepped in and released it.
