More Than an Album: A Saturday Night Fever Review

Artist: Bee Gees / Various Artists

Album: Saturday Night Fever

Genre: Disco

Release Date: November 15, 1977

Description: Being the soundtrack to the Critically acclaimed movie, this 16x Platinum album is a must, being commissioned as a Bee Gees masterpiece along with David Shire. The Music accompanies the story of Tony Manero a New York local residing in Brooklyn. Dealing with disillusionment and social tension of his life, he gets by with drinking and dancing away at the local dance clubs of the era. This album features many other artists of the era that made it big in the disco scene.

Favorite Track: Manhattan Skyline

Reason: This song's instrumental nature brings a fun, edgy guitar to the front of the piece. It then brings in a very 70s style orchestral feel with the woodwinds and horn section. The strings bring a very upbeat and bright pop style sound to the track, taking you on a fun exploration through the Title Town of Manhattan. The high notes of the synth bring you along for the bridge melody, while leading you back into the “chorus-style” instrumentals of the horns. This track makes me think of those classic television shows of the era with their situational dramedy style plot lines and theme songs. 

Album Rating: Overall, this classic Library of Congress approved and Culturally Significant labeled album is one I can listen to over and over. As a drummer, I love the rhythms this music brings to the table. I was tapping the rhythms out the entire time I was listening along! The mix of the Disco, and the Latin vibes is a much-needed breath of fresh air for this musical adventure. The melodies and rhythms just make you want to get up and dance! I couldn't help but break out into a mini disco dance session with my girlfriend during this album play through! I would recommend this album to anyone that wants a reason to get excited and wants a reason to SHAKE THAT BOOTY!