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Risque (album)

Risqué
Chic-Risque.jpg
Studio album by Chic
Released July 30, 1979
Recorded 1979; The Power Station, New York City
Genre
Length 36:46
Label Atlantic
Producer
Chic chronology
C'est Chic
(1978)
Risqué
(1979)
Les Plus Grands Succès De Chic: Chic's Greatest Hits
(1979)
Singles from Risqué
  1. "Good Times"
    Released: 1979
  2. "My Forbidden Lover"
    Released: 1979
  3. "My Feet Keep Dancing"
    Released: 1979
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 4.5/5 stars
MusicHound 3.5/5 stars
Robert Christgau (A-)
The Rolling Stone Album Guide 4.5/5 stars
Spin Alternative Record Guide (9/10)
Martin C. Strong (8/10)
Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music 4/5 stars
Le Guide du CD 3/4 stars
Music Story 4.5/5 stars

Risqué is the third studio album by American disco band Chic, released on Atlantic Records on July 30, 1979. One of the records that defined the disco era, the album became highly influential not only within the movement, but also in other styles such as hip hop, art rock and new wave.

Risqué includes three classic Chic hits; "Good Times" (#1 Pop, #1 R&B June 23, 1979, #5 UK), "My Forbidden Lover" (#33 R&B, #43 Pop October 13, 1979, #15 UK) and "My Feet Keep Dancing" (#42 R&B, #101 Pop December 8, 1979, #21 UK). Risqué reached #5 on the US albums chart and #2 on the US R&B chart. It has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales over 1 million copies. It peaked at #29 in the UK and was certified Silver by the BPI.

Risqué was released on compact disc by Atlantic Records/Warner Music in 1991 (catalogue number 7567-80406-2). The album was digitally remastered and re-issued by Warner Music Japan in 2011.

"Good Times" has been extensively sampled in other artists' works. "Will You Cry" was sampled in "Just a Moment" by Nas from the album Street's Disciple.

The information regarding accolades attributed to Risqué is adapted from Acclaimed Music, except where otherwise noted.

All tracks written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers.


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