Nasty Gal

by Betty Davis

Nasty Gal cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Island
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:40
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Davis herself, 'Nasty Gal' is a ferocious, unapologetically raw blast of heavy funk and hard rock. Her fierce, shrieking vocal delivery completely commands the tight, syncopated rhythms, standing as a radically aggressive, highly influential feminist statement that was years ahead of its time.

Genres

Descriptors: funky, soulful, vocal, rhythmic, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Nasty Gal (4:37)
  2. Talkin Trash (4:43)
  3. Dedicated To The Press (3:42)
  4. You And I (2:45)
  5. Feelins (2:45)
  6. F.U.N.K. (4:21)
  7. Gettin Kicked Off, Havin Fun (3:09)
  8. Shut Off The Light (3:54)
  9. This Is It (3:28)
  10. The Lone Ranger (6:13)

Credits

  • Larry Johnson - bass, written-by
  • Nicky Neal - drums, backing vocals, written-by
  • Fred Mills - keyboards, lead vocals, backing vocals, written-by
  • Carlos Morales - lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals, written-by
  • Larry LeGaspi - stylist [sequenced suit]
  • Scott Barrie - stylist [slip]
  • 'Crusher' Bennett - congas
  • Gil Evans - arranged by [brass], conductor
  • Betty Davis - Primary Artist, Written-By
  • Miles Davis - Music By, Music Director, Written-By
  • James Alan Smith - Synthesizer [Arp]
  • Buddy Williams - Bass Drum

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