Macho Man

The Village People generally are not recognized for doing very much by most. These days, it would seem that even the gay community does not pay much heed to them, yet it was by sheer chance that I happened upon this not to well known gem.Though everyone knows the Village People for their three most famous hit singles (one of which is on this album), not many give much reconition to their political side. No one, for the most part, would expect a disco group to even distribute anything that goes much deeper than perhaps being able to survive without their former lover or coming up and wanting the world to know.On hearing this group's three most famous singles, we only get a hint of the depth of intelligence that this group actually posses. Overall this is a surprisingly good studio recording.... Starting with the song everyone knows and loves, Macho Man, on this album is actually a bit longer than the regular single version and nicely blends into the next and best track on the album, I am what I am. With that track I was totally blown away! I can't get enough of it.... It was as if they wrote it for me, containing lyrics of such depth as "I did not choose the way I am," and "I am what I am," overall this song is a political statement on human rights, the likes of which we don't have...The album then moves on to Key West, a decent song about getting away from everything and going to a glorious new paradise. I ain't got Nobody and Just a Jigolo are actually one single track split into two and is a cover song, mostly put on the album to fill it up. It is nicely performed and does not take much from the rest of the album; at least it's interesting to hear another cover of this besides the famous David Lee Roth version, but the album's high piont is with the final song, Sodom & Gommorah, another beaty political statment song which is a lot more serious than most general disco songs people are more used to. One has to hear it to believe it.Overall, I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't buy this album. Pricewise, it is practicaclly a steal. Most certainly worth buying! Why then, did I penalize it one star...? Only for one reason actually: the album is a bit short, clocking at under 30 minutes, but otherwise a consistant album from beggining to end.

I still love the Macho Man \ I Am What I Am "suite". Takes me back to dancing to this in the Fall of 1978 in Greenville, NC, at the Jolly Roger I do, though, deduct one star for the packaging. It doesn't include the originals back cover pictures

The website information didn't mention there were only 6 tracks.

I feel this is a great album. I love Mach Man and Key West, but have also come to appreciate Just a Gigolo and I Ain't Got Nobody. Didn't like those two back when I first heard this album. Sodom and Gomorrah didn't make it to my ipod as it just didn't move me at all. Just wish I could roller disco!!

PERFECT

well recorded these guys were ahead of the times sang about issues made popular today by Lady GaGa ,Katie Perry Etal in the 70s and 80s

I disliked the item have no ymca version, added to my gig…

Used this CD for a talent show. It was a good rendition, and yes, I won!

the sound is not the best. even though its supposedly remastered, it's actually quite muddy and the volume is low.

The songs on this disc might be good. I don't know. I haven't played it yet.It is a singles re-mix album.Songs include... (1.) original radio mix (2.) remix radio edit (3.) original club mix (4.) club remix.I was disappointed when I got it. I was expecting the Village People "Macho Man" full album.

Cd bien reçu très satisfait de mon achat merci

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