#499: Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - Ask Rufus (1977)

The Abrahams return to the list with album #499: Ask Rufus by the funk powerhouse Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. Abraham and Abraham once again lock horns with the Rolling Stone blurb, questioning the description of Chaka Khan as "combustible" and the musical analysis of "twisty-turny" song structures.

They dive deep into the band's dynamic, exploring how a Chicago funk band recruited a lead singer who would eventually LITERALLY eclipse them on their album covers. From Chaka Khan's origins with the Black Panthers and her Yoruba naming ceremony to the 16-month studio marathon that birthed this platinum record, the hosts break down the "Hollywood" sound of late-70s funk.

Is this a timeless masterpiece of neo-soul anticipation, or just a great collection of head-noddi ...