
5 August 1983 · 44 YEARS
Cold Blooded
Rick James
Motown production values highlight a transition toward polished, machine-driven grooves. This approach moved R&B away from organic instrumentation, favoring the high-tech rhythms that would dominate the airwaves.
The title track functions as a definitive anthem, showing a tighter way to execute the signature punk-funk style. It captures the sound of the decade, featuring an aggressive approach to modern electronic production.