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Cold Blooded - Rick James

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The last gasp for Rick James, at one time the king of '80s punk/funk. He was close to the end by the time this came out, but got some fresh life from a surprising source. A ballad between James and Smokey Robinson, possibly the two least compatible male vocalists around, proved a big hit and regenerated James as a single artist for a few more years. But the remainder of the album marked his continual deterioration as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and performer. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

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Rick James (12 Albums)

  • Urban Rapsody
  • Kickin' [Unreleased]
  • Bustin' Out of L Seven
  • Cold Blooded
  • Come Get It!
  • Fire It Up [Bonus Tracks]
  • Garden of Love [Bonus Tracks]
  • Glow
  • Street Songs
  • The Flag
  • Throwin' Down
  • Wonderful
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