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What Time Is It?

The Time · 1982

38 min · 6 tracks · Minneapolis sound

A vibrant fusion of funk, rock, and pop that captures the exuberance of early '80s Minneapolis sound.

What Time Is It? is an album by The Time, released in 1982. A vibrant fusion of funk, rock, and pop that captures the exuberance of early '80s Minneapolis sound. The album reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 and became a staple in the Minneapolis sound movement, influencing numerous artists in funk and R&B. Tracks like '777-9311' received significant radio play and contributed to the band's reputation as a leading act in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does What Time Is It? sound like?

A vibrant fusion of funk, rock, and pop that captures the exuberance of early '80s Minneapolis sound. Rooted in Minneapolis sound.

What makes What Time Is It? by The Time notable?

The album reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 and became a staple in the Minneapolis sound movement, influencing numerous artists in funk and R&B. Tracks like '777-9311' received significant radio play and contributed to the band's reputation as a leading act in the genre. Released on August 25, 1982, 'What Time Is It?' was The Time's second studio album, following their groundbreaking debut 'The Time' in 1981. This album marked a period of creative collaboration with Prince, who had been pivotal in shaping the band's distinctive sound and identity during their formative years.

How many songs are on What Time Is It??

What Time Is It? has 6 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·38:36

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wild and Loose 7:32
  • 2 777-9311 Standout 7:57
  • 3 Onedayi’mgonnabesomebody 2:27
  • 4 The Walk Standout 9:30
  • 5 Gigolos Get Lonely Too Standout 4:40
  • 6 I Don’t Wanna Leave You 6:30

Release Date

August 25, 1982

Genre

Minneapolis sound

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

38 min 36 sec