Zapp Albums Ranked

Zapp (also known as the Zapp Band, Zapp & Roger) is an American funk band that emerged from Dayton, Ohio, United States, in 1977. Particularly influential in the electro subgenre of funk, Zapp were known for their trademark use of the talk-box effect. The original line-up consisted of four Troutman brothers—frontman Roger, Larry, Lester, and Terry—and non-Troutman family members Bobby Glover, Gregory Jackson, Sherman Fleetwood, Jerome Derrickson, Eddie Barber, and Jannetta Boyce. Zapp also worked closely with George Clinton and Bootsy Collins of Parliament-Funkadelic during its early stages, their support being a factor in the group gaining a record deal with Warner Bros. Records in 1979. Here are all of Zapp albums ranked.

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4. Zapp III

“The first two songs are the classics all Zapp fans will know- “Heartbreaker” and “I can make you dance”. These are the uncut long versions of these songs, and they are cool to hear in this format, especially Heartbreaker, which has a long instrumental end section with extra synthesizer funk that few have heard.”

3. The New Zapp IV U

:Zapp’s 4th record is slammin. It includes one of my favorite songs of all time: “Computer Love” which includes the lovely voice of Shirley Murdock and the Gap Band’s Charlie Wilson. That song is a perennial classic and is lifts your spirits because it is so upbeat and fresh. Other funky, great tracks include “Radio People,” “It Doesn’t Really Matter,” and “Itchin For Your Twitchin.”

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2. Zapp II

“This album starts with the monstrous “Dance Floor”, which has the power to bring the dead to the dance floor. All jokes aside, the funk here is in prime form and the quality is crystal clear. Favorites include “Do You Want An Answer”, “Playing Kinda Ruff”, and “Doo Wah Ditty”. Roger’s funk always had a smile on it, so check it out!”

1. Zapp

“One of the most important records for funk music as well as music in general. The blueprint of the G-Funk era and the start of the talkbox master Roger Troutman. Best songs are More Bounce to the Ounce, Freedom, Brand New Player, Be Alright, and Coming Home.”