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Joystick is a 1983 studio album by the Dazz Band, a Cleveland group whose music combines funk, R&B, dance rhythms, and electronic instrumentation. Released by Motown, it followed the band's commercial breakthrough with "Let It Whip," which received a Grammy Award, and includes a funk-oriented title track. The album is for listeners interested in the Dazz Band's early-1980s work and in the period when established funk ensembles increasingly incorporated synthesizers and programmed textures.
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Joystick ranks #155 of 204 in the Funk Album ranking, behind You Shouldn't-Nuf Bit Fish, ahead of Cardiac Arrest.
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How good is Joystick?
Joystick scores 7.25/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Funk Album category. Dazz Band Motown album with hit title track, solid electro-funk popularity, less acclaimed than their Grammy breakthrough.
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Is Joystick worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.25/10, Joystick is a solid option in Funk Album. See all Funk Album ranked.
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