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Secret Omen is a 1979 studio album by Cameo, the American funk group led by Larry Blackmon, and an early entry in the band's catalog. It belongs to the group's large-ensemble period, when its recordings emphasized layered horns, bass-driven grooves, group vocals, and extended rhythmic arrangements. The album is for listeners interested in Cameo before its later electronic-funk phase and in the commercially established funk and R&B sound of the late 1970s.
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When did Cameo release Secret Omen?
Secret Omen was released in 1979 and is Cameo's fourth studio album. It was produced by Larry Blackmon and issued through Chocolate City Records.
How many songs are on Secret Omen?
The album has seven songs and runs for roughly 38 minutes. Its track list includes 'Energy,' 'I Just Want to Be,' 'Find My Way,' 'Macho,' 'The Rock,' 'Sparkle,' and 'New York.'
Which Secret Omen song became a Cameo R&B hit?
'I Just Want to Be' reached number three on the U.S. R&B chart in 1979. 'Sparkle' later reached number 10 on the R&B chart in 1980.
What kind of Cameo lineup and sound does Secret Omen represent?
It comes from Cameo's large-ensemble period, with Larry Blackmon alongside horns, bass, percussion, keyboards, guitars, and group vocals. The album balances extended funk tracks such as the nine-minute 'Find My Way' with the smoother ballad 'Sparkle.'
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