On this day March 22 1982 funk and R&B group Cameo released their eighth studio album Alligator Woman. The album reached number 23 on the Billboard 200 and further solidified the band’s transition from full funk to a more polished R&B and new wave influenced sound. Featuring standout tracks like Flirt and Be Yourself the album showcased Cameo’s ability to adapt to the evolving music scene of the early 80s while maintaining their signature groove. Alligator Woman was a key release leading up to their later mainstream success with Word Up in 1986.
80s insight: Alligator Woman marked a stylistic shift for Cameo as they experimented with elements of rock and synth pop blending them with their signature funk sound.
80s insight: Alligator Woman marked a stylistic shift for Cameo as they experimented with elements of rock and synth pop blending them with their signature funk sound.
