Half a century after its original release, Brick’s debut album “Good High” continues to stand as an important chapter in the history of Atlanta funk, soul, and R&B.
Originally released on August 5, 1976, through Bang Records, the album introduced audiences to the Atlanta, Georgia based funk band at a pivotal moment in American music. Its combination of funk, soul, R&B, and dance oriented grooves helped establish Brick as a notable force of the era.
Now, as “Good High” reaches its 50th anniversary, the album offers another opportunity to revisit the music, chart success, and songs that helped make the project memorable.
A Debut Album With Major Chart Success
“Good High” was far more than an introduction to Brick. The album achieved significant commercial recognition, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and climbing to No. 19 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.
The success demonstrated the band’s ability to connect with both soul and mainstream audiences while maintaining the rhythmic identity that defined its sound.
The album featured nine tracks, creating a concise introduction to Brick’s musical world.
“Good High” Track Listing
- Here We Come
- Music Matic
- Dazz
- Can’t Wait
- Southern Sunset
- Good High
- Brick City
- Sister Twister
- That’s What It’s All About
“Dazz” Became a Defining Hit
Among the album’s most recognizable tracks was “Dazz,” which became a major success in its own right.
The single reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart, while also reaching No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles chart and No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
That crossover performance reflected the broad appeal of Brick’s sound. “Dazz” successfully connected R&B audiences with the emerging dance culture of the period, helping establish the group beyond its Atlanta roots.
“Music Matic” Added Another Dimension
The album also produced the single “Music Matic,” which reached No. 82 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.
Together, “Dazz” and “Music Matic” gave “Good High” a pair of singles that helped introduce Brick’s music to a wider audience while reinforcing the band’s identity within the funk and R&B landscape of the 1970s.
Five Decades of Funk History
The 50th anniversary of “Good High” is significant not simply because of the passage of time, but because the album remains connected to an era when funk was rapidly expanding its influence across soul, R&B, pop, and dance music.
Brick’s Atlanta roots placed the group within a distinctive Southern musical tradition, while the band’s chart success demonstrated its ability to reach listeners well beyond Georgia.
Five decades later, “Good High” remains a snapshot of that musical moment and an example of the records that helped define the sound of 1970s Black popular music.
A Legacy Worth Revisiting
The anniversary also highlights the enduring value of albums that helped shape the foundations of funk and R&B. For longtime listeners, “Good High” represents a return to an influential period in music history. For younger audiences discovering Brick for the first time, the album provides an opportunity to experience the grooves, songwriting, and rhythmic energy of a band that made its mark 50 years ago.
From the chart-topping success of “Dazz” to the album’s broader collection of funk driven tracks, Brick’s debut remains a compelling listen for anyone interested in classic funk, Atlanta music history, vintage R&B, and the evolution of dance music.
As “Good High” celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, Brick’s debut album stands as more than a piece of musical history. It remains a reminder of the creative energy that defined the 1970s and the lasting power of a great funk record.
