Dangerous (The Bar-Kays album)

Dangerous is the twelfth studio album by the American funk band The Bar-Kays, released in 1984 on Mercury Records. The album features a blend of funk, soul, and electronic elements characteristic of the era.

Dangerous spawned several singles, including the title track "Dangerous," which became a moderate hit for the group. Other notable tracks on the album include "Freakshow on Saturday Night," which showcased their continued experimentation with synthesizers and electronic sounds, and "Sexomatic," which is regarded as one of the group's most popular and enduring songs from their later period.

The album's production leaned heavily into the synthetic sounds and production techniques prevalent in mid-1980s funk and R&B, reflecting a shift from their earlier, more purely instrumental funk roots. The band's lineup at the time of the album's release consisted of James Alexander, Harvey Henderson, Larry Dodson, Lloyd Smith, and Winston Stewart.

Dangerous is considered a solid entry in The Bar-Kays' discography and represents their efforts to remain relevant within the evolving landscape of funk and R&B music in the 1980s. While not as commercially successful as some of their earlier work, it holds a significant place in their overall career.