Renaissance is the seventh album by the Village People released in 1981. The title reflects the band's departure from the disco genre with which they had long been associated to a New Wave style following the downfall of Disco from the mainstream as well as the discontinuation of their signature costumes. The album failed commercially and critically and most were turned off by the unexpected change in direction. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, writing for Allmusic.com, opined that the album "should have never been released" and was "simply an embarrassment that never sh… read more
Renaissance is the seventh album by the Village People released in 1981. The title reflects the band's departure from the disco genre with which… read more
Renaissance is the seventh album by the Village People released in 1981. The title reflects the band's departure from the disco genre with which they had long been associated to a N… read more
Village People is a Disco band that formed New York City, New York, United States in 1977. The group is well known for their outrageous on-stage costumes (the members dressing up as a police officer, an American Indian chief, a construction worker, a soldier, a leatherman (biker) and a cowboy) as for their catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics. The band was assembled in 1977 and managed by two French musicians, Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, specifically to showcase and perform their disco music creations. Much like Frank Farian's Boney M. or Spice Girls, the group was manufactu… read more
Village People is a Disco band that formed New York City, New York, United States in 1977. The group is well known for their outrageous on-stage costumes (the members dressing up as a polic… read more
Village People is a Disco band that formed New York City, New York, United States in 1977. The group is well known for their outrageous on-stage costumes (the members dressing up as a police officer, an American Indian chief, a constru… read more