# Arnie Love – Break Out
Arnie Love's sole album, Break Out, represents a vibrant snapshot of early 1980s funk and soul music. Released in 1981 on TAP Records, this 12-inch vinyl captures Love at a pivotal moment in his musical career, blending the infectious grooves of funk with soulful vocal delivery and disco sensibilities that defined the era.
The album opens with the title track "Break Out," a five-minute-ten-second journey into danceable funk that immediately establishes Love's confident approach to the genre. The A-side demonstrates strong production and arrangement, setting the tone for what follows on the B-side. Love's vocal performance throughout the album reflects the soul tradition while maintaining the rhythmic precision necessary for funk and disco audiences.
The B-side presents two additional cuts that showcase different facets of Love's artistry. "Stop And Make Up Your Mind" runs just over five minutes and matches the title track's length and energy, delivering another platform for Love's expressive singing. The closing track, "Heaven Really Knows," extends slightly further at five minutes forty-five seconds, allowing the arrangement more room to develop and providing a fitting conclusion to the record.
Despite his limited recorded output, Arnie Love's Break Out remains an interesting artifact for funk and soul collectors. The album exemplifies the crossover appeal of early 1980s soul music, where funk grooves, disco rhythms, and traditional soul vocals coexisted on the dancefloor. For vinyl enthusiasts interested in exploring the deeper catalog of 1980s funk and soul, this TAP Records release offers accessible, well-crafted entertainment that captures the spirit of its time.
