Rejuvenation is The Meters' fifth studio album, released in 1974, and is widely regarded as their masterpiece. Recorded at Sea-Saint Studios, the album represented a high point in their career, masterfully blending funk, soul, and R&B. Critical reception was excellent, and although it was not a massive commercial hit, it became a cult classic.
The sound of Rejuvenation is more sophisticated and nuanced, with horn arrangements and backing vocals enriching the compositions. Songs like 'People Say', 'Hey Pocky A-Way', and 'Africa' are considered funk anthems. Toussaint's production achieved a perfect balance between rawness and polish.
Rejuvenation has influenced countless funk, hip-hop, and rock artists, and is frequently sampled. Its legacy endures as one of the most important funk albums of the 1970s. Today it is celebrated as an essential work in the history of New Orleans music.