A masterpiece that combines funk and R&B with an explosive danceable groove.
This work by the funk/R&B group known for their smash hit "Let It Whip" showcases their powerful rhythm section and danceable sound featuring a horn section.
The album's sound reflected the trends of black music at the time, and combined their high level of performance technique with the songs' pop melodic sense. The tight, powerful rhythm section and powerful funk groove excited the dance floor, making this an important work in their career, marking the successful fusion of funk and R&B.
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A:
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1)
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If Only You Were In My Shoes
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2)
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Hot Spot
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3)
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Paranoid
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4)
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All The Way
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B:
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1)
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S. C. L. & P. (Style, Class, Looks And Personality)
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2)
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She Used To Be My Girl
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3)
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When You Need Roses
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4)
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Slow Rap
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Engineer [Assistant] - Ed Garcia
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Jeff Lorber
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Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Jeff Lorber
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Keith Harrison
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Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] - Keith Harrison
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Backing Vocals - Keith Harrison
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Keyboards - Keith Harrison
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Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Keith Harrison
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Lew Hahn
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Engineer [Assistant] - Mike O'Rielly
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Engineer [Assistant] - Rick "10%" Clifford
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Marlon McClain
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Guitar - Marlon McClain
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Mastered By - John Golden
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Recorded By, Mixed By - F. Byron Clark
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Bobby Harris
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Arranged By [String Arrrangements] - Bobby Harris
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Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] - Bobby Harris
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Backing Vocals - Bobby Harris
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Producer - Bobby Harris
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Saxophone - Bobby Harris
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Engineer [Assistant] - Ira McLaughlin
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Engineer [Assistant] - Elmer Flores
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Engineer [Assistant] - Fred Law
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Executive-Producer - Steve Buckley (2)
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Photography By - Aaron Rapoport
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Bass - Mike Wiley
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Backing Vocals - Kenny Pettus
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Percussion - Kenny Pettus
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Drums - Isaac "Ike" Wiley Jr.
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Backing Vocals - Pierre DeMudd
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Trumpet - Pierre DeMudd
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Trumpet - Sennie "Skip" Martin
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Backing Vocals - Sennie Martin
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Steve Cox (6)
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Keyboards - Steve Cox (6)
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Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Steve Cox (6)
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Art Direction - Johnny Lee (4)