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Coming Out |
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A masterpiece of jazz pop that combines sophisticated harmonies with urban grooves."Chanson D'Amour" reached number one in the UK. This highly polished album shines with arrangements that smoothly cross over swing, pop, and soul, and meticulous choruses. The light, swinging rhythms and flawless harmonies instantly captivate the listener. "Coming Out" is a masterpiece that spread The Manhattan Transfer's name around the world, and it also achieved commercial success, with "Chanson D'Amour" reaching number one on the UK charts. The arrangements are superb, skillfully incorporating pop clarity while building on the essence of jazz. The vocal personalities of each member blend beautifully, creating an urban, sophisticated sound. Combining high musicality and popular appeal, this is a pinnacle work of 1970s vocal ensemble music. |
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Credit
- Producer - Richard Perry
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Lew Hahn
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Rick Rowe
- Producer [Associate] - Tim Hauser
- Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements] - Ira Newborn
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Howard Steele
- Remix [Re-mix Engineer] - Howard Steele
- Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] - Allen Zentz
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Doug Botnick
- Engineer [Assistant] - Tim Sadler
- Engineer [Assistant] - Rush Fielden
- Engineer [Assistant] - Dennis Devlin
- Engineer [Assistant] - Dana Latham
- Art Direction - Bob Defrin
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Tony Sciarrota
- Photography By [Cover] - Suze Randall
- Art Direction - Abie Sussman