A sophisticated pop groove portraying mature, positive soul.
A sophisticated AOR piece that combines elements of soul and pop. Rich synths and light rhythms overlap, creating an impressive composition that gently depicts the renewal and hope of life.
The beautiful fusion of synths and acoustics, and Steve Winwood's voice resonating warmly. As symbolized by the track "Higher Love," the music is filled with the energy of hope and rebirth. The arrangements are meticulous, effortlessly transcending the boundaries between pop and soul. The production is highly polished, and the album represents the ideal form of 80s AOR.
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A:
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1)
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Higher Love
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2)
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Take It As It Comes
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3)
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Freedom Overspill
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4)
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Back In The High Life Again
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B:
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1)
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The Finer Things
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2)
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Wake Me Up On Judgment Day
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3)
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Split Decision
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4)
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My Love's Leavin'
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Backing Vocals - Jocelyn Brown (B2, B3)
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Backing Vocals - James Ingram (B1)
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Backing Vocals - Dan Hartman (B1)
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Arranged By [Synthesizer Strings] - Arif Mardin (B4)
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Backing Vocals - Chaka Khan (A1)
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Engineer [Additional] - Chris Lord Alge
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Backing Vocals - Mark Stevens (B2, B3)
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Arranged By [Horns] - David Frank (A1 to A3)
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Arranged By [Synthesizer Horn] - David Frank (B2)
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Backing Vocals - Connie Harvey (B2, B3)
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Written-By - Will Jennings (A1, A2, A4 to B2)
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Engineer - Jason Corsaro
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Keyboards - Robby Kilgore
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Programmed By [Synthesizer And Sequencer] - Robby Kilgore
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Synthesizer - Robby Kilgore
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Synthesizer [Bell] - Robby Kilgore
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Producer - Russ Titelman
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Engineer [Assistants] - Jeff Lord Alge
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Programmed By [PPG Wave Term Synthesizer] - Andrew Thomas (B1, B2)
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Guitar - Paul Pesco (B1)
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Engineer [Additional] - Bruce Lampcov
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Guitar - Joe Walsh (B3)
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Slide Guitar - Joe Walsh (A3)
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Tenor Saxophone - Bob Mintzer (A2, A3)
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Producer - Steve Winwood
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Written-By - Steve Winwood (A1, A2, A4 to B2)
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Drum Machine, Programmed By - S.W.
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Guitar - S.W.
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Keyboards - S.W.
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Organ [Hammond] - S.W.
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Programmed By [Sequencer] - S.W.
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Synth, Soloist - S.W.
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Synthesizer - S.W.
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Synthesizer [Bass] - S.W.
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Synthesizer [Piano] - S.W.
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Drum Machine, Programmed By - Jimmy Bralower (A3, A4, B1, B3)
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Engineer [Additional] - Dave Greenberg
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Rhythm Guitar - Eddie Martinez (A3)
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Engineer - Tom Lord Alge
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Mixed By - Tom Lord Alge
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Drums - Steve Ferrone (A3)
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Engineer [Assistants] - Roy Hendrickson
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Keyboards - Rob Mounsey (B1)
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Synthesizer - Rob Mounsey (A4)
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Synthesizer [Strings] - Rob Mounsey (B4)
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Trumpet - Randy Brecker (A1 to A3)
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Engineer [Additional] - Jim Boyer
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Engineer [Assistants] - Rob Eaton
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Drums - Mickey Curry (A1, A2)
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Mastered By [Digitally] - Ted Jensen
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Harmony Vocals - James Taylor (2) (A4)
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Engineer [Assistants] - Sean Chenery
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Alto Saxophone - George Young (2) (A2, A3)
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Engineer [Assistants] - Steve Rinkoff
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Trombone - Tom Malone (A2, A3)
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Guitar - Ira Siegel (B2)
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Drums - John Robinson (2) (A4 to B3)
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Congas - Carol Steele (A1, B1)
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Percussion - Carol Steele (A3, B2, B4)
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Tambourine - Carol Steele (A2, B3)
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Engineer [Additional] - Malcolm Pollack
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Engineer [Assistants] - Scott Mabuchi
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Engineer [Assistants] - John Goldberger
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Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone - Lewis Del Gatto
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Engineer [Assistants] - Claude Achille
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Coordinator [Production] - Laura Loncteaux
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Engineer [Additional] - Jon Wolfson
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Photography By - Arthur Elgort
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Producer [Additional Assistance] - Jill Dell'Abate
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Art Direction - Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff
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Engineer [Additional] - Nobby Clark
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Engineer [Assistants] - Ed Bruder
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Management - Bennett Freed
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Engineer [Assistants] - Shizuko Orishige
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Design [Cover] - Jeri McManus
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Management - Ron Weisner
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Management - NuVisions Management, Ltd.