An ambitious work marking the final chapter of a legendary band
Weather Report's final album combines diverse rhythms and layered sounds, showcasing their mature group sound.
This album is a culmination of the band's career and is considered a contract release, but the performances and production remain of a high standard. Joe Zawinul's keyboard and synthesizer-driven sound is complemented by Victor Bailey's bass, Pete Erskine's drums, and Mino Sinu's percussion, creating a meticulous fusion. Guest guitar contributions from Carlos Santana add accents and depth to the overall color palette. The album's lyricism and tension, suggesting the band's demise, coexist, making it a fitting final album for the band.
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1)
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This Is This
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2)
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Face The Fire
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3)
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I'll Never Forget You
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Jungle Stuff, Part I
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B:
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Man With The Copper Fingers
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Consequently
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3)
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Update
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China Blues
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Art Direction - Lane/Donald
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Co-producer - Peter Erskine
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Design Concept [Cover Concept] - Joe Zawinul
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Engineer - Howard Siegel
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Engineer - Paul Ericksen
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Guest, Musician, Guitar - Carlos Santana
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Illustration [Cover] - Lou Beach
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Illustration [Inner Sleeve] - June Valentine
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Management [Exclusive Representation] - Corvalan-Condliffe Management
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Mastered By - Bernie Grundman
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Musician, Bass - Victor Bailey
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Musician, Drums - Omar Hakim (B2)
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Musician, Drums - Peter Erskine
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Musician, Keyboards - Joe Zawinul
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Musician, Percussion, Vocals - Mino Cinelu
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Musician, Saxophone - Wayne Shorter
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Producer - Joe Zawinul
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Producer [Associate] - Corvalan-Condliffe Management
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Vocals - Colleen Coil
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Vocals - Darryl Phinnessee
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Vocals - Marva Barnes
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Vocals - D. Siedah Garrett
