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.
A:
1)
If Only You Were In My Shoes
2)
Hot Spot
3)
Paranoid
4)
All The Way
B:
1)
S. C. L. & P. (Style, Class, Looks And Personality)
2)
She Used To Be My Girl
3)
When You Needed Roses
4)
Slow Rap
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Jeff Lorber
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Keith Harrison
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Marlon McClain
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Bobby Harris
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Steve Cox (6)
Arranged By [String Arrrangements] - Bobby Harris
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] - Keith Harrison
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] - Bobby Harris
Art Direction - Johnny Lee (4)
Backing Vocals - Keith Harrison
Backing Vocals - Kenny Pettus
Backing Vocals - Pierre DeMudd
Backing Vocals - Bobby Harris
Backing Vocals - Sennie Martin
Bass - Mike Wiley
Design - Janet Levinson
Drums - Isaac "Ike" Wiley Jr.
Engineer [Assistant] - Ed Garcia
Engineer [Assistant] - Elmer Flores
Engineer [Assistant] - Fred Law
Engineer [Assistant] - Ira McLaughlin
Engineer [Assistant] - Mike O'Rielly
Engineer [Assistant] - Rick "10%" Clifford
Executive-Producer - Steve Buckley (2)
Guitar - Marlon McClain
Keyboards - Keith Harrison
Keyboards - Steve Cox (6)
Mastered By - John Golden
Percussion - Kenny Pettus
Photography By - Aaron Rapoport
Producer - Bobby Harris
Recorded By, Mixed By - F. Byron Clark
Recorded By, Mixed By - Lew Hahn
Saxophone - Bobby Harris
Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Jeff Lorber
Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Keith Harrison
Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Steve Cox (6)
