Reviews (page 11 of 14)
Pegadizo para bailar y ponerte enérgico con vibras positivas
Schon stark. Es ist zwar nicht ganz so meine Musik, grooved aber schon ganz nett.
Kurcze całkiem spoko stare groovy Tego zespołu co September Podoba mi się ale nie wiem kiedy miałbym tego słuchać
This is brilliant. Got 2 plays today. It'll get more in future
papa Outkast. De blazers reden het spul. Hoe langzamer de nummers hoe vervelender. Maar was dan ook nooit een fan van Ferry Maats' Soul Show. Tros, donderdagavond. Brrrr. Hoe ouder ik wordt, hoe meer ik de up tempo nummers weet te waarderen. En dat komt dan vooral door het koper. Wat heeft Shining Star trouwens een raar einde. 3
Het raakt me niet echt en ik ben al snel afgeleid. Moeilijk om hier echt naar te blijven luisteren.
Lekkerder dan ik had gedacht. Meer experiment en veelzijdiger vooral. Jammer dat ze toen nog niet zo goed konden opnemen
Ni frío ni calor. Ni siquiera creo que sea el mejor disco del grupo. Sin un solo hit de la banda estadounidense.
No need to listen to any other funk bands, I’ve reached the climax of funk. 10/10
Harmony. This is the music they play when you find out you made it to heaven and so did your friends and family. In addition to just sounding good, this group has an emphasis on sending a good message through their lyrics which is a huge plus in my book. “Reasons” and “All about Love” are favorites. 9/10
Funky. Earth Wind & Fire are just so fucking good and smooth to listen to. Honestly the better the album is the less I have to say about it 9/10
This is the funk I crave. Inject this directly into my veins. I must become the funk. Banger album filled with bangers. I loved every song and find no faults in this masterpiece. Actually sad when it ended and I wanted more. 10/10
Shining star is gas This album is a little old for me Yearnin’ Learnin’ is serving JJBA Very much a groovy album Not my style tho
Shining Star is a classic and there is a general smooth funkiness to it, I found myself losing interest near the end.
Loving the amount of “YEOOW” they’re dropping on these songs. Never has a band been more synergized the EW&F and this album is proof
One of the greatest funk groups of all time. Some songs are new to me, as I've surprisingly never listened to a full album of theirs other than the '05 Illuminations album. It doesn't disappoint. Verdine White's bass playing is fantastic, and the horn section is on point. 5/5!
the whole thing is such a vibe not a single miss!! each song offers smth different, and much of the time that funk guitar is do smooth and the brass on top makes it so shiny — like a thinner big band sound. i adore it. - shining star - reasons
From the first song i was groovin. it’s so clear why this band is iconic.
Definitely good, nothing really grabbed me though.
Outstanding. Definitely needed to hear this today, got me dancing 🕺
Dancing through most of the whole album
A different style for Earth, Wind and Fire, with jazzy and soul songs that i think i liked. Another thing it's that it's not hard to listen cause it doesn't last long and the songs are enjoyable
The beginning of the album was great - very chill, very nice, very relaxing... but then things started getting a bit too much towards the end because there were too many instruments at the same time, but that was just the last 2 songs, I think. Overall - better than this jazz guy that we got last time.
Really really enjoyed this one. There's something so comforting about this album. Maybe it's that my Mom was such a fan of Motown/Soul when I was growing up. It definitely made me dance and feel a good vibe throughout.
The first two tracks are bona fide hits and I could hear them just about any day. The rest of the album is pretty high level as well - as first-time listens I also enjoyed Africano and See the Light. The band is tight, super uplifting, and makes you want to dance around with your friends. What's not to like?
Nice, just not my thing.
Solid
Enjoyable enough listen. They do slower songs and love songs in a great way.
uplifting and funky as I'd expect
I had a nice happy time listening to this. Straight down the middle, good vibes.
Album number one. This project kicks off with Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire. A great song to start with because it reminds me that all of the artists in this project are stars in their own right. Props to them for making the list! This album has great 70's soul energy. It's super groovy. Happy Feelin' bass line is awesome. I did not love All About Love but it's kind of a gem in it's own 70's soul-love kind of way. The freaky keyboard part at the end feels pretty tacked on. Africano is an absolutely fabulous get down and groove song! It might be my new favorite instrumental. See the Light makes it feel like the album ends up in heaven or something which is a pretty good way to end an album.
Great classic album.
Lots of hidden guitar licks, etc. that I'd never heard when this was new. Headphones are a marvelous invention, are they not. HAPPY FEELIN' is wild...I don't think I ever heard it before. In fact, most of the non-hirs on this album are terrific.
Day6 - the first 2 are great after that i liked yearnin learnin and africano. i wasn’t into the rest of them
I liked it
this was kinda groovy and cool and i want to say i’d listen to it again but i know i won’t. but background music in the middle of summer on a sunday? yeah it fits that quite well, also i guess i only really know their band for like 2 famous songs but they deserve to be on here for this.
LOVED!
I forgot how funky they are. Awesome horns and lots of love
Great album, great songs, great groove.
No es un disco que me aporte nada.
- oh hellll yeah - so many good vibes - i feel myself healing - i thought "All About Love (First Impression)" was initially a skip cause it's not an immediate banger but really u just gotta slow down and feel the message
Not feeling this one
JP Rating: 3.5/5. Pleasant album, nice to have on in the background. Good melodies, drags a bit in the middle. Number of listens: 1
“Breezy feeling” is what I get from listening to this album? My dad’s favorite band. :)
one of my fav groups. Shining star is a classic.
Dig the funky vibe, great instrumentation and vocals. Just not sure it would be one that I’d have in rotation, it doesn’t necessarily make me want to groove like I hoped it would.
So 70s and dope asf bass lines
some of the best music ever recorded
No es lo mío. Great sound. 3.5
So funky. I really liked it! I also liked the messages that the music conveyed. :)<3
okay disco album, not really a great hit on there
Cool
It was a funk fusion of genres at times. Don’t think I’d listen again
it's a good record, the musicianship is fantastic, but aside from the first two songs, i found most of the rest to be kinda corny/sappy, as was the way of radio music in 1975 but is very much not my thing. I'm giving it a 8/10 for the musicians alone.
Shining Star- Vocal techniques are fun and interesting, horns are awesome and guitar + bass dance together nicely That's the Way of the World- Keys and Bass, slower and soulful, supporting vocal parts make this Happy Feelin- Bass takes lead on this, drives the whole piece forward, percussion is more interesting too with hand drums and marimba, guitar doing accompanying chords, vocals are uninteresting in this in my opinion All About Love- Slower, ballad with more energetic horn sections, verses aren't extremely instrumentally interesting but vocals are enough to make it tender and heartfelt, I like the spoken section with backing horns and vocals. Last minute is just kind of weird Yearnin Learnin- I love the keys, bass, and horns on this, and the vocals are the highlight. They ooze cool and I love the vocal melodies, fills, and adlibs. "Stop! Look what's behind you!" This song goes crazy hard Reasons- This one didn't really grab me- I don't find the melody to be catchy, and the horns and bass sound like they're plodding along. Not a fan Africano- Amazing bass, backing horns, and lead horns. This is an awesome groove See The Light- Bassline, and the swap to bossa nova "help them see the light" goes so crazy. Synth also goes nuts
Amazing. This should be in my rotation.
There a reason this band is the major elements of existence. This album is in fact ALL THE THINGS. It covers classic r&b, kicky funk, and elevated groove, seemingly effortlessly, and somehow IS the 70’s without all the parts of the 70’s that feel cringe now. For extra points listen while roller skating.
Gefällt mir nicht.
Perfect Friday afternoon
I really loved this album! All around great funk and disco.
Classic soul feel-good music that nobody makes anymore. Best way to start this journey 😊
Funky bass line and good rhythm
There is something really fun, about a large collection of truly excellent musicians. They have their vibe down 100%. The bass work is great in particular. And they are confident in who they are, and it rules. The album starts with what most millennials know as "the Superbad song". The album slows down a bit in the later tracks. But overall, I loved it.
Shining Star is a Jam! Reasons - ultimate 70's shag carpet slow dance song?
the grooviness on africano, gave this entire album an extra star.
what does it say abt me if my first thought at the start of the album was minions: the rise of gru.
funky!
Honestly, I was expecting to have a nice lil afternoon jazz bop and instead this felt like when you drink too much coffee and your mind turns into the last round of a Mario Kart race. I was hoping to enjoy it more than I did.
Some classic funky tunes
Probably not for me but lots to appreciate and some great numbers. Shining Star is great, and plenty of this album feels familiar from film soundtracks and the like. 9/1001
How it Makes Me Feel: Like I'm sitting in my pediatric dentist's office waiting room in 1983. Dancing-around-the-house-with-the-cat funky music. Some good grooves and great bass. Not an album I'd listen to as a whole again but a lot of this works for upbeat housework playlists.
Fun funk/soul album to listen to but on the shorter side. Loved the latter half of the album, it felt so creative. Definitely something I'll come back to.
It comes out the gate swinging a hits a grand slam of funky goodness. It’s a masterclass of bass playing and a shining example of how tender and exciting this genre can be
nope
Shining Star- 4.8/5 That's the Way of the World- 5/5 Happy Feelin'- 5/5 All About Love- 4.3/5 Yearnin' Learnin'- 4.6/5 Reasons- 4.8/5 Africano- 4.2/5 See the Light- 4.7/5 Total- 4.7/5
Packed full of soul and rhythm and doused with jazzy groove, this record is full of indefatigable good vibes. If you would like something like that, put on Earth, Wind & Fire and let yourself be transported to a 70s discotheque. Highlight Tracks: Shining Star, Reasons, Africano 8/10
I know I'm the odd one out but while I still like it to a degree, this genre never really gets me fully erect. Sorry Earth, Wind & Fire, it's not you, it's me.
smooth & breezes by fave track: that's the way of the world
The age of streaming really fucked the dudes who only got to be on the back cover
Groooooooooooovy
Dare I say Funkalicious again! This was groovy baby yeahhh. Starting with Shining Star was good but its a hard act to follow. The rest of the album couldnt keep up with it.
Funk!!!!!
Groovy and fun
Great first listen, would listen again
Very funky and a bit more tribal/out there than the hits. Fav track - “Reasons”
Standardica za gospodu, nije lose, ofc fanki af, malo tugy
funky af, 3.5 rounded up
Wonderful album!!
#2
Lesser version of a number of better artists! Bit bland.
Een album van Earth, Wind & Fire zonder September of 1 van hun andere gigantische hits??? Heel bijzonder. Ik ben benieuwd! Volgens mij is dit ook het enige album van hun dat in de lijst staat, dus deze moet dan wel heel goed zijn! Ik moet helaas tot nu toe concluderen dat ik het niet heel bijzonder vind allemaal. Reasons is voor mij tot nu de enige die er echt uitspringt, en dat is natuurlijk met de mooie falsetto die er gegooid word. Loev het. Africano als instrumentale plaat gaat echter minstens net zo hard. Lekker nummer joh! Toch vind ik het in zn geheel allemaal net niet spannend genoeg om boven de 3 sterren uit te komen, dus dat is dan ook mijn oordeel en daar moet je het mee doen. FAVO: Reasons, Africano
Apparently I’m a bigger fan of funk than I thought. No skips at all on this. Just infectiously upbeat rhythms and melodies. My only minor nitpick, which is what prevents this getting a perfect score, is that two or three tracks tack on an extra few seconds of random noodling that I could do without. 4.5/5
Earth, Wind & Fire, soul, disco & funk.
A great soul album. Loved the bass lines!
Pretty solid disco album. Earth Wind and Fire never miss. Gets a little experimental towards the end, which is interesting.
Not what I was expecting from an Earth, Wind and Fire album. I was expecting more disco type songs. I enjoyed the jazzy cuts, but a few songs contained sections that were completely separate from the rest of the song, which made it sound like a new song was starting. Whilst the sections weren’t bad, the disconnection from the rest of the song felt unnecessary.
Solid funk/soul album. Was exactly what you can expect from Earth, Wind and Fire if you know September.
Enjoyable listen! Nice mix of jazz and funk and great voices!
Starting the album off with Shining Star is fantastic, gets the energy pumping from the get go.l this whole album is so full of soul, not normally my genre of choice but they make it accessible.
September, Fantasy (Single Version).
Pretty banging. A lot of these songs have been used as samples in hip hop songs.
Quite classy and sassy ;)
Shining star starts off the album and is definitely the most popular song off the album and for a good reason. Outside of that though I didnt love it some of the songs were just too long and others just had too much going on for me making it feel chaotic and not in a good way more of an anxiety inducing way.
It won't get groovier than this! EW&F are a reliable source of good feelings and this record is clear proof. My favorite track in the album must be "Africano". The amount of happiness this instrumental gave can not be described in words. I need to find a kind of scenario in my life in which I would replay this album. This is not my go-to kind of music sadly.
Pocs grups hi ha que em facin més mandra que Earth Wind & Fire, quin pal de música i què repetitiva és. M'avorreix moltíssim
Excellent songs. Different feel to September but very good
Banger album Loved it
Cor this was fun. I really enjoyed bopping my head to this. It felt current too, in ways I hadn't expected. Glad I went back for a listen.
This is distilled funk. Great album.
Yeah. So good. Shining Star? That’s a song for all times.
Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Mortadella, Mozarella og alle andre former for cheeze. Ikke deres beste album, men det er gøy da. Det er smooth, det er cool... wait hva faen er den keyboardsoloen?
Er et par skikkelig gode låter her, men overall litt tamt? Er stor fan av EWF men dette var litt for monotont og nedpå for å bli en innertier
Interesting listening !
A ton of funky fun
Decent funk album, potentially good background funk
Good stuff
Soulifically Funkifying. 4/5
Perfectly fine funk/soul with not much to complain about but it's nothing I'd turn to again
Bit too much falsetto but those horns are legendary
Some classics
You know exactly what you're getting here
Good but nothing great
Groovy
Boppy
Outstanding. Really enjoyed.
mostly consistent with yearnin' learnin' and see the light being a little week all other tracks are great with my favorites being Africano and All about love.
There’s a lot that’s good here, but there’s also lot that just seems a little out of place, like an unnecessarily ornate frame for an understated watercolor painting.
Disco, funk, soul, r&b, jazz all in one record. Nice!
Funky music
Liked this, it was fun.
This is classic 70's soul-funk pop. Great start with Shining Star and That's the Way of the World, and it's overall a pretty solid album. Reasons is a great slow dance, and Yearnin' Learnin' and the instrumental Africano have great grooves.
Fun, soulful and funky. I've not heard this side of EWF, I'm definitely more familiar with all the amazing disco songs they put out. This was a very good listen though, and it had a nice mix of slower ballads and more upbeat funk jams. Amazing instrumentation too - Verdine White is a bass god, and I love a good kalimba! Favourite: Happy Feelin'
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Slower than what I expected for EWF Also am I imagining it or is 1:15s into Africano the drum solo sampled on the I'm a celebrity theme tune??
I’m enjoying this, sounds like the it could obviously soundtrack any disco or less obviously soundtrack any fight…at the disco.
Add me to the crowd really enjoying this. Think the band really hit their stride when Jim Earth and Steve Wind recruited Harry Fire to become a trio
What a fun listen. Funky as hell. A mix of fun fast-paced songs and slow songs for makin' it.
Great Melodious Fun Vibe!
A few classics, and sow gems I only just learned. Africano stands out.
Banger after banger after banger, amen.
Exceptionally sexy and groovy, the best to ever do it.
It’s ok.
Proto-disco-soul-funk-trip. This album doesn't hit me like some of its predecessors. I miss Sly's world weariness and anguish. I miss Eddie Hazel's and Bootsie Collins' shredding. The edge of those records are worn down and polished smooth on "That's The Way Of The World". It's not necessarily bad but it doesn't grab me and thrust me back in time the way I was by Sly and P-Funk.
Not too bad! I have other EWF songs that I like better though.
All time favorite
Huh
iconic 10/10
only song i actually know by them is "lets grove" so im going in with no big expectations but a good feeling about it ok im done honestly the album has some bangers but i dislike the fadeouts/lazy outros to songs that sometimes ruin the flow of the album otherwise it bangs
A true testament to the signature EW&F sound.
Shining Star is a great track, I've never previously heard anything else off this album. Funky, jazzy, 70s soul would best describe this. Earth Wind and Fire were some of the best funk artists of their day, this album has some great funky tunes. Overall pretty good
This is a pretty good album, though I feel like it's a bit frontloaded. I definitely enjoyed their more upbeat songs more than their more ballad type ones. 'Shining Star' is the clearest standout and a great way to start the album. I'm going with a middling rating because I enjoyed about half the songs and felt that the album was kind of unbalanced but not a bad listen at all. I didn't dislike the other half of the songs, just could kind of take them or leave them. Standout Tracks: Shining Star, That's the Way of the World, Happy Feelin', Yearnin' Learnin'
Has some really cool (and famous) tracks. However, not all is gold, and some songs are downright weird.
Shining Star // All About Love // 3/5
Thought this album was fantastic.
Not for me
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funky and good cannot place where i've heard a specific cover/sample of shining star but i think it was on a disney compilation cd in the 2000s that outro on all about love omg...... reminds me of the one snarky puppy synth solo on lingus i think favorites: shining star, africano
Perfectly fine though I think I was expecting a bit more. Funk soul with decent production but no killer tunes.
3.3
Shining Star is a musical standard of pure fun. All About Love (First Impression) is prescriptive and good for you. Reasons is a masterpiece and one of the best songs ever recorded. There's not much that I don't like about this album. Perfect for a casual party with friends. (3.25/5.0)
Earth, Wind & Fire is of another kind. This soulful ensemble doled out hit after hit. Their music and their energy has aged wonderfully over these years and have inspired many. The first track, "Shining Star," crushed records and is instantly recognizable despite being decades old. And That's The Way Of The World.
Fairly fun and funky
# 103 : DISCO! Melodic foot tapping funk. Pretty cool. Good album and has one or two classic tracks. Favourite Track : Shining Star Listened : 06/11/2023
Favourite tracks: shining star; that's the way of the world; happy feeling
Great, great vibe, very fun, few intresting melodies and lots of keyboard, all of the voices together fit great, need to listen to again
Tiefer und vielschichtiger als erwartet. Nicht so Disco mäßig wie Boogie Wonderland, sondern ein gutes R&B Album
This started very strong, got kinda dull with the slower vocal-oriented songs. The falsetto doesn't work for me here, & I think I've heard the same chord progression underneath somebody talking about LIFE too many times. music: appreciated. (⌐▣_▣)
This exercise is really opening my eyes to funk. Not sure why I neglected it.
All about Love fort cool dans le genre smooooooth. Sinon avis assez neutre sur cet album.
Groovin' ; great songs with good parts. Love the style and chord sequences. Talented vocalists but style not my favourite / lyrics not to my taste - leans too far towards cheesy love songs. Favourite track was the instrumental
1. zhining ztar - 1.5 2. thatz the uuay of the uuorld - 1 3. happy feeling - 0 4. all about love - 0 5. yearning learning - 0 6. reazonz - 1.5 7. africano - 0 8. zee the light - 0
amazing synth, high notes, an energy only black people posses
A very solid funk/soul album with some tender moments. The bass is bumping, the horns are blaring, and the harmonies are tight. Truly one of the greats of the genre; I can honestly say this isn't even their strongest album and yet it's a solid 4 from me. Stand out tracks: Shining Star, Yearnin' Learnin', Africano
Absolutely BANGS
Funk and Soul are two genres I’ve never given much attention to. I didn’t expect to like this very much, but the whole album had such a “feel good” vibe, I quite loved it despite myself.
Man I love me some disco-funk. The way all the different instruments fuse together, the keys, the horns...it's impossible not to feel the groove in this album. I thought I was just gonna like the funk in this album, but the soul, All About Love, was my favorite song here. 10/10
This would be a strong two closer to a three, but still a two. Just don’t imagine listening to it again. The songs felt like they were all over the place. A few seemed like they were just a chorus, repeated over and over.
Kinda boring for disco
I've heard these songs all over the place but never realized this is what they were. Very fun album with such fun bass lines. Listening to this inspired me to learn a few of these on bass.
Shining Star - then it gets weird/
"That the Way of the World" was beautiful all throughout and the vocals/instrumentals were very good and relaxing. That was the one song that I genuinely enjoyed listening to and it for sure deserves another listen. Shining Star was pretty cool too.
Never really gave this album a chance before using this website but it wasn’t too bad. Shining star and happy feeling we’re absolute bops, basically all the songs will get your head movin. I’m giving a decent four because I’m just more into songs with a little bit of a slower pace and less jazzy. Solid album
Couple of busts but great album by a great band
Great album. They definitely lay the groove from song 1 until the end. Cannot go wrong with some earth wind and fire. This is one of those albums you throw on and just let play through, every song is some sort of quality. Perfect for the 70s. Some of the best soul music around. Almost has that celebratory edge to it as well. So creative as well. Somehow they came with the soul jazz yet gave it that funky EWF edge. Personal Favorites: That's the way of the world, reasons
Well, what a novel listening experience that I never would have listened to otherwise but clearly the talent is undeniable and I can see why it's very good and hugely popular. Cognitive dissonance something something.
Cool😎
Fun and funky but a bit annoying too
I really like this. It has the kind of mood that you could only find in the early 70s. Very pleasant to listen to.
awesome
top of the shelf funk, would prefer less lyrics, ‘Africano’ is the shit
Next Five songs played by my Spotify Algorithm: KC and the Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes The Staple Sisters - I'll Take You There The Spinner Sisters - I'll Be Around Bill Withers - Lovely Day Four Tops - Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)
I enjoyed the first couple of songs and was excited to hear the rest of the album. Then....I didn't enjoy it as much. I like Earth, Wind and Fire, but I could be a greatest hits person and not someone who can work his way through their discography. Good jazz, but sometimes a little too smooth bordering on light. I wanted funk and exciting performances, so perhaps my expectations were not in line with what I should have expected.
Its okay not my favorite of theirs. Shining Star slaps
Very nice, easy listening, didn't hate it, but it wasn't a life changer.
Every song is a bop. Interesting sound choices throughout. Great messages to all the lyrics. Wanted to start over the moment it ended. Just lovely all around.
Pretty good. I haven't heard anything else from these guys other than September since I'm a total zoomer but I liked most of the songs on here except That's the Way of the World and Happy Feelin'. Personal favorite is probably Reasons.
Not my thing, tho Yearnin Learning is a jam
Another album that I already own and have listened to multiple times. It flows from track to track beautifully, no weak tracks, and several outstanding tracks.
Good music, but not my groove
not bad decent instrumentals
You don't get more classic disco than this. I wish I could hear this with fresh 70's ears and be as blown away as it deserves. This is clearly immaculately produced and masterful. So smooth. So Funky. So lovely. So cool.
var ikke dårlig, men var heller ikke super bra, forventet egt mer fra e,w,f
Funky
So good. I love when bands use more than just the usual instruments. Fuller sounds are soooo good.
The definition of SOUL music. There's nothing more to be said. A classic and euphoric listening experience no matter what she you are or whatever year you get to find this treasure. Neverending. Timeless. Legendary. 5 out 5 stars.
Loved it
Fun, funky album. Love them and their music and vocals and talking throughout.
This was fun, feel good!
funky
Not my favourite EW&F album but still a corker, Shining Star is ridiculous.
ok, one classic
Rent objektivt ett bra album, men ändå inte riktigt för mig. Kanske inte ett album man sätter på så ofta bara för att lyssna på.
It was pretty good, a lot of falsetto though.
Some good songs
Amazing album. The perfect positivity antidote to my last two albums 😀 (Liquid Swords and Rage Against the Machine). Lots of variety stylistically from cut to cut. Really exceptional recording quality and virtuosity. Never realized what a great singer Maurice White is, this is just next level.
ggrrroooooovyy
Really good album loved all about love
One of my favorite styles of soul/funk. Harmonies are enchanting.
Sooo much soul! This is perfect for the end of the work day or right after work, maybe with an outdoor fizzy cocktail. I tried listening in the morning, and it was just to not right to get the day started. Almost every track I loved from the start. I thought from the start I'd hate the track Yearnin' Learnin', but it won me over.
A good funk/pop album. Some classic tracks you will recognize; some tracks are hidden gems you may want to give a listen.
As one who was weaned on EWF's spectacular live album Gratitude (Columbia 1975), this one was somewhat irresistible for me to scribble about. Hearing "Shining Star" kick-off (slightly slower than the live version), I was immediately reminded of two things: 1. That funk doesn't need to be especially uptempo to get "all up in you" (as Miles Davis used to say) and 2. That Verdine White is so perpetually underrated as a bass player. Sometimes there are deserving reasons for certain songs being hits. "That's The Way of the World" is a laid-back groove as cool as the other side of the pillow. It never fails to lighten my mood. "Happy Feeling" is new to me (I never had this album) but is a welcome musical introduction, Dig that kalimba. "All About Love" is a "snuggle close" tune perhaps as obligatory as it is generic, but it's very much of its time and band - and isn't all THAT bad. But what's up with that unexpected synth outro? That's exactly the kind of thing that makes me love EWF all the more. "Yearnin' Learnin'" is a total fave too. I only slightly prefer the live version on Gratitude for being just a bit more unrestrained. "Reasons" is a Philip Bailey showcase and as much as one might poo-poo it as another one to make the ladies swoon, it's hard to deny its greatness as just that. If I have a caveat about "Africano" it is that the "Africano/Power" medley that kicks off Gratitude is so damn ferocious in comparison, it kind of makes this version an "also ran." Still, if you don't have that to compare it to, this is surely a great song. The kind of thing that not only elevated EWF from being just another funk/pop band but almost served as a partial template for young contemporary bands such as Snarky Puppy and The Funky Knuckles. "See The Light" reveals some of the real magic and musicianship of the era. I've long held that 1975/1976 was not only a stellar period for just about all musical genres but also one of unprecedented cross-pollination between them. It was the heyday of fusion (the good kind). Jazz artists were dipping heavy into rock and electric synthesis. Many pop artists were trying to make real statements in their music with bolder structures and jazz-inflected chords, and it seemed like funk was getting into everything (in the best way). You can hear that adventurousness not just in the odd-metered intro but in the harmonic content and arrangement of this song as a whole. As it's hard for me to separate out my personal connection and outright love for the Gratitude album, I can't put That's The Way Of The World ahead of it. But it is perhaps a very unfair comparison in that Gratitude is a double album and admittedly more of a greatest hits (as many live albums are). That said, I have no qualms saying that if you only buy one of EWF's studio albums, this is the one to get. - Mike Jacobs
You know the noise horses make when their lips vibrate and snort. That’s all I can do right now - I’m so underwhelmed.
There were two tunes that dragged this down for me, and one of them was apparently one of the hits. But damn, the bass was tight on this, and the horns and vocals... I'm familiar with a lot of this band's material, but mostly from the best-of collection. I was impressed with how talented the players are — which seems like an idiotic insight, but there it is — and arranging was on the album. The horns are expertly used, the harmonies are a cut above, there's more depth here than I realized. I'm definitely sitting between a 3 and a 4, because the two tunes that didn't move me weighed heavily. But hell, based on the good stuff, I'm giving it the bump.
The first two songs are cool. The rest lost me. I've always wanted to like EW&F more than I do. They're just too easy-listening for me, and often too cheesy. Still, they do what they do pretty well, but it's just not my bag.
I thought I really loved Earth, Wind & Fire but it turns out I only like a few select hits and the band name. Also lose a half a point b/c of their position on the Oxford comma.
R&B visionaries. Excellent.
Expected a little better. Will listen to their later stuff, this was a little too rough and jazzy for me.
Muito bom!!
Good funk, nothing fresh
wholesome, falls apart on the album only tracks though. All About Love is surprisingly good
A few memorable songs. But others not so memorable
Not really my kind of thing. Next!
It was great, very lively, but very 70's.
Álbum intricado, bem fechadinho e muito gostoso de se ouvir
It's an ok nice album pretty average and nothing special though.
Much, much better than I anticipated. September is the song I am most familiar with by them and it has suffered from overexposure but this album is really good—these guys really know how to play. It’s a stark contrast to yesterday’s pick, which was mostly undeveloped ideas. These are fucking songs man! I’ll listen again.
I mean, Earth, Wind, and Fire has always been that kind of music that makes the world a little brighter. In my opinion, it's hard to hate. Thing everything is performed wonderfully, the harmonies add a huge amount of warmth throughout. Favorite tracks: "Shining Star", "That's The Way of The World", "Yearnin' Learnin'"
Cool (I don't like numeric ratings. I just give 3 to anyone.)
Seems really entertaining but after 4 listens, I could not catch a tube.
Just sit back and let the buttery guitar and bass tones take you away on this one. Obviously Shining Star is, well, the star here, but stick around for the rest of the album too. There are a lot of funky tracks with incredibly solid instrumentation, particularly in the horns. The softer moments really work too, and don't cause the album to slow down or lose momentum.
Earth, Wind(,) & Fire’s trademark blend of musical versatility and energetic positivity is on full display within this rich, dynamic, & socially conscious outing.
Great tunes! Really joyous.
my mind is fucnjng blown 6/5
Fun stiff
Not all disco sucks!
If they took off the ballads here it might be a 5/5, but those just pale in comparison to the upbeat cuts. 4.5/5
It has some really nice songs, nothing bad in the others.
kind of sounds like background music to a mario kart game.
It was fun! Had a few songs I had heard before, and it was enjoyable to hear other songs on the album. It's no Johnny Cash, but its my second favorite thus far. 4/5
Disco
7/10
Funk! Pretty cool. Good songs are to be found, catchy and fun to listen to. Not the most astounding lyrically, but it’s still good.
Album opens with a strong start eith shining star and way of the world. Happy feeling contains an absolutely unhinged xylophone section. The album completely derails during All about love and never recovers.
Alegre, demasiado instrumental en algunas partes
Fed disco album. Mange fede musik stykker
A vibrant mix of soulful ballads and classic funk bangers. Despite some parts not aging as well as others, the diverse vocal styles and insane synthwork bring this album to another level. Fav Tracks: Shining Star, That's the Way of the World, Happy Feelin', Yearnin' Learnin', Reasons Least Fav Track: All About Love (First Impression) 8.5/10
Hitmaker
Nice Boogie Sounds, sehr dynamisch, manche Songs Basic Message aber gut !
Enjoyable
Way better than I thought it would be. Great mix between pop, soul and funk.
it's nice? it's disco from earth wind and fire, they can't exactly fuck it up, but outside of sounding nice there's nothing more than that to me.
Lively, romantic, very clean production.
Funky, jazzy, if only the whole album would have this vibe…
Mais encore ?
on stagne
A generous 3. Very generous. Intro to Shining Star is great.
Apart from Shining Star, which is just that, the rest of it is pretty lame
An extremely solid funk album with just enough pop fusion just create really approachable, rememberable, sing-a-long-able hits
Generally enjoyable, and I really liked “Shining Star”, but none of the other tracks really stood out to me.
Classic funk, iconic 70s classic, bonus for being used in Muppets in Space
Absolutely flawless Rating: 5/5 Special shout out to Happy Feelin for being one of the most euphoric tracks ever recorded
Funky!
Punchy, fun, optimistic funk pop album straight out of 70s Chicago - not that I would know. I've never been to that decade or place. This album is simple, textured, laid back and strikes the delicate balance between cool and cheesy in a way that makes it an all time classic. You can imagine middle-aged parents dancing to this in the kitchen after the kids have gone off to bed. I just listen in bed, lying like a starfish.
Now that's how you boogie, and that's how you groove. Fun and funky on the up-tempo tracks, smooth and cool on the slow tracks. Makes you want to dance, makes you want to be in love.
September, Fantasy (Single Version). 3.
Bueno, parte funky pero luego de la segunda canción se pone más tranquilo, se nota la calidad de músicos.
Meh, doesn't do it for me. Best track: #5 - Yearnin' Learnin'
I freaking love Earth, Wind & Fire
An absolute delight to listen to in the morning. Just a great blend of danceable funk, smooth R&B, and earnest soul. An excellent album.
Rad as hell
Loved it, love disco, love this band, however at one point it felt like the intro to I'm a Celeb
Some sort of “Elaine-Benes” kinda album
Flojo. Esperaba bastante más de Earth, Wind & Fire...
ikke lige mig
Pretty fun album. Extremely listenable if not necessarily that memorable.
Some of these songs are really great. Some are mediocre.
It's OK its hard for me to be objective this morning as I have a sinus infection and feel shitty. Extra star though for possibly most 70's album cover ever
This is like the highest possible 3 you could possibly get, every song was fun and I’d say groovy is just the best way to describe it. It just felt like I didn’t add enough songs to my playlist to merit a higher rating.
Smooth and funky in equal measures, so great.
Lush and gorgeous RnB. Deeply evocative.
Funky tracks
EW&F do it like no other. This album was top to bottom hits. And I don’t even know if it is even their best album. I think it might be in just how consistently smooth and funky it is. If you’re looking for an aphrodisiac, this is it.
Yeah, that's good stuff. The songwriting, the musicianship, the production - all truly top-notch. So much funky soul. Really great. The only detraction is the indelible stank of disco. It's not entirely their fault. Pretty much everything from this time period stinks of it almost and it feels wrong to dock 'em a star for what was a nearly universal problem in music at the time. But I'm going to because disco is the worst.
nah.
whenever i think Earth, Wind & Fire i think disco. and they are pretty great at disco but they’re more than that too as this album shows. very good
EWF were always seen as one of the more "accessible" funk bands of the 70s. I don't think they necessarily have a solid and consistent album. That is even more evident on this record, as it is a soundtrack which inherently makes it more disjointed. There are a few good tracks, and the record takes an interesting jazz fusion twist through the last 2 songs. Not a bad listen, but some of the slower tracks were meandering.
A great mix of soul, funk, and R&B. These guys are amazing. And the production values, for the time, were unmatched. This is a great album.
I was a bit worried that this would end up being boring, but there's some cool songs on here. I'm glad I ended up enjoying it. Maybe I should listen to more by them. My favourite song was Happy Feelin'.
Groovy
PREFS : Shining Star, Happy Feelin', Reasons, Africano MOINS PREF : All About Love
Went into this convinced I wouldn’t like it, not a fan of the start or end of the album but kinda liked the middle bit, like the sound of the singers voice when he’s going for it properly