Best Disco Act Ever? (Let's Groove: The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire - Earth Wind & Fire)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Let's Groove: The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire - Earth Wind & Fire
Date:	24/10/09 (18 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: great tracks

Disadvantages: dated

Most people will probably recognise at least one of their records. They have been sampled in dance records about a zillion times and their tunes still get spun at dodgy weddings! This is a seventeen track best of and is an essential disco album for anyone who loves classic disco. Smooth vibes, chilled vocals and melodies which make you want to get up and start shaking your thang in the middle of the lounge.

'Let's Groove' has a shrill chorus and sexy vocals which will put you at ease straight away. This is an ideal party starter, it is mellow enough without being boring and the rhythm benefits from a wicked bass hook.

'Boogie Wonderland' is a little more robust, with a keen melody and an intro which you must recognise. It has drama, excitement and charm at every turn and the vocals are delivered with a confident slickness. Perfection!

'Saturday Night' is slower than the previous two tracks but is just as appealing with a funky intro and leanings towards more of a bluesey disco vibe. The tune might not be instant, but it provides a good contrast to the rousing openers. Moving to 'I've Had Enough' which pushes us back into a positive disco arena with some ace clapping sounds and vibrant trumpets, it is brash and alert and the vocals are camp and poised. It might not be that well known, but the song has enough bite to make it a good one for an end of of nighter.

'September' is a well known though, with that glorious intro which suggests something massive is coming, like a fanfayre. The verses are tame, but the chorus unleashes a melody which will stay with you all day. Catchy and cute it epitomises the sound of disco for me. I also recommend the down tempo and alluring 'Fantasy.' This track was covered by Italian dance act Blackbox, but this original remains the best version with a jazzy air about and a mysterious sounding vocal and lyrics which are whimsical and mellow.

As we close on 'After The Love Has Gone', a seductive and moody ballad, you will be in no doubt that this lot delivered music some of the best disco cuts in the seventies. Recommended listening.

Summary: wonderful