SoulAlive said:

whitechocolatebrotha said:

Whoot WHOOT!

Really interested to see what they add to the Electric Universe remaster.That album got alot of criticism from fans and critics,but I like it.Times were changing and the band had to adapt to those changes.It's an interesting album with some great tunes.

I remember reading Larry Dunn hated the direction Maurice took EWF in with this album.

The album was just average imo. I thought both ballads were bland and weak. My favorites were Magnetic, Moonwalk, and Sweet Sassy Lady. I thought Moonwalk should have got more love.

phunkdaddy said:

SoulAlive said:

Really interested to see what they add to the Electric Universe remaster.That album got alot of criticism from fans and critics,but I like it.Times were changing and the band had to adapt to those changes.It's an interesting album with some great tunes.

I remember reading Larry Dunn hated the direction Maurice took EWF in with this album.

The album was just average imo. I thought both ballads were bland and weak. My favorites were Magnetic, Moonwalk, and Sweet Sassy Lady. I thought Moonwalk should have got more love.

I think "Could It Be Right" should have been a single.It has the same type of vibe and crossover appeal of "After The Love Is Gone"....a really good ballad! I am demanding that you pull out this album and listen to that song again

Maurice was caught in a tough situation.Columbia Records was putting alot of pressure on him."They wanted another 'Let's Groove",he said.But their classic sound was considered old fashioned by that point.By 1983,everyone was experimenting with synthesizers and drum machines.Electric Universe took alot of fans by surprise.I always say that if this album had been done by someone else,it would have been a smash hit.

phunkdaddy said:

SoulAlive said:

Really interested to see what they add to the Electric Universe remaster.That album got alot of criticism from fans and critics,but I like it.Times were changing and the band had to adapt to those changes.It's an interesting album with some great tunes.

I remember reading Larry Dunn hated the direction Maurice took EWF in with this album.

The album was just average imo. I thought both ballads were bland and weak. My favorites were Magnetic, Moonwalk, and Sweet Sassy Lady. I thought Moonwalk should have got more love.

I remember that too. It's not the Electrofunk MESS every1's makin' it out 2b. It's more like they went the way of all the other bands who were out at that time. If anyone I'm hearing in the mix, I'd have 2 go with The B.B. & Q. Band. It's got it's Electrofunk-ish moments, but it still sticks with an R&B mentality 4 the most part. The ballads, yes...a little on the weaker side as compared with past efforts, but y'know...not entirely bad either. Just avg. A new direction is always a frightening thing. Maurice done okay. I'm excited 4 this remaster, phunkdaddy!

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The Isley's set looks very & didn't know they recorded 'Stay Gold' thought it was a more recent Stevie song. Also Amazon UK have it up for pre-order at £79.99, maybe they've put the price up now?

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thetimefan said:

The Isley's set looks very & didn't know they recorded 'Stay Gold' thought it was a more recent Stevie song. Also Amazon UK have it up for pre-order at £79.99, maybe they've put the price up now?

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Stay gold was originally from the Outsiders movie soundtrack in 1983.

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Stacy Lattisaw - forthcoming BBR expanded remaster of LET ME BE YOUR ANGEL (1980)

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Release date: 28th August 2015.

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Electric Universe (Expanded Edition)

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Raise (Expanded Edition)

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I'm gonna buy that Electric Universe remaster.

I don't think I'll get the Raise remaster,though.The bonus tracks are basically the same tracks that were on a previous remaster of that album.

getxxxx said:

Coming soon on BBR...

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I had this on vinyl back in 1980 It's a good album,I'm gonna get the remaster.

SoulAlive said:

phunkdaddy said:

I remember reading Larry Dunn hated the direction Maurice took EWF in with this album.

The album was just average imo. I thought both ballads were bland and weak. My favorites were Magnetic, Moonwalk, and Sweet Sassy Lady. I thought Moonwalk should have got more love.

I think "Could It Be Right" should have been a single.It has the same type of vibe and crossover appeal of "After The Love Is Gone"....a really good ballad! I am demanding that you pull out this album and listen to that song again

Maurice was caught in a tough situation.Columbia Records was putting alot of pressure on him."They wanted another 'Let's Groove",he said.But their classic sound was considered old fashioned by that point.By 1983,everyone was experimenting with synthesizers and drum machines.Electric Universe took alot of fans by surprise.I always say that if this album had been done by someone else,it would have been a smash hit.

I liked the fact that they did something different with Magnetic then they kept that EWF sound

with Sweet Sassy Lady and Moonwalk but other songs like Electric Nation and Spirit Of A

New World were just too busy.

Has anyone purchased the Stephanie Mills "Tantalizingly Hot" CD yet? The reviews are diabolical! I am holding off purchasing it in the hope it will be re-pressed.

Was the image of Stephanie in the pool from the original gatefold version of the LP included too?

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SoulConservator said:

Has anyone purchased the Stephanie Mills "Tantalizingly Hot" CD yet? The reviews are diabolical! I am holding off purchasing it in the hope it will be re-pressed.

Was the image of Stephanie in the pool from the original gatefold version of the LP included too?

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I've been in contact with soulmusic.com and they are assuring everyone they are working on repressing the CD using better masters, which will be availalbe shortly. No, the original album gatefold was not included in the CD booklet, which was really surprising to me.

kitbradley said:

SoulConservator said:Has anyone purchased the Stephanie Mills "Tantalizingly Hot" CD yet? The reviews are diabolical! I am holding off purchasing it in the hope it will be re-pressed. Was the image of Stephanie in the pool from the original gatefold version of the LP included too?[Edited 7/6/15 5:53am] I've been in contact with soulmusic.com and they are assuring everyone they are working on repressing the CD using better masters, which will be availalbe shortly. No, the original album gatefold was not included in the CD booklet, which was really surprising to me.

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That's a shame! That album had some great artwork although artwork reproduction has never been Soulmusic.com's focus.

Good news on the repress. I'll wait until I can definitely get my hands on the new edition.

kitbradley said:

SoulConservator said:

Has anyone purchased the Stephanie Mills "Tantalizingly Hot" CD yet? The reviews are diabolical! I am holding off purchasing it in the hope it will be re-pressed.

Was the image of Stephanie in the pool from the original gatefold version of the LP included too?

[Edited 7/6/15 5:53am]

I've been in contact with soulmusic.com and they are assuring everyone they are working on repressing the CD using better masters, which will be availalbe shortly. No, the original album gatefold was not included in the CD booklet, which was really surprising to me.

It wouldn't be cheap to have to repress either. Particularly for a small label like that. It's disastrous but a credit to SMR that they're at least trying to make it right. Too bad they didn't pick up on the issues before it was given the go ahead to press!