For those who're intersted, this is Chaka & Rufus last reunion STUDIO album(which also includes couple of #s produced by the powerful-due-then Rene & Angela).

Go there:

http://www.amazon.com/exe...68-9278429

Harlepolis said:

I've never had the opportunity to check out this album (belive it or not). Pretty good or not one of their best. How would you compare it to Ask Rufus?

okaypimpn said:

Like the difference between FIRE & WATER!

Camouflage is their weakest album(along with MasterJam) IMHO opinion. These were cool but when they did 'em, they weren'y trying to impress nobody beside the fact that it was as the time when they had their INFAMOUS puplic fued.

Ask Rufus is their BIGGEST effort to date IMHO!

While everybody were going "Saturday Night Fever" back in 1977, those guys on the other hand delievered something that is different than anything out-there. Something that is based on PURE MUSICIANSHIP. This record got only ONE dance joint "My Love Will Lift You Up(At Midnight)" which was very odd coming from Rufus but with this album, they had to prove that they're not some trippy funk band and Chaka proved that she ain't some sexy wild child.

That shit is a mad winner(commercially & criticaly)

i just found a copy of this on vinyl not too long ago...my dad gave me a copy of camouflage on tape a few years ago. i kinna like it. it's nuffin to write home about, but it's still alright. my fave track off of the album is "quandary".

Why is this one being done before their earlier better albums?

MrTation said:

good question...

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Ive just looked at CDUniverse and 8 Rufus LPs remastered in a limited Japanese edition are being released on March 9.Only 5000 copies each.VERY EXPENSIVE at $30 each.Hopefully a US/UK release is also being planned.

MrTation said:

What you talking about now? Her Rufus albums are ALL in print and remastered(I got 'em all!)

Harlepolis said:

Why the attitude?Im just giving you a heads up.
I have all her in print CDs too, but from what I can see , none of the Rufus ones have been remastered.Just some of her solo albums have been.

MrTation said:

Attitude? What attitude? Thats how I talk

It wasn't my intention to come across on you like that,,I'm just giving you a heads up too I guess. So, I apoligize anyway

Peace

Harlepolis said:

No. I beg your pardon then. I took your " What you talking about now?" the wrong way.
No apology is necessary.

Ive ordered those CDs and will let you know how they sound when (and if) they arrive.

the hell they releasing that mess 4?

man when Street Player gets its props, ill be there.

"jigsaw" is the cut though.

paisleypark4 said:

"I'm a street player and I'll play you a sooooong" blah I neva liked that song but the album is just heaven to my ears.

I love "Disteny" that is something she loves doing

Harlepolis said:

I too am shocked that CAMOUFLAGE is being remastered. Its not a HORRID release but "uninspired" is more like it. The song "Sharing The Love" actually hit the top 10 on the r&b charts. I also like "Quandary", "True Love", "Loser In Love", "Lilah." While they are not on the level of Rufus early work, its listenable. Now, I agree that ASK RUFUS is a stellar recording but STREET PLAYER and MASTERJAM leaves a LOT to be desired. I actually like CAMOUFLAGE more than STREET PLAYER or MASTERJAM. But this is the question, why isnt Chaka Khan's 1982 self titled recording or her 1981 Whatcha Gonna Do For Me lp being re-mastered on CD? Those are her 2 best solo cd's and for WB to not release them on CD AND for them to totally ignore the CHAKA KHAN lp on her greatest hits release is a crime

Harlepolis said:

No i meant the whole album "Street Player"

Harlepolis said:

Harlepolis...the Rufus albums have been remastered? When? The copies I have are in desperate need of remastering (I bought them in the mid-90s).You must have the Japanese imports.