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Based on 26 ratings
1977 Ratings: #262
July 11, 1977 / Release Date
LP / Format
Polydor / Label
Disco, Jazz-Funk / Genre
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FaradE5150
83

Even more radical turn towards disco with it's insanely groovy basslines and modernised sound textures, fresh and interesting, not every song is incredible but the highs are among his best stuff (not to mention Running Away, imo his absolute magnum opus with it's iconic bassline). Just Roy Ayers we all know and love.

girk
70

classic boogie tracks, with roy ayers iconic vibraphone at the forefront
some filler here and there, but solid listen regardless

Freezi
60

There is no bad songs but it's kind of boring, even if the mix of inspirations (disco, funk, jazz) is well made, thus I don't put a lower grade but I was close to...

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