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Although the material on
' initial outing may seem somewhat routine these days, it's actually quite notable considering it preceded the actual fruition of disco. The perennial
alone would make this a classic, but the quality is far from limited to that track. Earthy dance gems like
and
are a nice cross between the late-'60s sound of Detroit soul and late-'70s dancefloor soul. Meanwhile, the mellow
show a calmer side, while still keeping the groove alive.
has a sophisticated, understated approach that is fully soulful without any dramatic gestures, and she brings a rich vibe to each tune. The only drawback is the presence of somewhat formulaic melodies and lyrics at some points -- an aspect usually overcome by the classy arrangements. On a few tunes, the singer lacks a certain warmth, perhaps because she's trying to play it a little too cool. Overall,
is an impressive pre-disco effort which helped pave the way for many subsequent albums by dance-driven R&B acts.
's CD release of the album also includes an extended version of
as well as the singer's '80s cover of
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~ Justin M. Kantor