The Need Of Love
Earth, Wind And Fire
1971
The Need Of Love is a Soul & Funk album by Earth, Wind And Fire, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 33 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- raw
- spiritual
- psychedelic
About
Fusing a daring range of styles including funk, soul, and John Coltrane-inspired free jazz, Earth, Wind & Fire’s sophomore effort is fearlessly experimental. On the nearly 10-minute opener, “Energy,” a groove-oriented funk arrangement opens up into a freeform, kaleidoscopic jam. The mind-bending riffs and positive-minded lyrics of tracks like "Beauty" and "Everything Is Everything" have the uplift of early Sly Stone. With its spaced-out vibe and infectious hooks, this may be our favorite EWF record for late nights and hazy mornings.
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Tracklist
- 1Energy9:40
- 2Beauty4:15
- 3I Can Feel It In My Bones5:07
- 4I Think About Lovin' You5:57
- 5Everything Is Everything6:46
Credits
Performers
- Verdine WhiteBASS
- Maurice WhiteDRUMS PERCUSSION KALIMBA
- Michael BealGUITAR HARMONICA
- Yackov Ben IsraelPERCUSSION CONGAS
- Don WhiteheadPIANO ELECTRIC PIANO VOCALS
- Chester WashingtonTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Alexander ThomasTROMBONE
- Sherry ScottVOCALS
- Wade FlemonsVOCALS
- Oscar BrashearTRUMPET
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 33 pressings tracked on Gatefold