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That's the Way of the World: Alive in 75
Earth Wind & Fire
That's the Way of the World: Alive in 75
Genres: Pop, R&B
 
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The term "'70s arena band" doesn't usually suggest a platoon of seasoned black musicians in neo-space togs fervently preaching a utopian musical ideal in which the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, and pop melt away into one...  more »

     
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All Artists: Earth Wind & Fire
Title: That's the Way of the World: Alive in 75
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony
Release Date: 9/10/2002
Album Type: Super Audio CD - DSD
Genres: Pop, R&B
Styles: Funk, Soul
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 696998580565

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The term "'70s arena band" doesn't usually suggest a platoon of seasoned black musicians in neo-space togs fervently preaching a utopian musical ideal in which the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, and pop melt away into one monster, transcendental groove. Meet Maurice White's visionary Earth, Wind & Fire at the peak of its powers and popularity. This 11-track live album is culled from recently uncovered tapes recorded at 1975 EW&F arena shows across the East Coast in support of their classic That's the Way of the World album. Such is their self-confidence that they open with the album's massive hit, "Shining Star," an ambitious gambit that sets the tone for everything that follows. White demonstrates a generous mix-master sense when he invites jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis to sit in on an improv-rich rendition of "Sun Goddess," while That's the Way's title track and "Reasons" also receive lengthy workouts that remind listeners that EW&F was one of the original--and most accomplished--"jam bands." If anything, this is an album that will likely leave EW&F fans yearning for more. --Jerry McCulley

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CD Reviews

Superb 5.1 Remix
hankaaron | Austin, TX. United States | 12/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Alive in '75 and Gratitude both showcase the phenomenal sound of EWF on their 1975 world tour. The Super Audio CD(SACD) format is the ultimate playback format. Both SACD's have clarity, dynamic range and a sense of being eveveloped in the sound."
AN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE!!!
earth1 | Lawrenceville N.J. | 05/12/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I listen to EWF music atleast 5 days a week, for the past 30

years! I didn't know this live album was out there. I'm so happy

I bought it! This cd has an incredible live version of, Reasons!

You'll get to hear EWF in their prime! Philip Baileys voice is at

it's greatest, and so is Maurices! The horn section sounds the

best it ever sounded too! If you love this incredible group as

much as I do, You must buy this cd, YOU'LL BE VERY HAPPY U DID!"