Commodores by Commodores (CD, Apr-1990, Motown)

Album Features
UPC:	737463522229
Artist:	Commodores
Format:	CD
Release Year:	1990
Record Label:	Motown
Genre:	Funk, R&B

Track Listing
1. Squeeze the Fruit
2. Funny Feelings
3. Heaven Knows
4. Zoom
5. Won't You Come Dance With Me
6. Brick House
7. Funky Situation
8. Patch It Up
9. Easy

Details
Playing Time:	39 min.
Distributor:	Universal Distribution
Recording Type:	Studio
Recording Mode:	Stereo
SPAR Code:	AAD

Album Notes
The Commodores: Lionel Richie (vocals, saxophone); Milan Williams (guitar, trombone, keyboards); Thomas McClary (guitar); William King (horns); Ronald LaPread (trumpet, bass); Walter "Clyde" Orange (drums, background vocals).Producers: The Commodores, James Carmichael.The Commodores' 1977 self-titled release finds the elements that finally brought the band massive success working in perfect lockstep. In addition to their tight-knit funk, jazzy instrumental prowess, horns, and soulful singing (like many R&B groups of the era, they vocal duties), the Commodores also had great tunes, and struck a popular chord with their smooth, romantic balladry. This strength comes to the fore on COMMODORES, merging the group's penchant for grooves and lush instrumental sounds with dreamy tempos and sweet, soaring melodies.Nowhere is this more evident than the album's closing cut, "Easy." Lead singer Lionel Richie's performance on this tune presages his own success as an adult-contemporary star in the '80s. The gentle, mid-tempo lope of "Zoom" has a similar feel (thanks in part to the strong, string-sweetened arrangements). But the funk is accounted for; "Squeeze the Fruit" and "Patch It Up" work greasy grooves of the first order with requisite burbling funk bass and sliding, acrobatic vocals. The record also contains "Brick House," a pop feast containing one of the funkiest, most infectious riffs of the '70s. If this track fails to get you on your feet, medical attention is advised.