Maurice White - Manifestation - Import CD

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Maurice White

Description:

Released digitally in 2019, and reissued (digitally and physically) five years later with six previously unreleased bonus tracks, Manifestation is Maurice Whites fully authorized second solo album. It puts together material the Earth, Wind & Fire leader made over the course of three decades with Preston Glass -- a creative partnership that began in 1987 with EWFs number one R&B hit "System of Survival." The somewhat Prince-ly funk of "Panic Button" appeared on Glass 2008 album Music as Medicine, but otherwise, Manifestation was all-new when it was first issued. Its unmistakably pieced together with some songs bearing new jack swing era-style productions, while others evoke late-70s EWF (in terms of structure) with more contemporary touches. Unsurprisingly, this is all upbeat, feel-good R&B that relates to romance and wisdom with unflagging positivity. At its best, the album is as enjoyable as any of the 90s and 2000s EWF albums made with Whites direct involvement. Theres even a kalimba workout. ~ Andy Kellman

Tracklisting:

1.Sweet Surrender
2.Panic Button
3.Storybook Love
4.Laid Back Aphrodisiac
5.I Couldn't Be Me Without You
6.Breakin' in a Brand New Heart (Interlude)
7.True Love Is Forever
8.Wiggle [Long Version]
9.To the Top
10.Young Hearts
11.You're Supposed to Say You Love Me
12.Before the Day You Were Born
13.Keep Your Faith in Love
14.Can't Fight This Feelin'
15.Crazy 'Bout
16.Rekindle the Flame
17.Spiritual High
18.Sincerely