Spirit of Disco [Import]

Spirit of Disco [Import]

Track Listings
Disc: 1

1. Intro Italo Edition - Ben Liebrand

2. You and Me

3. Vampires - Radiorama

4. Fire - Radiorama

5. Marinero

6. Don't Cry Tonight - Savage

7. Pictures - Scotch

8. Last Summer

9. Ocean of Crime

10. Stop Bajon - Tullio De Piscopo

See all 36 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Feel the Drive

2. Jabdah - Koto

3. Destiny Time

4. Robin Hood

5. Watch Out

6. Take a Chance - Mr. Flagio

7. Don't Wake Me Up - J.D. Jaber

8. Hopes and Dreams

9. Visitors - Koto

10. Love Games - Robert Camero

See all 37 tracks on this disc

Tracks:

Getaway
On Your Face
Imagination
Spirit
Saturday Nite
Earth, Wind & Fire
Departure
Biyo
Burnin' Bush
Saturday Nite (Alternative Mix)
Seraphim
Imagination (Angels Mix)
Departure (The Traveler)
African Symphony

Customer Reviews:

African Spirit.......2007-05-08

The story goes that Stevie Wonder's Song's in the key of life was being released the same day as EWF's Spirit. Motown knew this & moved Stevie's release date up 2 days. Which goes to show you the respect EWF was getting and still gets today. Of course it was not a rivarly going on, but in the mid-seventies, Stevie & EWF were what one might say, the two leading artists at the time in the black community, only Stevie had made the crossover, on his own terms of course, on a greater level than the blatantly Afrocentric EWF. Maurice & the band never really made too much comment about their heritage, but they celebrated it. Wholeheartedly. Not only within the music, but also in its imagery. We won't go into the well known fact of what Egypt is, that should be known by now.

But with this record, Spirit, EWF does something exquisite in making the music & lyrics appeal directly to the community, but at the same time giving it worldly appeal. There is no way to describe this one track by track, it is a total experience. GETAWAY is a great opener & Burnin Bush is an even greater closer and in between is music that will ultimately stand the test of time. Feel that.

Must Have!!!.......2007-01-04

In my opinion, this is the best EWF recording of all time. Buy both this CD and their "Greatest Hits", and you will be in for a true EWF musical experience!

THE GREATEST BAND EVER!.......2005-05-11

This is one of my favorite EWF albums! I had the incredible
experience of hearing Philip Bailey, sing Imagination,ACAPPELLA!
That was back in 87. What an amazing voice he has! Maurice
White, you have a fantastic voice too! Nobody can sing lead,
like them. You are, and always will be, my favorite band!!!

EW&F IN THEIR PUREST FORM.......2004-08-26

Only this album and Open Our Eyes is where you find Earth, Wind & Fire 100% doing them. Face it! As great as All 'N All was, it tried to be just that, catering to all conceivable audiences. Spirit is an album that controls its audience, showing you the true depth of this legendary outfit.

Getaway - 10 of 10 - Huge, overpowering, funk-defining jam, Maurice, Phillip, Verdine, the horns, the licks, DAMN!!!!

On Your Face - 9 of 10 - Probably the most overlooked jam in EW&F history. I think I heard it on the radio once in the past eight years. Hot, mid-tempo, party-compatible joint with a message and top-notch vocals.

Imagination - 9 of 10 - Beautifully crafted selection headed by the great Phillip Bailey with soaring choral background vocals.

Spirit - 7 of 10 - Reflective and artistic song that could be considered a dedication to the late Charles Stepney. Slow tempo causes the album to sag a little here.

Saturday Nite - 9 of 10 - Red-carpet jam for the club-hoppers, created in the same vein as "Shining Star". Charges the album back up some. I'm sorry, I love it when Maurice throws that exaggerated twang onto his voice. For more, see "Mighty Mighty" and "Yearnin' Learnin'". Don't get down wit' the roach, though.

Earth, Wind & Fire - 10 of 10 - Hovering introspective cut, which adds meaning to the group's name. Calls for everyone to find a spiritual focus. Excellent vocal work from 'Reece.

Departure (Interlude) - 10 of 10 - Despite Maurice's advanced skills on the kalimba, this is a simplistic interpretation of the group's journey to their own inner spirits. I even taught myself how to play this on the kalimba!

Biyo - 9 of 10 - Another one of EW&F's well-known studio jazz sessions, but with a futuristic edge. Not quite as memorable as "Runnin'" or "Africano", but still raises their instrumental game.

Burnin' Bush - 10 of 10 - EW&F's heavy shout out to gospel music. Crisp and still authentic. You almost wouldn't care if the song never ended.

EXTRA TRACKS - 6 of 10 - I don't drink coffee, but I just wanna get a cup, kick back and listen to "Seraphim", except it's not long enough. An extended version of "Saturday Nite", and short acappella "Imagination", and a might-as-well-be-one-long-song "Departure (The Traveler)" and "African Symphony", which is the extended version of the "Departure" interlude are not enough to make you feel like you are getting much extra.

Anyway, despite proclaimed lack of commerciality at the time, Spirit was and is high-quality music and any recording artist that existed when this classic dropped in '76 would have been ecstatic to have their name associated with this masterpiece in any way. Cop this for true EW&F essence.

See What Imagination Can Do?.......2003-10-15

Earth,Wind & Fire is not only the name of one of this album's best songs but is a statement of intent for a band now
throughlly blending earthy funk,breezy jazz-pop and firey playing
all at once.And here they turn a disadvantage into an advantage
by using the gospel-soul of the tital song as a tribute to the
now deceased arranger Charles Stepney.But that isn't all that's
good here,see!"Getaway" is a classic that DESERVES it's hit
status while "On Your Face" and "Saturday Night" are powerful jams out of the "Shinning Star"-school of all time "united" funk" classics."Imagination" recalls "Devotion" in it's smooth
funk feel and the instrumenatl "Biyo" comes to grips with a
disco-funk vibe.But whatever EWF are doing,especially here,nothing will dissappoint!

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Novamute: Version 1.1
System 01 , Spawn , Unity 3 , Spirit Feel , Doof , Karl Axel-Bissler , Compufonic , Death Before Disco , Scubadevils , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: Mute U.S.
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Binding: Audio CD

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Missing one important band....
Good To The Last Drop

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Customer Reviews:

Missing one important band...........2004-12-01

Great soundtrack, but in the movie you could hear Disco Tex and the Sexolets, but not on this.

Good To The Last Drop.......1999-09-21

I've actually seen the film Spirit Of '76. Quite an interesting piece. With Characters such as Eddie "The Bonemaster", the film is certainly enjoyable. This album provides an awesome mix of funky tunes. It'll have you Kung-Fu Fighting, Takin' Care Of Business and doing The hustle for dessert. The huge variety is excellent for parties or that long drive home after work.

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U.S.S.R - Eddie Huntington
Mi Amor - Plastic Mode
Around My Dream - Silver Pozzoli
Night - Valerie Dore
Just a Story - Mike Rogers
How Old Are You - Miko Mission
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Get Closer - Valerie Dore
Disco Band - Scotch
Happy Children - Peter Lion
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Another Live - Kano
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Watch Out - Doctor's Cat
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Hopes and Dreams - Albert One
Visitors - Koto, Koto
Love Games - Robert Camero
Dragons Legend - Koto, Koto
Tell Me the Reason - Alan Barry
Rainy Day - Brando
Activate My Heart - Meccano
Sos Bandido - Carrera
Polaris - Cyber People
Slice Me Nice - Fancy
Happy Station - Fun Fun
Don't Stop Loving - J.D. Jaber
Waiting for the Heaven - Diviacchi
Void Vision - Cyber People
Chinatown - Cruisin' Gang
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Dolce Vita - Ryan Paris
One More Time - Max Coveri
Tonight - Ken Laszlo
Give Me a Break - Vivian Vee
Could This Be Love - Fun Fun
Lady Fantasy - Max Him
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Heart on Fire - Albert One
Hey Hey Guy - Ken Laszlo
Shooting Star
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Crazy Family - Jock Hattle

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BEST DISCO MIX
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Spirit of Disco, Vol. 2: 80's
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BEST DISCO MIX.......2006-02-22

THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST DISCO MIXES EVER! A MUST HAVE!

Avoid!!.......2002-12-24

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GREAT ALBUM,SONGS, AND DONE BY GREAT ARTISTS!!!!.......2004-09-20

THIS IS A GREAT ALBUM AND A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO LIKES INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC. I LIKE THIS ALBUM . IT IS DONE BY SOME GREAT ARTISTS, SOME GREAT SONGS, AND IT IS VERY INSPIRING. AND THIS AN ALBUM THAT WOULD MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD. MY FAVORITES ON HERE ARE: YOU BROUGHT THE SUNSHINE, RISN' TO THE TOP, OOH-CHILD, KEEP YOUR HEAD TO THE SKY, I WANT TO THANK YOU, RECHING FOR THE SKY, AND BACK IN STRIDE. IT MAINLY CONTAINS SOME GOSPEL MUSIC BUT IT HAS A FEW R&B SONGS ON HERE. BUT THE R&B SONGS BLEND IN WELL WITH THE GOSPEL SONGS BECAUSE THEY GIVE THE SAME MESSAGE.

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