Change - Turn On Your Radio (1985) (vinyl Lp) - €10,00

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The once-dominant disco group Change enjoyed its final hit with this 1985 album. 

The lineup had changed radically from the days when Luther Vandross or James Robinson were providing exciting, soulful leads. 

The leads throughout this session, even on the lone successful single, "Let's Go Together," were more efficient than distinctive. 

The group's founder, Jacques Fred Petrus, returned to the production helm and recycled the arrangements that once made the group a major act.

Change's TURN ON YOUR RADIO, released in 1985, was the band's 6th and final studio album and it's a mixed bag. 

Having scored a major comeback hit the previous year with the brilliantly Jam & Lewis produced CHANGE OF HEART, it was somewhat of a surprise that J&L were not back to produce this effort. 

Nonetheless, this is still a solid release. The overall feel of the album is sophisticated mid 80's R&B and a few dance songs. The musicianship and production is first rate but vocally this album is just competent. 

The beauty of James Robinson's singing is sorely lacking here. The title track is formulaic and doesn't offer anything interesting. However, "Let's Get Together", "Oh What A Feeling", "You'll Always Be A Part Of Me" and "Mutual Attraction" are all pleasing, musically interesting classy mid-tempo numbers. "Examination" is a standout here, a sexy suggestive groove which makes you move. 

"Love The Way You Love Me" and "If You Want My Love" are also pleasant 80's dance songs.

The band recorded the songs for album at Morning Studios, Milan, Italy. The sessions were then taken to Atlantic Recording Studios, New York City to be mixed. 

Receiving negative reviews the album was originally released as an LP in April 1985. The album was released with two different artwork designs. 

The UK version released on Cooltempo Records was designed by Greg Porto and the photography was by Robert Lewis.

Side A

A1. Turn On Your Radio - 5:15  

A2. Let’s Go Together - 6:06  

A3. Examination - 5:34  

A4. You’ll Always Be A Part Of Me - 5:25  

Side B

B1. Oh What A Feeling - 5:42  

B2. Mutual Attraction - 6:00  

B3. Love The Way You Love Me - 5:39  

B4. If You Want My Love - 5:24 

Companies, etc.

• Marketed By – CNR Records
• Recorded At – Morning Studio
• Mixed At – Atlantic Studios
• Lacquer Cut At – Holland Cutting
• Published By – Guadeloupe Music
• Published By – Johnnie Mae Music

Credits

• Bass, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Backing Vocals – Timmy Allen
• Co-producer – Timmy Allen
• Design – Greg Porto
• Guitar, Arranged By [Assistant Rhythm Track Arranger] – Michael Campbell
• Guitar, Saxophone – Vince Henry
• Lacquer Cut By – B
• Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Debra Cooper, Rick Brennen
• Mastered By – Dennis King
• Mixed By – Carl Beatty
• Performer [Change Is] – Debra Cooper, Michael Campbell, Rick Brennen, Timmy Allen, Vince Henry
• Photography By – Robert Lewis 

Executive producer: for Little Macho Music Co. Inc.
Recorded at Morning Studios - Milan, Italy.
Mixed at Atlantic Recording Studios - New York City.
Mastered at Holland Cutting Room.

Notes

Release:  1985

Format:  LP, Vinyl

Genre:  Soul, Disco

Label:  CNR

Catalog#  634015

Vinyl:  Goed (VG)

Cover:  Goed (VG)

Prijs: €10,00