The Brothers Johnson - Light Up the Night
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Free Music Review: Really fun stuff
Hit: 4 Stars
The long version of "Stomp", the shake-yo-booty title track, Louis Johnson showing off why he's recognized as one of the best bassists of all time...perhaps the Brothers' finest moment in their considerable recording career. "Treasure" is a way underrated love song, "Wiggle" sounds like its title. All around, a really fun time from a sophisticated funk group at the top of their game. Free Music Review: teamjef
Hit: 5 Stars
The cd is great Ive been looking for the cd for about 4yrs I love it thanks so much jeffFree Music Review: Classic Soul.
Hit: 5 Stars
If you enjoy Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall" and "Thriller", the work of Rod Temperton and Heatwave, GQ, The Sylvers and a number of other Soul/Pop/Disco acts from the mid 70's to early 80's who produced tight, brief albums with 8 or 9 cuts and no filler, covering a wide range of moods, textures and grooves all within the confines of about 30-40 minutes, then this 4th LP by George and Louis Johnson is exactly what you want. Often (and unjustly) chided for the super smooth, polished production of Maestro Quincy Jones the Brothers had a terrific run of singles and LP's in the late 70's and early 80's with this 1980 release being thier last big hit; rightly so with stellar tracks like the title cut, "Stomp!" and "U Make Me Wanna Wiggle" leading things off. There is also a beautiful jazz influence on the ballads heard here with the gorgeous instrumental "Smilin' On Ya'" virtually inventing what is now known as "smooth jazz". Another flawless effort from one of the greatest production/performance teams in music history.Free Music Review: Light up the Night
Hit: 5 Stars
A great disc from the Brothers Johnson. My favorites: Stomp, Treasure and Light up the Night! Oh, yes!! Five stars!!Free Music Review: LIGHTS UP YOUR NIGHT
Hit: 5 Stars
If you've listened to all of Q's productions, not to mention Rod Temperton's compositions and the brothers' other works, you won't be surprised to find that this album is just as perfect. Possibly the best of all their works, this album features smooth, jazzy funk---music you can't stop dancing to.
STOMP - Killer, killer song...makes you want to stomp all night
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - Smooth, funky song with awesome horns and lovely background vocals
YOU MAKE ME WANNA WIGGLE - Catchy and funky little number
TREASURE - Smooth slow jam, powered by the genius of Rod Temperton and Richard Heath's lead vocals
THIS HAD TO BE - Killer funk epic, with awesome synthesizers...backgrounds and co-writing provided by Michael Jackson
ALL ABOUT THE HEAVEN - Another slow jam with the smooth vocals of George allowing you to drift up into the clouds
SMILIN' ON YA - Nice instrumental with the great Jerry Hey on trumpet; co-written by Mr. Greg Phillinganes, a frequent collaborator with the Jacksons, Lionel Richie, and others
CLOSER TO THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE - Nice and simple song with great guitars powering this mid-tempo groove
CELEBRATIONS - The great Paulinho DaCosta does his thing on this groovy instrumental
This CD is definitely worth the purchase for all BJ fans, Q fans, and fans of general great funk from the good ole days...