Illumination (2006)

Product Summary Label: Sanctuary Records Group UPC: 00060768751323 Release Date: 9/20/2005 Buy.com Sku: 61707012 Item#: MR9R3M Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Lovely People - (featuring Will.i.am) ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 2. Pure Gold ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 3. Talking Voice, A (Interlude) ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 4. Love's Dance ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 5. Show Me The Way - (featuring Raphael Saadiq) ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 6. This Is How I Feel - (featuring Kelly Rowland/Sleepy Brown) ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 7. Work It Out ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 8. Pass You By ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 9. One, The ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 10. Elevated - (featuring Floetry) ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 11. Liberation ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 12. To You - (featuring Brian McKnight) ~ Earth, Wind & Fire 13. Way You Move, The - (with Kenny G, featuring Philip Bailey/Maurice White) ~ Earth, Wind & Fire   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info Earth, Wind & Fire: Philip Bailey (vocals, background vocals); Keith Harris (keyboards, drums); Verdine White (bass instrument, kalimba); Maurice White (percussion). Personnel: Will.i.am (programming). With the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney releasing fresh and vital albums in 2005, it comes as no surprise that Earth, Wind & Fire are still going strong as well. But rather than simply hearkening back to their classic formula, EWF update their sound to keep pace with contemporary R&B and hip-hop, opting for a sharp, polished production that fits right in on urban radio, while still staying true to the pan-global grooves and complex, technically advanced playing on which the group built its reputation. A host of guest stars--nearly all of whom are from an up-and-coming generation of soul--appear here. Black Eyed Peas' Will. I. Am. co-writes and performs on the opener "Lovely People," while Outkast's Big Boi steps up to the mic on "This Is How I Feel." The sensual crooner Brian McKnight lends his pipes to the ballad "To You," and even Kenny G. puts in an appearance on a saxophone-based instrumental. Beneath all this is the classic EWF vibe, and the band's ability to effectively "modernize" themselves is admirable and worth a close listen. Producer: Terry Lewis; Jimmy Jam; Raphael Saadiq Musical Guests Raphael Saadiq Floetry Will.I.Am Kelly Rowland Sleepy Sleepy Brown Brian McKnight Kenny G Philip Bailey Maurice White   Compilation Appearances Memories Of El Monte Vol. 1-Slow Jamz From Back In Vol. 2-Old School Love Songs Best Of My Love-Best Of Vol. 1-Classic Soul Hits Soul Food Vol. 2-Forever Soul Vol. 4-Old School Love Songs Millennium Funk Party Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Vol. 4-Classic Soul Hits Vol. 1-Pure Funk Vol. 3-70's Love Serenade Greatest Hits Of The 80's Soft Love Vol 5 Sounds Of The 70'S: Classic 70'S / Various Vol. 6-Old School Love Songs Easy Rock Ultimate 80's Philadelphia's Wdas Classic So Jukebox Hits Of The 70's Jukebox Hits Of The 80's Jukebox Hits Collection Undercover Brother Soul Classics Vol.1 Soul Classics Vol.2 Austin Powers In Goldmember Soul Clasics Vol.6 Baadasssss Cinema Soul Hits Of 70s Top Hits Of The Seventies: chart Best Of Soul 70's Soul Funk 80's Wcbs-Fm: Motown Soul & Great: Soul Wods Fm - Soul K-Earth Oldies Radio: soul Soul Love Old School Vol 8 Love Vibes Soul Hits Of 80s Mr 3000 Monster 83 Hits Wcbs Fm101.1: Motown Soul & Rock - Soul / Var Soft Love Wdas 105.3 Fm: Classic Soul Hits 7 / Various At Last... The Duets Album Get Down Tonight: Disco Explosion Classic Soul 9: Wdas Fm Hitch Soul Classics 2 Take 2 Essential Soul: Nitelife Old School Love Songs Vol 7 Madagascar Peabo Bryson Presents:classic Soul Ba Body & Soul: Platinum Timeless Soul Ballads Renaissance Presents Pacha Ibiza 2 Mastercuts Breaks (box) Mastercuts Soul (box) Very Best Of Smooth Jazz Roll Bounce Gold(2cd) Essential Kenny G Greatest Hits(Limited Edition) Express Yourself:soul In The 20th Cen Ultimate Disco 2 We Got The Funk 0406 Disco Fever:boogie Wonderland Choice: Collection Of Classics Billboard #1S: The 70's What It Is Funky Soul And Rare Groove All No 1 Hits 70's Right On:atlantic Soul Vol 3 Body & Soul:gospel #1 Super 70'S Hits 1006 All No 1 Hits 70's Babel We Are Family Gold 80's Groove Gold:old Schools Jams Mastercuts Disco Fetenhits:real Apres Ski Classics Mastercuts Mellow Mastercuts Jazz Funk Body Soul:funky Love Wsjt Smooth Jazz Vol 9 Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic R&B Party Time 6 100 Anthems:funky House 100 Anthems:chillout Black Magic:music From The Dan Klores Fabriclive 38 Strange Soul Ultimate 80'S Collection Bar Funk Mastercuts Soul Weekender Top Of The Pop Hits:70's Vol 1 Body & Soul: Love Serenade [Platinum Edition] Music Of Kenny G Now That's What I Call Dance Classics   Associated Artists and Works Artists, Various Various Artists Interpretations: Celebrating The Music Of Earth, W ~ Various Artists   Technical Info Release Date : 09/20/2005 Original Release Date : 2006 Catalog ID : 87513 Label : Sanctuary Urban Number of Discs : 1 Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00060768751323   Professional Reviews Mojo (Publisher) (p.116) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Jam & Lewis provide the LP's stand-out, 'Love's Dance', a thrilling slice of dancefloor funk..."    Product Image