Earth, Wind & Fire – I Am
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Earth, Wind & Fire – I Am (UK Pressing, 1979)
I Am er et af de mest succesfulde og ikoniske album fra Earth, Wind & Fire og et højdepunkt inden for funk, soul og disco fra slutningen af 1970'erne.
Udgivet i 1979 viser albummet gruppen på toppen af deres kreative og kommercielle succes. Med klassiske numre som "Boogie Wonderland", "After The Love Is Gone" og "In The Stone" kombinerer Earth, Wind & Fire deres karakteristiske blanding af funk, soul, jazz og pop med overdådige hornarrangementer, stærke vokaler og en produktion, der stadig lyder imponerende i dag.
"I Am" blev et internationalt gennembrud og cementerede bandets position som en af de vigtigste grupper inden for amerikansk populærmusik.
Albummet indeholder både energiske dansegulvsfavoritter og mere sofistikerede soul-ballader, hvilket gør det til en af gruppens mest alsidige udgivelser.
Denne engelske udgave fra 1979 leveres i det originale gatefold-cover med den spektakulære illustration af den japanske kunstner Shusei Nagaoka. Udgivelsen indeholder også den originale inderpose med sangtekster og credits.
Højdepunkter
Original UK-udgave fra 1979
Indeholder hits som "Boogie Wonderland", "After The Love Is Gone" og "In The Stone"
Klassisk blanding af funk, soul, disco og jazz
Flot gatefold-cover med kunst af Shusei Nagaoka
Original inderpose med tekster og credits
En af Earth, Wind & Fires mest populære udgivelser
"I Am" er et album, der indfanger den positive energi, musikalitet og tidløse kvalitet, som gjorde Earth, Wind & Fire til et af de mest elskede bands i musikhistorien. Et absolut must for samlere af funk, soul og klassisk disco.
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Earth, Wind & Fire – I Am (UK Pressing, 1979)
I Am is one of the defining albums in the catalog of Earth, Wind & Fire and a landmark release in late-1970s funk, soul, and disco.
Released in 1979, I Am captures the band at the height of its artistic and commercial success. Featuring timeless classics such as "Boogie Wonderland," "After The Love Is Gone," and "In The Stone," the album showcases Earth, Wind & Fire's signature blend of infectious grooves, sophisticated arrangements, powerful vocals, and world-class musicianship.
The album became an international success and further established the group as one of the most influential acts in popular music. From dancefloor anthems to elegant soul ballads, I Am demonstrates the remarkable versatility that made Earth, Wind & Fire unique among their contemporaries.
This original UK pressing comes housed in the striking gatefold sleeve featuring artwork by legendary Japanese illustrator Shusei Nagaoka. It also includes the original printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits.
Highlights
Original UK pressing from 1979
Features the classics "Boogie Wonderland," "After The Love Is Gone," and "In The Stone"
A masterful blend of funk, soul, disco, and jazz influences
Beautiful gatefold sleeve with artwork by Shusei Nagaoka
Includes original lyric and credits inner sleeve
One of Earth, Wind & Fire's most celebrated albums
Combining exceptional songwriting, uplifting energy, and flawless musicianship, I Am remains one of the essential albums of the disco and soul era and a cornerstone of any serious vinyl collection.
Earth, Wind & Fire – I Am
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