Today Marks The 36th Anniversary of Earth Wind & Fire’s 15th Studio Album “Heritage” Originally Released on February 17, 1990.
“Heritage” is the fifteenth studio album by R&B funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in February 1990 on Columbia Records.
The album features a blend of 1990s danceable beats and R&B, with some tracks incorporating rap, designed to update their sound for a new, younger audience.
The album reached #19 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.
Three songs were released as singles from the album, “Heritage”, "For the Love of You" and "Wanna Be the Man".
“Heritage” peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
"For the Love of You" reached #19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
"Wanna Be the Man" reached #46 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
The song "King of Groove" is noted for its high-energy, bass-driven sound, while "Interlude: Close to Home" is highlighted for its tender, synthy balladry.
Some fans and critics have criticized the album as to be a bit inconsistent or "all over the place" compared to their 70s peak, Heritage is generally considered a strong effort to maintain relevance during a transitional period for R&B.
The album was produced by Earth, Wind & Fire’s band founder and band leader Maurice White.
Tracklisting
1. Interlude: Soweto
2. Takin' Chances
3. Heritage (feat. The Boys)
4. Good Time (feat. Sly Stone)
5. Interlude: Body Wrap
6. Anything You Want
7. Interlude: Bird
8. Wanna Be the Man (feat. MC Hammer)
9. Interlude: Close to Home
10. Daydreamin’
11. King of Groove
12. I'm in Love
13. For the Love of You (feat. MC Hammer)
14. Gotta Find Out
15. Motor
16. Interlude: Faith
17. Welcome
18. Soweto (Reprise)
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©
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