Soft Lights, Sweet Music

Soft Lights, Sweet Music

by Enchantment
Soft Lights, Sweet Music

Soft Lights, Sweet Music

by Enchantment

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Overview

As with most of Enchantment's album, this one too was battling the transition that the music industry was making from disco to the electronic age of music in the '80s. Nonetheless, the Detroit-based showmen maintained their dedication to a wholesome repertoire of music, and this album, their fourth, is no exception. Turning their attention toward more uptempo and mid-tempo grooves, Enchantment does not forfeit their loyalty to that golden vocal sound that has made their music everlasting. The title track, "Soft Lights, Sweet Music," is a dance number blazing with admirable background vocal exchanges that are varnished with E.J. Johnson's skilled vocal delivery that transcends to a merciful ad lib. "I Believe in You" is somewhat of a duet; it features Dave Banks on lead through most of the song, and Johnson, who seductively carries the vocal interlude, augments the end of each verse with his rich tenor. "I Can't Fake It" is reminiscent of two other group's that originated in Detroit: the Temptations and the Miracles. Showcasing Joe Thomas on lead, "I Can't Fake It" has all the workings of a Motown classic with a curvaceous background vocal arrangement, compliments of Johnson. Thomas' lead is also featured on "Moment of Weakness." A soft and easy-flowing number that graced the Billboard R&B charts for eight weeks and peaking at number 47. "You and Me," written and led by Johnson's nurturing tenor, this composition is in a class of its own. Maintaining the beautiful arrangement and mesmerizing tone in spite of the creative 3/4 rhythm arrangement. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date: 12/13/2011
Label: Funky Town Grooves
UPC: 0886979608429
Rank: 61547

Tracks

  1. Settin' It Out
  2. I'm Who You Found (Not Who You Lost)
  3. I Believe In You
  4. Moment Of Weakness
  5. I Can't Fake It
  6. Soft Lights, Sweet Music
  7. Are You Ready For Love
  8. I Can't Be the One
  9. You and Me
  10. Settin' It Out [12" Version]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Enchantment   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Emanuel "E.J." Johnson   Keyboards
Michael Iacopelli   Percussion
Bruce Nazarian   Guitar
Jerzonny Collier   Bass
Jerzonmy Collier   Bass
Vassal Benford   ARP Synthesizer
Jerry Jones   Drums
Carl "Butch" Small   Percussion
Emanuel Johnson   Keyboards
George Roundtree   Keyboards
Tommy DeLoch   Bass
Rudy Robinson   Keyboards
Gregg Coles   Bass
Anthony Willis   Bass
William Wooten   Keyboards,Moog Synthesizer
Trenita Womack   Percussion
Eugene Butler   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Emanuel "E.J." Johnson   Composer,Group Member,Arranger
Brian A. Spears   Coordination
Don David   Arranger
Joe Stelmach   Cover Design
Tony Calvert   Reissue Producer
James Dean   Composer
Anita Jones   Composer
David Banks   Composer,Group Member
David Carpin   Remixing
Greg Calibri   Engineer
Horace Chisolm   Direction,Mastering,Management
Greg Venable   Engineer
Jim Vitti   Remix Engineer
Michael Iacopelli   Engineer,Remix Engineer
P. Jones   Composer
Tom Tom 84   Arranger
Stu Walder   Engineer
William "Mickey" Stevenson   Composer
Maria Triana   Mastering
Belita Woods   Composer
Marilyn McLeod   Composer
Jody Levernz   Assistant Engineer
Randy Mahon   Reissue Producer
Russell Brocher   Assistant Engineer
Joe "Jobie" Thomas   Composer,Group Member
Matt Murphy   Production Manager
Harold Jones   Arranger
Don Davis   Arranger,Producer,Mastering
Tom Miller   Assistant Engineer
Bruce Miller   Arranger
John Glover   Composer
Emanuel Johnson   Arranger,Composer
Fred Frank   Mastering
George Roundtree   Arranger
Dave Banks   Composer
Nick Sangiamo   Photography
Jeff Palmer   Assistant Engineer
David Garner   Composer
Rudy Robinson   Arranger
Regis Silas   Coordination
David Boyer   Engineer
William Wooten   Arranger,Composer
Trenita Womack   Composer
Lewis Dene   Liner Notes
Ed "Mickey" Clanton   Group Member
Roger Williams   Package Design
Joe Thomas   Composer
Bobby Green   Group Member
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