"Often viewed as something of a warm-up for Quincy Jones before producing Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall" and "Thriller" albums. As with the Jackson discs, Jones creates a seamless mix of pop and funk, helping to create the group's second chart-topper "Strawberry Letter 23" as well the equally effervescent, minor R&B hit "Runnin' for Your Lovin'." With Earth, Wind & Fire's airy dancefloor hits in mind, the Brothers also deliver polished funk tracks like "Right on Time" and "Never Leave You Lonely," as well as more pop-friendly material like "Free Yourself, Be Yourself" and "Love Is." And with one of the best jazz arrangers in the business behind the board, the Brothers couldn't forgo some instrumentals here as well, specifically the breezy, funk-in-a-quiet-storm number "'Q'" and the less intriguing, synthesizer jam "Brother Man." An enjoyable and even infectious collection that, in its sophistication, certainly avoids being just some sort of dry run for Jones." (Stephen Cook, AllMusic; 4,5 uit 5 sterren)
"Well known for their sleek, sophisticated brand of soulful funk, the Brothers Johnson had a number of chart hits in the late 1970s and early '80s. They recorded Kickin' in 1988, and co-wrote "Tomorrow" with Siedah Garrett for Jones' Back on the Block in 1989. Louis Johnson died at his home in Las Vegas in May 2015 at the age of 60." (Allmusic) Op "Kickin'" gaan The Brothers Johnson mee met de trends in de funk, soul en Rhythm & Blues in de jaren 80. Het resultaat werd destijds niet zo gewaardeerd door de fans van het eerdere werk. Met de oren van nu is het prima muziek voor de fans van het genre. (GR Muziekbank)
Eind jaren '70 en begin jaren '80 succesvol soul/funk-duo, dat zich omringde met talrijke toppers uit de funk- en fusion-sessiewereld. Met o.a. de Shuggie Otis-cover "Strawberry Letter #23", een glorieuze, gedetallieerde Quincy Jones-productie uit 1977 die jaren later succesvol hergebruikt werd in de film "Jackie Brown" van Quentin Tarantino.
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