Earth, Wind & Fire - Discography (1971

Earth, Wind & Fire - Discography (1971 - 2013)

Earth, Wind & Fire were one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of the ’70s. Conceived by drummer, bandleader, songwriter, kalimba player, and occasional vocalist Maurice White, EWF’s all-encompassing musical vision used funk as its foundation, but also incorporated jazz, smooth soul, gospel, pop, rock & roll, psychedelia, blues, folk, African music, and, later on, disco. Lead singer Philip Bailey gave EWF an extra dimension with his talent for crooning sentimental ballads in addition to funk workouts; behind him, the band could harmonize like a smooth Motown group, work a simmering groove like the J.B.’s, or improvise like a jazz fusion outfit. Plus, their stage shows were often just as elaborate and dynamic as George Clinton’s P-Funk empire. More than just versatility for its own sake, EWF’s eclecticism was part of a broader concept informed by a cosmic, mystical spirituality and an uplifting positivity the likes of which hadn’t been seen since the early days of Sly & the Family Stone. Tying it all together was the accomplished songwriting of Maurice White, whose intricate, unpredictable arrangements and firm grasp of hooks and structure made EWF one of the tightest bands in funk when they wanted to be. Not everything they tried worked, but at their best, Earth, Wind & Fire seemingly took all that came before them and wrapped it up into one dizzying, spectacular package. ― Allmusic

1. STUDIO:

1971. The Need Of Love (1990+, Warner Bros., 1958-2, USA)

1972. Last Days And Time (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20351, Japan, BSCD)

1973. Head To The Sky (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 400, Japan)
1973. Head To The Sky (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20352, Japan, BSCD)

1974. Open Our Eyes (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 401, Japan)
1974. Open Our Eyes (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20353, Japan, BSCD)

1975. That’s The Way Of The World (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20354, Japan, BSCD)
1975. That’s The Way Of The World (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 402, Japan)

1976. Spirit (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 404, Japan)
1976. Spirit (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20357, Japan, BSCD)

1977. All ‘N All (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 405, Japan)
1977. All ‘N All (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20358, Japan, BSCD)

1979. I Am (1986, Colubia, CK-35730, USA)
1979. I Am (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 295, Japan)
1979. I Am (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20360, Japan, BSCD)

1980. Faces (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 406, Japan)
1980. Faces (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20361-2, Japan, 2CD, BSCD)

1981. Raise! (2004, Sony Music Direct, MHCP 407, Japan)
1981. Raise! (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20363, Japan, BSCD)

1983. Electric Universe (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 409, Japan)
1983. Electric Universe (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20365, Japan, BSCD)
1983. Electric Universe (2015, Funkytowngrooves, FTG-424, USA, Expanded Ed)

1983. Powerlight (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 408, Japan)
1983. Powerlight (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20364, Japan, BSCD)

1987. Touch The World (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20366, Japan, BSCD)

1990. Heritage (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20367, Japan, BSCD)

1993. Millennium (1993, Warner Music, WPCP-5500, Japan)

1996. Avatar (In The Name Of Love) (1996, Avex D.D., AVCD-11465, Japan)

2003. The Promise (2003, Kalimba Rec., SNAZ 608 CDX, UK)
2003. The Promise (2004, Avex Inc., CTCR-18061, Japan)

2005. Illumination (2005, BMG, BVCM-41012, Japan)

2013. Now, Then & Forever (2013, Sony Music, 88883756682, Thailand, 2CD)

2. LIVE:

1975. Gratitude (2004, Sony Music, MHCP 403, Japan)
1975. Gratitude (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20355-6, Japan, 2CD, BSCD)

3. COMPILATION:

1978. The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. I (1986, Columbia, CK 35647, USA)
1978. The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. I (2012, Sony Music, SICP 20359, Japan, BSCD)

1988. The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. II (1988, Columbia, CK 45013, USA)

1998. Greatest Hits (1998, Columbia, CK 65779, USA)

4. BOX SET:

2011. The Columbia Masters (2011, Columbia, 88697894692, USA, 16CD)

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