Commodores - Commodores (2015) [Hi-Res]

Commodores is the self-titled fifth studio album by the Commodores, released in 1977. The album spent eight weeks at the top of the R&B/soul albums chart, the second of their albums to do so, and was their first Top 5 pop album.

„The Commodores' early years were spent on the Southern funk circuit, where their energetic, catchy tunes, and keyboard-oriented funk made them both a college and a radio staple. They scored seminal hits with 'Brick House' and 'Slippery When Wet,' although it became apparent quite early that lead vocalist Lionel Richie also had a bright future as a solo balladeer, with such tunes as 'Easy' signaling his future on adult contemporary and Quiet Storm/urban contemporary radio. This collection highlights early up-tempo and ballad hits.“ (Ron Wynn, AMG)

Lionel Richie, vocals
Thomas McClary, electric guitar
Walter Orange, drums, vocals
Milan Williams, guitar, keyboards
William King, trumpet
Ronald LaPread, bass

Recorded from 1976-77 Produced by James Anthony Carmichael, The Commodores

Digitally remastered