Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - On The Strength (1988)

On the Strength is the second and final studio album by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Released in 1988, it was the full line-up's last album together. Although contributing to the album itself, Cowboy (Keith Wiggins) was not present for the album or single photo shoots.

Review by Ron Wynn
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five tried to regroup on this 1988 release, but old school hip-hop had been lapped by the charge of the new school. There was little interest or response to such cuts as "Tear The Roof Off" and "Boy Is Dope," while "Fly Girl" and "Magic Carpet Ride" sounded dated and weary.



Tracklist:
1.01 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Gold (4:21)
1.02 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Cold in Effect (2:28)
1.03 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Yo Baby (4:30)
1.04 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - On the Strength (4:45)
1.05 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The King (3:18)
1.06 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Fly Girl (5:13)
1.07 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Magic Carpet Ride (4:13)
1.08 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Leave Here (3:44)
1.09 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - This Is Where You Got It From (4:06)
1.10 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Boy Is Dope (3:11)