Force Of Nature - Force Of Nature (1974) [Hi-Res]

Force of Nature was an American soul-funk band from Philadelphia that released a self-titled album on Columbia-subsidiary Tommy in 1974, followed by Unemployment Blues on Philadelphia International Records in 1976. The band preceded these activities with a 1972 single on North Bay, issued under the name Soul Devalents.
Background

Soul Devalents were active in Philadelphia by 1966, when the Strawberry Mansion band played the Sophomore Hop at Bishop John Neumann High School. The group later worked the Philadelphia circuit with lead singer Brian Evans, guitarist-vocalist Ronald James, and multi-instrumentalist Harry Dixon (organ, flugelhorn, trumpet, flute, vocals). Soul Devalents shared bills with The Delfonics, Cymande, and Ohio Players.

Soul Devalents cut the August 1972 North Bay single “Grasshopper” (b/w “This Is Our Thing”). Bunny Sigler and Phil Hurtt wrote, produced, and arranged “Grasshopper”; R.J. Randolph and arranger Brian M. Evans wrote “This Is Our Thing,” co-produced by John Madara and Tom Sellers. Between labels, the group adopted the Force of Nature name.