The fourth and final studio album by the Californian group. The music blends funk, soul, jazz, and pop elements (think a more gospelish AWB or EWF) and it's hard to believe this music didn’t break through to the mainstream. I first discovered the group because of the vocals of Leslie Smith, and he certainly delivers the goods here. So dadgum smooth! Producer Michael Omartian definitely brought in some top talent to the sessions, including recognizable names such as Jay Graydon and Ernie Watts. I like Special Touch even better than the group's 1977 self-titled album and I like that one a lot.
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| Billboard, October 7, 1978, p. 82 |
Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: Did not chart
Tracks: The lead track, Double Love, was released as a single, but I can't find any chart action for it. That one is a favorite, plus Heavenly Day, I Can't Wait Forever, On The Wing, and Don't Cha Love Me (the yachtiest cut on the album). But there's nothing here that you'd want to skip.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None
Previously revisited for the blog:
Crackin' (1977)
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