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The Pointer Sisters - Energy (1978) [2012, Remastered & Expanded Edition]

Posted By: BlondStyle

Date: 28 Feb 2023 18:03:29

"Energy" is the 5th studio album by The Pointer Sisters, released in 1978 on the Planet label. After a brief split following sister Bonnie's departure from the group, a musically reinvented and recharged Pointer Sisters returned composed of Ruth, Anita and June. Their first album for Planet, this was also the first album produced by Richard Perry. The record spawned a #2 pop smash (and Gold-certified single) with a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire". "Happiness" also scored on the U.S. pop Top 40. "Energy" became the group's first Gold-certified release since 1974's "That's a Plenty".

~Wikipedia

Now linked with veteran rock producer Richard Perry and signed to his new Planet imprint, the Pointer Sisters rebounded from 1977's mediocre Having a Party to blister through Energy in late 1978. An absolutely dynamic set of rock standards overflowing with interesting surprises, the LP entered the R&B Top Ten the first time the group had enjoyed that kind of placement in nearly three years. With a scything guitar intro that charged through the opening "Lay It on the Line," the Pointer Sisters thrust themselves into a remarkable spotlight, proving they wouldn't be slotted as just another R&B vocal act. A take on the mid-period Fleetwood Mac classic "Hypnotized" is a wonderfully slow, bluesy groove different, but outstanding in its treatment and probably the best song on the album. Elsewhere, "Happiness" is a fine clash of guitar and disco backbeats and "As I Come of Age" (written by Stephen Stills) emerges as one of the album's quieter moments. It was their fair, but not great, cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire," though, that gave them their biggest hit, reaching number two on the pop charts in early 1979. Although there are some patchy moments to be found, Energy was a fresh introduction to a new look for the Pointer Sisters. Confident in themselves and in the process finding their stride, they crossed over to the mainstream, arriving in style and settling in for another decade.

~Review by Amy Hanson

Release of this album: 1978, November [LP Planet Records, Cat.# P-1, USA]
Release of this CD: 2012, March, 26 [CD Planet Records/Big Break Records (UK), Cat.# CDBBR 0105 / UPC: 5013929040533]
℗ 1978. This compilation ℗&© 2012 Big Break Records.
Issued under licence from Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
Marketed and Distributed by Cherry Red Records.
Made in EU/MCPS

Notes: Remastered & Expanded Edition with 3 Bonus Tracks.

Credits:

Acoustic Guitar – Fred Tackett (tracks: 2), Randy Bachman (tracks: 3)
Bass – Abe Laboriel (tracks: 9), David Hungate (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10), Eddie Watkins Jr. (tracks: 3), Gerald Johnson (tracks: 7), Michael Porcaro (tracks: 4)
Clavinet – James Newton Howard (tracks: 3)
Design [CD Booklet] – Paul Bevoir
Drums – Jeffrey Porcaro (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 9, 10), Michael Baird (tracks: 8), Rick Jaeger (tracks: 2, 7)
Electric Guitar – Danny Kortchmar (tracks: 3, 4), Waddy Wachtel (tracks: 2)
Electric Piano – Dave "Baby" Paich (tracks: 2, 5, 10), James Newton Howard (tracks: 4), Steve Porcaro (tracks: 3)
Guitar – Danny Kortchmar (tracks: 8, 10), Davey Johnstone (tracks: 7), Fred Tackett (tracks: 6, 8), Waddy Wachtel (tracks: 6, 10)
Lead Guitar – Davey Johnstone (tracks: 9), Waddy Wachtel (tracks: 1, 4, 5)
Liner Notes, Interviewer, Research – Christian John Wikane
Organ – Dave "Baby" Paich (tracks: 7), Jimmy Phillips (tracks: 5, 8), Steve Porcaro (tracks: 4)
Percussion – Lenny Castro (tracks: 1, 9), Richard Perry (tracks: 8)
Piano – Dave "Baby" Paich (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7), Jai Winding (tracks: 7), Jimmy Phillips (tracks: 8)
Producer – Richard Perry
Reissue Producer – Wayne A. Dickson
Reissue Producer [Associate] – Christian John Wikane, Leon Fort
Remastered By – Nick Robbins
Remastered By [Additional] – Wayne A. Dickson
Research [Repertoire] – Michal Bednarek, Wayne A. Dickson
Rhythm Guitar – Danny Kortchmar (tracks: 1, 5), Fred Tackett (tracks: 9)
Saxophone [Solo] – Bryan Cumming (tracks: 2)
Slide Guitar – Davey Johnstone (tracks: 5), Waddy Wachtel (tracks: 3)
Synthesizer – James Newton Howard (tracks: 6, 9, 10), Jimmy Phillips (tracks: 5), Steve Porcaro (tracks: 9)
Tambourine – Anita Pointer (tracks: 5), Lenny Castro (tracks: 7)
Typography [Original Credits Transcription] – Leon Fort

Tracklist:

01. Lay It On The Line (03:14)
02. Dirty Work (03:35)
03. Hypnotized (04:49)
04. As I Come Of Age (02:41)
05. Come And Get Your Love (03:35)
06. Happiness (03:59)
07. Fire (03:29)
08. Angry Eyes (02:42)
09. Echoes Of Love (02:54)
10. Everybody Is A Star (03:22)
Bonus Tracks:
11. Nothin' But A Heartache (03:18)
12. Love Is Like A Rolling Stone (03:38)
13. Happiness (12" Disco Version) (05:46)

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Dynamic Range Meter log

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Official DR value: DR11

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Bitrate: 959 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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