Skip to main content

Spirit by Earth, Wind & Fire

Spirit

Release Date: 8/8/1989

Recording Date: 9/1976

Tracks: 14

Length: 00:36:29 Hrs

Label: MCA

Type: CD,CS,LP

Genre/Styles:
Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop/Rock, Urban, Guitar (Electric), Piano (Electric), Vocals, Brass, United States of America, Hand Drums, Smooth Soul

Album Tracks (14)

Song Title
Length
1.
Getaway
03:47
2.
On Your Face
04:33
3.
Imagination
05:15
4.
Spirit
03:12
5.
Saturday Nite
04:02
6.
Earth, Wind and Fire
04:40
7.
Departure [Instrumental]
00:27
8.
Biyo [Instrumental]
03:37
9.
Burnin' Bush
06:46
10.
Saturday Nite [#][*]
04:55
11.
Seraphim [#][*]
02:06
12.
Imagination [Angels Mix][#][*]
01:02
13.
Departure (The Traveler) [#][*]
03:37
14.
African Symphony [#][*]
01:52

What the Critics Say

With That's the Way of the World having enjoyed multi-platinum success, Earth, Wind & Fire had a lot to live up to when the time came for another studio project. And the soul powerhouse didn't let anyone down (either commercially or creatively) on the outstanding Spirit, which boasted hits ranging from the optimistic "On Your Face" and the passionate funk classic "Getaway" to the poetic ballad "Imagination." Philip Bailey is as charismatic as ever on "Imagination" and the gorgeous title song. Maurice White's message and vision (an interesting blend of Afro-American Christianity and Eastern philosophy) was as positive and uplifting as ever, and as always, EWF expressed this positivity without being Pollyanna-ish or corny. And even if one didn't take EWF's calls for unity, hard work, self-respect, and faith in God to heart, they had no problem with their solid grooves. [The 2001 CD reissue adds five previously unreleased bonus tracks, including an alternate mix of "Saturday Nite," an "Angels Mix" of "Imagination," "Departure (The Traveler)," and two songs that did not appear on the original album in an alternate form.] ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi

Advertisement
Earth, Wind & Fire

On Sale