Released at the end of their tenure with Westbound Records, Ecstasy still sounds good to these ears. Personally the later tracks, which were found on the Rattlesnake album and released when they were finding fame with Mercury records, are much less interesting. I seem to recall that at the time the band were suggesting that they were not in fact original material.
This is the album that really bridged the gap between their classic Westnbound sound and what they would do a year later for Mercury. The title track, "Ecstacy" is true to the groups Westbound sound while the second track "You & Me", could've easily been on either their Skin Tight or Fire LPs. Its cool to hear how their sound was evolving. "Sleep Talk" is a smoker, too. Would've done well as a follow-up single or B-Side to "Love Rollercoaster" or "Fire". Good instrumentals here, too. The Ohio Players at the beginning of their prime.
Thick bass lines and heavy drum breaks are in full effect on these toe-tapping jams from time past. With tunes ranging from the obscure to the legendary, here is a station sure to please the crate digging DJs and casual fans alike. You may notice some of these songs reborn in the form of hip hop samples but let's appreciate them for what they truly are: funky, soulful and timeless. more »
