Masters of the Epic Slow Jam
The Chi-lites were unique among the great groups of the 70s. Although their first hits, For God's Sake (Give More Power to the People) and We Are Neighbors were uptempo songs with powerful social messages, their signature became haunting epic slow songs about lost love and even death (Toby). Have You Seen Her and Oh Girl are two of the greatest songs ever. Oh Girl even had elements of blues incorporated into it. A Lonely Man and Coldest Days of My Life were great songs in their own right. Coldest Days of My Life is one of the most beautiful songs were put to record. I believe the Chi-lites became victims of the formula that made them such a successful act. Stoned Out of My Mind was one of the few uptempo songs of that era from them. This complilation shows all sides of the Chi-lites and is a must have.
