The debut album from the Ohio-based funk aggregate Slave was a grand success, but resulted in the release of only one single, "Slide." Being the only single released from the album, "Slide" had no problem gaining airplay with its gothic introduction, animated vocals, and rumbling bassline. The funk anthem claimed the number one spot on the Billboard R&B charts inside of 20 weeks. The other cuts on the album continue the aggressive funk assault, but with subtle passion and their own distinctive arrangements. The exception is "Son of Slide," which is identical to the album's big hit, except that it's an instrumental save a brief chorus chant. The only ballad is "The Happiest Days," a sweet soul song arranged in the vein of the Ohio Players with its horns, lead and backing vocals. ~ Craig Lytle, All Music Guide
Slave
01/01/1977
All Music Guide Review
Slave Track Listing
Credits of Slave
- David McLees
- Reissue Coordination
- Floyd Miller
- Percussion, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals (Background), Vocals, Horn, Arranger
- Steve Washington
- Percussion, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Arranger, Trumpet
- Danny Webster
- Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals, Vocals (Background), Arranger
- Orion Wilhoite
- Arranger, Sax (Tenor), Saxophone, Sax (Alto)
- A. Scott Galloway
- Liner Notes
- Bob Defrin
- Art Direction
- Rachel Gutek
- Art Direction
- Jamile G. Mafi
- Reissue Design
- Abie Sussman
- Art Direction
- Benno Friedman
- Photography
- Bob Ligotino
- Engineer
- Mark Antone Adams
- Bass, Arranger
- Carrie Bradley
- Keyboards
- Charlie Bradley
- Arranger, Keyboards
- Jeff Dixon
- Producer
- Jimmy Douglass
- Remixing
- Tim Dozier
- Percussion, Arranger, Vocals, Drums
- Dan Hersch
- Remastering
- Mark Hicks
- Guitar, Vocals (Background), Arranger, Guitar (Rhythm)
- Bill Inglot
- Remastering
- Tom Lockett
- Arranger, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Vocals, Saxophone
- Slave
- Main Performer
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