The third Blue Magic LP continues to subtly refine and expand the group's approach. While their gossamer harmonies remain squarely at the forefront, 13 Blue Magic Lane features more pronounced club grooves than on their previous records, bowing to the inexorable shift from classic Philly soul to disco. Arranged by Norman Harris and Ron Kersey, several songs feature electronic textures that add surprisingly complementary muscle to Blue Magic's delicate vocals. In fact, despite the presence of sumptuous ballads like "Chasing Rainbows" and "Loneliest House on the Block," up-tempo fare like "We're on the Right Track" is even better. The times would later pass Blue Magic by, but for this glorious album, they were not only in lockstep with the prevailing attitudes but further ahead of the curve than any of their contemporaries. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
13 Blue Magic Lane
09/01/1975 | Collectables
All Music Guide Review
13 Blue Magic Lane Track Listing
Credits of 13 Blue Magic Lane
- Jay Mark
- Engineer
- Ted Mills
- Keyboards
- Vince Montana
- Vibraphone
- Richard Pratt
- Vocals
- Kenny Present
- Engineer
- Richard Rome
- Arranger
- Alan Rubens
- Executive Producer, Coordination
- Vernon Sawyer
- Group Member
- Wendall Sawyer
- Bass
- Earl Young
- Drums
- Carl Paruolo
- Engineer
- Charlie Collins
- Drums
- Abie Sussman
- Design
- Edward Soyka
- Cover Art
- Steven Bernstein
- Executive Producer, Coordination
- Bruce Gable
- Executive Producer
- Ronald Baker
- Bass
- Dede Dabney
- Liner Notes
- Ted "Wizard" Mills
- Keyboards, Rhythm Arrangements, Group Member
- Dexter Wansel
- Keyboards
- Keith Beaton
- Vocals, Group Member
- Roland Chambers
- Guitar
- Robert Cupit
- Percussion
- Don Renaldo
- Accompaniment
- Bobby Eli
- Guitar
- Bunny Harris
- Percussion
- Norman Harris
- Producer
- Carlton "Cotton" Kent
- Keyboards
- Ron Kersey
- Arranger, Producer, Keyboards
- Larry LaBes
- Bass
- Blue Magic
- Main Performer
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