To the Max

by Con Funk Shun

Overview

Known for their up-tempo party songs, Con Funk Shun came strong on this album too. However, it was with the funk-driven ballad "Love's Train," with a lead by Michael Cooper's husky, yet smooth tenor. Although the ballad was funk-driven, the romance in the song is manifested by the guitar and piano rhythms. Also noteworthy is the ballad "Everlove," which features co-leads by Cooper and Felton Pilate. Although this song was never a release, it is a favorite among quiet-storm radio. Con Funk Shun's only uptempo hit from this album was "Ms. Got-the-Body," which is reminiscent of the Dazz Band's "Let It Whip." Nonetheless, the song offers a good vocal and arrangement. Aside from the aforementioned, the remainder of the album seems more experimental; however, Con Funk Shun maintains a high standard of musical quality. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	09/30/2022
Label:	Mercury / Universal
UPC:	4988031522189

Tracks

1. Got the Body
2. Let's Ride and Slide
3. Everlove
4. Hide and Freak
5. You Are the One
6. Take It to the Max
7. Love's Train
8. Ain't Nobody, Baby
9. The Freak

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Con Funk Shun   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Linda Lou McCall   Composer
Danny "Sweet Man" Thomas   Composer
Greg Levias   Composer
Gerald L. Calhoun   Composer
George Williams   Composer
Felton C. Pilate II   Composer
Clarence Scarborough   Producer
Cedric Martin   Composer
Michael Hutchinson   Engineer
Raymond Miles   Composer
Francois Kevorkian   Mixing
Pauline Jefferson   Composer
Paul Harrell   Composer
Louis McCall   Composer
Gordon de Witty   Producer
Ron Capone   Producer
Maurice Starr   Producer
Con Funk Shun   Producer
Michael Cooper   Composer
Eumir Deodato   Producer