Current (album)
Current is the fifth studio album by funk-disco band Heatwave, released in 1982 on the Epic label. It was produced by Barry Blue.
| Current | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 28, 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1981 - 1982 | |||
| Length | 41:26 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Barry Blue | |||
| Heatwave chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Current | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
It was the last Heatwave album to feature vocalist Johnnie Wilder Jr. before his departure to pursue a solo career, as well as their final album to feature Rod Temperton as the band's primary songwriter, although he continued to write songs for other musicians until his death in 2016. It was also the final Heatwave album to feature Derek Bramble before his departure to focus on a career in production.
The album also includes guest vocals and harmony work from British Artist and lead vocalist from the group Imagination, Lee John. Wilder jr requested him and was enough impressed with John, eventually considering him to become a member of Heatwave and somehow taking his own place within the group. Indeed the vocal comparisons were amazing and effective.
The album was remastered and reissued with bonus tracks in 2010 by Big Break Records.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Rod Temperton, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lettin' It Loose" | 4:20 | |
| 2. | "State to State" | 4:57 | |
| 3. | "Look After Love" | 5:33 | |
| 4. | "Naturally" | Barry Blue, Robin Smith | 4:34 |
| Total length: | 19:24 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "The Big Guns" | 5:12 | |
| 6. | "Find It in Your Heart" | Barry Blue, Robin Smith | 4:38 |
| 7. | "Hold On to the One" | 5:58 | |
| 8. | "Mind What You Find" | Derek Bramble | 6:14 |
| Total length: | 22:02 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9. | "Lettin' It Loose" (12" version) | 6:15 | |
| 10. | "Look After Love" (Single Version) | 4:22 | |
| 11. | "Mind What You Find" (12" Version) | Derek Bramble | 6:50 |
Personnel
- Heatwave
- Johnnie Wilder, Jr. – vocals
- Keith Wilder – vocals
- William L. Jones – guitars, vocals
- Keith Harrison – keyboards, vocals, synthesizers
- Calvin Duke – keyboards, vocals, synthesizers
- Derek Bramble – bass
- Ernest "Bilbo" Berger – drums
with:
- Mel Gaynor - additional drums
Charts
| Chart (1982) | Peak positions |
|---|---|
| Billboard Top LPs[2] | 156 |
| Billboard Top Black LPs[2] | 21 |
References
- Hanson, Amy. Current > review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- "US Charts > Heatwave". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-09-19.