Kool and the Gang - Live From House Of Blues (2001) [Repost]

Ah, bliss. If a casual acquaintance with Kool and the Gang only brings to mind a handful of Top 40 tunes since the 1970s ("Get Down on It," "Celebration," "Joanna," etc.) then Live from House of Blues is here to broaden the record. In a thrilling display of R&B mastery, this army of horn players, vocalists, and captains of rhythm commandeers the Chicago stage, overwhelming everyone with relentless pop-funk, luscious soul, waves of jazz, and a dollop of hip-hop. Short on ballads, the Gang's set nevertheless is a stirring affair, with several instrumental tracks highlighting the group's orchestral majesty. But let there be no mistake. This show is a party, all right, and the many past and present members of the group who turn up to celebrate want to cherish the good times as much the crowd. –Tom Keogh

Tracklist
01: Emergency
02: Hollywood Swinging
03: Jungle Boogie
04: Kool & The Gang
05: Breeze & Soul
06: Chocolate Buttermilk
07: Sea Of Tranquility
08: Let The Music Take Your Mind
09: Wild & Peaceful
10: Open Sesame
11: Summer Madness
12: Ladies Night
13: Get Down On It
14: Celebration