Head to the Sky

by Earth, Wind & Fire

Head to the Sky cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 May 1973
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:30
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Joe Wissert, Al McKay, Verdine White, Wind, Jessica Cleaves, Larry Dunn, Ralph Johnson, Johnny Graham

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The third studio effort under Maurice White's leadership significantly expanded the ensemble's commercial reach and established their signature cosmic-leaning sound. Introducing vocalists Jessica Cleaves and Philip Bailey, the arrangements weave intricate harmonies with spiritual lyricism and expansive rhythmic structures. The sessions at Hollywood's Clover Recorders captured a sophisticated evolution in black music, blending complex orchestration with deeply rooted grooves.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, melodic, atmospheric, funky, soulful, vocal, harmonies, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Evil (4:57)
  2. Keep Your Head To The Sky (5:08)
  3. Build Your Nest (3:16)
  4. The World's A Masquerade (4:47)
  5. Clover (5:21)
  6. Zanzibar (13:01)

Credits

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