Herbie Hancock - Lite Me Up (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1982
- 8 tracks
- 38 min
- jazz
Lite Me Up
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Herbie Hancock dives into the boogie scene with "Lite Me Up"! This album could almost be seen as a team-up between Herbie and Rod Temperton (known for his work with Heatwave), as Temperton is credited as the sole or co-writer on six out of the eight tracks. The sound is somewhat reminiscent of Quincy Jones's "The Dude", another 1981 release that also features both Herbie and Temperton, though "Lite Me Up" doesn't quite have a standout track like "Ai No Corrida" from that album. The album kicks off with the title track, a lively dance number with smooth vocals by Wayne Anthony. Unfortunately, Anthony only lends his voice to half of the songs, as Herbie takes over vocal duties on the remaining four. "Paradise" and "Can't Hide Your Love" feature Herbie's unaltered vocals, and it's clear why he usually opts for electronic enhancements, as his singing is rather unremarkable. "Give It All Your Heart" is a ballad featuring a duet between Herbie and Patrice Rushen, with some peculiar social Darwinist lyrics, and both artists singing through a vocoder. The outcome isn't as impressive as one might hope, especially since the vocoder is only used on the verses and not the chorus, making the chorus sound like a typical 80s ballad. However, Herbie's keyboard solo is truly outstanding. The rest of the album offers some enjoyable and smooth boogie/R&B tracks, but none that are particularly unforgettable. It seems this album is no longer in print on CD, and on Amazon, even used copies come with a hefty price tag. Unless you're a dedicated Herbie Hancock collector, it's not really worth the investment. "Lite Me Up" isn't a total miss, but it's definitely not on par with the electro albums Herbie released later in the 80s.
In my opinion, this album feels like a Rod Temperton creation, with Herbie putting his unique spin on Temperton's work. I'm really into every track here. From my perspective, it's a strong 4 out of 5. "Gettin' to the Good Part" stands out as the highlight of the album.
In my opinion, this album feels like a Rod Temperton project, with Herbie putting his unique spin on Temperton's work. I genuinely appreciate every track on this record. In my view, it's a strong 4 out of 5. "Gettin' to the Good Part" stands out as the standout song.
Herbie Hancock dives into the boogie scene with "Lite Me Up"! This album feels like a team-up between Herbie and Rod Temperton (you know, the guy from Heatwave), since Temperton either wrote or co-wrote six out of the eight tracks. It reminds me a bit of Quincy Jones's "The Dude" from 1981, another album with Herbie and Temperton, but "Lite Me Up" doesn't have a standout track like "Ai No Corrida" from that record. The album kicks off great with the title track, a lively dance number featuring smooth vocals by Wayne Anthony. It's a shame Anthony only sings on half the songs, as Herbie takes over vocals for the other four. "Paradise" and "Can't Hide Your Love" showcase Herbie's unprocessed vocals, and it's clear why he usually opts for electronic effects—his singing is quite unremarkable. "Give It All Your Heart" is a ballad featuring Herbie and Patrice Rushen, with some peculiar social Darwinist lyrics and both singers using a vocoder. The outcome isn't as impressive as it sounds, especially since the vocoder is only used in the verses, not the chorus, making the chorus feel like a typical 80s ballad. Still, Herbie delivers a fantastic keyboard solo. The rest of the album has some enjoyable boogie/R&B tunes, but nothing truly unforgettable. It seems this album is out of print on CD, and even used copies on Amazon come with a hefty price tag. It's not worth the investment unless you're a die-hard Herbie Hancock fan. "Lite Me Up" isn't bad, but it's definitely not as strong as Herbie's later electro albums from the 80s.
Herbie goes Disco. If your into jazz, give this one a pass.
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