Artist: Change Album: Sharing Your Love

Year: 1982
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A Critical Review of the Album: Sharing Your Love of the Music Artist: Change

Change – one of the most renowned music artists of the 80s – released his album titled Sharing your love in 1982 that took the industry by storm. The album features an embodiment of the funk, soul, and disco genres – something that was uncommon at the time. In this critical review, I will discuss the brief history of the artist, the music genre of the album, the best songs of the album, the most innovative parts and provide an honest critique of the album.

Change, a band that came into existence in 1979, was a project that was the brainchild of an Italian record producer, Jacques Fred Petrus. The band went through multiple lineup changes before arriving at its winning lineup that included Jocelyn Brown and James Crabs Robinson. With musicians who were perfectionists, Change became a band that established itself as the masters of their genre. The band released various albums throughout the 80s, one of which was the infamous Sharing your love.

Sharing your love is an album that blends funk, soul, and disco genres. The album oozes a level of sensuality that was uncommon at the time. It has mid-paced grooves that would make anyone tap their feet - a characteristic in all of Change's music history. Each song from the album tells a tale of love and heartbreak, but with an up-tempo that makes it sound like a party anthem.

The album tends to be repetitive, but with exceptional musicality that makes it enjoyable. The most standout songs from the album are Hard Times and The Very Best In You. Hard Times is the right introduction to the album as it welcomes us with a compelling and captivating bass line. The Very Best In you is one of the most alluring songs from the album, where the lyrics and melody will make you feel like you're at a live concert.

The most innovative part of the album has to be the use of Jocelyn Brown's voice. Jocelyn Brown was known for her powerful and resonant vocals and was one of the primary reasons why the band's music was excellent. The use of Brown's voice in particular songs was distinctive and made Sharing your love stand out from other albums in the industry at the time.

Despite the exceptional musicality that the album has, it was not without faults. The album's sound tends to be repetitive, and at times, some of the songs on the album seem to blend together, creating a monotonous sound. Additionally, the majority of the songs tend not to have a climactic ending, which leaves you wanting more.

Change's Sharing Your Love is more than just an album but a representation of a music era. The album undoubtedly has some of the best funk, soul, and disco tracks of that time. The exceptional songwriting, coupled with the exceptional musicality, makes it an album that will continue to stand the test of time. Although the album has some of its faults, it's an album worth having in your music library.