LIBERATED FANTASIES -HQ-

The closing album in this MPS set continues George DukeAEs tendency to couple his fusion world with accessible R&B songs. Once again he shows a discernable vocal development. In oTryinAE And Cryino the Californian together with rock singer Napoleon Brock overlay multiple vocal tracks. On oSeeing Youo Duke lays on a glaze of soulful tenderness, whereas oWhat Theao is 30 seconds of frivolous funning around. oBack to Where We Never Lefto is a witty gem in which Duke bundles his pool of synthesizers into a united groove, whereas oI CAEn Hear Thato shows off synth and marimba tonal colors in dialogue, with the bass riffing on the bottom. The album flows into the final bend carrying along the sonorous richness of Brazil. oAfter the Loveo plays with the languorous erotic colors of the tropics, whereas all the band members are allowed to shine on the epic circa ten minute title track with its hot samba flair: the rhythm section with "Ndugu", Al Johnson, and Airto MoreiraAEs percussion arsenal, Daryl Stuermer with his rock interludes on guitar, and Duke himself with inspired virtuosity on all sorts of synths and keyboards.'