Robin Denselow of The Guardian called the album a "lush collection of self produced dance tracks, and the occasional ballad, with synths and drum programming immaculately in place, and the vocals as classy as ever".[ 14] With a four out of five star review Andrew Hamilton of Allmusic wrote "Maurice White gives an excellent account on his solo debut".[ 10] David Okamoto of the Tampa Tribune proclaimed "White offers an impressive collection of solid-state R&B that doesn't let the intricate arrangements get in the way of his warm vocals".[ 16] J.D. Considine of Musician said the "Given his status as Earth, Wind & Fire's Shining Star, it comes as no surprise that White's first solo project sounds a lot like classic EW&F: tight, focused and punchy. But while White remembers to sink a hook into every verse and chorus, the emphasis here is on subtlety and sophistication as he works his way from R&B basics..with a sense of craft that makes slickness irrelevant".[ 15] Simon Warner of Popmatters described the LP as "something of a lost treasure" which "distils the fervent energy of his group but offers an appealing showcase for White's confident vocal manner."[ 12] David Barton of the Sacramento Bee extolled "a fine return to form for Earth, Wind & Fire's mastermind. White's solo debut features upbeat, melodic dance cuts".[ 17]
Side two Title Writer(s) 6. "Believe in Magic" Robbie Buchanan, Diane Warren , Maurice White 4:35 7. "Lady Is Love" Michel Colombier , Martin Page, Maurice White5:05 8. "Invitation" Gerald Brown, Wanda Vaughn, Wayne Vaughn , Maurice White 3:55 9. "The Sleeping Flame" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 2:02 10. "Children of Afrika" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 4:38 11. "Alpha Dance" Robbie Buchanan, Diane Warren, Maurice White 1:19
Title Writer(s) 1. "Switch on Your Radio" Brian Fairweather, Martin Page , Maurice White 4:18 2. "Jamboree" Keith Echols, Alice Echols, Dean Gant 3:26 3. "Stand by Me" Ben E. King , Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller 4:09 4. "Sea of Glass" Brian Fairweather, Peter Wolf 0:43 5. "I Need You" Priscilla J. Coolidge, William Smith, Mary Unobsky 4:34 6. "Believe in Magic" Robbie Buchanan, Diane Warren , Maurice White 4:35 7. "Lady Is Love" Michel Colombier, Martin Page, Maurice White 5:05 8. "Invitation" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 3:55 9. "The Sleeping Flame" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 2:02 10. "Children of Afrika" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 4:38 11. "Alpha Dance" Robbie Buchanan, Diane Warren, Maurice White 1:19 12. "Life" (Freedom mix) Maurice White 0:57 13. "Life" Erich Bulling, Frannie Golde, Martin Page, Maurice White 3:56 14. "Adventures of the Heart" Brian Fairweather, Martin Page, Maurice White 2:34 15. "Sam the Jam" Maurice White 0:18
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Gerald Albright - saxophone
Gerald Brown - drums
Bill Bottrell - finger snapping
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Michel Colombier - keyboards
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
Bill Reichenbach Jr. - trombone
Sheldon Reynolds - guitar
Greg Phillinganes - synthesizer, soloist
Michael Boddicker - synthesizer programming
Robbie Buchanan - synthesizer, arrangements, keyboards, drum programming, assistant producer
Brian Fairweather - background vocals, chants, associate producer, vocal arrangement, drum programming, vocoder, rhythm arrangements
Dean Gant - synthesizer, arrangements, drum programming
Rupert Greenall - synthesizer
Donald Griffin - guitar
Jerry Hey - trumpet
Marva Holcolm - background vocals
Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar, rhythm arrangements
Abraham Laboriel - bass guitar
Michael Landau - guitar
Ricky Lawson - drums
Paul Leim - Simmons drum programming
Jeff Lorber - synthesizer
Marlon McClain - guitar
Martin Page - bass guitar, arrangements, background vocals, chants, associate producer, vocal arrangement, rhythm arrangements
John "J.R." Robinson - drums
Julia Tillman - background vocals
Wanda Vaughn - background vocals
Wayne Vaughn - synthesizer, arrangements
Maurice White - percussion, lead vocals, background vocals, kalimba, producer, chants, mixing, original recording producer, vocoder
David Williams - guitar
Peter Wolf - keyboards, synthesizer, drum programming, chants
Miscellaneous Credits
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Mixing: Paul Klingberg
Mixing: Bill Bottrell
Mixing: Eric ET Thorngren
Art Direction: Donald Lane, Howard Fritzson
Photography: Harry Langdon
Make-Up: Tara Posey
Liner Notes: Ramsey Lewis
Tape Research: Matthew Kelly
Packaging Manager: Mike Cimicata
Assistant: Cameron Marcarelli
Reissue: Leo Sacks- Liner Notes, Reissue Producer, Mixing[ 1] [ 18]
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^ a b Okamoto, David (September 27, 1985). "Maurice White: Maurice White" . newspapers.com . Tampa Tribune . p. 100.
^ a b Barton, David (October 20, 1985). "Thompson Twins don't double our pleasure" . newspapers.com . Sacramento Bee . p. 268.
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