You have 30 seconds to explain to me why Earth, Wind, & Fire's

But it objectively is, how can I even try and deny it?

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All 'n All [Columbia, 1977]

High-tension harmonies combine with tight playing and textures from many lands to create a first side that cooks throughout. There's only one problem. Still, as unsympathetic as I am to lyrics about conquering the universe on wings of thought, they shake my fundament, anyway. B+

I Am [Columbia, 1979]

Sexy, catchy, danceable pop music of undeniable craft. But as we all know, they could be doing a lot better. B

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It is

EW&F were probably the most mainstream funk act in the 70s since they were signed to big label Columbia rather than some black R&B label like Motown or De-Lite, which gave them crossover reach. Also the cleanest and most MOR-ish (barring their early efforts which were more jazz-fusion-ey).