| Paradise | ||
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| Studio album by Leroy Hutson | ||
| Released | 1982 | |
| Genre | Funk/Soul Chicago soul/R&B |
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| Label | Elektra | |
| Producer | Leroy Hutson | |
| Professional reviews | ||
Paradise is the eighth solo album by Leroy Hutson and his first on Elektra Records.
Track listing
- "Classy Lady"
- "Nice and Easy"
- "You Make It Happen"
- "Paradise"
- "She's Got It"
- "Nobody But You"
- "Stay at It"
Review
- "Leroy Hutson's 1982 Elektra album has an almost jazzy feel to it, due in part to a prominent electric piano on most tracks and the sparseness: no big horn sections or strings. Most of the cuts are laid-back, perfect for chilling out. The cornerstone track is his luscious cover of fellow Chicagoans Omni's "You Make It Happen." The dance track could serve as a sampling precursor as it includes a section of The Whispers' "In the Raw" and the guitar riff from Zapp's "More Bounce to the Ounce." Other highlights are the mid-tempo sax-laced title track, "Nice and Easy," the funky dance jam "Nobody but You," and the upbeat, uplifting "Stay at It with backing vocals by Carl Carlton. "
- Ed Hogan, All Music Guide
