I just received this CD in the mail and I'm listening to it right now, I'm not sure why there are some negative reviews here. Other than the one about it not working on their player, there's nothing about this CD not to like. It's, after all, about the music and NO ONE made and performed music the way the Mighty Elements did. I LOVE this collection of some of their live performances in support of the incredible "That's The Way Of The World" album. This was Earth, Wind and Fire at the beginning of their most influential and chart topping period, between 1975 and 1980 where they released 7 albums that changed the face of music forever.
This was the era of "Arena Music" where major acts were filling large indoor and outdoor stadiums with thousands of fans. Earth, Wind and Fire were one of the most influential bands during this period of the development of live shows and performances. They were the first Black group to have this kind of incredible success, they were filling the same arena's that the Who, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, etc. were filling and their shows were the stuff of legend. The would incorporate all types of laser, pyro technic and magic elements to compliment their incredible musicianship and vocals.
This album reflects that more than any other even the mighty "Gratitude" as this album has more of an overall "live" feel to it with more audience interaction and participation than does the live portion of "Gratitude". This and "Live In Rio" are their best completely live albums as you get to experience the band at the height of their powers live and in living color! This truly was a wonderful time in music, Black artists were finally starting to get the recognition and praise they deserved for so long thanks to the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, The Isley Brothers, Jacksons, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley and The Wailers.
If you like "Gratitude" and the live portion of that incredible double LP, then I truly believe you'll treasure this one too. It's Earth, Wind and Fire enjoying true and awesome musical expression and they are sharing this freedom and joy with each of us the listener. I highly recommend this CD, bands like this don't come along but once in a generation and to be honest, there's nothing like them anywhere in the world today.