Greatest Hits
UMe, 2025
9/10
The New Jersey legends, Kool & The Gang, assemble 12 of their greatest tunes here, where their infectious energy sounds great all these decades later.
The bright horns and playful beats of “Hollywood Swinging” opens and invites singing-along, and “Jungle Boogie” follows with their unmistakable funk and wild singing in a song we all know and love.
Moving into the middle, the calmer mood of “Summer Madness” uses playful bass and cozy keys for the soothing climate, while “Celebration” again proves it’s the ideal anthem for any festivity.
Arriving closer to the end, “Fresh” showcases their signature soulful vocals amid the frisky, dance floor appeal, and “Cherish” exits with the romantic spirit via the dreamy and heartfelt demeanor of their smash hit.
In the area of R&B, disco, soul and funk, few bands have been doing it as long and as well as Kool & The Gang. The outfit were recently inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and this album, with its large amount of songs everyone will recognize, is further proof of their greatness.
Travels well with: Jodeci- The Show, The After Party, The Hotel (30th Anniversary Edition); Black Eyed Peas- Bridging The Gap