Central Heating

Heatwave | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sbme Special Mkts.
• ASIN: B0012GMX8I
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,217 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The hottest grooves !!, August 24, 1999

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John D. Washington "JD" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Central Heating (Audio CD)

This is the best Heatwave album !! The Groove Line is a classic dance tune, which helped start the "chanting" at parties. Star of a Story is one of the hidden gems on any recording. It's use of Johnnie Wilders vocals with an eerie string section made for a memorable ballad. The Wilder brothers vocals, combined with Rod Temperton's song-writing produced one of the most complete CD's.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "PUT THE WORD OUT!....", October 20, 2000

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L. Kelsey "lkelsey" (Riverside, CA. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Central Heating (Audio CD)

that this was one of the best bands of the Disco Era. And if it weren't for the fact that the mainstream public turned on the genre starting in 1980, HEATWAVE would have been better appreciated. This is their best work. A great mix of uptempo("Groove Line"), midtempo("Mind Blowing Decisions") and slow jams("Happiness Togetherness") that still sound great today. Johnnie Wilder's voice is soothing and Rod Temperton had a feel for the "groove," that made him one of the best R&B writers/producers of the day. A GREAT CD, and a must have for anyone who loves music.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Star of the Story..., September 16, 2005

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D. S. HARDEN "a movie fan" (L.A.,CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Central Heating (Audio CD)

Heatwave became my favorite group in 1977 with the album "Too Hot to Handle." Central Heating was their second American release. My favorite tunes on this collection is "Happiness Together, Send out for Sunshine and, of course, The Star of a Story - at five minutes, a well crafted song that I can listen to all day! This disc featured dance, r&b and disco/pop. Something special for the 70's music fan. Five stars! (But then, I am biased!!!!)