Foundation

Ten City | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000008LGT
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ten City Builds A Strong "Foundation", February 17, 2003

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Reginald L. Davenport (Springville, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foundation (Audio CD)

What can be said about this group and this album? For starters the timing could not have been any better: House was starting to gain national attention and the release of this album paved the way for Chicago artists to get their props. This is one of the greatest House albums ever made. It is the culmination of years of of blood, sweat and tears in the Chicago underground circuit, particularly on the part of the album's writers and producers: Byron Stingily and Marshall Jefferson. Byron had been laying down vocals for independent label Bright Star since at least 1986. Marshall championed the use of real instruments, the continued use of the classic 70's disco sound and the creation of real "songs" in House music. He was without a doubt one of the hottest producers for the independent Trax label. When Ten City released "Devotion" on Atlantic in 1987 it was the beginning of a special time for the Chicago Scene. Later on, the release of the album solidified Marshall Jefferson as a name to be reckoned with in the producing arena and Ten City as a legitimate House group.

The album "Foundation" is packed with just plain good music. "That's The Way Love Is" has a lovely bassline, excellent orchestration and great harmonized vocals. Add the lyrics that anyone young or old can relate to and you have a timeless classic. "Suspicious" has Marshall Jefferson written all over it. Hypnotic bassline and smooth vocals. And let's not forget those lyrics that are very 'real'. "Satisfaction" is one of my favorite tracks on the album, simply because it speaks to my soul. This is another classic Marshall Jefferson output. All of the elements are there and mixed together to perfection -- simple bassline and melodies, real instruments, powerful lyrics and the classic 70's disco sound. My other favorite track is "For You". I think it is safe to say that this has to be a favorite of anyone from the New Jersey area -- it has that sort of flavor! Again the elements are there and tightly woven to make you dance!

The album is awesome and would make a great addition to your music library. Don't just take my word for it; these guys even made an appearance in the May 4, 1990 edition of USA Today, Section D. I remember this because I still have the article - laminated!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great album, March 23, 2008

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Ziontrain (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foundation (Audio CD)

This album is great and I never get tired of listening to it. Its is not just a classic house album but one one of the defining releases in house music. There were very few convincing ALBUMS in house at the time, although the market was flooded with great SINGLES back then. This was one of the few exceptions, along with Blaze's "25 years later".

But this album is well worth the purchase. A classic slice of some of the best work by both Ten City and producer Marshall Jefferson. They did lots of other great stuff together too, but this here is a good chunk of it.

5.0 out of 5 stars AKA, COCONUTS, FARLEY,LIL LOUIS,M.JEFFERSON, December 15, 2010

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dinah L. jackson - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Foundation (Audio CD)

I fully enjoyed this cd. It brought back soooo many memories! The entire cd is a treat as it always was. This is the cd to to have if you love Devotion..the classic!

love and will tell all of my househeads to purchase.