Straight to the Point (Atlantic Starr album) explained

Straight to the Point is the second studio album by the American band Atlantic Starr, released in 1979.^[1] It was produced by Bobby Eli. The band labeled its sound "classy funk."^[1]

Track listing

• All songs written by Wayne Lewis, except as noted.

1. "(Let's) Rock & Roll" - 7:30
2. "Kissin' Power" (Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 6:23
3. "Let The Spirit Move Ya" (Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 5:08
4. "Straight To The Point" - 4:45
5. "Bullseye" (Bruce Grey, Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 3:15
6. "What'cha Feel Inside" (Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 3:39
7. "Fallin' In Love With You" - 3:29
8. "Losin' You" - 5:28

Personnel

Atlantic Starr

• Wayne Lewis – keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8), arrangements (1, 4, 7, 8), horn arrangements (5), vocal arrangements (5)
• David Lewis – guitars, backing vocals, lead vocals (5, 7), vocal arrangements (5)
• Clifford Archer – bass
• Porter Carroll, Jr. – drums, backing vocals, lead vocals (3, 5), vocal arrangements (5)
• Sharon Bryant – percussion, backing vocals, lead vocals (1, 2, 3, 5, 8), vocal arrangements (5)
• Joseph Phillips – percussion, congas, flute
• Damon Rentie – saxophones, flute
• Koran Daniels – alto saxophone solo (8) (not listed as an official member at this point)
• Jonathan Lewis – trombone, horn arrangements (6)
• William Sudderth III – trumpet

Additional musicians

• Bobby Eli – guitar (2, 3, 5, 6), arrangements (2, 3, 5, 6), string arrangements (4, 7, 8), horn arrangements (6)
• Don Renaldo and The Philly Strings – strings (4, 7, 8)

Production

• Bobby Eli – producer
• Jim Gallagher – engineer
• Carl Paruolo – engineer, mixing
• Dirk Devlin – additional engineer
• Kenny Present – additional engineer
• Bruce Bluestein – assistant engineer
• Bill Dorman – assistant engineer
• Frank Luria – assistant engineer
• Jeffrey Stewart – assistant engineer
• Bernie Grundman – mastering at A&M Studios (Hollywood, California).
• Chuck Beeson – graphic design
• Roland Young – art direction
• Brian Davis – illustration
• Brian Hagiwara – photography

Charts

Chart (1979)	Peak position[2]
US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard)	142
US Top Soul LPs	65

Singles

External links

• Atlantic Starr-Straight To The Point at Discogs

Notes and References

1. News: Atlantic Starr . The Washington Informer . 40 . Jun 14, 1979 . 9.
2. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3585/charts-awards/billboard-albums|pure_url=yes}} Atlantic Starr US albums chart history]. allmusic.com. 2011-06-17.
3. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3585/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}} Atlantic Starr US singles chart history]. allmusic.com. 2011-06-17.