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What the World Is Coming To - Dexter Wansel

What the World Is Coming To - Dexter Wansel

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Dexter Wansel's second album, What the World Is Coming To, found the Philadelphia-based producer/keyboardist/vocalist temporarily ditching the sci-fi imagery that his debut album, Life on Mars, was known for.

But other than that, What the World Is Coming To isn't a radical departure from its predecessor.

Like Life on Mars, this 1977 LP is a diverse outing that was recorded at Philly's famous Sigma Sound Studios and ranges from mellow quiet storm material ("Holdin' On," "Dreams of Tomorrow") and sleek disco-funk ("Dance With Me Tonight") to instrumental pop-jazz ("First Light of the Morning," "Ode Infinitum," and the title track).

The only tune on this album that is unlike anything on Life on Mars is "Going Back to Kingston Town," a reggae number with a strong Bob Marley influence.

Except for Wansel's unexpected detour into reggae, this album isn't quite as strong as its predecessor -- creatively, Wansel experiences a bit of a sophomore slump.

But while What the World Is Coming To isn't a masterpiece and isn't the Philadelphian's most essential album, it is a decent record that his die-hard fans will enjoy.

Title/Composers Performer Listen Time Size Size
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Dreams of Tomorrow
Dexter Wansel
Dexter WanselPlay04:4610 MB30 MB
4 mins10 MB
4 mins30 MB
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Artist Job
1
Carla Benson
Vocals (Background)
2
Evette Benton
Vocals (Background)
3
Cynthia Biggs
Composer
4
Darryl Brown
Drums
5
Jean Carn
Vocals, Vocals (Background)
6
Charlie Collins
Drums
7
Jim Dougherty
Assistant Engineer
8
Jim Gallagher
Engineer
9
Steve Gold
Keyboards
10
Derrick Graves
Composer
11
Dennis Harris
Guitar (Electric)
12
Al Harrison
Flugelhorn, Trumpet
13
Peter Humphreys
Assistant Engineer
14
Barbara Ingram
Vocals (Background)
15
Bob Malach
Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor)
16
Jay Mark
Engineer
17
Idris Muhammad
Drums
18
Rocky Schnaars
Assistant Engineer
19
Bunny Sigler
Composer
20
Herb Smith
Guitar (Electric)
21
Jeffrey Stewart
Assistant Engineer
22
Mike Tarsia
Assistant Engineer
23
Dexter Wansel
Arranger, Composer, Keyboards, Percussion, Primary Artist, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals

Dexter Wansel

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