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In 1991, after a long run that spanned almost two decades, Earth, Wind & Fire parted ways from Columbia Records. Perhaps
it had to do with the tepid response to it's 1990 release of Heritage or maybe because the record company wanted to EW&F
to continue trying to cater to the younger "New Jack" audience of the early 90's and Earth, Wind & Fire was
against the move.
Either way, the group re-signed with Warner Brothers (See: Earth, Wind & Fire and The Need Of Love).
In early 1992, the group re-entered the recording studio and began working on an album that was closer to its roots, utilizing
real instruments, electronics (synthesizers and drum progrmming) only when necessary and most importantly employing the services
of established (actually legendery) songwriters Burt Bacharach, Thom Bell and Prince.
The group also took better advantage of the talent (what was left from it's glory days) within the group as several core
members took part in composing new music.
After over a year of preparation EW&F came up with its best album in over 10 years "Millennium". The music
is fresh, nice melodies and arrangements, great vocals lead and background, and nice instrumental solos. This album expertly
touchs on several different genres, as Millennium evokes the same magic that had been literally missing for a long time.
Singles:
1. Sunday Morning/ The "L" Word: August 1993/ #23 R&B/ #53 Pop
2. Spend the Night/ Even If You Wonder: November 1993/ #43 R&B
3. Two Hearts/ Two Hearts: February 1994/ #88 R&B
Album:
Millennium: September 1993/ #39 Pop
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