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Rick James Fire It Up Release Date: 1979 Label: Gordy Rick James's third album in 18 months may have spread the funk a little thin (or saturated the market), since Fire It Up was not as effective as his first two efforts. The usual mix of rock and R&B had some disco added, which dulled the music's edge and made it more formulaic. At the same time, James's single-entendre come ons, notably the album's biggest single, "Love Gun," were beginning to sound less provocative than just smutty. James had all the weapons for success in his arsenal, but he hadn't yet figured out a unified plan of attack, and Fire It Up was a holding action. William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Fire It Up James 2 Love Gun James 3 Lovin' You Is a Pleasure 4 Love in the Night 5 Come into My Life James 6 Stormy Love James 7 When Love Is Gone James Releases: Year Type Label 1979 LP Gordy

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