Tower of Power
followed their self-titled gold album with an even better album that didn't enjoy similar sales success.
Back to Oakland
had tougher, funkier and better-produced cuts, stronger vocals from
Lenny Williams
(who was more comfortable as their lead singer), and included an excellent
ballad
in
"Time Will Tell,"
and a rousing tempo in
"Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)."
The
horn section reaffirmed its reputation in both
soul
and
pop
circles, and the album included a powerhouse instrumental. ~ Ron Wynn