Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly (album) explained

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Type:	Studio album
Artist:	Maze
Cover:	Mazealbum.jpg
Released:	1977
Recorded:	1977
Studio:	Pacific Recording Studios, Tacoma, Washington
Genre:	Soul, funk
Length:	42:40
Label:	Capitol
Producer:	Frankie Beverly
Next Title:	Golden Time of Day
Next Year:	1978

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is the debut album by Bay Area-based R&B group Maze. Released in 1977 on Capitol Records.

Reception

Signed to a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1976, Maze would release their debut album, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly in 1977. From that album, Maze would earn a devoted fan base with classic tracks "Happy Feelin's", "While I'm Alone" and "Lady of Magic" ultimately giving them their first gold record.

Track listing

All tracks written by Frankie Beverly.

1. "Time Is on My Side" – 5:19
2. "Happy Feelin's" – 7:10
3. "Color Blind" – 3:22
4. "Lady of Magic" – 4:45
5. "While I'm Alone" – 4:35
6. "You" – 8:24
7. "Look at California" – 9:27

Personnel

• Frankie Beverly - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Duane Thomas - lead guitar
• Robin Duhe - bass guitar
• Sam Porter - keyboards
• Joe Provost - drums
• McKinley "Bug" Williams - percussion, vocals
• Ronald "Roame" Lowry - congas, vocals

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (1977)	Position
US Billboard 200^[1]	57
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[2]	16

Singles

External links

• Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly -Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly at Discogs

Notes and References

1. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1977. Billboard. April 22, 2021.
2. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1977. Billboard. April 22, 2021.
3. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p4862/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}} Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly US singles chart history]. allmusic.com. June 29, 2011.