"Truely a part of what writer Ricky Vincent refers to as the
'united funk era' this albums potent mixture of funk and soulful,meaningful and sweat-dripping funk-jazz grooves give this the position as one of the best albums Smith ever made.Everything clicks on "Chance For Peace" as on the ancestoral and musical purity of the bulk of the album.And on
the title track's second part Smith pulls it all back together
for a potent groove.Groups these days are making a musical KILL
from territory first explored by bands like Lonnie Smith's
Cosmic Echo's and yes-in song and sound the influence of Smith's
old leader Phaeroh Sanders is prominant.Worth the time!"
Stargazer
Lemond Dye | 08/27/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Visions of A New World by Lonnie Smith cd sound quality far surpass Lp.The music will grab and hold in a spell.Also give a listen to "Expansion" by Dr. Smith."
Like a beautiful dream!
J. Davis | atlantic city, nj United States | 06/03/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This to me is what i call the love album. Back in the day that's what it was. From start to finish. Every song. The only thing i DON'T like is the fact that it's not long enough. I kinda wish they would put out a compilation of LLS with all of Donald Smith's vocals. His voice is so serene and melodic. It flows over, with and through the music so smoothly without a care in the world. It takes you to islands where the breeze is as soft and caressing as the voice itself. Lots of fine memories with this album. Lonnie's other cds are good also but this one holds a special place for me."
The Best Make Out Album Ever!
David Treciak | Los Angeles, CA USA | 11/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was the go-to album in my record collection when 'entertaining' young ladies in my parent's basement in the mid-70's. I'd converted the dank room into my boudoir with some posters, candles and a water bed. On those nights when I'd gotten lucky enough to bring a date home, I would set the mood with music by Chick Corea or Supertramp. But when it came time to crawl into the water bed, this was the album that sealed the deal. Even now, thirty-five years later, this CD creates an atmosphere that brings out the sexually uninhibited side of me. Some here may criticize the album for being too contrived or over-produced, but to those who know better, Lonnie was speaking to the soul of the lover..."