After their 1983 release "Electric Universe" proved to be both an artistic and commercial failure, many wondered about just what the future held in store for Earth, Wind & Fire. In many ways, "Touch The World" was a very successful comeback album for EW&F in that it appealed to both fans of the group's classic 1970s albums but was also contemporary enough for 1987 to get substantial amounts of airplay on Urban Contemporary radio and its hit singles ("System Of Survival", "Evil Roy" and the majestic "Thinking Of You") all did very well on the charts. It can be said that "Touch The World" was a truly contemporary R&B album for its time with touches of Hip-Hop and New Jack Swing but that at the same time did not betray or give away the group's musical roots or heritage. If anything, this CD shows one of the greatest, most eclectic and progressive R&B institutions of all time gracefully moving along with the times. Enjoy!