This 1972 album showcases the Ohio Players' transitional phase, moving from raw funk toward a smoother, more elaborate sound that would define their later commercial success.
- Pleasure was the first album to feature the classic lineup of the Ohio Players, including James Williams, Billy Beck, Clarence "Satch" Johnson, Marshall Jones, Gregory Weaver, and Robert Ward.
- The album was produced by the band members themselves, with engineer Jim Cassron at United Sound Studios in Detroit.
- While not a commercial smash at the time, Pleasure laid the groundwork for the band's future success, with its blend of tight rhythms and melodic hooks.
The Ohio Players were a funk and soul band from Dayton, Ohio, known for their slick arrangements and provocative album art. Pleasure, their second album on Westbound Records, arrived after a period of shifting lineups and ahead of their move to a major label.
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