"...a stupendous album by two masters.Like I said in an earlier review, most classic R and Bee stations neglect the heck out of some of these guys better tunes-sure, to these stations credit they play "I'll Be Good to Ya" and the great "Strawberry Letter 23", but they oughtta play cuts like "Free and Single" and "Land of Ladies" and the nastay "Get the Funk.." from this great recording, also. I mean, simply, IMHO, they should play them. In the meantime, I implore those ol skool and funk aficionados out there to replace their old worn out vinyl or cassettes or CDs of "Look Out for #1" with an upgrade and join us '70s Obsessives' in the ongoing party groove. You know you already love it, now get it."
Nothing Bad Here!
Andre' S Grindle | Bangor,ME. | 09/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Brothers are in FULL funk throttle here.On their Quincy
Jones produced debut album the bass/guitar duo shine brightly on
classic mid-70's hard funk like "Free And Single",the classic hit
"Get The Funk Outta My Face",the instrumental "Thunder Thumbs And
Lightnin' Licks","Dancin' And Prancin" and the smoldering cover
of "Come Together" and their own "Devil".Elsewhere Quincy fasions
Sly Stone pop on "I'll Be Good to You" and a jazzier funk styling
on "Land Of Ladies",but nothing here will dissapoint!"
Superior Musicianship
yygsgsdrassil | 05/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of the best debuts of all-time. One of the greatest Lp's of all-time. Another alumni of the illustrious Class of '76 ("Sparkle" Aretha Framklin, "Spirit" Earth, Wind & Fire...ect). From the top 10 hits "I'll be Good to You","Get the Funk Out Ma Face" to the instrumentals (which are almost unheard of in R&B today) "Thunder Thumbs & Lightnin' Licks","Tomorrow" and the album cuts "Land of the Ladies","The Devil" this is a Classic. With the exception of "Come Together" it's top flight from beginning to end. Quincy Joneses production is excellent ."
Stellar Debut
WILLIE A YOUNG II | Houston, TX. | 03/22/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"George and Louis Johnson were all of 22 and 20 when they released this tight, masterful and joyous debut LP, and considering the quality and depth of these proceedings, their age and accomplishment is all the more impressive. 9 tracks, 35 minutes and more good music than 20 bloated, 75 minute discs released by most modern recording acts. "Tomorrow" (later remade by a young Tevin Campbell) is getting much love on my home stereo right now and the slithery, creeping funk of "Land Of Ladies" and "The Devil" continues to massage my ears at least once a day! A Classic from a terrific, underrated band that should not be forgotten."
Look Out For #1: Brothers Johnson
Mike E. | Woodbridge, CT | 04/02/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The Brothers Johnson debut album offers stylistic variety: solid gold pop funk - "I'll Be Good To You"; jazzy instrumental - "Tomorrow"; jazzy funk instrumental - "Thunder Thumbs and Lightnin' Licks"; funk chant - "Get the Funk Out Ma Face"; a touch of the Funkadelic - "The Devil"; as well as a Beatles cover - "Come Together." What all this proficient variety means is that if you are searching out more pop masterpieces such as "I'll Be Good to You" you have to look to the next album. Solid album but be forewarned about the banal invitation extended by the egregious "Land of Ladies": "Would you like to come with me to the Land of Ladies?" Please."