What is the best Earth, Wind & Fire album of all time?

Their blend of funk, jazz, pop, and Afrocentric mysticism produced a string of albums that still sound unlike anything else — timeless, kaleidoscopic, and impossible to rank easily. Cast your vote!

1

That's the Way of the World

Earth, Wind & Fire's luminous 1975 album — widely considered their masterpiece — featuring 'Shining Star' and the epic title track.

2

All 'N All

Earth, Wind & Fire's sumptuous 1977 album blending Afrocentric mysticism with their tightest funk and pop arrangements, featuring 'September.'

3

I Am

Earth, Wind & Fire's polished 1979 album featuring 'Boogie Wonderland' and 'After the Love Has Gone,' their most commercially successful release.

4

Gratitude

Earth, Wind & Fire's exhilarating 1975 double live album capturing their legendary stage show at its most electrifying.

5

Spirit

Earth, Wind & Fire's spiritually uplifting 1976 album featuring 'Getaway' and a synthesis of jazz, funk, and African influences.

6

Raise!

Earth, Wind & Fire's sleek 1981 album bridging their classic era and the new decade, featuring 'Let's Groove' — a massive disco-funk crossover hit.

7

Head to the Sky

Earth, Wind & Fire's breakthrough 1973 album establishing their Afrocentric, jazz-funk sound and mystic spiritual vision.

8

Open Our Eyes

Earth, Wind & Fire's rich 1974 album marking a significant step toward their signature sound with intricate arrangements and jazz-inflected spirituality.

9

Faces

Earth, Wind & Fire's sprawling 1980 double album demonstrating their range across funk, ballads, and spiritual themes at a critical commercial moment.

10

Powerlight

Earth, Wind & Fire's 1983 album that kept the hits coming during the early MTV era, featuring 'Fall in Love with Me.'

11

The Need of Love

Earth, Wind & Fire's 1971 jazz-funk sophomore album featuring lengthy improvised passages that revealed their deep musical roots.