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. 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. 2
   All 'N All

   Earth, Wind & Fire's sumptuous 1977 album blending Afrocentric mysticism with their tightest funk and pop arrangements, featuring 'September.'
3. 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. 4
   Gratitude

   Earth, Wind & Fire's exhilarating 1975 double live album capturing their legendary stage show at its most electrifying.
5. 5
   Spirit

   Earth, Wind & Fire's spiritually uplifting 1976 album featuring 'Getaway' and a synthesis of jazz, funk, and African influences.
6. 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. 7
   Head to the Sky

   Earth, Wind & Fire's breakthrough 1973 album establishing their Afrocentric, jazz-funk sound and mystic spiritual vision.
8. 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. 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. 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. 11
    The Need of Love

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