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My first introduction to Labelle was from the number one song "Lady Marmalade," that I heard in the early 90s at a nightclub called "1970s." But this electrifying group consisting of Patti Labelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash was so much more than just a one-hit wonder. This reissue of PRESSURE COOKIN' more than proves that as the group tackles funky and upbeat tracks and slow power ballads with equal ease and panache.Not only do their vocals compliment each other, but the songs, mostly written by Nona Hendryx, contain strong messages about self-love, self-preservation, and heartache. Just listen to the genius of combining Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" with John Keen's (Thunderclap Newman) "Something In The Air," and you'll know that Labelle was an entirely different musical beast--altogether.Although PRESSURE COOKIN' was released in 1973, it doesn't sound dated at all. That's what I mean by Labelle was way ahead of their time. Thank goodness for Vicki Wickham, the fourth Labelle, who saw the enormous talent of Patti and The Bluebelles and transformed them into the space alien songbirds that they would become.The remastering sounds fantastic and the CD comes with a booklet with great liner notes by A. Scott Galloway, original liner notes by Nikki Giovanni, some pictures (including a poster for the infamous "Continental Baths" in NYC), and the lyrics to the songs. There's not a weak track on this CD and my only gripe is that it's short and I wish there was some extra material included on it.Though PRESSURE COOKIN' came out two years before "Lady Marmalade" would hit number one (from the album "Nightbirds" NightbirdsPhoenixChameleon), this album is funky and more than stands up on its own. Labelle didn't become as famous as say "The Supremes," but they gained a cult-underground following during their time. And now since all of their albums have been re-released on CD, I believe, hopefully a new generation will discover this truly under recognized musical phenomenon.Many fans have uploaded live performances of the group on youtube, so if you're curious I'd suggest you check it out. If you're looking for more of a sampler CD of Labelle's work I suggest Something Silver, which not only contains their smash hit "Lady Marmalade" but also other stand out songs from their other early recordings as "Labelle" and includes "Something In The Air/The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," "Sunshine (Woke Me Up This Morning)," and "(Can I Speak To You Before You Go To) Hollywood," that's on PRESSURE COOKIN'.