Chicago's prized R&B pioneers were steady hitmakers across the ‘70s and ‘80s, but their boldest risk-taking is just as silky. Built on transcendent textures and breathy vocal interplay, the ultra-romantic balladry of “You” is every bit as immersive as the horn-swollen funk of “Fan the Fire” and twinkling astral soul of “Pure Gold.” Even when questing far and wide, EWF remain warmly nourishing.