No longer with producer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Dan Balis and lead vocalist Adeline Michele, Escort moved Jason Kriveloff and Nicki B., both of whom had been performing with the band, into those respective roles. Still driven by co-founder Eugene Cho, Escort continue to offer good, occasionally offbeat times informed most by underground club music of the late '70s and early '80s. Likewise, Michele remains a factor here as co-writer of all but one of the originals, so neither the intent nor the effect are all that different. The development that will stick out most to casual listeners is the addition of guests. Fonda Rae, voice of the original "Touch Me" (before Cathy Dennis' crossover version) and "Over Like a Fat," among other post-disco classics, delivers the hook on the sparkling standout "City Life." The flute of chief Gil Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson dances throughout the insistent "Ride," another highlight. When Escort change the style to reggae with a straightforward cover of "One Draw," previously recorded by Rita Marley and Love Joys, they do it with Studio One veteran Lone Ranger. Much of what's left lacks the bite of the early singles and first two albums, but it's all spirited, scholarly work, and Nicki B. has the power, grace, and personality the material necessitates.