[3] It's also the first album by the band after the departure of Lionel Richie, who began his solo career in 1982.

[3] Singers Vesta Williams and Melissa Manchester made guest appearances on the album.

This release isn't in a class with essential treasures like 1976's Hot on the Tracks or 1977's The Commodores.

"[1] Dave Marsh of Rolling Stone gave Commodores 13, a 3 out of 5 stars rating.

Marsh in his review remarked "Not exactly the comeback of the year, but with Richie out of the way, both Thomas McClary and William King suggest they have some production and composing chops of their own.