Sunbeam is the fifth studio album by the girl group the Emotions issued in April 1978 on Columbia Records.

[3] John Storm Roberts of High Fidelity stated that "Sunbeam sparkles with good tracks.

Garland also called Sunbeam a "very good" recording with a "polished, but not slick" performance by the Emotions.

Maurice White, guru of Earth, Wind & Fire, produced this album, and I think he has blended well the talent he has brought together.

"[10] Craig Lytle of AllMusic found that, "as White's signature can be detected throughout most of the compositions, he is humble enough to leave room for the Emotions to flourish vocally.