Positive Force

This self-titled album is the only release by Positive Force, a West Coast group centred around producer and guitarist Steve Russell, featuring saxophonist Bill Liston, keyboardist Larry Kester, and vocalist Dennis Varin. Opening with the modern soul gem “You Told Me You Loved Me”, a sleek, urban take reminiscent of Sylvia Striplin. The album flows through highlights such as the mellow and radiant “Everything You Do” and “You Gotta Know”, where smooth AOR sensibilities meet soulful grooves. From start to finish, the record delivers top-tier songwriting and production quality. Despite its musical excellence, the original LP remains extremely hard to find today, making it a quintessential rare groove treasure packed with timeless West Coast sophistication.