There's very little to distinguish Lucky Seven fromHeads,Sign of the Times,Touchdownand other forgettable studio albums that Bob James recorded in the late 1970s. The keyboardist had carved out a niche for himself playing uncreative background music, and he obviously felt that the easiest way to maintain his commercial success was to make sure one studio project was as contrived and formulaic as the next. Despite employing such talented musicians asMichael&Randy Brecker,Eric GaleandSteve Khan, Lucky Seven is remarkably boring. Rush Hour and Big Stone City sound like 1970s movie music at its corniest, and the adult contemporary number Friends is unbearably insipid. Whether you're looking for jazz, R&B, disco or pop, Lucky Seven is among the many James albums that should be avoided.