Sylvester – Step II ('Disco Ball' Clear Glitter Vinyl)

Layered with shimmering synthesiser flourishes, sweeping falsetto vocals and club-ready grooves, Step II feels like a radiant celebration of freedom and dancefloor euphoria. From the gospel-inflected anthem of “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” to the propulsive energy of “Dance (Disco Heat)”, the album fuses soulful expression with late-70s studio polish, giving Sylvester’s voice the perfect platform to soar. Beneath the glitter and rhythm, there’s a sense of purpose: the record remains grounded in joy, identity and the unifying power of music.

Its brilliance lies not just in hit singles but in the way the tracks pivot from communal jubilation to heartfelt intimacy. Ballads like “Grateful” and “I Took My Strength From You” offer moments of reflection, highlighting the emotional range behind the flamboyant spectacle. Nearly five decades on, Step II endures as a touchstone of queer disco innovation—vibrant, bold and full of heart.

Reviews

“[Step II] remains his most precise and dazzling album.” — Pitchfork

“The album captured all that energy in one concise, radiant package.” — Glide Magazine