i agree that much of the Scherrie years were drifting, trying to find a direction. You have late 73 and all of 74 with the girls just touring. back to the good ole sequin gowns [[after the Jean-pantsuit years and then searching for a look during the Lynda period). it was sort of tried and true but not overly interesting

i think MSC should have stuck with Ivey and Woodford as the producer to helm their "comeback" album. their material was by far the superior content on Sup 75. it had a glossy pop that worked with their image

Then they hit with Walking and now you have a sassier, more "in your face" sound with some much more significant vocal work on record then much of their previous. it was powerful and exciting. But then you have them in these massive Jesus robes or gowns with miles of chiffon. the MS&S album took that sound from Walking and elevated it to a whole new level and even expanded with some unique and experimental content. But the group dynamics and managerial problems plagued everything and they fizzled.

so you have a couple opportunities that were clearly missed in the final years