i definitely still think that MSC and MSS were Supreme. did they have problems? of course. every line up did

the blend of MSC on the Sup 75 tracks is some of the best blending of any lineup. it is so smooth and flawless. and this was waaaaaaaaaay before electronic gimicery of today.

the problems during the Scherrie years IMO is that Mary was attempting to launch a solo career from the group a la Diana Ross. So while Scherrie was hired as a lead singer, she wasn't leading the group really much at all. and of the released songs on Sup 75, Mary is leading half. I think Scherrie just had a more commercial sound and had she been more of a focal point, people might have responded more.