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Post by fange on Jun 27, 2021 8:46:49 GMT
It's a genre that has traditionally been known for its glorious singles rather than album-length musical statements, but here's a thread to do some shout outs to those Soul LPS you consider to be really GREAT, 4 or 5-star releases. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands of Time (Dakar, 1970) Such a strong record in every way - great arrangements and production by Willie Henderson, great songs from the likes of Cash McCall, Carl Davis and Johnny Moore, outstanding singing from TD and his backing group (including local stars Barbara Acklin and Eugene Record) and fab playing by the Windy City musicians assembled like legends Floyd Morris (keys) and Quinton Joseph (drums). Stylistically, the record is full of different tempos and feels, making it a joy from go to whoa. The chart-hitting majesty of the title track... The harpsichord driven groove fest of 'If It's Love That You're After'... The gritty, bluesy 'Love Bones'... The beautiful urban strut of 'Just Because of You'... The whole record is like this, gem after gem. Do yourselves a favour!
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Post by DarknessFish on Jun 27, 2021 8:53:08 GMT
Both show for me.
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Post by rayge on Jun 27, 2021 9:39:53 GMT
Fange edited.
And now I'm going to delete mine
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Post by fange on Jun 28, 2021 8:58:26 GMT
*sigh* I should have just started another Bowie thread.
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Post by fange on Jun 28, 2021 9:58:09 GMT
The Staples Singers - Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax, 1972) Another great album driven by awesome songs as well as brilliant performances from the family and assorted Swampers present. We all know the big hits 'Respect Yourself' and 'I'll Take You There', but the rest of the album is all top notch as well, and makes for an uplifting, satisfying album experience.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2021 10:06:46 GMT
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Post by fange on Jun 28, 2021 10:26:30 GMT
I haven't listened to that one for a long time, thanks for the reminder G! Apart from the epic 'To The Establishment', i remember absolutely playing the hell out of 'Why Must Our Eyes...', i had it on high rotation for weeks.
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Jun 28, 2021 15:57:33 GMT
Both the Lou Bond and Tyrone Davis are aces.
I've expressed my belief before that the number of truly great soul albums isn't that many but there are lots of good/very good ones.
Some of my favourite soul albums outside the usual big names/obvious choices
The Temptations - Sky's The Limit Minnie Riperton - Come to My Garden Barry White – Can’t Get Enough Donny Hathaway – Extension Of A Man The Detroit Spinners – Spinners Terry Callier – What Colour Is Love? Chairman Of The Board – Skin I’m In 24 Carrt Black – Ghetto: Misfortune Wealth Honey Cone – Sweet Replies Sam Dees – The Show Must Go On Roberta Flack – First Take Billy Paul – War Of The Gods The Chi-Lites – (For God’s Sake) Give More Power to the People
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Post by sloopjohnc on Jun 28, 2021 16:13:48 GMT
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Post by fearlessfreap on Jun 28, 2021 17:32:39 GMT
Jerry Butler - The Iceman Cometh A prehistoric Gamble & Huff production - my favorite soul album of the 60's.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2021 18:40:05 GMT
Both the Lou Bond and Tyrone Davis are aces. I've expressed my belief before that the number of truly great soul albums isn't that many but there are lots of good/very good ones. Some of my favourite soul albums outside the usual big names/obvious choices The Temptations - Sky's The Limit Minnie Riperton - Come to My Garden Barry White – Can’t Get Enough Donny Hathaway – Extension Of A Man The Detroit Spinners – Spinners Terry Callier – What Colour Is Love? Chairman Of The Board – Skin I’m In 24 Carrt Black – Ghetto: Misfortune Wealth Honey Cone – Sweet Replies Sam Dees – The Show Must Go On Roberta Flack – First Take Billy Paul – War Of The Gods The Chi-Lites – (For God’s Sake) Give More Power to the People Excellent list.
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Post by *LORD 'X'* on Jun 28, 2021 18:57:17 GMT
He's copied and pasted your list from a few years back!
WHAT A PAIR OF LADS
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2021 21:08:10 GMT
This one?
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Post by ernie on Jun 28, 2021 21:27:53 GMT
Eddie Holman - I Love You Freda Payne - Band of Gold Irma Thomas - Wish Someone Would Care Sam Cooke - Night Beat
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Post by *LORD 'X'* on Jun 28, 2021 21:42:32 GMT
Ern!
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