Great Soul albums

[fange]

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!

[DarknessFish]

Both show for me.

[rayge]

Jun 27, 2021 8:53:08 GMT DarknessFish said:

Both show for me.

Fange edited.

And now I'm going to delete mine 

[fange]

*sigh* I should have just started another Bowie thread.

[fange]

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.

[Deleted]

I thought this was a great album.

lightintheattic.net/releases/382-lou-bond

[fange]

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.

[Reactionary Rage]

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

[sloopjohnc]

Any of the first four of Lee Dorsey's albums.

[fearlessfreap]

Jerry Butler - The Iceman Cometh
A prehistoric Gamble & Huff production - my favorite soul album of the 60's.

[Deleted]

Jun 28, 2021 15:57:33 GMT Reactionary Rage said:

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.

[*LORD 'X'*]

He's copied and pasted your list from a few years back!



WHAT A PAIR OF LADS

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This one?

[ernie]

Eddie Holman - I Love You
Freda Payne - Band of Gold
Irma Thomas - Wish Someone Would Care
Sam Cooke - Night Beat

[*LORD 'X'*]

Ern!