I love this album
5
By Ribbon Mike
I'm a huge Curtis fan...much respect to Marvin, George, Isaac, and the others of the 60s and 70s, but Curtis at that time was so prolific, powerful, and downright stank so consistently that he stands out. I bought this album thinking at very least I'll be one step closer to having Curtis' whole catalog. Man, was I surprised at this one. "Love Me (Right in the Pocket)" sets the mood...ethereal guitars over tight bass/rhythm and a nice pop. The songs are on the long side, not really radio friendly, but they're deep musically and lyrically. Personally I like the funky jams more than redio cuts because it showcases the talent (as long as the talented are doing the jamming). Vocals are mixed a little low at times, but I have shed no tears at listening back through. I can see this album sounding great in a 1969 Lincoln Continental convertible. It just has that groove to it.
And "Cannot Find A Way" is freaking sick! Absolutely sick. The bass grabs my ears every time I play it, and every time I'm hooked again. Funky, soulful, socially conscious with some beautiful grooves like only he did them. Pure Curtis...I hope I can stuble across a gem like this again.
SOUL
5
By Her-Seb
This music should resonate in your soul, he is not playing instruments. He is playing your emotions, are you in tune?
an all time great from an all time great...
5
By Dave is King 69
How ridiculous there is is only three reviews of this beautiful genious' artist album released in the prime of his career....This is simply another treasure by the gentle genious Mr. Mayfield.... if you have a pair of good ears and a good head on your shoulder, you should down load this whole album as I have...The likes of this brillant man shall not come around again.... RIP You sweet soul....
Sooo Overlooked
5
By naplife
This is a deeply thoughtful, lush, at times funky and tough, ultimately beautifully melodic record. One of a few great overlooked true gems in Mayfield's catalog. Like his contemparories Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, Mayfield went into a musical "zone" from 1970 until about '77/ '78, the beginning of the definitively hedonistic disco era. This was his peak period where he produced a string of melodic wise, urgent and triumphant albums full of soul music. Everyone knows about "Superfly" and maybe "Curtis" but this is merely the tip of iceberg when it comes to exploring the depths of this deeply humanistic musician's artistry. If you truly love soul music you would be wise to check this one out.
blessed be
5
By butta ball
One of my personal favorites, a watershed of emotion. "Ain't no love lost" was one of the first cuts to open me to the genius of Curtis. "so you don't love me" will make any man of substance hold back the tears. RIP
