Genre: Soul
Places I remember: Slowboat Records
Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: For the Love of Money
Gear costume: Now That We've Found Love
Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: For the Love of Money
Gear costume: Now That We've Found Love
They loom large in his legend (The Album Collection playlists): Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6; Part 7
Active compensatory factors: I had read some great reviews of this album and so it had been on my list for ages before I chanced upon a copy on a visit to Wellington's Slowboat Records.
Active compensatory factors: I had read some great reviews of this album and so it had been on my list for ages before I chanced upon a copy on a visit to Wellington's Slowboat Records.
There is a thematic cohesion to the album built around the title track (and the cover image) which considers the slave trade to America. Although that serious subject matter is there along with comments on other social issues, the romantic soul sounds of The O'Jays are still very much present as well.
The team of Gamble and Huff are responsible for producing the album, and they contribute some terrific songs - including the awesome For the Love of Money. Eddie Levert's lead vocals are superb on that one and throughout the album.
It makes for a unique album that succeeds in different ways. Not too many socially conscious albums have a hit single as well.
Where do they all belong? A great soul album!
Where do they all belong? A great soul album!
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