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Enjoyed this. (And the short songs, too!)
Varied enough to not sound same same like some of its contemporaries and retain my interest.
I had never heard of Solomon Burke before, but I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this vibrant record. There is nothing truly groundbreaking happening, perhaps if it was released 10 years earlier, and the lyrical content is not complex at all, but Burke's voice is magnetic and the instrumentation on point. The tracks never overstay their welcome, and there is plenty of variety both in genre, mood and dynamics. Pleasantly surprised!
Easy listening - really liked it
Bluesy. I recognize a song from dirty dancing soundtrack
Una joya oculta. No conocía el nombre ni el disco y la verdad es que es muy bueno. Algo como entre Otis Redding y Elvis de sus primeros años (?).
Fun songs from an era long gone. The picking is excellent and reminds me of how Brian Jones played. The intricate picking continues through the verses in a way that isn't interruptive. The ability to do this impresses me.
Old school cool and classic love songs.
A historically noteworthy and highly listenable album. I really love the very simple and early production on this album, but you can tell they were trying some things. The instrumentation sounds great and Solomon's voice is like silk. If you wanted one criticism its that the songwriting is a bit samey after a while, but then again, its soul, that's not really the point. What a pleasure to listen to.
I really enjoyed this!
A very enjoyable, little soul album. It seems to have more depth than is apparent on the first spin and I might give it another listen in the future. Haven't listened to much classic soul since a while so it was a nice throwback for me.
Pleasent 4/5
Great voice!
So classic, so good
An overall delight, with shades of the great Sam Cooke. This is just loaded with hit after hit. The ideal album for those who can't give their love to just one person.
I feel like I'm in a very cool bay area brunch joint. Or possibly a Quentin Tarantino film. Great, but great for specific contexts is what I'm saying: not an everyday listen. (Except why not? Because it doesn't feel like "my life"?)
I dig it
Obviously I’m gonna love 60s R&B. Feels a bit like “Otis Redding with more production”
Classic foundational stax soul. Amazing performance, pretty good songs. Coming so soon after Ray Charles may have done this album a disservice.
Excellent vibe
I really enjoyed the blues-rock blend on this album, and while the lyrics were very simple, his emotions poured out, and I could feel the sting of heartbreak seven decades gone. Cry to Me was my personal favorite, I also especially loved If You Need Me and Beautiful Brown Eyes.
I enjoyed listening to this, but I'll probably never listen to it again. I'm not great at reviewing things but I enjoyed this listen. So yea, there it is.
Great album, mostly rock-'n'-roll ballards
its in the name i guess old time rock and soul mixed, i love the sound on this track for some reason feels different than other records from its time, decent songs too
Solid.
Smooth - very smooth. Fave track - "If You Need Me". I quite like his preoccupation with landlines.
tem algo sobre esse tipo de musica que nenhum outro tipo consegue entregar, é uma forma de empolgação e ao mesmo tempo tristeza por não ser amado
Oh man. I'm always a sucker for jazz, blues, and soul. This kind of had Sam Cooke vibes, in a good way. I didn't adore it but I did strongly like it. How could you not with that voice? This album makes me want to curl up with a scotch and watch Mad Men. Favorite track: Beautiful Brown Eyes. Lovely production, soulfully sung, great time signature, and blue eyes have enough songs about them already. Nice to have some variety in here.
Yes
Loved it. Smooth, well written songs!
There are some mind-blowing good songs on this album and some really lack lutre ones. But a great voice and soo much heart ache makes this a stomper.
Horney Gospel. Love it! This guy an sing. What a talent. Really enjoyed this album.
Lovely
Very good album. Classic R&B sound and very talented singer. Some hits on here that stand the test of time.
first listen classic crooner soul
05/07/2022 Really great stuff here! Great voice; could listen to this all day.
Great sultry voice! "Cry to Me" gets bonus points for being on the Dirty Dancing soundtrack 😁 A bit of a one-faceted album but a wonderful listen
Such easy listening! Enjoyed this a lot with smooth vocals
So good. Great singing. Great arrangements. Great songs. Feel it in my bones mannnn
Imagine have the soul to sing 'Cry to Me' with the power and emotion of Solomon Burke. Almost makes me feel like an inferior human being. Sadly his 'prodigious output' means it's a mixed bag of an album, he was probably already writing his next album 10 minutes after releasing this one.
There’s an honesty and purity and directness to this singing and playing that is very rewarding. Burke had such a big voice, but it’s agile and fluid, too, moving smoothly through the different sub-styles (e.g., Calypso, blues, ballads). “You Can’t Love Them All” and “Beautiful Brown Eyes” are the highlights for me. 4/4. Easy.
That man can sing.
Iv never heard of Solomon Burke before but I have heard cry to me before from dirty dancing. I’m a fan of Sam Cooke and Otis Reading so was always going to enjoy this. A great soul album one I’ll add to my rotation.
Heel mooi
I really like this genre
Lovely 60s soul
RnB com uns temperos de country? Massa. Gostei, o álbum fluiu com tranquilidade. 7/10
cry to me é pica, versão do idles topp tb
baco exu do blues tem razão
Flott snemm-soul plata. Lögin skemmtileg og flutningurinn dúndur. Mæli með.
This is a pretty good record. Cry To Me is a great classic tune. You Can't Love 'Em All is a little creepy in a Mambo Number 5 kind of way. Solomon has such a powerful voice and I like how subtly he goes from crooning to wailing. The album has a really great 60's R&B/Soul feel.
Banger
This one kind of stunned me. I was not expecting so many quality songs. Us there a genre Solomon can't do and make his own. He does a country song that is note perfect. I had to spin this one twice to begin to appreciate his incredible range. 4.5 🌟
ja clean house music
I'm surprised I've never head of this artist! The songs have exciting instrumentation and the vocal performance is very moving! Especially in songs like "If You Need Me"!
I love soul but I was a little underwhelmed on first listen. I guess I prefer the dance tracks to the slow jams and I didn’t recognise anything on here. I enjoyed it more the second time around and do appreciate that he was an important step in creating the genre. His wiki is worth a read!
Soul canónico.
Boy does Solomon have a voice. Feels like a good album for a cold fall day next to the fire. A little, uh, old timey for me but a pleasant listen.
A new artist and new music for me. I apparently had seen a clip of Burke's performance at his induction to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, but apparently I didn't remember much about that. I liked this album. Some of the tracks had elements that sounded like Burke might have influenced Cee Lo Green. "Cry to Me" and "Hard, Ain't it Hard" were the tracks I rated the highest. Both had a good energy and a good groove. This would be an easy album to put on again, to listen to something different than I normally do. Rounding up to 4 stars.
Interesting, had not heard this before.
Bra album
Very interesting early soul music. If you like soul and R&B, this album is an interesting look at the early development of the genre.
A short, sharp, burst of blues, soul, and rock and roll.
Soul canónico.
A great voice singing some great old songs. What's not to like? 4 stars.
Love his voice and the way he spans genres. I think it's hilarious when he name checks Sam Cooke and Ray Charles on "Can't nobody love you."
Bombastic vocal performances, everything here is super slick. Not something I'd always listen to but it's very nice.
He has a great voice. It's interesting hearing this early bridge between R&B and Soul. Definitely a foundational record worthy of being included here.
Fun
Burke reminds me of Brown, Cooke, and Womack. Maybe some Ray Charles too. He’s not quite at the level of those guys but he’s got a sound and the sound of soul.
this is the kind of music i like listening to when im doing stuff around the house like dishes or folding clothes, whistling along, twirling for no reason and feel like im in a movie. the songs blended in with each other for me and not all of them were the most memorable on their own, but for me it was more the entire experience than each song to its own!
Cry To Me is a stunning track. Smooth as. Definitely an artist to warrant further listening.
Very very nice, need to listen to it again.
Daaaaamn, dude’s one of the best soul singers and is from Philly? Who knew? Album kinda one-note, but every performance is great 4/5
Good t&b. Catchy and smooth, lyrically a bit dated
Good old Rock n Roll
Classy soul
Just what it says on the label: a healthy mix of soul and rock n roll. Solomon expertly blends the styles; both sides of the coin feel equally represented and endlessly enjoyable.
Absolutely Classic Sunday Music. Very easy to groove and rock to this piece, and I would say the percussions were played very well.
pretty good
The Solomon Burke album is sort of a “cool, obscure” , but still a fun record. (7/10) FT: Cry to Me, He'll Have To Go, If You Need Me
souuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul
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A classic.
album name checks out. it promises both rock and soul, and that is exactly what it delivers - there's some great old-school rock & roll, and there are some tracks just dripping with the man's naked soul. given what was about to happen in american music at the time it was released, with the british invasion just starting to get properly underway, this album must've felt like a holdover from a time whose time was passing. i'm glad it managed to hang on, though, because it's a great view into the maturing of bluesy rock, and the beginnings of proper soul, all in one.
Great album, enjoyed more than I thought I would.
Actually, liked it a lot, even more than supposed
Solomon Burke. Rock 'N Soul. 1964. 7 of 12 are top 100 hits.
Only knew one song of his previously, and this was a lovely listen.
What. A . Voice
Ye Mayne Dass guud
I loved this! I sometimes find soul blurs into one a bit, but these songs were brill. would like to listen again
Find soul music like this so easy to listen to, just comforting
Very nice album :)))))
Heerlijke soul. Prachtige stem. Leuk album voor een regenachtige zondag tijdens het bakken van een taart :)
Heerlijke oude soul. Zwoele zomer. Blijf het ‘oude’ stereo lastig vinden.
Good album from someone I wasn’t familiar with.
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Can’t nobody love you, Won’t you give him
Bluesy 1960's soul
Pretty cool album! I appreciate the vibes on a lot of the tracks and have actually already given the full thing a few listens.
I loved this one. To me this is one of those albums where everything comes together just right/just enough to make it an easy, enjoyable listen. Smooth soul with a touch of gospel at times and an almost funky r&b vibe at others. Lyrics sometimes rely on phrases that seem cliche now but do so without being cringy or too repetitive. Each song tells it's story without dragging on after that. Great use of supporting vocals, just where they were needed. Listened to this three times and will definitely come back.
gah, another 3.5. It hops up to a 4 because it has that good 50s-ish oldies sound that I like even though it came out in 1964.
I dug the acoustic guitar arrangements on this album
Really liked this. I could listen to soul singers all day.
Soothing record that mixes soul with many other sounds
I could listen to this ish all day.
All hail King Solomon! I've always admired Solomon Burke's music, but was admittedly more familiar with his late-career efforts. This album was a revelation to me. The way he integrates gospel, country, and folk influences into soul music feels sui generis, even today. I really appreciate the range and passion behind the music. Ahead of its time in 1964, that's for sure! Favourite songs: "Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)", "Cry to Me"
nice
This was really good. It reminded me a lot of Elvis.
Enjoyed the album. Didn’t know what to expect and thought it might be more ‘rock n roll’ but was actually more soul and R&B. Made me wonder if he had any association with the likes of the Drifters but don’t think he did.
Aika hempeää ja sielukasta musaa. Äänimaailma oli raikas ja avara, tykkäsin. Tiedä sitten johtuiko saundin diggailu itsestään levystä vai siitä, kun siirryin Tidalin hi-fi -tilaajaksi?
One word Wednesday = Enlightening. But I can’t stop at one word - really, really great stuff even though it’s outside my normal listening universe. Great voice, and I’ve never heard of this singer prior. Nice
Absolutely wonderful. A very ownable album that people would enjoy as background music. Feels like a rainy Sunday with coffee type of album.
Nice Rock and Nice Soul, maybe 3.7 but enjoyable
Music is good, but not my style
This was one more great album that I absolutely didn't know. It's incredible how this project has been a great introduction for some important musicians for me.
Once again, not something I am got used to, but I honour this kind of "real" music.
Maybe even preferred it to yesterday. Cool.
Tres bon album avec beaucoup de soul et de rock comme son nom l’indique. 4.25 car un peu repetitif, mais c’est l’epoque.
Really dug this! Blended in places, but clearly was a bedrock for more R&B moving forward.
Veldig pent, fine blues låter, bra synging og spilling. Veldig sjarmerende. Jeg ville vanligvis ikke vært så interessert i sånn musikk, men dette traff så bra at jeg drar opp scoren.
He's new to me. Ache in his voice that contrasts well with the tight instrumentation and pristine backing vocals.
Really enjoyed this.
Really good music. I don't have a lot to add here. Great voice, good tunes.
I LOVED this album
довольно неплохо
Much better than the previous album. Definitely dig the sound on this one😎
very cool album
good
Lækkert gammel rock og soul album. Flere fede sange Bla. Everybody needs somebody to love
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Never heard of this chap; but this sort of soul music is right back in trend!
Pleasant enough and historically important, but not really my thing though. Feels like four tracks in and I've heard every trick he's got already. Thanks for the education.
Don't let the Rolling Stones hear this album, they will steal all of it.
Ehh, it's okay. He has a nice voice. The songs are fine. Just not for me.
I enjoyed it, good album with a smooth vibe.
Meh
A lovely listen! Would revisit
Started off great but I don’t think any single song blew my mind
#79 A nice 60s Soul album, but not the most memorable or unique. He has a great voice. Highlights: Cry To Me, You Can't Love 'Em All
just enough black
Pleasant album to listen to. Nothing unexpected, very much in the Sam Cooke vein of bluesy soul. But not quite at Sam Cooke levels. Fantastic voice, great range. Backing music and vocals aren’t breaking any new ground, even for 1964 they’re a little dated. But every now and then the odd track will surprise you and you wonder how good the album as a whole could have been. Won’t You Give Him (One More Chance) being a good example. Solid album all in all.
The first song is a hit. The whole album is hard to listen to in one sitting
I liked this more than I expected!
Nothing to love or hate. Just old school, early rock and roll.
Good, classic soul. Perfect with Sunday morning coffee.
Yesterday I had Justin Timberlake, one could argue Burke & JT are in the same genre. They both have similar themes & both can song. I hated JT but I like this. How did r&b go from this to that? 3
Classic 50's and early 60's early Motown. Think Little Richard, Sam Cooke, early James Brown, Stand By Me. Smooth, comfortable, black crooner.
I can totally picture some of these on a fallout soundtrack. I feel it dropped off in second half a bit so kinda glad it was only 30 minutes but a decent 30 minutes .
No you can't love em all. It's a shame really
Maybe not as timeless as it could have been but you can see it's influence on modern music. Overall solid album that leans towards soul rather than rock.
I really appreciate the jazzy background, and the emotion in the vocals. I don't think he's speaking to me - he has a different target audience.
Nice change of pace. Good singer, good songs. Nothing got to me but still enjoyable.
This is not my grape jam but feels totally fit to be on the list.
I like this album. It didn't blow me away, but I'd listen to it again at almost any time.
easy listening, and nice to discover a new artist for myself. i don't think there was anything exceptional about this album, but after reading Burke's wikipedia page, i can see why he was included
I’ve never heard of Solomon Burke. His voice is great, but the songs don’t do a whole lot for me. 6/10
Nett, aber nix für dauerhaft
An artist I’m familiar with from a genre I like: usually a one-way ticket to four-star city. This one however is missing the magic pixie dust. I enjoyed it, but I don’t think I would actively listen to it again with purpose, and therefore I must give it three.
I mean, it was pretty nice. A very smooth and relaxing listen, with extremely professional vocals (great backing vocals too) and instrumentation. The only issue is that it's clearly a bit dated and doesn't necessarily sound 'fresh'. I don't love it, and I certainly don't dislike it, but I could understand why someone would call it 'boring'. I'm glad I listened, but I won't be going out of my way to listen again.
It's a nice album. Smooth as silk. Very little variety between songs - they're all fairly generic Soul love ballads - but at least that one sound is pretty good. Both Burke and his backup singers have great control over their voices and the whole package is well-written and well-performed. It's not a particularly interesting album in the grand scheme of things, but it's listenable and sweet enough. Can picture throwing this on for a cute little slow dance in the kitchen with the missus. Fav tracks: Won'T You Give Him (One More Chance), He'll Have To Go
Genuinely great voice but I think the songs let Burke down here.
This album may get better with more listens, but with the minimal time I gave it, it was kind of same-y. I love his voice, but it was not enough to carry the record alone. I am going to listen again today to see if I missed something. Cry To Me is the biggest hit here Biggest Hit - Cry To Me Biggest Miss - Hard, Ain't It Hard Hidden Gem - Can't Nobody Love You
Pretty good! He has an excellent voice and it's an enjoyable soulful album. Nothing spectacular for me, but good overall!
It's an enjoyable listen, but there's much better out there. As much as I think Solomon Burke's voice is perfect here, I feel as if everything else was a little monotonous in terms of production, with each track blending into one another and forming this musical malaise. Don't get me wrong, there are a few bangers here, such as "Cry to Me" and "Beautiful Brown Eyes", however it's nothing that'll stick with me for too long. Still, I don't regret having listened to it, which is why I'm saying that it is good rather than great.
Great voice, but it's a weird artifact of an age where they tried to de-fang "rhythm & blues", so it's a bit too tame. I mean, it's great sock hop music, but I liked it more for its historical significance than as a listening experience.
Burke has a lovely voice. I've never been a big fan of this style of female backing vocals.
GOOD ALBUM
#206/1001 🇺🇸 What a voice Burke has. I'm only familiar with a couple of the tracks here but enjoyed listening. Best Tracks: You're Good For Me, Cry To Me, If You Need Me.
some classic R&B great stuff
Sad, lost love, love that never was. Hardy voice. Wasn't totally feeling it probably because of where I am at right now. Worth coming back to.
Total unknown to me. This feels sort of like standard 60s rock/soul. Nothing too inventive, just solid singing and music playing. Can only imagine the times when doing something like this made for a very comfortable living. Glad I listened to it, might snatch a few tracks out for the playlist but not something I'd return to frequently.
I'd never heard of Solomon Burke. He's a fine soul singer, with elements of Otis Redding, Elvis, and John Fogerty in his voice. The arrangements are fine (including some interesting 12-string guitar on "Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)") and the vocals are strong, but it doesn't have the underlying fire of Motown's Funk Brothers or the Stax "house band." It's very good for its time, but doesn't have the staying power of some of the other '60s classics.
Great voice but, other than the first song, nothing stood out that much. It was background music. Not on same level as some of the other soul greats but an enjoyable enough listen.
Pleasant 60s soul music. A bit more lightweight than the stuff I like best, I'm not sure why but it doesn't hook me like music from Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. Enjoyable enough, if a little samey.
Like the title suggests, some solid rock and/or soul. Top tracks: "Someone to Love Me," "Just Out of Reach (of My Two Empty Arms)"
Buena música de fondo para hacer otra cosa
C'était fort sympathique ! J'ai bien aimé, mais j'ai quand même trouvé que c'était finalement assez classique pour un album de cette époque. Je ne suis pas sûr de pourquoi il figure dans ce classement, mais ce n'est pas un genre musical que je connais très bien, donc je ne suis sûrement pas en mesure de prendre la pleine mesure de la qualité de cet album dans son genre musical ?
done
Had a blast listening to this one, it’s like a total time capsule of the early 60s. Solomon Burke’s voice is just unreal, he can go from smooth and soulful to a rough, gritty wail at the drop of a hat. "Cry To Me" is a total standout and honestly shows why he’s one of the godfathers of the genre. That said, you can definitely tell it's an older record. The production feels a bit dated at times, the backing choirs are super cheesy, and some of the instrumentation is a little flat, which takes away from Burke’s incredible performance. Plus, since it’s basically just a collection of singles rather than a cohesive album, it can get a little repetitive by the end, and some of the lyrics are definitely showing their age. Still, his raw talent is so good it carries the whole thing. Does exactly what it says, rock and soul, beautifully done.
I mean, what a voice. Directly reminded me of Otis Redding. Sometimes can be a bit boring tho, no songs really stand out.
The whole essence of this album is literally in its title — rock and soul! So to speak, it plays both sides. Solomon Burke, a former preacher and mortician, a burly man (which proved his undoing in his old age), and the father of twenty-one pil... I mean, twenty-one children, sings here with a velvety, melodic voice, accompanied by a big band, and occasionally breaks into a rock 'n' roll roar. The instrumental is at times reminiscent of the blues of The Rolling Stones, and this is not surprising; the Stones are big fans of Burke and have covered his songs many times. They did it as best they could, though, with all of their roughness, sometimes out of tune; but Solomon himself plays and sings everything precisely — these songs could easily be on the soundtrack of a Hollywood film. Which is often the case. Surprisingly, this album isn't boring for the genre, though it is a bit monotonous. So, as is now the custom for soul albums for me, I give it three stars — but strong ones!
decent doo-wop. Songs are fun but get really samey
Good stuff, never heard these. 3 stars
Beautiful soulful singing. Only a couple songs stuck out to me, and I found myself skipping others.
buen disco pero no me mueve
This album probably goes so hard for soul enthusiasts. Unfortunately I'm not one of those, so this album is just alright for me. It's got some good songs and it's short enough that it doesn't start to drag, so fine enough for me.
What a voice! This one caught me by surprise.
Pretty average, not good not bad.
Not my style but not bad
Ok I actually had fun listening to this. His voice is pretty great and the backup singers are nice. It's just .. idk, nothing really jumped out at me.
Solid album with good sound. Reminds me of a fallout shelter where the most beautiful woman I’ve known is sitting 2km away in a different shelter and all I can do is try and remember her in my mind.
Sam Cooke ish. A little big band, a little rock and roll. The Spanish guitarist is the most interesting part - some tasty noodles and arpeggios. Never heard of him - now I know why
I guess is it's pretty good for this style and era. I'm gonna go with my personal ratting on this one though and give it a 3.
Suena como un disco muy atrapado en su época, pero al mismo tiempo suena muy bien y tiene una gran voz
A great rock & soul (no pun intended) album all around, but I probably could’ve lived without listening to it. Swooning, melodic rhythms laid over with Burke’s expressive voice, but the songs began to feel indistinguishable past a certain point. Three feels good here. STAND-OUT SONG: “Cry to Me” HONORABLE MENTION: “Someone to Love me”
They have been doing a great job of finding good representative early rock albums that don't sound repetitive like a lot of the 80s albums they chose, and this is no different. Very unique. I liked the female background vocals throughout. I liked his occasional wailing. It was a solid album. Only critique is that it falls into the early 60s mantra of minimalist instruments.
Nice voice, but it gets repetitive after a while. Probably due to the fact that it feels like a bunch of singles pretending to be an album, but this was 1964 so I really don’t know how much control Burke had over that.
Its lovely but it gets a little same-ey after a while.
The top-rated review at the moment nails my thoughts exactly here. Wasn't familiar with Mr. Burke prior to this, but his voice and range are excellent. Easy to see why he was considered one of the founding fathers of soul music. But the actual musical content of the album just lacks variety in a lyrical and instrumental sense. Almost the entirety of the album can be thrown into the "crooning love songs" bucket. That's fine I guess, it's more so indicative of this era of soul & R&B. Also I just now learned that Solomon Burke originally recorded "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love". That song had played immediately after this album ended and I had to do a double take. Much slower in tempo than the famous Blues Brothers cover, but both are good recordings in their own right.
Fun album when he cuts loose, a little more boring on the more conservative tracks. Great voice, but it doesn’t really stand out to me over a lot of other 60s soul.
good soul album and i’m not usuallly massive on soul some songs were better than others though
Groovy
Great ‘old’ music. Three stars…
Wasn’t personally for me not saying it’s bad just saying what this album tried to do. I’ve heard done better on other projects.
Fine. Good even
Типичное представление 60-x. При прослушивании ненароком перемещаешься в джаз клуб в новом орлеане, где американская публика только подступившаяся к званию элиты но совершенно звания не заслуживающая, слушала, в моменте признавая права и талант негра на сцене. Блеск от налаченых до тверда причёсок вместе с сигаретным дымом и классическим мартини на металлических может быть даже серебряных подносах без единой царапины. Все это представляется когда слушаешь этот и не только этот альбом просто данный экземпляр является своего рода "классическим" вариантом. Нет ничего особенного или из ряда вон выходящего но и плохого или противного слуху тоже. Данный альбом явно достоин прослушивания особенно если эстетично веселое настроение на кону. Заслуженные 6/10.
Love malt shop rock.
Maybe I was just happy to hear something from this genre & time I haven’t heard a million times before. This is probably close to 4 songs, but idk how much “doink doink doink doink doink…” piano tinking repetition I can handle, but each of this songs on their own I enjoyed
Goes great with a Pepsi Free
Pleasant collection of songs but nothing special. There is a comfortable old fashioned production on this. Like most long playing recordings from the early sixties more a collection of hits with filler rather than a proper album. On the plus side Solomon is a good singer but just let down by uninspiring material
6 / 10
Uneven selection that shows impressive range but lacks cohesion.
Such a vibe listening to classic soul + blues like this. Most songs carry old outdated ideas on love but it's from 1964 so. Really enjoyed listening to it. (saved 2; unlikely to keep or shuffle into playlists)
The best soul albums can, even though they usually have the same backing band and vocalists behind each song, make each song seem different and grand. This album does not do that, but it's never bad and it has a few winners. "Beautiful Brown Eyes" is a complete winner, and "You Can't Love 'em All" isn't. So it goes.
68/100. This is just some really great early soul music. Solomon Burke pulls together R&B, gospel and even hints of country into a style that feels incredibly familiar but groundbreaking all at once. Most of the tracks revolve around love and relationships, treating romance as something with real emotional and spiritual weight, though the actual songwriting itself was not the main selling point for me. What really makes this album fascinating is its historical importance. Rock 'n Soul dropped right during the era when soul music was still figuring out its own identity as a distinct genre. Burke played a massive role in bridging the gap between church gospel and secular rhythm and blues, basically helping to map out the musical formula that would define soul music itself. In that sense, the record feels less like a finished product and more like the exact sound of a genre discovering what it could actually become. It is also crazy that Burke does not get brought up nearly as often as guys like Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, or James Brown, especially given how huge his influence was on the foundations of soul. His contribution to the genre deserves way more credit than it usually gets.
3.5 Pretty good listen, he's not Fats Domino though
Pre Listen: Haven't heard of Solomon Burke. Album cover is definitely dated, would be something I'd overlook in a records store for sure. No expectations, outside of this will probably be decent, but boring. Notable Tracks: Cry To Me - I know he's saying "Don't you feel like cry-cra-cry-cra crying to me" but it sounds like he's saying "Don't you feel like a cracka cracka cracka". Just saying. You Can't Love Them All - My favorite song. I think it got the best song, the soft instrumental ensemble plays together so well. I especially like the acoustic guitar and piano. Post Listen: About what I was expecting. Old soul, nostalgic feeling, one stand out song and the rest wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything incredibly special. A very. *very* inoffensive album. I would almost describe it as cute. Everything is done ok, and again, no bad songs or anything like that. I'm struggling to come up with anything to say deeper than that. Another album I would've really loved a decade ago or so when this was the sum of my music tastes. 3/5.
Good! Added a few of these. Just Out Of Reach was a gem.
Something you’d say “an oldie but a goodie!” to.
Nice as background music. Good soul/jazz. Nothing really grabbed me though.
Good
This was alright. Good soul music
Lo mismo hay gente para los que este disco es un referente, pero yo solo lo veo como cultura musical. Suena muy bien, pero nada me ha llamado la atención. Esto sería un 2,5 que como no puedo poner lo dejo en 3 por no ser Grinch.
This started slow but ended up delivering. These oldies are hitting. Cheeky songwriting.
gewoon oke, er is me niet zoveel bijgebleven van de plaat
klinkt precies zoals je zou denken door de cover
Decent background music and great voice, not sure if I'd go back to it again though
Fine. Solid 6
The story of this guy's life is absolutely wild. He was definitely born to be the star in his own musical. The charisma and authenticity shine through on the music and it makes for a fun an entertaining listen. That said, it doesn't really add a ton to the genre and I prefer the styles of Sam Cooke or Ray Charles more.
It's good! The arrangements on some of the album cuts were a bit different than what I expected from his other hits (i.e. more acoustic guitars).
Dadgum is this a fusion of rock and soul, solomon sure got that one right.
I love his voice but most of the material is blah and cheesy. Balances out to a 3/5
Nice for a Sunday morning
Really lovely vibes here. No much of a soul fan but this exceeded my expectations. If I’m ever in need of a fun record when I’m feeling down this could be the one
Didn't know the guy, but clean and smooth vocals, well performed songs. The songs are mostly dull but inoffensive enough.
Very pleasant, albeit very unmemorable indeed. It's really perfect music to have on if you're working, or feeling a little overwhelmed, or don't really want any music to be very honest. He has a lovely voice, and the songs are well put together. But it doesn't raise the pulse or stir the blood.
Great classic soul r& b record.
Solid. The man can sing like nobody's business and there is some fun guitar work on a handful of the songs.
Solomon has a voice for the ages. The window dressing is fine, standard early rock and soul; rather than brand name, it feels more kroger brand
Cry For Me
Not the most amazing soul and rock album, but still very good. I liked his voice, and the backing instrumentals. I honestly hadn't heard of Solomon Burke before, but this was quite good.
ik zou dit wel aanzetten op onze speakers voor de familie gwn chill vibes, beetje als van morrison gwn consistent album die in de achtergrond aankan :thumbsup
gwn solid soul met beetje rock vibes maar niet heel speciaal
I had never heard of Solomon Burke…At first, I thought he was going to be a crooner, but he really turned out to be a really good R & B vocalist. This one’s a solid three stars.
So it’s soul, oh I like it, it’s natural
Listening closely, you can trace the historical roots of soul music in this record. There are clear R&B and Gospel influences here that form the foundations of the genre, along with Doo-Wop and some others. But with how low-energy it feels overall, I struggled to find it engaging. Perhaps it's unfair to judge it against the genre it effectively births, but it's hard when you can hear the ingredients of soul without the right result. My main issue is that the mix is extremely vocal-forward; the band suffers for it. Burke is a great singer, no doubt, but that ends up being all the record has going for it. The backing vocals are beautiful, and there's some nice guitar work, but there are too few opportunities overall for the rest of the band to shine. Too many ballads for my taste. Overall, it's a nice listen and historically interesting. It's also around 30 minutes long, which is very considerate, especially after having to sit through a 90-minute album previously. This record is a sign of better things to come, even if it isn't quite there yet. 3/5
Some bops in here.
duro
Pretty good soul music. A little generic though.
Great singer, good songs. As an album experience the songs started feeling a little “samey” by the end, but good overall.
Soulful for sure; Solomon Burke has such a distinctive voice; He should be more recognized than he is today;
Rating:★★★ Pretty good old time soul music. Reminds me of some Fallout type music. Not to shabby at all.
not bad actually, but it’s not something i’ll listen to on my oen
6.8.26 A smooth and pretty listen. Beautiful voice and compositions. Favorite Song: You Can't Love 'em All Rating: 3.5/4
7/10 great voice Will i add this album to my library: maybe
Great classic soul album. Glad it popped up.
This is really smooth and I was having a kind of blah morning due to dispute with landlord, deadlines etc., and Solomon Burke helped, and I wonder how much guys like Solomon Burke got up in the morning and had their coffee and looked out at the East River or whatever and thought "I'm helping people all over the world right now."
One of the pioneers of soul, according to Wikipedia. Lots of short love songs and covers turned to “rock and soul”. I understand the genre a bit more through this record; it’s very vocal-focused, which makes sense given its roots in gospel. As for this album, I think it suffers from how similar-sounding each song is. I guess since soul was just breaking ground, it was still attached to like rock and R&B (3.5).
Коли слухав цей альбом, то згадав серіал місс Мейзел, там був такий персонаж - співак Шай Болдвін. Такий собі образ соул\рнб співаків 50х-60х. Власне більше нічого не маю сказати, музика застигла в тому часі і для мене сприймається виключно як щось архаічне. Не знаю чому так, але так. Між 2.5 і 3, поставлю 3.
Some good songs and a whole lot of okay ones. Seems to be the formula for many of these 60s soul records.
on a besoin de plus de soul dans ce monde de brutes. album sympa, très bonnes vibes 1) beautiful brown eyes 2) we'll have to go 3) cry to me
Très sympathique mais je ne le réécouterai pas
Ca va
Nice
When I think about cheesy oldies, this is it.
6 - solid Motown
6/10 Great singer. Songs didn't age well.
need to listen more
This is fine. The more important thing is he had 21 children. 4.5/10 Top song Cry to me
what a voice!
so so fun!! keeps the energy pretty consistent for the most part with just a couple dips :)
I can't recall ever hearing the name Solomon Burke. Thoughts while listening 3 times ... I kept thinking that at least one of the songs would be something I've heard before, just because this has been around a long time. I read that the "Cry To Me" song was in the movie Dirty Dancing, but I don't remember that, having only watched that movie once a long time ago. Solomon definitely has a good voice. I can definitely see similarities to Sam Cooke and Otis Redding and a couple of times reminded me of Elvis. Even though I didn't recognize any specific songs the whole thing has a vaguely familiar sound for some reason. I guess it's just that old timey rock and soul sound :) This was a nice listen - cool to discover someone completely new (to me). I ended up liking 5 songs on this one - "Cry To Me", "Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Arms)", "Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)", "If You Need Me", "Can't Nobody Love You", and "You Can't Love Them All" Liked songs on Spotify: 6/12 Rating: 3/5
Did not finish listening, was okay but not really my jam. Bit too slow
I think I am running out of things to say about nice records from this era aside from "this was a pleasant way to spend 40 minutes" but it was! nothing worldchanging but I was happy
Nobody puts Baby in a corner.
Cool retro music, high calibre singing. The 60s are not my cup of tea but I'd this any day over talking heads or the cramps.
Still the era before an album was anything cohesive. He has some good track and obviously a special voice. I agree with others here, the acoustic tracks were the standouts which was a surprise for a soul album.
Not my fav but okay!
This was pretty alright. 5/10
It was fine, felt like forgettable tracks on a better album. Really found the acoustic tracks interesting though
Cry to Me is one of my very favorite songs to sing and it's featured in one of my all time favorite movies "Dirty Dancing". The rest of the album is not nearly as impressive but Burke does have an excellent voice.
Jazz/Blues singer so he must have had either alcohol dependencies or infidelity problems. Let me check... Never fails
This man is smooth! I really like the combination of country and soul, but it really doesn't feel like a cohesive album. It feels like a collection of singles, which tracks for albums of that time. My rating: 3/5
Enjoyable, but not very much more than that. Probably down to me, but I personally expected a bit more from this artist. 3/5
Fun, sweet songs, amazing production and mixing. Loved his vocals and songs are nice.
The talent comes through on this album.
Pretty stereotypical mid 60s album
6/10 Favourites: Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) Can’t Nobody Love You ⭐️ Someone to Love Me
(3.5) come on who hurt him
I enjoyed it but it also didn't jump out as anything super special to me.
I love his voice and what he brought to the record was always his best.
Cálido, elegante y emocional.
The voice and arrangements were great but just couldn’t connect lyrically to it
This was a satisfying listen. You get what you come for. Dude's voice is STRONG and it's clear that a lot of male singers after him used him as the model. Really really clean runs. My main thing with this one is that I would love to see a bit more diversity. Woulda loved an extra fast paced song or 2. I just got tired of ballads by the end. Highlights: Can't Nobody Love You, You Can't Have 'Em All
solomon burke definitely knows soul and his voice is phenomenal but the album is nothing to write home about.
vibey def thing of it's time still fun to Grove to tho
ziemlich chill & vibey
A fine album but slightly repetitive. I feel records from the early 60s serve more to lump a bunch of random tracks together rather than to try and create a specific theme.