Reviews (page 9 of 13)
Inget starkare intryck. Gammaldags easy listening. Trea
Solid album
pretty good. not much to say really.
Ganz okay.
Ok but nothing earth shattering
Not my favorite genre, but was fun nonetheless. We listened to it in the morning and had a dance party with Simon
Rustig, mooi album
Giving me fallout vibes
I liked this. I am a big soul fan, and this is smooth and fun.
only heard his later stuff but this was real nice!
Good album I got into the vibe, wasn't really focus on it or on the lyrics but I did enjoy listening to it. Good job my dude Solomon !
Great voice Soul sounds kinda always the same tbh Often catchy tho!
Typ Elvis. Ganske nice
youll have to goooooooooooo
3,5
Great voice, a bit boring though.
Not really my kind of music but still enjoyed
Another one of those albums where I had to try and think of how ground breaking these sounds would’ve been. Guy has a fine voice and there’s some fine songs on here. Not entirely my thing
Would I listen again: no Deserves to be on this list? Yes 3.0
6/10 general : slaytastic favs : You're Good For Me; Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)
Really enjoyable listen. Blends gospel, blues, soul, and rock into a sound that feels timeless. Burke's smooth voice is just icing on the cake.
Good vintage R&B. No complaints.
Very nice soul voice and generally an enjoyable album. Just not a lot stood out to me which means that I probably won't remember this in a few weeks Standouts Cry to Me 3/5
I think this is that old time rock and roll that Bob Seger was singing about. It's okay, I guess. I'm not going to seek it out again, though.
smooth and nice, but doesn't leave much of an impression
This had about two songs that I dug, but overall, soul is not music that resonates with me for more than a song or two.
The songs would be great to listen to individually as Burke's got a GREAT voice, but as an album it got a little too repetitive
Enjoyable time, even if most songs were about being separated from a woman in one way or another. Had a bit of a timeless feel to them. I hope I can remember the artists name in a week or so
Not like ~really~ my thing, probably won't end up listening to this that that much in the future. Weird blind-spot for me though have heard plenty of the Ray Charles/Sam Cooke/Otis Redding stuff but literally had no clue who this was. Incredible vocals. Really liked "You're Good for Me" especially. Great stuff.
I love Solomon’s voice, despite moments where I think he overdoes it in his phrasing. This album was released in 1964, but it sounds like it’s an old soul & R&B album from a decade earlier, and that’s a good thing. There’s an authenticity that shines throughout. Having said that, the weakness of the album is the mixed song choices. Some songs hit, but there’s a bit of filler too.
good listen
good, I prob wont revisit though. I thought I was gonna love it but it got a little old after a few songs. not bad though, maybe a little too similar though throughout
Pretty good. I'd relisten
This was nice, but nothing super special. Would relisten
I didn't know what to expect. Pleasantly surprised. Cry to me sounds like a song that Baby and the Swayze would dirty dance to at the summer resort. It's fun, but ultimately I got bored.
They do try to squeeze a lot of songs into 35 minutes. The man's a really good singer, and the backing vocals are classic for the time. A good show.
3.5* 83%
Sweet, deep, love songs. Loved this.
I liked!
it’s aight
Solid.
Cracking voice, not sure it did quite enough for me to properly love it
Soul/R&B
Bit too old for me but still good
Meh. standard Soul stuff, not bad but also not interesting
Solid mid 60s soul record.
Wish I enjoyed this more. The man sure can ballad! (21 known/36 new)
++: Cry to Me, Won't You Give Him (One More Chance), Hard, Ain't It Hard, Can't Nobody Love You, Just Out of Reach, Beautiful Brown Eyes, He'll Have to Go +: Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye), If You Need Me, You're Good for Me, You Can't Love Them All, Someone to Love Me 7,6/10
solid soul
Meh
Норм. Лучшая песня - Cry to Me.
Nice R’n’B
Excelente álbum de soul de los 60. Nunca había escuchado a Solomon Burke, el "Rey del Rock'n'Soul", y la verdad es que hace honor a su apodo. Es un soul apasionado, y aunque los acompañamientos no es que sean una locura, su voz, su talento y su actitud compensan por ello más que de sobra. Pero también es cierto que hay muchos álbumes parecidos de esta época, así que vamos a dejarlo en 3.5.
This guy’s really in love and pretty sad about it
The background vocals were okay but they could be annoying at times. Also, the guitarist was not that great. That being said, Solomon Burke definitely applied his training from the church in his vocals to cut through the subpar background vocals and instrumentals.
What a lovely voice, very enjoyable to listen to.
This album was good. It brings back childhood times of getting in the car with my grandma, as she has the 60's on 6 channel playing. The singers voice is good as well, but I'd have to be in a certain mood to listen to something like this. 3.25 Favorite Songs: Someone to Love Me, Beautiful Brown Eyes Least Favorite: Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
I love the sound and this style of music. Could listen to it all day. So while this is just average for the genre as a whole it is still quite enjoyable.
A great soul album, I enjoyed it.
This felt like classic 60’s music. Cry to me is always a jam.
If I wanted to listen to Duran Duran, I would have…
The album is fine. It basically sits perfectly in the middle of the bell curve.
Old rock.
There are some straight bangers on this album and some duds. Starts strong with “Cry to Me,” and then is somewhat uneven for me after that, but overall strong. 3 stars alone for that song. The rest of the album is not bad-probably 3.75 overall.
It's ok, good back ground music but I don't think I'll listen again
It's decent enough, but I will remove it from my personal 1001 and sub in Herbie Hancock Empyrean Isles, which is not on this list, which is crazy. Its record is a 3/5. Some folks argue it is understated, but I get confused when Hancock's seminal hard bop record is snubbed for this. Google best of '64 lists. The author of this list seriously dropped the ball. There are only seven records from '64, yet Steely Dan makes the list twice. So Can't Buy a Thrill is a more critical record than Herbie Hancock's Empyrean Isles; sure thing, pal.
I can see why this is a classic. It has as ALOT of soul. This would fit right along the best of the age, Aretha and others. Overall great production and execution. 3/5 May listen again. For sure adding to my soul playlist.
Day 25: Rock 'N Soul - Solomon Burke. Solomon Burke album 1/1. This album is undeniably soulful. It's also very 1960's. Well, that is to be expected, considering that this album is called "Rock 'N Soul", and it was released in 1964. Alright, to not beat around the bush, I was not too impressed with this album. It's not really distinguishable when compared to other soul powerhouses of the time. I prefer artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Sly Stone. Looking at RYM statistics, it doesn't appear that Rock 'N Soul has been too resonant, since it's only the 151st-top album of 1964 alone. This may be a hot take, but when it comes to soul music, I prefer live albums. This album feels like it misses the energy of a live album. I enjoy hearing the audience screaming with joy like what can be heard in James Brown's Live at the Apollo. Personal Enjoyment: 3/5. How Much It Belongs Here: 3/5.
Didn't know Solomon Burke. I like this a lot. Good Friday-night kitchen music.
Pretty strong, not really my genre of choice otherwise it would be higher, though very nice.
Ganz nett, schöne Stimme, ... aber irgendwie ziemlich schmalzig mit den Hintergrundchor und der Streicherbegleitung
Essentially just very nice, easy to listen to.
good voice and arrangement. some very old timey same cooke'esque crooning and roul rock playing
Back half felt a little ahead of its time. Good soul singing rock and rolling record. Nice listen. Never heard of this guy or any of the songs.
Very cool, though I liked the stuff Spotify played after more, with a rawer sound. Was a pleasure to listen, after a bad day.
Solomon Burke, Grandfather to Alexandra and extremely proud life long Houmous & Chutney fan. 3.2
Amazing voice
Pretty good, not my favorite.
Не моё, но на фон конечно же вайб
I remember growing up in the 70's listening to Elvis, Mowtown and even a bit of Shirley Bassey, so this album wasn't alien to me and has songs I know. However, some songs feel repetitive, and the production, though great for its time, sounds dated. Despite this, the album remains a great early soul music treat.
3/5
Even as I type, I'm listening to this album for a second time, because it is puzzling me. I like soul music, or at least, I thought I did, but this album is showing me something, and I'm not sure if it's A) That I just don't really like the timbre of this guy's voice, B) That there are various forms of soul music, and this particular style is not my cup of tea, or C) That I don't actually like soul music after all. I still can't fathom which of the above applies, so perhaps I will learn more about my soul preferences as I get more albums in that vein during this project. The album is nice and everything, but I just can't get into it. I certainly won't be seeking it out again, but it's my problem to live with. I'll give it three stars anyway.
норм. не фанат жанра, но слушается прикольно.
Repetitive but clearly influential
Such a wonderfully classic sound. I enjoyed every minute of this album yet wasn’t familiar with the artist or any of the tracks on this record. Great listen.
Solid early rhythm & blues album. He has a great voice.
That’s some mighty fine soul music there.
5/10
Thank God for the 60s. It seems this one decade accelerated music through half a century of evolution. This album sounds like a relic of a bygone era when compared to the psychedelia of the late 60s. Still, not an unpleasant listen by any stretch. Favorites: Cry to Me, You Can't Love 'Em All
Strong collection of catchy soul tunes. Should revisit from time to time.
Classic 1960s soul, including "Cry to me" (made famous on Dirty Dancing soundtrack) - was generally enjoyable although not much variety in the songs
Like the guys voice. Seems very 60s, it's fine, but everything is pretty similar. I like the guitar tone in You Won't Give Him & Hard, Ain't It. The horns coming in, in a later track gives a much needed change. High 2s for me
Love me some old time rock & roll. It’s like I’m back working at the old Scoop Shop. Highlights: Can’t Nobody Love You, Cry To Me, and Can’t Love Em All. 3.5 stars.
First listen. Quite good.
I generally like music from this era, and I liked this, but conversely, it's not the sort of thing I listen to much these days. I did really like music from the 1950s and 1960s when I was a kid, though. Good inclusion on the 1001 if someone never heard this sort of thing, but that said, it's not revolutionary, it's early rock and roll when that sort of thing was still very blues influenced in the pop realm.
Unsurprisingly I enjoyed this album, soul music is a favourite of mine thanks to the late netty. Cry for me is a strong way to start the album, fans of the film dirty dancing may recognise this banger. The rest of the album is littered with tones that I grew up with but a couple of those songs do feel like background music at the time. Solomon is a bit like a poor man’s Sam Cooke or Otis Redding, that’s no knock on him as those are 2 of the greats
Wonderful signing style! I fancy more of his later work when his sound has got more age. Boring to give only 3 stars
He's got an amazing voice but as an album of covers it feels quite dated and bitty.
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. Side note: 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. I love learning stuff (that's new to me) like this!
This is fine music. It sounds good. Is it considered some of the best of this genre and time period? Probably, since it’s on this list. But my untrained ear cannot tell.
A good soul sound, but gets monotonous when every song is about love
Nice voice and comforting music, but wouldn't necessarily listen again.
This was lots of fun in a real pleasant way. Knew some of the tunes and experienced others for the first time. Even better than this was the algorithm that played straight bangers for three hours on Spotify afterward.
Pretty good. Very soulful voice. My fave was Cry To Me
Solid and Soulful
Entirely fine, but nothing stuck with me.
Some of the songs are dated sounding, but others hold up surprisingly well for 60 years later. Some interesting lyrics for a professed Christian...
A fun listen. Historical for sure.
7/12 top 100 hits? Wild ratio. This is nice, but clearly a function of the times, like Sinatra's works, 3*
Classic
Love the quality of his voice. A very easy listen as well.
I hadn't heard of Solomon Burke before. I liked this - he has a good voice. The arrangements and songs here don't seem as strong as some of his contemporaries though.
Kind of cute
Enjoyed it more than I thought I would…
3.5
I was pleased to be introduced to this album and can imagine dipping in every now and then, just a bit much for me as a whole album.
I liked the rock and I liked the soul
When not in a rush I liked it very much Played a few times Much the same rhymes Solomon not to blame it all sounds the same
I really enjoyed this. Loved 'Crying', its a famous song, apart from the education given to me from good old Jimmy's Old Record Club, early 60's music is an undiscovered country to me. I liked his vocals, and the guitar was excellent, I love a bit of tremelo!
Not my scene man, but if you like that music then this will be up your street!
Very solid. Nothing crazy but I liked it.
Overall: 6/10 Mr. Burke has a pretty great voice, but most of the songs didn't impress me on their own. Pretty good time capsule of the early days of soul but not something I see myself coming back to. Fav Song: If You Need Me Least Fav Song:
I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the oldies. I went through a phase as a kid of listening to a fair bit of 50’s and 60’s rock and roll, and a lot of my teen years playing the Fallout games, so despite being born in the 90’s it is a time period I’ve always been somewhat aware of. However, despite Solomon Burke’s name feeling vaguely familiar, I don’t think I’d heard his music before. I did enjoy this album, but probably not as much as I expected to. Perhaps I’ve saturated myself with this era of music, and let’s be honest - there are definitely a lot of similarities between different artists of this era. This was ok, but not something I’ll be rushing back to.
Great voice, but just not into this genre,
3+
Not game-changing or anything, but I could listen to this indefinitely pretty much
Decent record, more rhythm'n'blues than rock' soul I reckon
some classic tunes
I like rock and soul, and Solomon Burke delivers both as good as anyone. Maybe not the household name as many of his contemporaries, his amazing voice and enough good songs on his record keep things interesting. Loses a bit of steam towards the end, but still a fine listen.
5/10 inoffensive and musicy as all get out. 11-12-2024
2.7
Cry to Me was worth a 5. The rest was a bit blah.
Very pleasant and enjoying. Not anything moving or deep which tends to move me towards a 4/5 as I believe the emotions music elicits out of a person is the highest attainment for a musician. This was good and sometimes that’s all you can ask for. I’d say 3.5
3 STARS!
I finally find out who sings "Cry to Me". Not all bad. Sort of a lighter version of Al Green.
In the right mood will go alright
I don't know it sounds like early 60s light rock music oh wait it is, go figure.
Was a bit underwhelming, nothing bad but nothing really of note
Nothing really notable for this one, got busy over the weekend so listening to it just for the sake of listening to it last minute didn’t set me up to enjoy it
Good listen, great voice Standout songs: Can't Nobody love you Cry to me
Wonderful and beautiful music
This was a good album. It made me feel like I was back in my grandparents' house. I would need to be in a very specific mood to listen to this album but I did really like it. Liked Songs: Cry to Me, Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms), Can't Nobody Love You, and Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
Pretty good! 3
Typical album of the genre.
I've heard of Solomon Burke before as one of the founding fathers of soul music. I've already heard "Cry to Me" from this album, which is such a powerful song about feeling down and lonesome. As much as I generally enjoyed the rest of Rock N' Soul, it's clear that "Cry to Me" was a hard track to follow up from. Throughout this album, the general style tends to be swinging soul music with lyrical themes of love and relationships. While there isn't a bad song on here, and Solomon did his best to sell each track with his belting tenor vocals, most of this album tends to feel repetitive with the instrumental structures and lyrics. There are some other personal highlights besides "Cry to Me", such as the up-tempo cover of Woody Guthrie's "Hard, Ain't it Hard", the slowed-down crooner of "Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)", and the playful guitar line of "Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)", though those standouts moments for me were few and far between. I'm still glad I listened to Rock N' Soul and enjoyed Solomon's work. This album made the list for historical significance, and as such I can live with that and cherry-pick the songs I want to revisit.
I enjoyed the album. I dont have much to say about it though.
Felt like time travelling. This is what I imagine 50s/60s radio sounded like.
A lovely little collection of original style rock n' roll.
Good album. Enjoyed it!
Don't mind it - probably wouldn't seek it out
Not the worst album to come back to from a half year hiatus. Rock and Soul are great descriptions of this record. I love this era of how records sound. I don't know if I have the right words to really articulate what I mean by this. They just have this authentic feel that I often don't find in modern music. Great listen.
good jazz
This was good but it did get a little boring and there weren’t any stand out songs.
Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this guy! What a soulful voice, very enjoyable indeed.
Songs you have heard countless times and you never know the artist, that would be Solomon Burke. Stand out tracks: - Cry to me - Can't no body love you
I tried. I think this is generally decent I just didn’t really get into it. Seemed very old times.
Enjoyed this one, but wouldn't seek it out again.
Just a fun album.
Really enjoyed a few of the first songs but it started to drag a bit by the end.
I don't know how to feel about it. It sounds solid with some standout tracks but the whole album just feels weaker than the Motown that would follow. For 1964 it feels more like a stepping stone to where soul and R&B would go, but not a glimpse into the future. I guess I just don't like Soul that much.
This is sang extremely well and performed excellently but I still can’t really bring myself to get in to this genre. Everything sounds the same to me.
Makes me want to put a dime in the juke box and dance with my baybee in the malt shop.
This is really good
Pretty good. Short 30 minute album.
Not my favourite genre but I appreciate it considering the context of the time in question.
Sort of like decent Elvis crash landed on Brooke Benton island. Someone To Love Me is pretty great. Opening track (at least on Spotify) is fantastic for the genre. Solomon has a lovely and expressive voice. If you're a fan of modern things like St. Paul and The Broken Bones this will pick your locks without effort. It's a decently composed album as far as track ordering. If anything it suffers from being its own sea of same. Like an Ink Spots record, if you've heard the first three tracks, the rest will simply be more of the same. It gets a 6/10 from me. better than average for sure but not really my game overall.
Solid album, good music, good voice. Best song: You're Good For Me
Great album with a great blues feel. So great. 6.5/10
3.5/5
Enjoyable listen, mostly not my thing but some good stuff in there.
I surprisingly didn't have much to say about this! It was fine, didn't blow my mind.
One of the best things about this era of music is that the songs don't stay around longer than they should. Each album gives you just enough to enjoy it and leave you wanting another listen. This is great music for a sunny day in early fall because it's just chill and happy
Rock'n soul, og jeg blev ikke skuffet over hvad jeg fik!
Meh was ok
It’s undeniable that Burke has a great voice and all, but this just didn’t grab me in the way I hoped it would, and I can’t quite pinpoint why. It’s still a good and enjoyable record, I just wanted to like it more overall. Having said that, ‘Cry To Me’ and ‘Won’t You Give Him (One More Chance)’ are great, and the standout tracks on the album for me.
I know this is foundational but it was only good background music for me.
3.5 Pretty great
I don't think I'd ever heard any of this before. Just have heard various covers of it before. It's hard to tell though because it sounds a lot like any of the 50s/60s soul/R&B. I guess maybe it was a little behind the time? It's good for what it is, just not exactly to my taste. He's got a great voice, though, that's for sure. I can definitely see how this was a major influence on a lot of music to come, so I am happy to have heard it and would agree that it belongs on this list. It's just not one that I would really play again. 2.5/5 rounding up because it seems like the right thing to do.
This sounds like music from the 40s rather than from the 60s. Sweet voice. Feels like leftovers of stuff my mom would have listened to but never heard her mention him. I'll give 3 stars.
From a high level this is a a great compact soul record. On a deeper level this is a great showing of vocal range, a mix of soul/rock instrumentals, and much more.
A lotta love lyrics, some a lil questionable. But Cry To Me is amazing.
This was really good. Nothing that stands out as a special album so not a 4, but really nice and pleasant music
Album 529 of 1001 Solomon Burke - Rock 'N Soul (1964) Rating : 3.5 / 5 A great album to listen to. One of those albums where you should enjoy it even if it isn't your favorite genre. Solomon singing about a lot of wanting, loss and heartache. I enjoyed it.
That was enjoyable! I will have to check out some of his other albums.
The real problem is, despite being a foundation of Soul music, there isn’t really a lot to talk about. Burke’s got a decent voice, and the songs are all enjoyable, but there’s not really any individual track that stands out to me. Decent enough, and probably more influential than I’m giving it credit for, but nothing I’ll return to
Quite chill
Kunnon vintage roknrollia, tosi hyvää leivontamusiikkia
This guy has a really solid voice that can be smooth or gritty. Otherwise, everything about this seems like pretty typical soul/R&B. It doesn’t stand out to me as notable or essential. It’s all pretty decent, musically competent, and a decent listen, but there’s nothing particularly special about it.
This was not a name I was familiar with, but after listening, it's pretty good. He's also a great singer. I think he's up there with Ben E King, Sam Cooke, and Wilson Pickett as a singer. Also Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye, but I don't think his songs quite compete there. 60' soul is not something I have a deep understanding and appreciation of, but I don't see why this guy is not up there with the other great soul singers of the era.
i i soul
Nice easy listen 3/5
Good music, not my style.
molto laid back
Solomon Burke is a pretty cool name
Amazing voice! I listened to it in awe. The songs were fun but there was nothing that stood out to me in the instrumentals. But his voice man, just perfect.
Nothing too important about this one. It’s fun, it’s soulful, but there are so many better albums than this in the genre, not sure why the author picked it. It has some good songs, buts it’s just an OK overall experiences.
A pretty cool bluesy soul record, carried by Burke’s fantastic voice even when the writing wasn’t too exciting
Decent change up. It was nice to have a simple early 60s rock album. Still though there’s a lot more late 50s early 60s I’d rather listen to. Still enjoyed myself tho Rating: 2.9
Another album where I think it’s completely fine. The historical context was interesting to learn about. As a listening experience it was mostly good. But I don’t think I’ll ever consciously search for these songs ever again. But I’ll love it when they show up in a movie. 3/5
I liked it, but it kinda makes me want to go listen to Janis Joplin.
2.5 innocuous pop sould
Apt name for this album, some old-school rock with an R&B/soul feel to it. Enjoyed this one.
Fantastic album! Excellent quality singing and soul. I feel like discovering ppl like Solomon Burke is exactly why I’m doing this project. So solid. 3/5
I've never been a fan of Solomon Burke. This listen didn't change my mind either. I'm sure this is the bee's knees for some. And I can definitely hear his influence on vocalists that I do enjoy. But Solomon Burke still isn't for me.
Great. I liked it. Godd Soul or should i rather say rock n soul songs. sometimes i wished for more energy but not everyone is little richard... still great! 3.5/5.0
Pretty classic. Obviously impactful. Another tough one to rate. As an album, solid tracking but a bit redundant for my tastes.
I kind of like Cry to Me, Won’t You Give Him; I almost like Hard Ain’t It Hard
This went right through me, totally average. Nice voice, nice songs, but done better by a lot of others.
Nice sound overall
Hyvää soulii! 3/5
Alkoi vahvemmin kuin päättyi, joten kolmoseen jää.
The first song was fun
Not really my style of rock or subject matter- lots about break ups or being cheated on. However, the songs are catchy enough and easy to listen to. Solomon and his background vocalists all sound great. I think the simplistic instrumentation style is definitely a product of the times, but is mostly effective. The vocals are really the highlight of the album though. Overall a solid Soul album, and I can see how it had a lot of influence over the early Soul and R&B genres
I'm a sucker for soul!
Great singer. Bishop. James Brown tried to but his title of King of Soul.
great!
Fun album enjoyed 7/10
pretty run of the mill 60s stuff nothing too impressive but its not my genre to criticise
Solid soul album. There’s better stuff out there though.
Enjoyed this, and reminds me of a time when this kind of stuff was actually played on the radio. 3/5
nice and chill, not bad
could i write poetry to this? n
Enjoyable 60s kind of pop without a clear breakthrough
There's nothing interesting about this album. Some songs were quite boring. I wouldn't call "Rock 'n Soul" bad though. "He'll Have to Go" is my favourite track. The lyrics of that song are quite good. 3 stars for "Rock 'n Soul".
Good 60’s soul rock.
I love the first song, otherwise it’s all the same.
-damn who broke this man’s heart i just wanna talk to them. i wanna fall in love again now… -The Spanish-sounding guitar toward the end of the album was an interesting feature and kept it from getting stagnant -Favorites are Can’t Nobody Love You and He’ll Have To Go
Good but not my type of music
Opening track "Cry to Me" 5 stars. Rock n' Soul. Bring it! Track 2 - sudden switch to Elvis impression doing a very dull country song. What's going on? It does pick up a bit after that (how could it not), but nothing comes close to the opening track. All a bit generic. Nice enough. And his voice is gorgeous. But overall, a bit meh.
This was a fine listen. Short songs, nice singing, kind of boring. First song almost had a John Fogerty sound to it and I got some Elvis vibes throughout as well. 5.5/10 (2.75/5)
I like rock music. I like soul music. However, this didn't really raise the bar at all for me. It was fine, but didn't grab my attention.
This is pretty cool!
Dug it!
It was just typical rock.
Smooth
No complaints really, not my typical style to listen to but recognisable songs which made it enjoyable
Helt okay. Jeg behøver ikke at give min børneopsparing til Georg
This was a fun album with great vocals. Some of the subject matter was cringe but that is how it goes with old timey music.
Decent. For all the soul and Motown that came out of the 1960s, I have heard so much better. None of it was bad, it just fell flat.
Notable tracks: Cry to Me, Can't Nobody Love You
okuu 7,5/10
Good album.
Don't have much to say about it. Nice music from a bygone era
This was a very listenable album by someone I have come to learn is a soul legend. A mix of soul, blues and country (even what sounded like a mariachi-style brass arrangement in one of rhe later songs). A good example of an album.that rightly belongs in the list of "must listen" albums.
Smooth but not my favorite genre.
feels more doo wop than either rock or soul, with a hint of Caribbean influence on a couple tunes. do love that there's a song basically about how he wants to fuck every woman but there's just too many.
this was really fun! the country twist to some of the songs is such a good layer for otherwise great soul music
Another album I expected to like more than I did. I think I have a hard time with the country-choir harmony backing vocals.
He's good a pretty good voice, but the songs didn't really stick out to me too much. I can see why he's overlooked.
Not an album I'd heard before, and it had many good songs. An enjoyable listen but maybe not excellent.
Nice listen. Don’t think it will stick to me.
This album is outside of my usual listening habits but I enjoyed it. The guy has a big voice with a lot of range and the music has that distinctive 'oldies' sound which I'm a fan of. As an album however it started to grate on my ears halfway. That isn't to say it was unpleasant, I'd definitely relisten to some of the songs here in isolation, like 'Cry to Me', 'Goodbye Baby', and 'If you need me' being standouts.
This is another album on this journey where I had no prior knowledge of the artist, so this was a fun and ultimately quick exercise. Solomon Burke's 12 songs on this record are a terrific mix of 50's style doo-wop and some folky sounds as well. The opening tracks "Cry To Me" and "Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) as well as "You're Good For Me" nail that quintessential jukebox soda fountain vibe, and have some incredible lead and backup vocals to boot. Then later in the record, Burke throws in some tracks that have more of a folksy "The Mamas & The Papas" sounds with "Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)" and "Hard, Ain't It Hard". Associating those two genres that are synonymous with the 50s and early 60s, Burke puts forth an excellent album here. Not usually one I'd go out of my way to listen to, but enjoyable nonetheless. 7/10
#227. A quality album that, as the title suggests, bridges the gap between rick and soul. A pretty good voice too that plays well with the style of music. 3/5: pretty good.
He has a really nice voice, and the background vocals really enhance his sound. He was super influential, and you can tell. Some of the lyrics were not great,(a product of their time I suppose) and I definitely enjoyed Won't You Give Him the most.
His voice is beautiful. It's a charming album, but it didn't suck me in. Rounding my 3.5 down to 3 stars. I love the songs and the feel of the album, but I don't wanna listen over and over again. Great as background music for a summertime date night.
Sure, this album sounds groundbreaking for the soul music / rhythm'n blues genres, especially given the year it was released. Burke apparently didn't like the rhythm'n blues tag, oddly enough. But no matter what the particular tags are here, the lineage is crystal-clear. "Rock 'N Soul" indeed offers a template that Otis Redding or Marvin Gaye refined to quite sophisticated proportions a few years after. The thing is, I'm having trouble identifying what makes those songs so memorable. Unfair to call them "generic" when they paved the way for great things to come (maybe my ears are at fault today). But I would be hypocritical to say otherwise. At least for this micro-reviewing of this "historical" record. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential albums". 8/10 for more general purposes (5 for overall competency + 3 for historical reasons) Number of albums left to review: 190 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 350 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 203 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 258 (including this one)
It's fine... Kind of even liked it. But the arrangement is so old school I really don't see myself listening to it again.
What a great voice!
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) 3.7 Cry to Me 3.5 Won't You Give Him (One More Chance) 3.2 If You Need Me 3.4 Hard, Ain't It Hard 3.3 Can't Nobody Love You 3.3 Just Out of Reach 3 You're Good for Me 3.4 You Can't Love Them All 3.4 Someone to Love Me 3.5 Beautiful Brown Eyes 3.4 He'll Have to Go 3.5 Score: 3.383333333
Very interesting & soulful rock & roll/soul album, I'd never heard of Solomon before but I enjoyed this record, i generally find this sort of music boring after a couple of tracks but this one held my attention all the way through
Not bad at all. Lower 3 Sounds good. Missing a banger, but decent
This album contains a selection of love songs. The album itself is nice to have on while you relax or do something else as it's rather calm and soft.
Good soulful sound and upbeat vibes. Back in the 60s I would have bought this but it doesn't hold up well by today's standards. I feel Burke helped set the tone for others to follow. 3/5
very boring but not exactly bad in any way. the most redeeming quality is its short length, if it was any longer it would drop to a 4/10 but with it being pretty short it just squeezes into being a 5/10
Decent chill old school soul. Nothing earth shattering, but I'm happy having listened to it.
Old timey
Motown feel
Good
Liked it! Liked the stuff that auto-played after (Jimmy Hughes, Garnet Mimms & the Enchanters, Little Willie John, James Hunter) a little more!
Ok now I understand why the Beatles were so popular
Bueno, standard
Funky but dated sound.
He'll have to go :) sounds like Elvis
das ist gut
Did not listen please ignore the rating.
Ik vind het chill om dit soort artiesten uit de 60s te bestuderen. Vaak haal ik alles en iedereen door elkaar, het lijkt ook soms iets te veel op elkaar. Dit album is daar geen uitzondering op. Desondanks is het echt een fijn luisterbaar album met een geweldige stem, laid-back instrumenten en heerlijke achtergrondkoortjes. Rating: 7/10 Highlights: Goodbye Baby, Baby Goodbye, Hard Ain’t it Hard, Cry to Me
Na het grandioze werk van Otis Redding en het wat minder grandioze werk van Ray Charles is dit het derde sleutelfiguur in de totstandkoming van moderne soul muziek. Het is al een stuk geavanceerder dan het ietwat oubollige album van Ray, en de variatie tussen blues riffs, folk gitaren, gospel en zelfs latino invloeden zorgt voor een hogere amusementswaarde. Ben wel een sucker voor krachtige achtergrondvocalen, die op dit album bij tijd en wijlen de show zelfs even stelen van de dominante stem van de tientonner Solomon. De eerste helft van het album bevat de betere individuele momenten, met de iconische opener 'Cry to Me' en de powerhouse 'Can't Nobody Love You'. Die tweede is wel echt het hoogtepunt van de plaat. De tweede helft heeft wat minder individuele souplesse, maar stelt wel de instrumentele variatie van het album ten toon, waar nummers als 'Hard, Ain't It Hard' bluegrass elementen bevatten, en 'You Can't Love 'Em All' zelfs even flirt met Mariachi-muziek. Het is over de gehele lengte echt minder spectaculair dan een ''Otis Blue'' van een jaar later, maar albums als deze doen het altijd wel goed bij mij. 7/10 Highlights: Cry to Me Can't Nobody Love You
Burke's stem is echt fantastisch en ik vind dit album wat minder afgezaagd dan veel soul-albums uit dezelfde jaren die toch veel van hetzelfde doen. Positief verrast dus door dit album en artiest wat toch altijd als verborgen parel verborgen is gebleven. Of iets ondergesneeuwd door de meer usual suspects uit de 50's/60's. De song Cry to Me kende ik natuurlijk al en ook een paar andere nummertjes had ik eerder wel eens opgeslagen, maar nooit bewust en (achteraf) met voldoende respect voor Solomon en dit album. Hoogtepunt van het album is Won't You Give Him (One More Chance). Het mist alleen een klein trommeltje en een ander ritme en dit is een lekkere reggae-track. Blijvertje. 7/10 Highlights Cry to Me Can't Nobody Love You Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
Pure soul! Beautiful voice. 3/5
I don't feel that it completely inspired me. It was OK
Kinda forgettable, not bad not great. Sounds like my grandparents music
Wasn’t looking forward to this but it was alright
Nice. Favorite track: Cry To Me
such an incredible talent but the material - like so much in the 50s & early 60s, in all pop genres - is so constrained, almost ritualized, and safe
Ganz schön.
Excellent voice, enjoyable soul album, a bit monotonous
Feels like a typical soul-album of the era. Nice album but not something that really sticks.
Rating: 6/10 Good but not my thing.
Liked this - easy soul listening.
A little rock, soul, gospel and country, this guy has a style/vibe that makes me think of Sam Cooke. I'm also getting a little Tony Orlando. I enjoyed this. It's refreshing to get an album from an unknown artist that I'm able to listen to from beginning to end without feeling the need to fast-forward through it like a lot of the garbage that is served up here.
Really solid r&b that occasionally subverts your expectation and although I don't know this album well, seems to hold a large place in history. Excited to know more about it. Didn't blow me away but really enjoyed it, will need to listen more.
Yeah, it's fine.
3.5
Just good rock'n'roll, just good soul. Might even be good doo-wop. I like the little bits with mallets towards the beginning. He'll be a nice addition to my collection.
It's fine. I'd put it on if I was sitting out on the patio and having a couple drinks, maybe. Don't think I'd add it to my regular music rotation, though.
That's not my taste in musik. But ok
Soul is not something that I actively seek out, but I always enjoy it when it is on. There isn't much here that really pulled my ear, but I was vibing the whole way through. 35 minutes was about the right amount for this though. 3 / 5
Short and sweet. Good pipes. Good rhythm. A strong 3.
A fun listen but nothing crazy note worthy. Classic rock n soul. Middle of the road 3. But holy shit I just read this dudes wiki - my man was a sex machine! He had 21 kids and a whopping 90 grandchildren! Imagine the family get togethers!