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One could argue that the covers Otis does here outshine the originals. The same can't be said for the best known track that he wrote ("Respect"). Therein lies the beauty of Otis Redding. His version of "Respect" is awesome, just like every song on this album. Personally, I ride hardest for "Loving You Too Long" and "You Don't Miss Your Water". My lone regret is not discovering this first on vinyl. Those two songs are the last on their respective album sides. With those two songs as side closers, I would have never stopped flipping the record over, listening repeatedly.
So, so good. I must return to this!
Fantastic. I knew I'd love it.
Absolutely
Good listening.
Holy hell, how is it I've never heard some of these renditions! Old school soul album, with most of them being covers. But good lord, Otis has such a strong vocal presence. This is such a strong collection of tunes.
Perfect
The combination of the Stax Studios rhythm section and the utterly convincing vocals of Redding make this perhaps the quintessential soul record out of Memphis in the mid-1960’s.
Extremely pleasant from start to finish!
A banger. Wasn’t expecting it to like it as much as I did. Definitely gonna keep an eye out for a vinyl of this
Steve cropper on “Rock Me Baby” giving us some sweet blues
A lot of awesome originals in here!
Good grief what a voice. No one has ever done it better.
I am crying
Absolutely unfuckwitable.
Beautiful! What a singer, I love Otis. Favourite tracks: 'Ole Man Trouble', 'Loving You Too Long', 'Rock Me Baby'. 5/5
Near perfect album for me. A lot of the songs on here are essentially standards and his versions are so unique. Respect is clearly the same song Aretha does but every ad lib, etc. is entirely his. What A Wonderful World is wildly different from the Sam Cooke version and equally good. Love his voice, his energy, his band, all of it.
Perhaps the greatest soul/R&B album of all time. The power and emotion emanating from deep within Otis's soul is captured brilliantly on recording. I've listen to this album many times and we'll continue to do so.
It hard to believe someone so young could sing like this. An incredible talent with full commitment to every song. Whether a love ballad (I’ve Been Loving You Too Lkmg…) or an upbeat stomper like Shake. Excellent record.
You can't not have a massive grin on your face after this album. The very definition of soul.
Wonderful
I could listen to Otis Redding all day long. His voice is sublime. Ant the songs on this album are excellent. 5 stars
nothing should be changed or added to this perfect recording
Den ultimate black soul-artisten! Trist han døde så tidlig...
Brilliant
A romp through a bunch of excellent covers and a massive track (respect) which would later become a huge hit when covered by someone else
Excellent songs, excellently sung
Otis doing Sam Cooke, love it!
Excellent
I’ve already listened to this before and it’s one of my favorite albums
All killer. That's the tweet.
Otis Blue, Farrow & Ball.
Classics and classics before they even were classics. I learned that no one knows who wrote “Respect”!!!
Not a style I usually enjoy, but this is so well done, it’s irresistible.
Classic
Greatest soul album of all time, I’ve been loving you too long is immaculate.
Loved the nostalgia and hearing songs that I’m already familiar with from a different tone and perspective.
I love the description of a "dictionary of soul" YES it's amazing! It's partly covers and recorded in 24 hours wow, the covers are incredible though too because Redding brings his unique voice and style and the horns come from the epic Booker T. & the M.G.'s. I must own this on vinyl ASAP. I never knew he wrote Respect originally and his cover of Sam Cooke's A Change is Gonna Come is absolutely beautiful and incredibly emotional and meaningful when you learn that Cooke was shot months before the recording. This album is historical and I love it. What a great Friday album.
Perfect for a cold autumn day.
Covers so good they feel like originals
No, Redding hasn't written more than three songs on this album, which is comprised of many cover versions. But Redding's delivery is really special and although the music have different songwriters and styles, he makes the album sound consistent. He restructures and rearranges the music to fit his own style. And together with the amazing backing musicians like Booker T & the MGs, and Isaac Hayes, Redding creates soul magic.
Geweldig album, vond het verrassend om samples to horen voor andere liedjes.
THAT VOICE and oh what a collection of soulful, funky, rockin' songs.
many hits my girl
loved it
Masterclass, j'ai pas raison la team ?
Some cripplingly sad songs on this album one of the true greats of soul
Otis is a legend, and he's in top form here.
Un album de otro planeta. Fresco, movido, histriónico. Para acompañar cualquier momento del día
Awesome album of covers. Exactly what I was hoping to find with this program.
On of the greatest
16th September 2022 Listened in the day while doing bits around the house. Painting the office etc. weekend of house jobs and life admin. Jen in Spain. An album of Otis covering classics, his beautiful voice soars through Sam Cooke and roughs up the stones. Gorgeous.
Honestly an excellent album, one of my very favourites. Had on vinyl since I was about 16.excellent voice, wonderful mood. Evokes something nostalgic, moody and warm. Well arranged genuinely great.
For a short period of time, everything Otis Redding did was perfect. Regardless of the song topics that occupied an album titled Otis Blue, the music within it is some of the more boisterous and euphoric of the entire mid to late era of Sixties soul. From the track that held the key to Aretha's longevity to the honored yet wholly redefined covers of already bonafide classics as well as songs that can guarantee a movement or two on kitchen floors, Otis Blue seems as though it were a misnomer yet it is indicative of what we, sadly, briefly had to bare witness when it came to the overwhelming power of the man himself.
Fan-fucking-tastic. This album is generational.
Loved every bit of this album. Especially the horns. I have some questions about the cover art though.
10/10, so so good Redding amazingly emotional voice + very good manipulation and control of it lots of covers but still better than the original in most cases (ex Sam Cooke on change gonna come)
That was a ripper.
10/10 - groovy as fuck
Seems sick and twisted that this album is in the same company of Alice In Chains
I realize there are a lot of covers, but it is difficult for me to find anything wrong with Otis.
Great performance. 9/10
Fucking glorious. 5/5
Heard before: yes This is a masterpiece. Your soul or heart has got to be missing if you don’t enjoy this slice of fried gold. Great singer, awesome band. Favourite tracks: A Change is Gonna Come, Satisfaction, My Girl, Wonderful World
A great 60s soul album. Really not much else to add here. I have no complaints, enjoyed every song, everything flowed well without sounding repetitive. Definitely something to add to my playlist for future play.
A rare disc that combines sublime covers (many written by the then recently killed/murdered Sam Cook) and great originals. Otis does indeed sing soul - in a way few have done before and after. A must have. And don't get me started on his band, arguably the best ever assembled.
A great voice doing great covers!
Otis Redding has one of my favorite voices of all time. There is so much strength and passion in his singing and it shows on this album. The covers of "Change Gonna Come" and "Satisfaction" are both unbelievable and his version of Respect would probably be better remembered if Aretha did not take it from him forever. No bad song on here.
This was a good album to start your day with, and pretty dang good overall.
decent
Amazing soul/blues album. We all know some of the songs from this, but there's so many good gems too.
Rating: 9/10 Best songs: Ole man trouble, A change is gonna come, I’ve been loving you too long, Wonderful world, Satisfaction
An incredible collection of performances from possibly the greatest soul singer of all time. Man, he can really rock too.
One of the best soul records of all time. He was a gift to the world and this record is overflowing with timeless tracks.
Forgot how much I loved his voice will defo listen to some more - and great to recognise from the music of dirty dancing - never knew that was him !
really good
❤️
Awesome.
p75, 1965. 5 stars. One of the all time great vocalists shows how it should be done. Yes, most of these are covers, but they are mostly definitive versions that you'll have heard a thousand times before, and they still sound great. Production is excellent and the MG's are on absolutely top form. There is something on this album for everyone every time you listen to it.
Amazing renditions. Otis was so immensely talented!
Years ago I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A couple of things I saw on that trip are burned in my memory: John Lennon's glasses, and two rumpled remnants of a H18 Beechcraft airplane. Otis Reddding's name was painted on the pieces. I think about that plane frequently when I hear his music, and listening to him is always a bit of a bittersweet experience. Otis Blue isn't a perfect album, but there are several songs on here that are so exceptional that they elevate the whole thing leagues beyond other soul albums. It's silly to quibble over 4 or 5 stars when the music is this good. Otis Redding is a titan among vocalists. He has an ability to exude such earnest sorrow and joy in a way very few singers can. You feel these songs in your bones. Now, most of the songs on this album are covers, but Redding was brilliant as a cover artist. He really makes these songs his own, even songs as iconic as "Satisfaction" or "Change Gonna Come." The star track of course is one Redding wrote with Jerry Butler, the achingly beautiful "I've Been Loving You Too Long." It's arguably the best song Redding ever recorded and possibly the best soul song ever. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): I've Been Loving You Too Long, Change Gonna Come, You Don't Miss Your Water, Satisfaction, Shake, Ole Man Trouble, Down in the Valley, Respect, My Girl, Rock Me Baby, Wonderful World
One of the most incredible voices of all time
Discazo. No importa que son covers mayormente, todos están ejecutados de maravilla y con arreglos que quedan perfecto con la rola original y con el estilo vocal de Otis. La versión de Respect casi le llega a la más famosa de Aretha, pero la de Satisfaction sí le gana a la de los Stones. Por cierto, hay una versión de coleccionistas que trae muchas repetidas, pero por ahí hay algunas en vivo que pueden valer la pena.
This was honestly a fun and joyous listenting experience to be honest. Never would've come across it unless I was taking a music course or went to the US. Has that precise balance of swaying ballads, soul and bumping rock numbers with horns throughout that compliment the sound well.
All the originals
Brilliant
extreme high school memories
Otis Redding’s powerful, passionate vocals were simply stunning, stop you in your tracks good. Even his outtakes were a thrill. Distilled, here, then, the essence of Otis as he ballads (I’ve Been Loving You Too Long) and dances (Respect, Shake) and even rocks (Satisfaction) his way through a near perfect album. The band are great, the vibrant horns act as his backing singers, creating this wonderful mood throughout. What we lost the day he died, taken too soon. His legacy lives on.
DIdn't know that he did Respect and all of these other bangers??? This is so good Change is gonna come is such a great song. Absolutely loved
Did not fully listen but I love his voice
So many hits here. Unbelievably good.
Can't go wrong with Otis
fuck yes otis - banger after banger
Some good ass soul. Otis is the man
Sorry I can't write any notes because I am still recovering from this sexual experience
One of the best albums so far this year
very good!
Classic
Very nice album
It doesn’t get more classic soul than this.
A great album of covers - Otis Redding just has such a phenomenal voice. Incredible
LOVE
um clássico efêmero. parece, ao mesmo tempo, muito mais novo e antigo do que é.
Anything Otis is automatically 5*
Never a bad time for Otis.
The Immortal Otis Redding. I grew up listening to this, and I got the album with Jimi Hendrix and Otis on each side from the Monterrey Pop festival. His voice is amazingly textured.
Absolute classic, bangers all around
Classic soul album. Timeless. Can listen to it any moment.
When it comes to soul music, this is as good as it gets. For some reason My Girl sounded particularly good, and it was interesting to hear Redding's version of Wonderful World, a song obviously made famous by the great Sam Cooke. A superb album that made my day.
The title is self-explanatory: Otis Redding gives his soul spin on classic tunes.
Very blue or soul idk, but I liked the whole album.
Wow what a find!
What a voice, what songs, what versions. It's achingly beautiful.
Every song a stone cold classic.
Amazing.
A stone cold classic album - Otis with one of the best backing bands ever.
Otis Redding had such an expressive voice. It was versatile, acrobatic, yet had a persistent grit to it. However, on songs like 'I've Been Loving You Too Long,' his voice smooths out revealing its delicacy. His songs are buoyant with a lilting beat and a robust horn section. He simply inhabits the music in a way that only the best soul/R&B artists do.
1965 - Blues / Band / Soul
I once grew the nail on my big toe so long that when I eventually clipped it, instead of using a key like everyone else, I would use the toe nail as a cocaine shovel. Yes, endless nights were spent shovelling charlie up my schnozz and listening to Otis Redding. Everyone in London knew me. I was a somebody, the toe nail king of the West End. I've left all that behind me now though and can't even look at a bare foot without wincing.
More soul than SHACK's size 18 shoes. Soul/sole - see what I did there?
Love Otis!
Very lovely
Excellent album.
Чистое великолепие соул-музыки!
amazing
Listened to some of it, it was okay. Had classics I had no idea about
fucking legend
A wonderful soul album.
Phenomenal album. Might have been how my day was going but this one hit me just right. Every song has a great groove. Love the Satisfaction cover. New find for me will be listening to this one many more times.
Stand out tracks were "I've Been Loving You Too Long" and "You Don't Miss Your Water".
This is already getting 5 stars before I even listen. Otis Redding is one of my favorites.
A perfect record
Fire
Man knew how to bang.
So good that it looks like a greatest hits: Respect, A Change is Gonna Come, My Girl and a cover of I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)
Classic
Listened to it twice in a row. A great soul record.
Absolutely beautiful album. Otis did a wonderful cover of "Change Gonna Come" and "Wonderful World".
Excellent. Mostly covers. All hits.
I can listen to this album on repeat all day. Such a great voice and artist. Gone too soon.
Her - vor - ra - gend
Had no idea that Otis was the first one to write and perform 'Respect' - massive tune. Feels like a 4, feels so classy and original. Damn, every track is a classic, Respect, My Girl and Satisfaction. Gotta be a 5/5, its an album full of classics
Brilliant.
Soul primigenio, puro. Mítico. Discazo.
Amazing album! Perfect for a cozy rainy morning or a dimly lit evening in. Vocals and brass that show why Otis is so well known.
Excellent. Otis Redding is so easy to listen to.
Otis Redding could sing K-Pop, Rap or Country, doesn’t matter to me, he’s the MAN.
Classic, wonderful album. Beautiful singing and excellent musicianship, particularly love the bass work.
Obvious 5, probably listened to it more than any other album all the way through
Great voice. Filled with classic tracks. Wish I could write a slightly less asinine review :D
Wonderful. The musicianship from the band is incredible and what a voice. Nearly lost a point for the Stones cover which I'm not sure works but that'd be churlish. 5/5
stone cold classic. The voice :adore: the arrangments :adore: 9.3/10. Minor points off for (probably) overfamiliarity and me not being fussy about a few of the original songs. A minor quibble.
An absolute classic. I never get tired of listening to this.
Great album. Some classic hits that are great to sing along to. Otis has such a distinctive voice and the tunes are fantastic. Also great to hear some slower numbers that are less well known.
Simply amazing. Temazos todos
What can you say. A masterpiece
Very good. 5 stars
A lot of songs that are fundamental in the Lexicon of soul, rock, and pop. Very cool and jam-packed with hits.
Good
I liked this one.
GREAT
Otro pedo este wey
Blues for my soul, RnB for my body
made me feel something. very soulful. they don’t make it like this anymore
It's Otis Redding. Doing what he does, so well.
I consider this a near perfect album. Redding's voice has such authority. He is missed.
Legendary.
Never listened to this actual LP, though pretty much all of the songs were familiar. Absolutely fantastic.
Otis covers - feels like hanging out with a friend
The definitive Soul album. About half the album is covers (Satisfaction is the standout IMO). Aretha Franklin covered Respect from this album.
my girl ...
Du sucre à mes oreilles. Ecouté et réécouté inlassablement.
So many songs sampled from this album
Have listen to a few of his song, always a good time.
Amazing!!!!
Smooth.
Favourite Tracks: Ole Man Trouble Change Gonna Come I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
I really like his stripped down blues versions of a lot of these songs.
Listened before?: i recognize some of these track titles, but have never listened to this album in full Ole Man Trouble - 5/5 Respect - 4/5 Change Gonna Come - 5/5 Down in the Valley - 4/5 I've Been Loving You Too Long - 4/5 Shake - 3/5 My Girl - 5/5 Wonderful World - 4/5 Rock Me Baby - 3/5 Satisfaction - 4/5 You Don't Miss Your Water - 4/5 Average score: 4.1/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aretha Franklin released a faaaar more superior version of Respect. sorry Otis overall, this was a great listen, and never figured i'd recognize so many of his hits. i knew of Otis Redding, but never bothered to look into his music til today. i'm glad i took the time to listen
Another album that is a few classics surrounded by covers. I like it, but the album can feel a bit one track and some of these songs are overshadowed by other versions (and this includes the original songs). It was interesting listening to the original Respect for example, but Otis's version pales in comparison to Aretha's version. Still though, good album.
Soul is a force of nature, and Otis was the flag bearing leader of the movement until his passing. This album gives us a clear picture of what was, what is, and what would be Soul Music. There are movements were the vocals are a bit strained, and yes, this album has covers that are unapologetically inferior to the originals- but thats the nature of the music. It's not for you, it's for them. In this case, you feel his yearning in My Girl, even if it wasn't his idea to sing the song. Satisfaction though? Maybe the Stones were a bridge too far my man.
Fantastic album!
A soulful voice singing some classics, never really a bad time for that
Listened with James driving
Classic sound, much more enjoyable than I thought it would've been. I was amazed at how many songs from the album I already knew!
It was very nice and I enjoyed my listen but there was nothing super standout to me. It was just skillfully done right.
Definitely some good Soul. Great even. Otis Redding's singing supplied with the instrumentation made for a very enjoyable album within it's genre. It's short and packs a punch. Good shit.
listening to soul feels like being hugged by a big orange blanket i like a change is gonna come down in the valley and my girl
Another album I already know. THATS 3 IN A ROW GENERATOR!!! GIVE ME SOMETHING NEW!!! Anyways this is a pretty good introduction to soul. Otis Redding’s voice is vibrant and invigorating and the horns are really satisfying. 4/5
Great voice and instrumental creates a lovely vibe.
8/10 Amazing vocal performances from Otis, and the majority of the songs were good. Change Gonna Come, I've Been Loving You Too Long, And Satisfaction were highlights for me. Some of the songs are definitely eclipsed by their versions from other artists though. Respect does not vibe well in the 21st century when sung by a man, and the Aretha version is much better to me. My Girl also has better versions.
I liked this! It was cool, in between a 3 and a 4 to be honest. I thought it might be a little telling that my favorite song was a cover but i just thought it was really interesting. Could absolutely go either way on this rating Highlights: Down in the Valley (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction
I like it! Quick and easy and I like mr otis's voice
Long long long
#224 Heard Before? Probably not, although none of these songs are unfamiliar. Notes: - not a cohesive album in the post-60s sense, but that doesn't really count against it. - same with the fact that the arrangements and production are indistinguishable from dozens of other Stax/Volt records of similar vintage. it ain't so bad that it instantly recalls one of the more vital and exciting moments in American popular music. - song selection is excellent, if predictable. - thus with nearly every element confirming exactly to expectations, the main draw is, for me, going to be the vocal performance, and it delivers on every level. here Otis is not just a showstopping powerhouse, but an interpreter who completely inhabits the narrator of each song. not that these characters are subtle or complex, but the feelings feel more powerfully real when he sings. Verdict: Just another soul album, but an absolutely iconic one that seizes the moment in a particularly compelling way. What a voice. Listen Again? I'm always down for classic soul, although I do usually prefer to try recordings I haven't heard yet.
Amazing vocals and amazing conjunction of instruments! Loved it!
Very much enjoy 60’s music like this or the blues. I wonder if the songs I recognize were made by him and popularized by someone else or if the songs predate even him and this is his rendition.
This album doesn't include my favorite Otis tracks, but he's wonderful.
Th8s man has a great voice full of soul and emotion. Some great covers here and he performs them well.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this, a great album from a great artist.
Jamie: Overall Rating: 8.8/10 Favourite Track: I’ve been loving you too long Least Favourite: Respect Notes: Went into this completely unaware of who Otis Blue was, but after listening to this album 3 times u can now definitely consider me a fan! Woke up in a rlly bad mood but as soon as I turned this on I was dancing around my room naked and shaking ass in the shower. fav songs are ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ + ‘I've Been Loving You Too Long’ they stood out to me the most and u can really feel the passion in his voice. will definitely be returning to this album and have added a few songs in my playlist already <3 Natalia: Overall Rating: 9/10 Favourite Track: A Change Is Gonna Come Least Favourite: Rock Me Baby Notes: This album makes me wanna learn how to dance Northern Soul baddd. A Change Is Gonna Come was incredible, shook my soul. Otis really seems like he feels his music, he def has his eyes squeezed shut while singing. The vocal slides give me chills every time. The cover of My Girl will never be as good as The Temptations though. Does lose points in Rock Me Baby bc he keeps saying little girl. 9/10 Overall, would sit in a rocking chair on a porch to this one. Toheed: Overall Rating: 7/10 Favourite Track: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Least Favourite: Wonderful World Notes: Surprised to enjoy this album as much as I did. I wasn’t overly familiar with Otis Redding before listening, but definitely will explore more now! Great variation in tempo and rhythm throughout, and I loved the guitar in ‘Rock Me Baby’ a lottttttt; however, the fave has to be ‘(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction’ for me. A dynamic, energetic track amongst other emotive and romantic options, with ‘You Don’t Miss Your Water’ being one. A good choice to end the album. Overall, a good fusion of different music genres but still very cohesive and actually amazing for the time. Overall 7.5/10!!! did prefer arethas version of respect tho hunny Aiyra: Overall Rating: 7 /10 Favourite Track: My Girl Least Favourite: Rock Me Baby Notes: This album made me feel calm and comforted, mellow and nostalgic for memories I don’t have.
I was recently trying to describe what Otis Redding sounds like when he's _not_ singing "Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay" to a young adult. I should just have recommended this album. Much of this consists of covers, and Otis sings the hell out of them.
It's really nice, I knew some of those songs!
#1023. It's weird knowing this guy died at 26 knowing that every picture you've ever seen of him he looks 59 years old, and also he sounds like somebody's grandfather. 4/5: good
Entrañable, fácil de oír, agradable. Curiosa la época en la que versionar (como en el caso de Satisfaction, que había salido unos meses antes) tenía otra naturalidad. I've Been Loving You Too Long My Girl Wonderful World
Бодрый soul - целиком альбом слушать сложновато, но хиты неплохие
Okay so my Girl and wonderful world are kind of played out for me personally, but the rest of the album is pretty solid and has aged nicely. I’ve been loving you too long and shake might be my favourites, I especially enjoyed the chord progressions which deviated just right from the stuff you’d expect from blues / rock n roll.
Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Near Perfect - What a voice! This is basically the epitome of sixties soul I think. Sam Cooke might be a purer singer, Curtis Mayfield may have had better songs but there is a certain grit that goes along with the smoothness of Otis Redding. Ole Man Trouble is wonderful and this version of Respect deserves more... respect. A stupendous rendition of Change Gonna Come follows and the next few tracks aren't quite at that level but are still excellent. Shake is great and My Girl is really good as well. This rendition of Wonderful World isn't my favourite but it absolutely works. Rock me is phenomenal as is Satisfaction.
it was nice. too many covers for my taste. but all done with care and tenderness (pun intended). overall soothing listening experience - would recommend.
Blues ฟีลทึบๆตึบๆหน่อย ฟังเรื่อยๆ สม่ำเสมอ ในบาร์ 70 เบสเป็นลูก
There are greats and then there's Otis. Some stand out material but also covers, not necessarily a bad thing but stops it scoring higher
What a pleasure to follow the branded sewage of “Yeezus” with an artist who knows soul, knows R&B, and knows himself. Are his versions the best? In many cases, no! Yet Otis’s soaked-in-kerosene voice makes these songs distinct and memorable, and all his. Long live Otis Redding.
A classic full of fantastic renditions, many of which are standards.
It's blues man, his voice is great, not very repetitive, it's a good album. 8-9/10
Fav: Ole Man Trouble,You Don’t Miss Your Water L: Wonderful World Having the opening and closing tracks be quite good might have raised my score higher than if they were in a different order. 4
4. avgust 2026. 14.04h its bahoppin crazy da je respect originalno njegova pjesma
Redding is an artist I have wanted to be more familiar with, and what better way than an album with his covers of standards? Particularly good timing since last week I had the Aretha Franklin album with some of the same songs.
relaxing, and as it says on the tin, soulful!!!
Just really fun
yeah ok
really amazing soul album, reminds me of Al Greene on some parts which sounds really powerful. however, I have heard some not so good things about Otis Redding however he sounds really good on this album, and I really enjoyed the listen. this album was really good but im unsure if it is a big relisten for me, so it deserves a 4.
Just a very nice album. I love Otis his voice so much. Even the covers are damn fine! So: 4/5
Otis from 1965 soul, some covers, Booker t backup Respect I've loved you too long Satisfaction
It's truly a sin to listen to this album without a cigar and a whiskey.
8/10 It's mostly made up of covers, but just hearing Otis Redding's singing is enough for me to enjoy this.
[4/5] very soulful and fun. a good mix of silly and serious. lots of classics and covers. track notes: 1. begging for the problems to go away 2. classic but the og funk classic 3. big and powerful, let him cooke 4. lonely or just scared of wales 5. classic. bro getting bored after the honeymoon phase 6. shape cutting hip twister 7. like im stuck in a lift 8. distinct lack of fields of green, red roses too. stay in school kids 9. an insatiable desire to be igneous 10. satisfying vibes-heavy interpretation 11. pov my hamster as a kid
Kul vibe, skulle rata 3.5
Great album. Surprisingly knew a lot more of these songs than I would have thought. Well worth a re-listen or chucking on a lazy weekend around the house, smooth soul
First time listening to Otis Redding, though I’ve heard about him plenty. Very pleasing to the ears, makes me want to get up and move.
A nice album full of classic covers
Great album, don't love giving an album full of covers 5 stars but still a nice listen.
Sometimes I forget that voice belonged to a 24 year old man. Respect.
Dramatic, amazing voice. Superb choices of songs. Crafty groovy interpretations.
me like
This was a slow start. At first I was like meh, but by the end, I really loved it. I wouldn’t call ”Satisfaction” a soul song, but he nailed it.
I love this era of music, because songwriting/the music industry in general was so different from how it is now you would get the same couple songs performed in a completely different style from pretty much every artist. So on this record alone we have Respect — written by Otis Redding and made into the legendary song it is now by Aretha Franklin two years later, Change is Gonna Come written by Sam Cooke, My Girl written by Smokey Robinson, etc. It is a practice I love, every single artist had their own arrangement of the song and made it entirely unique. I love Redding's versions of all of these songs in a completely different way than I love other renditions, and I absolutely need all versions. I love Otis Redding'd voice, and every single song on this record hits as much as the song before it. Highlights: Respect, Wonderful World, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
3.5 good covers
The man is a legend. He influenced everyone you like. And while the songs of his that you know probably aren’t on this album, you will know many of the songs here. And the songs you don’t know you will like. Four stars.
Otis is singing the hits like only he can
Люблю такое. Но долго слушать тяжело такое
I was already familiar with most of the songs on this album. The songs are soul but there's a strong hint of rock and roll to them and in some tracks he'd leans into funk. The drums are heavier than you'll hear on any other soul music and his voice operates more like a guitar than a vocal instrument with very precise timing and the way he bends into notes which is unique to him
- i was booooooooorn by the river - i love love LOVE the brass - my girl is... just is
So many amazing classics, love it.
Gorgeous vocals, compelling instrumentation. If this was an album of originals, it would be a 5 for me, but since it's covers, I'm restraining myself with a 4.
Sehr schönes und entspanntes Album. Gut zum Hören nebenbei. Sehr gute Songs/Covers
Awesome voice and awesome songs.
A versitile voice belts out banger after banger.
Otis Redding has an amazing soulful voice that he is a master at controlling and using to express emotion. The songs are familiar and comforting, an instant stress reliever. You can’t help but be in a good mood listening.
Otis Redding has an awesome voice and the composure to successfully pull off Blues, Soul, Rock & Roll, R&B, or whatever else is thrown at him. This was a great listen and it had me rocking in my chair for the entire 2 hrs It played.
THIS is soul. Music that has you wincing as if you were belting out the song yourself. Damn that was good.
I have nothing to say other than i love soul songs and dance break songs. Very enjoyable experience was this album!
A classic album covering hit blues, r&b and Motown songs and transforming them into distinct southern soul. Rolling Stones’ satisfaction, The Temptations “My girl”. He wrote “respect” in 1965 and Aretha Franklin made it her anthem in 67. Loved Ole Man Trouble which was a song written by him!!
Otis has a fantastic voice, so many classics
I don't like soul, but this was fantastic.
Testament to how good Otis Redding was as a vocalist that this has as much of the performing power vocally and otherwise that the other live soul albums that have come up, and its testament to the strength of sound here that despite it being largely covers, you’d be hard pressed to not believe it was all originals, as they’re all pulled perfectly into the very distinctive vocal and instrumental sound Redding has (with Booker T and the MGs). Could do with some different ordering maybe for variance of sound across the album but it’s really quibbles by that point.
Weirdly low energy for a soul album by Otis Redding. Kinda harshed the vibe
On the one hand, Aretha does Respect better… and none of these covers are superior to the originals (Cooke, Temptations, Stones, etc.). On the other hand, it’s Otis. Closer to a five.
i already knew and love some of these! favs: respect a change is gonna come down in the valley i’ve been loving you too long shake my girl wonderful world (i can’t get no) satisfaction rating 3.7/5
En fantastisk soul-essential. Selvom albummet primært består af covers, formår Otis med backing-orcestret at gøre sangene til sine egne. Otis' stemme er vildt smuk og rammer en perfekt grænse mellem ren og raspy. Ole Man Trouble, I've Been Loving You Too Long, You Don't Miss Your Water
It’s funny how many of the covers are songs I’d never heard of and the originals are songs I’d heard the covers of. I guess that’s the way it really worked in the 60s. Of all the ones with more famous covers I think only “satisfaction” is better, but that’s largely because I don’t think incredibly highly of the stones. The originals were largely same-ish, but it doesn’t detract from the performance. Redding’s voice is unique and it shines in all of the songs in here. A good, quick listen.
Classic soul album, Redding's powerful and emotional delivery, combined with the solid groove of the backing musicians created something timeless and stirring.
Переполняющая понимающая влюбленность. Изумительная случайность в подборке альбомов - друг за другом идёт неосоул и соул/блюз 60-ых. Разница колоссальна в пользу прародителя. Отис Реддинг мог показать экспрессивную слегка жгучую и красивую влюбленность только только уходящую в бездонную любовь. А мог показать уходящую пылкую страсть и нежное но яркое воспоминание былых чувств. Главный разрыв между альбомами otis blue и Maxwell's urban hang suite - то что при прослушивании альбома Отиса реддинга у меня возникли описанные выше предположения, а при прослушивании другого увы нет и смело сказать не могли. Возвращаясь к описываемому альбому - уже к середине ты немного пританцовываешь к концу настроение повышается до предела и ты хочешь уйти в отрыв. Невероятный альбом, пусть совершенно не моего жанра, исключителен и интересен. Оценка 7,5/10, точно нуждается в прослушивании и имеется желание.
Otis Redding's 3rd album for Stax is arguably his best, and arguably one of the best of the 60s soul boom. Not a revolutionary statement by any means, especially in an age when anybody can listen to these songs and be instantly blown away by the best horn section this side of Sinatra and the best vocalist this side of... well... The only confounding thing here is "Respect," a song I am acutely aware is great, but one that I am also acutely aware I don't like very much. This version, at least. It was cut in the 60s, so I wouldn't go so far as to 'cancel' (whatever that means anymore) Mr. Redding for reflecting what he understood masculinity to be in songs, but I can say that it's a slight blemish on an album that's so goddamn smooth it needs to apply aftershave to mitigate burns.
engraçado saber que um icon dos rolling stones é daqui. pah, não dá para falhar com jazz né
Loved it!
Du bon soul ça.
Meilleur que des sandwiches biscuits soda beurre de pinottes.
I dig it
This was a treat. Extremely expressive and you can hear the influence his vocal style had on rock and roll music to come.
Considero que este álbum es bastante emotivo simpático y vivas. La voz de él es impresionante. El ritmo también de alguna manera fue pionero y también le dio su toque a ciertas canciones, creando una atmósfera bastante emotiva, pero alegre al mismo
8/10 Un blues muy bueno, muy relajado y una voz que acompaña de manera excelente la instrumental
B+
Pretty good soul record
7 out of 10. There are some good tracks that are enjoyable and replayable. But it gets kind of boring overtime for me. But, for a 1965 album? This is good stuff. R.I.P. Otis Redding 🙏🕊
Bueno para estar chill o tener de fondo
Always tinged with sadness otis redding albums when you realise how short a career he had. A voice filled with longing and hope. This is his best album with such great songs like ive been loving you too long and a change is gonna come the standouts. Wonderful stuff.
Yeah I know he died in a plane crash and there's another universe where he lived and became the greatest musician ever yadda yadda yadda Pretty good voice and selection of songs, but man it must suck being the original creator of Respect.
Historic and good, but doesn’t get me hyped
Tämä levy on löytynyt omasta levyhyllystä jo 80-luvulta asti ja sitä on tullut kuunneltua. Hyviä biisejä ja bändi soittaa hyvin. Tykkään myös Otisin äänestä ja sen väristä.
Nice album and easy to listen to.
Amazing album, great songs and Otis does have such a unique voice to bring those songs/covers in a real special, soulfull manner. 1. My Girl 2. I've Been Loving You Too Long 3. Wonderful World
Now *this* is soul music, well and truly embracing the name of the genre in every moment with how passionate and soulful this project is. It's just pure bliss and beauty all the way through, and to be honest I feel like the only thing holding it back is the slightly primitive production, because of that it just seems like there was just a little bit more that this album could have had to offer if it sounded even smoother. But Otis Redding's voice and vocal performances are still easily good enough here to show that he is undeniably a once in a generation singer.
Glæsileg plata, vægast sagt. Otis silkimjúkur eins og fyrri daginn.
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Great album
Классный альбом с приятным звучанием и отличным выбором песен. И сколько же здесь пересечений с Rolling Stones: Satisfaction - кавер на роллингов I've Been Loving You Too Long - песня Отиса, которую каверили роллинги My Girl - кавер на Temptations, которую также каверили роллинги Не удивительно, что мне такое близко
Симпапуля
Yes! Short and sweet, banger after banger. Good stuff.
Beautiful, soulful voice! Incredibly smooth and soothing. Some of the best soul hits sung in an amazing manner. I admit, it got a bit monotonous but I loved it a lot. Especially because I never heard his versions of these songs, I only knew the originals, and I liked hearing a different approach.
I did not realize Otis Redding had done an album of soul covers but this was a fun way to kick off an otherwise monotonous Wednesday morning at work
Pleasant to listen to. I liked it
Nice
Man's got a great voice! This is the kind of music I love to have mixed into lists, but I never think to grab an album like it. He's got a lovely voice with a good range and it can be very expressive. But the covers and the same-ness of so many of the songs keeps it off my lists. "Respect" is crazy. One of those very rare instances where a cover is so much better than the original. It's fun to hear it here and to acknowledge the songwriter. But Aretha owns this one! I've added couple of these to lists. His voice is mesmerizing. But honestly, I still won't be pulling up the album for a go-through again. And the music? with Booker T and Isaac Hayes? Yikes! I usually think of a lot of soul like I do modern pop. It always seems to be a simple melody, light basic drums, and some keyboard to fill the space. And then you get the singer that's belting it out. But I NEED the music to be interesting too! Albums like this, where the music is banging and really supports the singer, are great revelations. I'll go with a 4 on this.
This guy can cook! What a voice. These songs still sound great.
mostly cover songs but Otis is a great vocalist! full of energy and soul for sure. quite long since it's a compilation album tho lol.
Loved it. Redding's mighty voice and those horns are a combo for the ages, most of the album is covers but the way he interprets them makes it still feel exciting
Really enjoyed this & it prompted me to listen to some more Otis Redding too.
4.3/5
This album is such a joy. A slow start with the first track, but after that it's nothing but upward and away. With the original version of "Respect", his cover of "Satisfaction" (which was a cover cut very shortly after the Stones' release), and so many other hits, this album is great for easy listening, chores, cruising in the car. Whether you realize it or not, Otis Redding has helped you build memories in your life. Everything about 7this music is lovely. We lost such an incredible musician way too soon when we lost Otis Redding.
RATING: 9/10 HIGHLIGHT: Down in the Valley LOWLIGHT: Respect