Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Soul classic 4.5

A little bit shouty for me but loved the composition and the emotiveness.

soulful, passionate music. i loved his cover of my girl. best: you dont miss your water

Superb

Great voice The sax and drums keep you hooked the whole album Lots of emotion in his singing Only like 1/2 skips Ik it’s basic but My Girl is amazing that and Wonderful World are my favourites

Otis Redding is just a goat of the Blues genre and this album proves it. Even though it's not what i'd usually listen to i think i'd listen to it again.

Really really good album. I love some R/B soul music and there are a few bangers in there that slap.

Love some Otis Redding but this isn't my favourite of his.

Good vocals, obnoxious brass instrument. Feels like the sort of thing you would have on vinyl. Not too distracting, I was able to learn about matrix diagonalisation whilst listening. Thought I might have recognised some of the tracks near the end. The first ones sounded quite similar to each other.

It seems that I quite like soul, I wasn't really aware of that but I've thought both of the soul albums on the list have been good so far. The songs were quite enjoyable, some mellow others more 'upbeat' in so much as soul can be, and all were pleasant to listen to. Otis Redding has a nice voice, not quite Stevie Wonder, but it's nice. I of course know 'Be my baby' which was a highlight of the album, and also know 'Wonderful World', although I prefer the original Sam Cooke version with backing singers, still, this is a good song. 12 bar blues in 'Rock me baby' reminded me of a few songs, I'll thank year 8 music for teaching me what that is. One of these songs is, humorously, 'Feed me (git it)' from Little Shop of Horrors the musical, another is 'When a man loves a woman' though I'm less certain why that is. I also also know I can't get no satisfaction, but again the original by The Rolling Stones is the better version. All in all an enjoyable album, the latter half slightly better than the first. A lower four, but a four nonetheless. 74/100

Big Otis fan. I think I have other songs of his that I enjoy more, but always enjoy learning what songs are originals vs covers and just overall love me some soul music

Otis Redding is a unique and transcendent talent. This album is mostly covers and his versions of Respect and Satisfaction are tremendous. His energy and authenticity are infectious. You can’t help but start shaking your booty when he gets going, but he can also nail a ballad. Taken so young, our loss.

Pure powerful soul

Great album, a lot of soul in it

Some really incredible songs. This type of music becomes broing to me after a time, though, as it's often put on by people I know as background "safe" music during get togethers. Because of that it's spoiled over time.

fun listen! i'd heard most of these before, grew up listening to otis redding :P

Smooth. Easy to relisten to. What rose-tinted history could be soundtracked to. 4/5

Gehört in die sammlung

Masterful soul even after 60 years the album is still uplifting

the album is good with a few songs i already knew but didn't know the titles so it was a good surprise to find them today. Its honestly a good 8/10

Yes!

My god I needed this! 4.5/5 will definitely add Otis to my regular rotation. Healing love songs💗

The best way to start?! A fun listen. Otis is obviously a powerhouse, but the backing band is so tight. I miss professional studio-musicians from this era. Everything works. 4/5

Great album but it’s a load of covers

Gotta love Otis

Great bar satisfaction

I did like it - it seems to be covers of songs though. I liked a change gone come, I’ve been loving you too long, rock me baby and I can’t get no satisfaction. That’s all I got through before the album had to be refreshed

Ole Man Trouble: This one felt a bit short and not very memorable, will need to relisten Respect: Difficult to rate due to how iconic the Franklin cover is but this is a pleasant and catchy tune. Very moveable. A Change is Gonna Come: Ok i think this is my fav so far. I like how the music and sound feels shaped by the direction his voice goes in. Slow and drifting in a really pleasant manner. Down in the Valley: Okkk its jazzy I've been loving you to long: I like this one, slow and sweet Shake: Def a highlight, infectious energy and his voice works in tandemn with the bouncy and energetic production perfectly My Girl: A classic hit Wonderful World: A sweet nice little song where the production just seems to have a life of its own Rock Me Baby: Nice charming track (I can't get no) satisfaction: Ok a fun track I can imagine dilly dallying too You don't miss your water: A nice mellow closing track

I liked this album! Even though it was mostly covers, Redding's voice changed the songs enough where they sounded original and I only realized they were covers once I started recognizing the lyrics. Not something I would usually sought out, but enjoyed! 8/10

I was not a fan of this album being almost entirely covers. I like Otis Redding's voice and music style but I would rather hear an entire album of original songs. I didn't know that he wrote "Respect" so I learned that from researching the album. Overall, easy to listen to.

Mooi en super goede band. Alleen wel veel covers daarom geen 5.

Pretty fantastic. I might loose the Stones cover, but otherwise it's really flirting with perfection.

Need to be in the right mood for this. Which I was. Perfect Boxing Day morning music

😃

track 1. (ole man trouble) never heard of this man in my life, but i think i’ve just discovered my new favourite vocalist. this is such a perfect song i wanna cry!! a bit short and a bit repetitive but idgaf 8.7/10 track 2. (respect) OMG I DO KNOW HIM HES THE OG RESPECT!! wait why is this so much better wtf how did i not know about this guy! 10/10 track 3. (a change is gonna come) WHAT WHAT WHAT. I feel so uneducated right now (obviously i’m 15) but what this gave me chills… 10/10 track 4. (down in the valley) ugh it’s just so fucking good. i can genuinely feel it in my bonessss. just doing research on his life makes me appreciate his art even more… 9.8/10 track 5. (i’ve been loving you too long) oh my god… this just perfection. no need to say anything except 10/10 track 6. (shake) really good, just basic good not soul changing like the last one hahah. 8/10 track 7. (my girl) oh shit so this guy was literally the fucking blueprinttttt! his name should be talk in school tbh the way he shaped the fucking music industry! 10/10 track 8. (wonderful world) beautiful. cute af. 8/10 track 9. (rock me baby) oooo this is cool. lil inappropriate but yk i guess he wants to be rocked till his back ain’t got no bones lol. 7.5/10 track 10. ((i can’t get no) satisfaction) Maybe I like the Rolling Stones one better, but for the sake of it i still love this one! 8.9/10 track 11. (you don’t miss your water) omg. 9/10 overall score: 9.8/10

Smooth

i ain’t the one - 8/10 tuesday’s gone - 9/10 gimme three steps - 8/10 simple man - 10/10 things goin’ on - 9/10 mississippi kid - 8/10 poison whiskey - 7/10 free bird -7 /10

beautiful

This is great. The only reason I am not quite giving five stars is because it is mostly covers

is this the OG “my girl”? love it! The whole vibe is so 60s u could tell even with little knowledge. Love the vocals and instrumental

classic classic soul, really heartwarming. some great songs on this one

Soooo good

Highly enjoyable, but it's no sitting on the dock of the bay

Delightful collection of covers. Ironically "Respect" is one of his only originals on the album...

It’s good but most tracks aren’t the best version (with exceptions).

Į really liked it

"This is Otis. I love Otis" - Duckie Yesss fun Respect cover. A change is gonna come. so good. "it's been too hard living and I'm afraid to die"

Otis Redding is the standard and this record is chalk full of hits and covers that blow some of the originals out of the water.

Amazing voice and band of course. But still very much a glorified covers album.

♡ ole man trouble my girl 4.5

3.5

Great voice, great songs, tragic ending to his life. Great life story though and this album slaps.

Me like

Oh man, this is great. Never really listened to Otis much, even though I had a cat named after him as a child. According to Land family legend, when we moved down to Florida, Otis was on a nighttime stroll and became a victim of the alligators in the marsh across the street. Anyway, this album is as close to a 5 as can be without getting a 5. Hit after hit after hit, an all-time voice with all-time accompaniment. However, as much as I hate to bring something as dirty as Logic into the discussion of great music, if I have heard “better” versions of at least three of these songs, can I call it perfection? There’s going to be a new feature of my reviews. I’ve started a playlist with my favorite songs on each album, and I’ll list them here. To catch up on previous albums: Catch a Fire: -Stir It Up -High Tide or Low Tide Vol. 4: N/A Otis Blue: -Respect -Change Gonna Come -My Girl -Wonderful World -Satisfaction (I Can’t Get No)

Good blues and soul album, definitely interesting to hear the original respect. While good listening, it is a rather short album, and half of it is covers so it can't get too many creativity points.

Edited to a 4 - as I have listened to this again...

What can I say? It's Otis Redding!

I feel like I'm trampling on sacred ground by saying this, but I think Otis Redding is... fine? His voice is great, don't get me wrong, but the loosey-goosey, stop/start, rambling style of his approach trades in power for enthusiasm, and maybe doesn't translate as well to a studio environment. What does translate is the backing band: Booker T. & the MG's (RIP Steve Cropper), plus Isaac Hayes on piano, and a ripping horn section pilfered from the Mar-Keys and Memphis Horns. The music absolutely crackles. This is a largely a covers album, but Otis definitely takes ownership of more than a few songs. His version of B.B. King's "Rock Me Baby" is a sweaty masterpiece and Otis made everyone forget the original version of "You Don't Miss Your Water" (who the heck is William Bell, anyway?). He steals "Shake" from Sam Cooke, gives a looser, funkier version of "Wonderful World" and maybe doesn't quite top Sam's version of "A Change Is Gonna Come" but I do appreciate the small-band arrangement of it compared to the ostentatious strings and horns of Sam's version. Otis would receive a dose of his own medicine when Aretha came around to take "Respect" from him, so it's all good. The version of The Rolling Stones "(I Can't Get No Satisfaction)" is less a cover than an interpretation, with Otis abandoning the lyrics after the first verse to forge his own path, but the band absolutely kills it. Fun album, but it's a shame this is the only Otis content we'll get on this list. His album The Dictionary of Soul is also a great listen, as is his Whiskey-A-Go-Go concert album.

Pivotal music. Singing is beautiful but some of the lyrics a little repetitive.

A really relaxing album. What a voice 4 ⭐️

Really good soul. Cool renditions of some classics like My Girl and Respect. All around great album.

Legendary voice with some legendary songs. Great compilation of tracks and solid album overall

This was a good album and a fun listen. Not the most amazing thing ever, since there were some covers on here. However, it was cool to hear his take on these songs, and the originals were interesting. Really liked Respect before AF did it.

Does this have every hit ever on it?

Mostly covers but damn good covers. Favorite track: A Change Is Gonna Come

It was a good album to listen to in the morning, definitely got me up and moving. I just wish there was a little bit more variety in it. I love a good slower/melancholic song which this was missing.

Otis.... He did not miss, so far as I'm aware.

STELLAR Not many people have the ability to convey emotion on the level that Otis Redding could. While not his best record in my opinion as this is maybe his 3rd or 4th best..... wait. This is the only album on this list by Otis Redding. Of all the crap I have had to listen to including 6 albums by Nick Cave, 4 by PJ Harvey and yet one, ONE by Otis Redding. 3 albums by Dexys Midnight fucking Runners. I think I only continue to go through this list just to piss myself off. Today the mission was accomplished.

Really enjoyed!

Muito bom, gostoso e groovy. Clássico

A solid album, but it doesn't quite make it to be truly great.

Good lol, didn’t realise how many of his covers went elsewhere!

One of the best R&B/Soul albums ever released. A true classic. Including the acclaimed Stax house band - Booker T. and the M.G.'s + the Mar-Keys horn section, and "pianist" Isaac Hayes. Pitchfork: 10 Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #178 Best Songs Respect A Change Is Gonna Come I've Been Loving You Too Long Shake

Good

some of the most iconic blues and r&b songs. mostly covers but performed well.

Album #3: Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul Genre (according to Wikipedia): Soul, R&B, blues, rock, Southern soul Singles?: Respect, I’ve Been Loving You Too Long, Shake, Satisfaction Have you heard any songs from this album or artist before?: Yes. I’ve fully listened to this album once before. I know Redding’s songs “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”, “Try a Little Tenderness”, “These Arms of Mine”, and “That’s How Strong My Love Is” too. Thoughts?: I love soul music. I find it to be a relaxing genre. It’s mainly because of the accompanying arrangements that support the vocalist. The vocalists’ efforts, usually, are smooth and complement the music beautifully. This album is a fine example. The way Otis Redding sings is passionate and fits each song he sings. Plus, these songs can either be soothing enough to fall asleep or wake up to, or energetic enough to wake you up to (see a theme?) and get you in a good mood. Favorite songs: Respect, Change Gonna Come, I’ve Been Loving You Too Long, Wonderful World, Rock Me Baby, Satisfaction (I Can’t Get No) As a writer, what can you use this music for when honing your craft?: This is perfect for scenes involving mornings or calmer scenes. I’ve gotta be careful about how to use it though. The more I listen, the more the interpretation could switch to something involving romance. It’s not like that’s a bad thing though. File correlations: File #002: Heaven’s Helpers or File #003: American Peas.

I've been well aware of Otis Redding but never before put a full album on so this was an interesting experience. Predictably it was pretty great but for some reason it didn't capture me as much as I expected it to.

A new record for me. A record full of definitive versions. A record that continues to influence musicians today. I didn't enjoy the version of Satisfaction, hence the record receives 4 stars from. But it will definetely be played again.

Otis Redding best of all

I was recently on holiday to Virginia, and had a fun time explaining to a friend that I find "Americana" and a romantic view of the atomic-powered, space-faring peak of America to be really appealing. Instead of that entire conversation, I should have just put this album on. Serious soul. Favourite tracks: Ole Man Trouble, A Change Is Gonna Come, I've Been Loving You Too Long, My Girl (was the Father/Daughter dance at our wedding, great stuff), Satisfaction

Album de reprise

Soulful, not sure if it was covers or the originals. Good overall.

Fabulous what a voice what quality

Outstanding

Heard of Otis Redding only from samples from modern songs. First full album listen. Ole man trouble was good, he can really sing and good background track. Respect is a banger. Honestly I wish it was longer. I love the trumpets on all the songs. Extremly soulful. This is hard to judge because I’ve never listened to anything like it. It’s good music either way. I like changes gonna come a lot too. The way all the instruments work together is so good. Ahead of its time. Down in the valley is the worst song so far, but that’s saying something because I still think I like it a lot. Simply good music. No notes on I’ve been loving too long. Could’ve been longer and maybe better lyrics but great music. More fun with Shake, I like the switch up. My girl is obviously classic, no idea it was Otis. What a goddamn song. Wonderful world is pretty good, hard to follow up the best song on the album. Rock me baby is great songwriting. Not as much of a ballad. Sweet guitar solo in the middle. Satisfaction is another classic. Bangers beginning middle and end. Horns and songwriting are so good on water. Another Extremly well made song. Great way to wrap it up. I wanted more. This is really good music. 4.2 stars

A really great performance and great vocals, unfortunately many of the songs are covers which does bring the album down in my opinion and the cover of satisfaction was a weird choice and I don’t think it suits the genre all that well. That being said still a very fun listen

Faixa favorita: My Girl Letra favorita: “I was born by a river, oh man, in this little old tent, oh Just like this river, I've been running ever since” - A Change Is Gonna Come Como me senti: relaxada, inspirada Resumo geral: Um álbum de soul poderoso, com interpretações fortes e cheias de sentimento. Canções conhecidas ganham outra vida na voz de Otis, intensa e verdadeira. Reação pessoal: Tem belas rendições de canções que adoro, logo, gostei bastante. Conseguiria escutar no plano de fundo enquanto sento na minha poltrona em uma tarde para relaxar.

I think I’d only heard the one Otis Redding song before, this was a nice surprise. I might like some of these versions better than more famous ones.

There's some really funky stuff here

Plenty covers

You know, if this had Dock of the Bay I could easily be convinced that it was a greatest hits album. Really great stuff

This is such a great album full of soul and warmth. While made up mainly of covers, it means many of the songs are instantly recognisable, but with Redding putting his own take on many to brilliant effect. His cover of Satisfaction may be better than the Stones. But some of the originals penned here by him and Sam Cooke are great too. Plus, I never realised Redding wrote Respect. A classic song nestled amongst many classic covers.

Hitparade.

8.0/10

Classic soul, can't go wrong

I enjoyed it. Who am I to give notes to Otis fucking Redding

Pretty cool, influential album

Recognized some songs like respect, my girl, satisfaction. I liked his my girl Soul music is always good 4/5

this was sensational sunday listening

Really fantastic album. Great energy. And "Satisfaction" is one of the great covers of all time.

So good. I love hearing this version of Satisfaction, and the hits from this album are such high points. I could listen to this whole thing on repeat

The band is cooking, his voice sounds great, amazing recording (all in the span of 24 hours). Tribute to Sam Cooke.

Enjoyed this one. A lot of classics everyone knows and most songs have been famously covered a time or to. Favorite Song(s): Respect, My Girl, Satisfaction

Rating this requires some thought, or perhaps I’m overthinking. It’s an album largely made up of covers but those cover versions are excellent and he makes them his own, perhaps even better. I do sometimes wonder if cover version albums or live albums should be part of the list. Nonetheless, this is Otis Redding.

Classic early singing and a great band.

Does exactly what it says on the tin. One of the greats blasts through a bunch of soul, rock and ballads. It's a collection of songs, rather than an album (the title even seems a nod to this) but what a collection. Best Tracks: Respect; A Change Is Gonna Come; You Don't Miss Your Water

Pleasant easy listening. I didn't even notice the album had finished and found myself listening to Dionne Warwick. A solid 4 out of 5.

Oh no! Can I not rate albums anymore?... Well, this would be a 4. Super unique voice but the songwriting didn't feel the same. I see why hip hop loves him though. Jay-z vibes!

Powerhouse, soulful and sweet.

First track thoughts: Voice reminds me of Ted Hawkins a little bit, if Hawkins was a bit happier. Just read the wikipedia on Otis, very sad. Died so young! I really love the first half of this album; it feels like I've been missing a lot of this style of music in my collection. the last half of the album isn't as engaging for me, but still: any song coming up on shuffle would be welcome!

Banger på banger på banger, fekk ny respekt for otis! Beste sang: Respect

Good soulful music

Not First Listen; 4; These are all classic tracks, and Redding sounds so good on them. Really incredible how much emotion comes through in his singing. Favorite Tracks: A Change is Gonna Come, Satisfaction

This music is really just so very nice. I hope we get Pain in my Heart at some point too!

Like Aretha I wish I could hear these songs for the first time again and again.

It was so interesting to hear Otis's version of some songs that I've heard many times. Very entertaining album.

Mielenkiintosia versioita. On the roots

Otis on kova ja yksi lemppareistani, mutta parempi albumi on vielä tulossa epäilisin. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nimi jonka on monesti kuullut mutta musaa ei. Olipa hyvä!

01) Ole Man Trouble - 8,0 02) Respect - 10,0 03) Change Is Gonna Come - 9,5 04) Down in the Valley - 8,0 05) I've Been Loving You Too Long - 9,0 06) Shake - 7,5 07) My Girl - 9,0 08) Wonderful World - 9,0 09) Rock Me Baby - 8,0 10) Satisfaction - 8,0 11) You Don't Miss Your Water - 8,0 TOTAL: 8,55 (86/100) Current ranking: 116/704

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul is a really good album. It helps that I have heard a lot of these songs before.

Some good cover versions, but sounded a bit dated. Good songs well performed.

Wow. Powerful performances all the way. Immediately struck by the massive horn arrangements, and fat saxes. Only a larger than life voice like Otis Redding's could match this bold arrangement. And he sure does! Soulful, expressive, and STRONG. Otis at his best. His song, "Respect," lands much differently on this record than Aretha's later version. It's hard to believe she could improve on the song, but she did. It's a testament to the artistry of them both. Aside from Otis' rather weak version of the Stones' "Satisfaction," this is delight from top to bottom. Favorite song: "Down in the Valley." So funky!

A uniquely intense but emotional voice. Great songs/covers.

One of the best soul singers went way too early. We have to work with what he recorded. I think this collection of songs is very good, but since it features so many songs we heard often enough over the last nearly 60 years (!), they don't have the biggest effect no more.

Wow. Now this is some passionate soul music, and my god, what a voice. Of course I'm familiar with it but this is the first time I'm listening to a whole album of Otis Redding, and this is a voice that could captivate me singing anything. I'm gonna return to this! Must-listen #234.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I fucking love soul

Now here's some classic soul/RnB. The author of so many songs that he didn't sweep the floor with himself!

This is a really good album, amazing atmosphere and great groove and vocals. Really enjoyable 32 minutes in which Otis does a great job, however, my only problem is that most of the songs are covers. This is one of my main criticism with this list. How are we supposed to really know an artist if most of the songs are covers? 4/5

A very solid collection of songs sung with amazing vocals.

Wonderful voice, great covers of already great songs. I enjoyed this a lot.

Heck of a singer. Good comfort music.

Great album, definitely a keeper

Great album, quick listen, no skips.

Some covers if my favorite songs

Really good Excellent voice

Otis's voice is so unique, he has an enchanting way of singing. Loved the album, but just can't give 5 stars to an album composed of mostly covers, so this gets 4 stars.

Thats fun

It’s unfortunate that Otis died in a tragic plane crash at the age of 26. Even though there were only 3 originals on this album you can hear a defining style to his approach to music. He had an impact with such a limited body of work. It would have been interesting to see how his sound evolved in the coming decades.

'Shake it like a bowl of soup' gets the award for line that made me think the longest😂is that-? is that what you do with soup? Otis I have soup all over my apartment what have you done😭 4 stars for pretty much the delivery alone. plus I made some clay ghosts while listening to this so I think the spirit of blues has infused into them👍

Punchy

I enjoyed listening to this one a lot. There is a lot of interesting stuff going on here, but a couple of things stood out. Sam Cooke's A Change is Gonna Come is just an incredible song and this is a nice cover. Respect is also an interesting one. Otis Redding wrote it, but Aretha Franklin made it her song without a doubt. This is a very good album of blues/soul/R&B.

Really liked this even though I had never heard of it!

This is very nice. I only know Otis Redding from Dock of the Bay, which is overplayed, and from the opening line of Runnin' Blue by the Doors (poor Otis dead and gone...). This album is lovely. I like the horns. It's got a nice, warm feel to it.

What a great voice!

Surprised to like this tbh

I always enjoy listening to Otis. This is a lovely album.

It’s just so good - ingrained in musical culture

Ptn j'adore la soul en fait

I am very divided on this album which is very dated when listening (3 stars)... but many of the tracks covered by other artists have been global hits later on (it really deserves the 4th star). Regarding musical influence, just two words: "Respect & Satisfaction" Mr Redding

Once again, after the Stones one, here comes an album made mostly of covers, but with such maturity and instrumentation that it feels completely re-owned, even on classics like Satisfaction. Wild, tender, rocking : an absolute treat.

good vibes

This is exactly what comes to mind when you think of the name "Otis Redding". Nothing more, nothing less. It's good, it's hearty, it's influential. But is it exciting? Does it break any new ground, venture into the musical unknown, give us musical ideas we've never heard? The unfortunate truth of (quasi-)cover albums, particularly those performed by an already established musician who is known to perform in an outdated genre, is that they just aren't that interesting. Otis Blue is one of several famous 60s records that suffer for this reason (others include Beach Boys' Party!, Ella Fitzgerald's Songbook, the Rolling Stones' debut, and A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector). A cover or two is fine, but by 1965 you really need to extend beyond 8 out of 11 being non-originals. That being said, if you're going to pick songs to cover, you can't do much better than this. Satisfaction, My Girl, Wonderful World, Rock Me Baby... man, so many greats. The former in particular nearly lives up to the original. It's missing Jagger's grit and the heavy electric guitar sound, but the razor-sharp brass makes up for it. And Redding's vocal delivery is excellent – nearly unrivalled for his time. There's a good reason why he's a bit of a legend in these here parts. He's great at riffing with absolute nonsense syllables, in the sense that he's clearly having a blast doing it – and that joyful feeling rubs off on the listener too. Good range of emotions, too. I admire that, unlike certain punk entries on this list, Redding rotates between various tempos and moods. It's a really fun listen. 4/5 Key tracks: My Girl, Wonderful World, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

Very enjoyable. Had never heard the germ for Respect before. 3.5/5

Think I've only ever heard dock of the bay from Otis which seems strange as he's probably got loads of great songs We named our kitten we got 2 years ago Otis (in my.mind after redding) when we got her. Yes we thought she was a boy until the vet told us otherwise but I liked the name so it stuck

(4) well well well if it isn’t otis redding singing a bunch of bops for 32 mins (didn’t listen to extended cut)

Really enjoyed this, will definitely be listening again soon

The album has a picture of what i can only image is a woman pleasuring herself - my eyes doth roll - but in listening to Otis my eyes are still rolling but behind closed eyes like hers. On my patented -100 to 100 scale if judging an album by its cover is -30 but taking the time to discover you were a tit is +40 then this was +70

H: Otis Redding took covers of some of the most popular songs of his time and made them his own. I love that he made them all sound like his originals, the use of horns brings a cohesive sound to the album. 8/10 H fav song: My Girl Z: the main attraction here is Otis’s voice. He has the ability to transform any song, no matter the genre, into his own. The album is mostly covers, however like Hailey said it felt like a cohesive Otis Redding album with the use of horns and how unique and expressive his voice is. The instrumentation left some to be desired, but overall this is soul at its best. 7.5/10 Z fav song: Wonderful World

Feel like this guy just sung so many songs slightly worse than the covers made them. Have to admire that he did it first to be fair. Specific rating - 4.2 Fav song- my girl Least fav- you don’t miss your water

I really enjoy his voice but a lot of these aren't my favourite versions of the songs. However I do have great respect (get it!) for the original songs, even if they went on to have covers I liked more. Favourite song: Wonderful World Least: Rock Me Baby

This album makes me feel religious even though I'm not, incredible

Smooth, soulful covers of some classic soul songs. Having already heard Aretha Franklin’s album, listening to the arrangement Redding picks on these tracks is fascinating, especially when my only exposure to him has been his breakthrough class “Dock of the Bay”. Makes me wonder what other songs we would’ve heard had he lived past the age of 26. …Honestly it’s incredible that he had the voice that he did for as young as he was. Talented, and definitely taken too soon.

You learn something new everyday, I guess the Rolling Stones covered Otis on "Satisfaction". Great song along with Respect and Change Gonna Come.

Very enjoyable

Nie znam sie, klasyczny jazz chyba. Do włączenia w tle jesiennym popołudniem

So well performed and recorded - this is what all bands should try to sound like.

love

Otis Redding has an impressive voice. After an impressive start to the album, I came to the conclusion on further listening that the album didn't excite me. But then it was the hits and the surprising soul version of "I can't get no ..." that made me change my interim judgment. 4/5

Quite good.

I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Crazy that this album is as good as it is being essentially a covers album that was recorded in a day. I guess when you've got the talent that Otis Reading has you can do both of those things effortlessly.

This is a mighty fine soul album, I'll keep this one around. But the opener was the strongest bit for me and I will argue that Aretha Franklin's Respect is the most important cover in history - this one here seems like an imminent call to a domestic abuse line.

Otis Redding has an incredible voice. Definitely gone too soon. He sings with a heart and energy that I haven’t heard from anyone else.

This is a great album even with all the covers. Redding makes them his own. I've been loving you too long is often cited as the can't miss song. For me it's Change Gonna Come.

An amazing cultural artifact, precious and important. It’s not something I’d want to listen to frequently but that doesn’t mean it’s not great.

i was like, eh its alr, and then a change is gonna come starting playing and I got it. rly damn good, his vocals are crazy, nobody sings like this anymore

good but a lot of the songs were done better by others

So much soul. So much passion. It’s cool to hear the original recording of Respect. Aretha Franklin really made her cover of it, her own.

Banger of the album: Down in the Valley Albums like this make me realise I should listen to more soul.

Listened on a sunny morning walk and it certainly put some swag in my steps. A good mix of up-tempo tracks and some slower numbers. Great to hear some versions of songs I already knew. Learned that Respect was originally written by Otis and covered by Aretha Franklin

Absolutely wonderful music from a master singer. The only thing holding it back is that only a couple of these are originals (one of which would soon be completely overshadowed by Aretha Franklin's rendition).

I knew a couple of tracks: My Girl (of course) and A Change Is Gonna Come (what an awesome song). The rest was new to me. I love the combination of his emotional voice and the brass backing. There are a couple of covers in this album that I don't love: Wonderful World and I Can't Get No Satisfaction. His rendition isn't as good as the original and his style doesn't work as well here. But the rest is pretty good. All in all it kinda squeaks by as a 4.

Unmatched vocals. Some of the covers don't rise quite to the level of the originals but it's a quibble since I listened to this at least 3 times today.

4/5. Dang, Otis can sing. It comes so naturally to him. I know most, if not all of these songs, and yet it feels like I'm listening to them for the first time. They feel so second-nature to his vocals that it doesn't feel like a cover album. It is a cover album though so I just don't feel right giving it 5 stars, just cause these versions aren't better than the originals, just different. It's still a great album overall, with Otis and his band truly crushing each song, taking it as their own. Interesting that this was the original Respect version. Kind of cringe considering the correct version from Aretha. Best Song: Down In The Valley, Wonderful World, Change Gonna Come

Catchy blues, definitely encourages dancing. Multiple songs that I'm unsure if they're covers or the original

Great soul, lotta classics, great voice and band

Fantastic album, such a great voice. Packed with classic after classic. What a voice! 4.5, rounded down. Heard before? Yes Owned: Yes. 8/1001, 8/31 (26%) Will I get? Already own Recommend: Yes

Classic Otis Redding album. He did write a few of these tracks, the others are popular R&B covers (except the Stones song). Displays his powerful and emotive voice. One of the best R&B singers of his era. The room reverb on albums of this era really adds to the overall sound. Notables songs include Change Gonna Come, Down In The Valley, I’ve Been Loving You Too Long, My Girl, You Don’t Miss Your Water.

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Good Stuff

Beautiful, raw, timeless soul. Powerful vocals. The originals are as incredible as the Sam Cooke covers. Passionate, gritty, gospel fire. The band is perfectly tight. Isaac Hayes on the keys, who knew!? This album is just back to back hit after hit after hit. It is about as easy a listen as you could ever want. Favourite track - Wonderful World. 9/10.

Such a great album. Always liked Otis, but never listened to a full album. Could see myself putting this on regularly

Bit of a classic album 7/10

Even more RESPECT than I had before

Enjoyed it

Pure soul put into this album 8/10

Oldieeeee ❤️

Otis and the Memphis Horns. Automatic 5. This falls just short of desert island rankings. I get that a lot of these are covers and many have been overplayed. Still this formula scratches that certain itch cannot be beat.

A solid soul cover album, I would t be upset if any of this came on. Really solid covers, surprised by The Rolling Stones cover too. 4 of 5, his voice is amazing.

Great album, have it on vinyl and listened to it that way…in mono.

Otis Redding is one of the great soul singers ever. It's probably not great that I best know him for getting sampled a bunch on that Kanye West/Jay-Z duo album (Kanye West: Piece of shit human, savant-like ability to recognize great music). At least now I can say I have listened to his actual music and it's just great. You can feel his emotion in his singing on every song and it just makes you want to close your eyes and sway with the slow playing of the piano. Solid 4 for me.

This is about as effortlessly cool and composed a soul record as there ever was. Otis Redding has an all time voice for the genre and absolutely owns each of the songs. I could listen to this end over end without tiring. Something about listening to this makes me long for a red Chevrolet and a milkshake... Ole Man Trouble absolutely fucks. Love the progression at work here and horns. TiL that Arethra Franklin covered Respect... Hers is the definitive version, but this jams all the same. My Girl is a classic, as is Wonderful World. His brass-filled take on Satisfaction is fine even if it doesn't stray far from the original source material. But the turn into You Don't Miss Your Water is a bit of weird sequencing IMO. That said, Don't Miss Your Water is one of my favorites on here and absolutely fantastic in the closing slot. High high 4 for me. Just not quite the energy for a 5.

Hard to hate an album with a bunch of covers of well known hits done in expert fashion. Had me grooving for sure.

Been in some really bluesy older music trend here on this list and im here for it. Liked the couple of covers on here. Otis Redding just has such a powerful singing voice

Fun lil album with some great covers and great singing. Solid one I would love to play in the background having some people over.

Great sound. Very cool.

Fantastic renditions of stone cold classics. Satisfaction & Respect are Fantastic

So smooth and cool, and then My Girl hits.

Who knew that Otis Redding recorded "Respect" before Aretha? Not me! His take is certainly not bad, either, but Aretha's arrangement deservedly made the song all hers.

I am glad I could hear it on this lazy morning.

9/10 Lav it! That otis guy can really sing

Damn, the start of the album was extremely strong with "Ole Man Trouble" and "A Change is Gonna Come" which ended up being the favorite track of the lot. The start was hinting at a possible 5, but then the tone of the subsequent songs went to more livelier soul which was still absolutely fine to listen to, but it didn't necessarily transport me anywhere like the other two songs did. As such, this will receive a 4/5 rating.

The majority of the tracks on Otis Blue are cover versions so this album will never be a 5 for me. It seems to be his strongest album, I haven't listened to the others fully but the track lists seem to have 1-2 standout songs. This album is a solid 30 mins of soul. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

A day after strugging through Foo Fighters' debut album I was blessed with this. Wow, can Otis Redding ever sing. He is one of those artists who I have probably heard many times but I couldn't name any of his songs. What a treat!

Excellent

Obviously, Otis Redding is one of the greatest. This is a really good album to get to know his style which is phenomenal and so many of the songs were hits before he covered them on this album. The standout is "Change Gonna Come" for me. Covering songs back in this time period was done all the time and singers/performers who had their own style would make the song their own and Otis does just that. Really great album.

Nice

The covers are great and there are only a few originals, but great ones at that. It's recorded well - clean, but keeping a natural live sound. A classic that is always listenable.

Fine soul, and mighty-fine work Mr. Redding. Groovy.

I used to listen to the soul show with Ferry Maat on Dutch radio. It was great music.

Better than coldplay

Otis Redding singing is only ever going to be good!

Loved the lyric "shake it like a bowl of soup" This was a cool and influential listen, not the kind of thing I'd normally have in the rotation but more to like than dislike here for sure

Got a little boring with all of these songs sounding similar but it's just classic after classic. Hard to dislike these old school funk albums 7/10

I listened to this two times through and enjoyed it. Then I saw the news about Ozzy passing and I became distracted by Black Sabbath. It was my first time listening to "Paranoid." I have to imagine that album makes an appearance on this list at some point. Seeing as how I've already heard Metallica, twice, and Judas Priest, I would be shocked if Paranoid doesn't make the cut. Anyway, Otis Redding, good soul music. 3.5

Good stuff

Classic stuff from a legend.

4.0

beautiful. You can see where so much music comes from

По началу показался ну очень прикольным! Потом немного надоел, хоть и вовсе не длинный, 32 минуты. Ну и вокал достаточно специфический, вероятно поэтому поднадоело слушать с непривычки.. Снова не мой любимый жанр и мб не очень в настроение, но альбом хороший

great album, made in 24 hours. that's amazing.

From a young age, Otis Redding was the guy on that one rap song that went GAH-JAH-OOO-NAH-NAH-NAH. But years later, I've gotten to know Otis Redding as a man with a voice that defined the very meaning of soul. On this record, you can hear him put everything into singing these songs. I can especially highlight the last 4 tracks which go from sunny R&B to Blues to Rock and Roll and finally a true dose of Soul. I went from expecting a record filled with singles and quick bits (like Elvis) to being able to hear something more within. Otis was a man with all the tricks up his sleeve and a voice that rang on like the wind. His loss was a great tragedy. (8/10, 4/5 on this scale)

7/11/25. Otis has the voice, and loved hearing his take on famous songs during this era. Really adds a lot of soul, hence the title.

a solid album of mostly covers. “a change is gonna come” is my favourite of course. iconic song that..

What an absolute joy this album was. When it came up, I wasn’t sure if I was in the mood for Otis. I stuck it on anyway and thoroughly enjoyed it. Despite already knowing a few songs, this album was just an overall injection of positivity. A definite addition to my library, and a good example of the 1001 generator being very effective.

Ahh, ça fait un méchant boutte qu'un a pas eu un pull de Blues, pis un bon à part de ça!

I enjoyed this. Familiar with the artist, not this particular album. Definitely canonical.

Minus one for mostly covers but what a voice

This is a wonderful album that's just a shot of sunshine. If there's a drawback I prefer most of the originals to the covers presented here, although Satisfaction comes pretty damn close to beating the original.

So.many.hits!! I think my favourite part was the texture in his voice. You really notice that compared to many vocal recordings - it’s sounds like you are right there

Some good covers of known songs

Very nice listen.

Lindo álbum, de un artista que murió demasiado joven :(

An exceptional collection of songs performed by an exceptional artist. Otis has to be on the short list of top musical talents we lost too soon. While none of these tracks match Otis’ peak brilliance on Sittin On The Dock of the Bay, it’s probably his best collection of songs as a whole album released in his lifetime. I’ve Been Loving You Too Long and his rendition of My Girl are highlights.

Really beautiful album. Soaring vocals and melodies. Pleasure to listen to his interpretations of a lot of these hits, even if they’re not my personal fave versions.

I can't get no satisfaction

I love Otis Redding, I always have.. but I’m only giving this 4 stars because Aretha Franklin is the only person that should sing Respect

Surprising how many songs on this album are ubiquitous.

Classic Soul

Really loved this Soul album. Otis' vocal timbre texture really gets you moving.

Not an album I'm eager to download each song to my library, only because it's mostly a cover album, but Otis just always slaps. A voice from Heaven. He does justice to a lot of these covers, and produces the original Respect.

Soul soup to fill tha bowl

His third album. Soul. Those vocals, the horns, the whole sound. A perfect Soul album. Respect, a classic track. My Girl, beautiful. Wonderful World is another classic ! Lovely album.

This was such a surprise at how many of these songs were covered by later bands. I had no idea.

Great selection of covers on this record. I really appreciate the brass instrumentation.

Otis never disappoints—a classic '60s long player with many timeless hits.

Encore de l’excellent soul. J’aime beaucoup sa voix un peu écorchée, sur le bord de se mettre à pleurer, qui transporte toute la douleur du monde. J’aime aussi la place très importante des cuivres dans les chansons. Par contre avoir 2 covers sur un album de 32 min c’est un drôle de choix. C’était peut-être comme ça dans le temps! Respect!

Solid.

I liked his rendition of Satisfaction more than Rolling Stones!

Two songs that became big hits for other artists. This was really solid - enjoyed it!

ja nice

A covers album has no business being this solid.

Great album. Great tracks.

Again, a classic album.

Otis pretty much never misses

Very nice!

monument de la soul

Lots of great songs even if you have heard them by other artists and they may be mo0re of the definitive versions. But you can't deny he does a fantastic job with all of them as the songs are all we have heard before and maybe don't come to mind as the artist associated with them I can't give 5 stars but it is close.

Otis' voice is a great mix of rugged and soulful. Nice, short blues album.

I was pleasantly surprised by this album. It is, of course, a truism to remark that Otis Redding had one of THE great voices of the 60's. Attempting to describe that voice without resort cliche is...well, if not impossible, then certainly close to it. However, I have to confess that I didn't expect to be blown away by this album; I have heard most of the songs before, so I thought I had a good idea of what to expect. But, I must admit that I was surprised. There was something immensely (and surprisingly) enjoyable about just kicking back with some headphones and allowing Otis to transport me to a different time and place for about 50 minutes. I didn't think, I just listened. And, if a work of art is capable of shutting out the noise, of quieting the chaos, even for a little while, well I think there is no higher praise available. A highlight of the record was the cover of 'Satisfaction.' Being a huge Stones Guy I wasn't expecting to enjoy this cover as much as I did. I thought I would have to 'endure it' or, perhaps, to 'suffer through it' (there are some questionable 'Satisfaction' covers out there). Now, is it as good as the original? I wouldn't like to comment on that...but I will say, it is GOOD. Great even. All told, I thoroughly enjoyed this album and plan on revisiting it again and again. Perhaps on rainy nights, when I feel a type of longing I can't quite identify. On nights like that, perhaps Otis can show me the way.

Excellent vibes.

Otis has a great voice and soul to his singing. Enjoyed the covers and the horns were excellent.

He sounds great, I only knew “The Dock of the Bay” before this but his voice is incredible. Lots of emotion and oomph to it. Really tragic that he died at 26, lots of potential. This was great, although the album does kinda drag after the first couple songs.

Great stuff however I do not want to hear anybody but Aretha do Respect

Great songs

good songs to cover, good voice doing the covering - stellar album for just easy listening. Otis Redding is a GOAT and this album, in my opinion, helps to define that legacy

Love his voice and sound.

It’s a cover album but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a great listen. Otis Redding has incredible vocals and it was really fun seeing what personal touches he put on each song. It was also the first time I can remember hearing Respect from the opposite point of view. Really good album, but I don’t know that I can justify a five.

How can you not love Otis Redding's voice? I do wish we got some more original songs though. The covers he does are very well done, but they're not that much different from the original. I wish he would have made them more of his own. I pretty much prefer the original version to all the covers. That makes it even funnier that I prefer Aretha Franklin's version of "Respect" more than the original. Most of the songs on this album I wish were a different version.

Not my genre but beautiful album.

Beautiful soulful album. Only knock was that it was mostly covers

When the Blues built the house

Good album full of covers

Singing with delight, raw emotion, and at times with torment. What I envision quality Soul music should encapsulate. Legendary voice!!

This was very fun

Wait till Otis sees us, he loves us

Viele bekannte Songs im souligen Sound. Für ein 60 Jahre altes Album erstaunlich gut. 4/5

This was a pleasure to listen to

Otis Redding song soulful rhythm and blues with killer backing band. Redding is a great talent, performing songs with emotionality, energy, and swagger. The music is solid throughout - always smooth whether sparse and quiet or more upbeat and fun. Particularly shining is the horn arrangements which provide great accents. It’s all solid with a few standout tracks, mostly on Side A which is strong enough that Side B doesn’t feel essential.

8/10 A load of bangers, sung really well and played really well. Production is good but maybe muted? There are a load of greats on here and not much of the music really stands out strongly. Best: I’ve Been Loving You Too Long

gorgeous gorgeous!

3.6 solid soul album, a bit on the slower side for my personal taste but still a banger faves: respect, down in the valley

Great, but not a 5 since the album is almost all covers, and I wouldn’t say Reddings renditions are the definitive versions. Hell, even his own composition (“Respect”) is better sung by Aretha. But, still great and worth a listen.

Mesmerising music! That voice is heavenly

die musik ist ziemlich schön, sehr energische momente und interessante instrumente! leider erinnert es mich sehr an die musik die peinliche yuppies hören, um ihre überlegenheit darzustellen. 3,5/5

more like GOATis Redding am I right

Such a tragedy this man had to die so young. He is a legend and would have gone on to do some incredible things. Phenomenal talent and album.

Delightful

I am in awe of Otis Redding. I love the Stax/Volt sound. (The story of Stax - Otis occupying a major chapter - is incredible; search it out.) But this album doesn’t present as a coherent work. It plays like a collection of tracks. Three of them on Side A belong in the conversation of best-songs-ever-written, but the track order is odd; the “set list” doesn’t flow. And Side B is just a collection of toss away covers.

Really good album. Classic music right here that so many people were inspired by. Not a skip on the album. Loved hearing My Girl here as well. 8./10