Reviews (page 11 of 14)
I really enjoy her voice and really enjoyed this album. I know we've heard her before and spoke highly of her on my first review. I feel like she would have made a great Motown singer and even think she sounds a bit like Aretha. Relax ya'll, I said a bit. I know there's only one Queen. Enjoyed the entire listen. Nothing I will download into my library, but I certainly wouldn't turn her off either. Very good album to have playing in the background while working. Good stuff. I'm going with a 3.5 and may have to relisten to the first album we heard off this list.
3.5 Alright, let’s go Dusty, this is what I’m talking about! After listening to her underwhelming and dated debut, it really feels like she found a sense of her own identity here. Across the board, there’s so much more personality, passion, and atmosphere to the music compared to what previously felt like a disconnected assortment of pop singles. Even if a lot of the songs here are still covers, she breathes life into each and every one as if they’re her own with her absolutely captivating voice and bravado, to the point where I was reminded of the legendary pop diva Aretha Franklin herself at times. That may be a bit of a stretch, but supposedly Elton John even once referred to Dusty as “the greatest white singer there ever has been”. The racial asterisk is a little funny to me, but I see where he’s coming from - it’s great, but not quite Aretha levels. Still, this is a very enjoyable listen and it quickly commanded my respect for her as a performer and pop icon - this is a woman who deserves way more recognition. It’s not quite enough to sway me into the 4+ territory - at least for now - but this definitely won’t be the last time I give her music a spin.
Listening notes...
Very good, I like it a lot. Reminds me of my mom
dustyvihaa ei sallita... oletan että kaikki biisit mustaihoinen kirjoittanut en tiedä jaksa tiedostelua. mutta sen tiedän että sielu löytyy tytön sisältä, jossain siellä oikeasti on ihminen joka ehkäpä tykkääpi laulaa ja tietää mitä laulominen on.. EI OLE FYYSISTÄ.. TÄMÄ VÄRÄHTELY PAREMPI VS TOINEN VÄTÄHTELY... vaan metafyysistä...laulu elää..omalla tietämyksellä...olemme vain instrumentteja, portti näiden maailmojen välissä..... ONLY WAN WHO COULD EVER REACH ME.. WAASASONOFA PREACHAH MAN... fadeoutit ovat paskoja btw only boy who could ever teach me
I didn’t know she sang son of a preacher man. Ok listen, definitely a 1969 time capsule sound.
Helt ok, inte min smak
Truly one of the greatest singers ever, by emotion. Nobody can sell heartbreak like Dusty. There would be no Taylor Swift without her!
Despite son of a preacher man I'd say this is mid to me. It's good, but I wouldn't listen to it again
Very good
Engaging, love the orchestral instruments, variety, passion. Solid album at the perfect length
Great singer.
I enjoyed this. I think she had a lovely vocal style. 3*
Not overwhelmed.
Bit what I would qualify as 'zeikmuziek' at the end, first half of th album was nice.
great drum sound!
More bland then I was going for but it was listenable enough
The voice initially piqued my interest, but boredom soon found a new friend.
Couldn’t get through it, not my thing
Old but g.... Wait, it's just old anyway
Absolute classic.
She knows how to enjoy her mornings - 3.5/5
Surprisingly pleasant!
I remember listening to this at Geagle and then I realized I didn’t really listen to it so I didn’t rate it. But I was listening to it at work and I enjoyed it a lot. High 4
love a few of the songs!! the others r good by skippable imo. 8.5/10
-A little too much of the 60's orchestrations on some of the cuts -interesting mix of instruments/styles (orchestra, guitar-driven, sitar, etc.) -Great flowing album -Too short -Will have to dive into her other albums
Son of a preacher man is the first song I’ve recognized on any of these albums
I wish i was a pastors son
Nice voice.
pretty nice
Almost sounds like Christmas music? Voice a little whiny at times. Overall fire
oh right, the Son of a Preacher Man lady
Glorious
I don't really care for this dusty broad.
Old timey
Swinging Sixties, alle nummers goed.
Would I listen to this album again? No. First time hearing the full album? Yes. Were there any songs I skipped? No. Comments? Great voice, catchy songs. Favourite Songs? Son of a Preacher Man / The Windmills of your Mind
Schõnes Album
Bien. Un poco pesado, y con alguna versión que no me gustaba nada. Así que un 3. American PopR&Bblue-eyed soul.3
I only listened to the 11 tracks of the original version, but this is just fantastic. Amazing voice, amazing band.
this was delightful!!!
I liked it and took me back to being a very small child
It's odd how much this just sounds like background music. Maybe it's the vibe is tight and easy to listen to. I expected this to stand out to me more. I'll add this to the "I may have missed something" pile.
Album sounded better on a car stereo than headphones. When I was younger my friend thought the song was Son of a Creature Man.
soothing music
Kedeligt, kan ikke helt reddes af Son of a preacher man, som er konge
I was expecting to not like this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. Full of very pretty, easy listening pop songs. It doesn’t have much substance, but it doesn’t try to and I like that so much.
Wow what a pleasant surprise. So much more than "Son Of A Preacher Man", this was a joy from start to finish. Leads off sensually with "Just A Little Lovin'", ends with a deeply emotional "No Easy Way Down" R&B track. This is pop done right. Absolutely beautiful singing, well-constructed backing music, engaging lyrically.
Omg I Love it Zu 100% mein vibe Würde 5 Sterne vergeben
Veldig behagelig å jobbe til i bakgrunnen, men ikke så veldig bemerkelseverdig
Muy dulce disco Muy buena voz
What’s not to like? The eternally recognisable and incredible vocal tones from Dusty. Love it 🥰
Fun album
85/100
good
Amiable music that I very much appreciate.
Bravi, sia strumenti che voce. Noioso
Pretty good, not really my thing but still fairly enjoyable. Son of a preacher man and windmills of your mind definitely stand out more than the other songs to me. A lot of this album feels like music that might be used in a romcom but windmills of your mind has sort of a bond film sound that is pretty cool.
Surprisingly an okay album. Liked it more than I thought I would
Klimatyczna
Piękna pani pięknie spiewa
This didn't really click with me. I'm not a big fan of that old symphonic band for lead singer sound. Standout Track: Son of a Preacher Man
I enjoyed it. A slightly watered down Nancy Sinatra.
What a voice. Listened on a lazy Sunday morning. Perfect
Dusty, ché pas trop quoi t’dire, t’as une belle voix mais tes tounes sont borderline plates
Loved son of a preacher man and don't forget about me, the album surprised me with its sound and I found parts of it quite enjoyable.
Son of a Preacher Man is pretty iconic in Pulp Fiction. The album is overall pleasant, but the vocals can get kind of melodramatic, and the arrangements feel conventional. I wouldn’t really come back to the whole album.
One or two good songs sadly don't make an album. It was not bad, but I wouldn't pick it myself.
4/5
Funcionou bem, sequencia flui, mas tem o ponto alto no hit na terceira faixa.
Great album 7/10
She has a lovely voice, but the songs are just too slow for me in general.
Was pleasantly surprised, but wouldn't listen again.
God its so good?! And Dusty is so horny. We love it. 10/10
No doubt influential, but not doing much for me. The Windmills of Your Mind is good. ** 1/2
It was a good album but I don’t really like the old Rnb style tunes cus imo it’s too quick for RnB
Beautiful voice. Meh songs. Very forgettable.
I don't know... It just doesn't feel interesting to me. I swear I have heard trscks like these before on here. It's more of the same. The technical execution is really good but I don't think that would be enough on it's own to make a really great album.
2.5
Great folk singer with a real distinctive style on her best work.
A solid piece here, beutifuly written and recorded. However, let's not forget this is simply Cristina Aguilera in the 60s. This is just pure manufactured pop
More tempered than earlier Dusty album. torch songs. 3.8
And the world is like an apple.
Son Of A Preacher Man Breakfast In Bed The Windmills Of Your Mind
👍 👍
Quite forgettable
Sure. It's pretty chill and nice. I don't get much from this type of music usually, but it made for some very enjoyable background music today. Much better than that other Dusty album on this list I forgot the name of.
I liked this. But is it something I'm going to lay sleepless over and think about all the time? No. I think it's a bit unfair towards the album because it's so hard for me to relate to this properly, so giving it more than 3 or weak 4 at tops is just not going to happen. Still, there is a feeling that it might deserve more.
This was a pleasant album, Dusty's voice is really something special. "Son Of A Preacher Man" is a great track however I feel like the rest is just not as good as other (mostly black american) soul. Nice album but there is so much better albums out there from this era with this type of music.
She has a nice voice, and most of it was pretty good. Sometimes it was boring, but I think the good parts are good enough for the album to be a light four. My favourite song was The Windmills of Your Mind.
not my style
2/5. I would definitely give this a 2.5 if they allowed the half star ratings, so while I enjoyed the album, it is just totally not my taste or style.
Relaxing and pleasant with a glittery, smoky sound. Nothing especially stands out, to the point that it borders on boring, but a very solid easy-listening type of album. Best song: I Can't Make It Alone
Bomba, tohle jsem si moc užil. Dusty je charakter
If I waked n baked, this is the album I’d listen to. This is what we call pancake makin music (good).
Felt sappy at first but I started vibing. Might take a bit of irony for me to put it on, but I get it. Massive track list! Hard to believe this was ‘69! Remember for a happy day around the house.
I’m reminded of people who are like “we love Taylor swift because she shares about her life in her songs!” And what a fascinating life this woman must have had
It's not what I usually listen to but was definitely a pleasant listen
Great listen. Dusty has great range with a soft voice. The buildup to the chorus’s is what makes this album great. Background vocals are a great compliment to Dusty’s lead. This album brings out many different emotions.
Classic soul album
This is pretty good! Better than the other Dusty album. Son of a Preacher Man is just so good. The production is great! The Windmills of Your Mind is also fantastic. 3.5
Couple of songs were great. I did like it. Probably a 3.5, not a 4 so here it gets 3.
Her voice is beautiful but every song on this album except Son of a Preacher Man sounds exactly the same. It was so boring during my morning commute it made me sleepy.
- eh - a little low energy, but the songs were fine - her voice was good but most of the songs lacked power - 2.5 round down
- very nice voice - enjoyable to listen to
It's fine!
It’s alright. Only really liked The Windmills of Your Mind for the classic Bond vibes. The rest was pretty generic
Fantastic album, well written and composed
- Son of a Preacher Man is a great song. I may have heard it before but not 100% sure. - I don't want to hear it anymore is also good! All-in-all, great use of orchestral sounds. Very mellow tone.
Classy after-dark lounge music from the 60 songstress.
other than the song everyone knows, this is a bit of a bore
Epic
3.4
Dusty Springfield. Dusty In Memphis. I have a cousin named Dusty. I never thought that she might possibly have been named after this Dusty. I'll have to ask, though she never married the Son of a Preacher Man. Solid vibes. This is a good record to put on to invoke a certain mood. Four stars.
Great range in this album. Love all the different genres.
On a scale of 1 to Dusty Springfield, how bad was your breakup?
Awesome songs, amazing singer.
Beautiful, infiltrating voice. Never was listening much to 60'-70' pop, but "Son of a Preacher Man” is a classic that I adore. As whole album is really pleasant. Solid 4.
A lot of ballads. TIL she's the one who sings "Son of a Preacher". Pretty sure opening track is about morning sex.
Dusty Springfield is an icon of the swinging 60s with an unforgettable voice but this album isn’t really all that memorable apart from the standout songs “Son of a Preacher Man” and “The Windmills of Your Mind”.
Very soothing old timey music
The Windmills of Your Mind is OP!
Got some famous hits in there, but really it sounds pretty typical for the era.
This is my first album of this project and didn't know Dusty Springfield by name. Found myself vibing from the first playthrough which isn't always the case for me. Really strong start with Just A Little Lovin'. Son Of A Preacher Man is a classic. The Windmills Of Your Mind is really beautiful and plays with energy in a great way.
Clearly her voice was fully displayed this album, but the melodies could have been more impressive.
They are good but not great
Dusty in Memphis. I can’t add anything else to that….
Was ok not big fan of her voice
Found a lot of it bland, but the nostalgia was nice. No easy way down was a new discovery for me that I enjoyed.
Darn good album
What? 2.0
Like a match made in heaven, Dusty Springfield and the masterful musicians assembled for this album weave tapestries that belie the connection between the U.K. and the U.S. when it comes to soul brilliance. It is tempting to consider what it would be like if Dusty had maintained the creative momentum of this album and made successive stabs at the endeavor but this one-and-done venture is just that and what a good time it was.
Im not gonna pretend son of a preacher man isnt a banger and a half.
I love her voice, her delivery, phrasing etc. And some great songs and arrangements. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would
Dusty is classic soul and RnB from the 50's-60's, and this album is probably her most underrated effort. Odds are, your mom or grandma absolutely loved at least one of her songs, given her Motown-inspired style and international flair.
This album is a classic! Every song is a banger!
Pleasant, soulful listening.
I was excited to listen to the whole album, because who doesn't love "Son of a Preacher Man," but honestly the rest of it had a sound that felt strangely empty. It yearns for a blues feel, but doesn't hold up because of the wispy nature of her voice. I wanted so much to love this.
Love Dusty
I am in love
Son of a preacher man. Great. Rest of the album, not great.
Son of a preacher man - bop Breakfast in bed - bop others - bops
Niet echt mijn genre
Banger. Got plenty of time for this. Did not know she was British.
Mostly sleepy country. A couple hits like Son of a Preacher Man and Windmill of My Mind.
NO SKIP ALBUM
Some interesting moments (Son of a Preacher Man, I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore) but they get lost in a sea of generic pop.
Son of a preacher man is a great song. The rest of the album lacks that attitude.
When I want Motown, but don’t. Wall of sound.
Had it on during dinner. Really gets repetitive after Son of a Preacher Man. Not a hit with the family, wife considering her options now. Thanks for NOTHING DUSTY.
Thought album was solid ; better appreciation after the second listen
No, just no I cant see how, even for it’s time, this was an influential album. Take away Son of a Preacher Man and you have a listless, drab album.
Un bodrio, no se si llego a escucharlo entero. Bonus point por tener Son of a preacher man, lo unico rescatable. 1/5
Strong beginning. Love her voice!! Standout tracks: So Much Love, Son of a Preacher Man
Está muy bien. Simplemente no es mí estilo.
She has a great singing voice, but this album is just too dated for me.
Blue eyed soul. Songs don't have the typical verse and chorus structure. More of a lyrical journey. She's got a breathy, sensual voice. Favorite songs were Son of a Preacher Man, Just One Smile, and Windmills of your Mind
boring
Catchy but not really my thing.
Deserves 4 stars for Son of A Preacher Man alone. Why hadn't I ever heard Windmills before??!?!?
Casey - test to see where notes show up
Not bad but not for me
It’s pretty but it’s not the kind of music I’d listen to unless I’m in a very specific mood. Good music but it kind of just made me sad.
It’s alright,nothing memorable besides son of a preacher man.
Some good songs on there that I had never heard before.
Good album, fun songs. I knew a couple of them.
Another great album!
Some delicious bass playing on this record, especially "Son of a Preacher"
Pretty boring. It has been nice to have on in the background while I have been studying, but overall not very exciting or interesting.
Thursday morning dream (tuto pâtes)
etre anglaise c pas du tout dans sa personnalité je pense mais bien joué
I love Dusty's voice, it is amazing. So much depth and sexy. Some famous songs and song writers on this album and the musicians are A grade.
Another stunning example of perfection from the pure anomalous year that was 1969. Son of a Preacher Man was my first introduction to Dusty via Pulp Fiction The Windmills of Your Mind comes is also an incredible tune
Never really listened to Soul music too much but I'm glad this album was my introduction to it. Her voice and the instrumental is so relaxing I love it!
Beautiful voice. Would love to have heard her with a more modern sound, but this’ll do nicely.
4.5
'Son Of A Preacher Man' is natuurlijk een bekend nummer maar verder valt dit toch wel tegen. Mevrouw heeft een mooie stem maar kan niet echt iets te weeg brengen bij mij. Wel goede muzikanten overigens.
No bueno. Son of a preacher man
I was surprised by this one. I'm sure everyone's familiar with the track "Son of a Preacher Man", which is an amazing track, so I was glad to see that on here. Side 2 of the record has some traces of psychedelia as well which I appreciate. Blue-eyed soul can be a bit boring, but Dusty put her own spin on some of these tracks.
Nice background music.
Not bad but not for me
Great album.
Pretty nice, not really a type of music I'd listen to
There's nothing particularly "wrong" with this album its just a bit on the boring side. When I saw this was the artist who did son of a preacher man it kind of peaked my interest but sadly that song was the peak of my interest. When the music is more upbeat and Dusty is showing of her vocal talent its ok but overall there's large sections where it's just slow and dull. Overall I think its a 2.5 but I'll round it up to a 3.
A little soft
Good sonfs.
Grand
I like!!
Good, pretty easy listening.
4-4.5, has aged beautifully, unbelievable voice complimented by great production.
Couple of good tracks besides the big hit, Son of a Preacher Man. Which is a tremendous song stand alone
Lush and full, a love letter to the end of a musical era. This album resonates with the sounds of similar singers from the 50's and 60's highlighted by the captivating sound of Dusty's voice. A shame it wasn't initially received well, this album is an instant classic
Flott, men litt ikke helt spennende slltidå
L'orchestration, ma voix, tout n'est que chaleur et douceur. Même si ça se trouve elle chante des trucs durs.
3/5. Some nice soul-country (?) with a couple great tracks. Not my favorite genre so it felt a little taxing with some songs, and some just forgettable. Might take a few more listens but right now, just another one down. Not a bad listen, just not riveting.
Very beautiful album and great vocals, from these 1001 albums I've realized that I LOVE stuff like this. Good album Favorite Tracks: Son Of A Preacher Man, I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore, Breakfast In Bed, The Windmills Of Your Mind, In The Land Of Make Believe
A fabulous listen, great songs allied to Dusty's sublime voice. Son of a preacher man is the stand out track, but there really aren't any fillers on this album.
Sweet and light 60s songs.
No too sweet, has son of a preacher man, but faded into the background a bit for me.
Dusty has a beautiful voice.
i like her voice good sounding music recognized son of a preacher which was fun to learn the origin of that song. pretty love song focused which i dont really enjoy but still a good singer and good music.
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I was left wanting more.
Does it annoy anyone else that son of a preacher man was written by a white brit?
One of the most beautiful and soulful voices of the 60s This album includes reditions of classic songs, Son Of A Preacher Man, Breakfast in Bed and The Windmills of Your Mind. A great album of the 60s
I first listened to this album in 2019, and i remember absolutely loving it. I hadn't really listened to it since. I wondered why i liked it so much. I think i was about 15 seconds into my listen this morning, and i completely got it all over again. The voice, the instrumentation, the song writing. The songs are so strong on this record. The opener 'Just A Little Lovin' is superb. Son of a Preacher Man doesn't need any explanation. There isn't a bad song on the record Upon looking up the album, I hadn't realised Arif Mardin produced and did the string arrangements on the album. This adds even more gravitas to a great album. It's a four, mid four punching to high 4, but a 4/5 none the less.
3.7 enjoyable but not something I would put on by myself but beautiful album
She could really sing. I was surprised to learn that the album contains four Goffin/King songs, as well as two songs by Randy Newman.
Pleasant, I enjoyed listening to it. Not sure about acquiring it.
Its really not my vibe, but I can appreciate the talent. As with my Bob Marley review, it really exemplifies a genre which is why its on this list I guess
Ihan jees. Ehkä vähä liian pitkä, loppua kohde vähä lässähti.
Kepeä, heleä, upea Dusty!
Hits from the bong
Not my type of music. I used to like "Son of the Preacher Man", but probably I remember this song from covers or different arrangements, because the version on the album was quite slow and raw, in my opinion. And so is the rest of the album, but without that catchy phrase. Altogether, just a below average record for today's standards.
HAIKU REVIEW Voice like no other Backed by the best musicians Transcends Memphis soul
Quite enjoyable
Slow white-soul. It’s ok. Son of a Preacher Man is of course a banger, the rest is delightful.
Classic 60s R&B/Soul album. Highlight is certainly "Son of a Preacher Man". Some solid tracks, but also some that seem dated by now. After listening to a couple of timeless classics, this one hit me a little less than it could have. It's a good album, but overshadowed by others.
A decent Sunday morning record. A few highlights along the way with a fair amount of good but ultimately forgettable somgs
Aside from her magnificent voice, her special talent was evoking tender emotions - you feel the love sick and lovelorn sentiment and it hits you just right. The orchestration is big and bold, full of instrumentation but softened somehow to match Dusty’s near whispered vocal. Charming.
Pretty good stuff. 3.5/5
La voix de Dusty est superbe et la production, impeccable.
Très bon début !
Didn’t know about Dusty before, but this album was actually great.
As good as it gets, easy five stars. Enjoyable start to finish. How can you not love that voice.
Sweet
Some good songs.
Decent blues album.
4.5; really easy listening! Fav tracks are Son of a Preacher Man and The Windmills of Your Mind ⭐️
*Love* "Song of a Preacher Man," and "Don't Forget About Me" (a song I was previously unfamiliar with) is top-notch. The rest of the album was decent, so I'll round up from 3.5.
Best of Blue Eyed Soul. Absolutely fantastic. 4.5 stars
Listened Before? N Mehhhhhhhh. She's a great singer but this is not my style. The one song I recognize here is "Son of a Preacher Man", of course. I'm a genxer, Pulp Fiction brought that song to me and I kinda liked it then it got overplayed in the early 90s. So I'm really not a huge fan of this record in general. Couldn't finish it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Son of a Preacher Man
The main song on this album is why I know of dusty Springfield. Never would have thought she was an English singer based on the soul aspect. This is the second album I’ve had of hers and felt like her music is good old school pop soul. It is worth revisiting and son of a preacher man will always have that pulp fiction memory. 6.6/10
Absolutely loving it!
Really cool folk/country/blues album. It’s funny she didn’t want to do windmills of your mind. It stands out like it doesn’t belong but it is a good song. Overall enjoyable listen even if thematically a little boring
Bug voice and very lush instrumentation
Velice klidné šedesátkové album, které pohadí na duši. Dusty má moc pěkný hlas, melodie jsou pomalé a tiché, album je hodně snadné na poslech. Texty jsou nejslabší stránkou, všechny se týkají lásky a Dusty razí klasickou představu ženy, která udělá pro muže první poslední, je velice citlivá, křehká a nedokáže být sama. Cílová skupina je zcela jasná. Bohužel se mi nepodařilo v tom najít nic pro mě. Jediný text, který trochu vybočoval je The Windmills Of Your Mind – není to tak explicitně… heterosexuální. :) Album je dobře ucelené, ale tím pádem všechno zní dost podobně, klasika. Hezky se to poslouchá, ale nic moc moji pozornost nezachytilo, docela jsem se nudila a nemohla bych jen poslouchat a nedělat u toho nic jiného. Ale jako hudba do pozadí je to super. Možná se někdy vrátím, až budu chtít nóbl vibe ke čtení knih. Nejlepší písničky: The Windmills Of Your Mind (dramatické, kreativní text) Nejhorší písničky: Breakfast In Bed (text) Hodnocení: 6/10 (moc pěkný a uklidňující hlas, ale texty to srazily)
Smooth easy listening
Elevator music. Devoid if value.
Traditional Dusty. Enjoyable but not something I would call exceptional. Not sure if I would listen again 5/10
Outstanding
Perfection
An authentic irresistible voice, sweeping orchestras, Not a generally cohesive album from start to finish but a great collection of songs, it's great stuff!
I liked it alot
Favourite tracks: just a little lovin'; so much love; son of a preacher man; I don't want to hear it anymore; don't forget about me; just one smile; in the land of make believe
Just beautiful songs. Nothing bad to say about this record at all.
Always liked Dusty's voice. Of course if you know her, you know the song "Son Of A Preacher Man." But I think she did a pretty good job on all of the tracks on this album. Obviously some of the songs sound a bit dated, such as "The Windmills Of Your Mind". But Dusty did the best with what she had there. An album that is definitely a nice change of pace for me. I will come back to this one, I want to consider the songs again.
I listened to the album and then I read details about it. I have to agree with initial reviews - meh. I don't get what retrospective reviewers say and why this album is thought by some to be so great. I felt her earlier album on this list was better. Son of a Preacher Man is a classic. It still holds up well. Many of the other songs don't. Or they're missing the soul that is supposed to be in this soul album. I'm not saying it's a bad album, I'm just not sure what all the fuss is about.
I will admit that this album ended up feeling like cool background music. Dusty has great pipes, and the musicianship backing her is strong, but I didn't find anything super super memorable. Possibly unique for 1969 in that this felt like a throwback to late 50s early 60s. It's not rock, it's not psychedelic, it's not electric folk... It's soulful, R&B, and yet somehow very very white.
Highlights: "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore," "The Windmills of Your Mind," "In the Land of Make Believe," "Just A Little Lovin'" It bears repeating that there is no Diana Ross on this 1,001 albums list. None. Furthermore, this is a compilation album of other songwriters. Fuck off. Some great musical ideas, and Dusty's strong performances have lots of range and character. Minus points for evidently being culturally toxic enough to help whitewash this list.
Honestly, besides "Son of a Preacher Man" the rest of the album is pretty bland. It's unfortunate because her voice is lovely and deserves better.
what the heck this girls got pipes and I loved the whole dang thang
So fun and lovely. Shocking news: dusty was born and raised in London!! 4.5/5
Discovered this album after watching pulp fiction in middle school. Loved it then and love it now. 4.4/5 but we will round up
Like it's fine, but it's not for me.
I liked the up tempo songs but the rest was a bit slow. Nice voice I suppose.
Favourite song: Windmills Of Your Mind
Most of the Album is pretty good, this is the type of music I grew up with a lot. A lot of the songs aren't particularly memorable upon first listening and a lot of them are quite samey, I'd even say there are one or two I just didn't vibe with. The Windmills of Your Mind is quite the banger and is refreshingly different for this album, it made the playlist. Another favourite was In the Land of Make Believe. With no outright bad songs and even a few great ones, there's worse ways to spend your time. Feeling a strong 6, to a light 7 as Fantano would say.
Quite a few of the songs on this album are fairly similar, although it is well produced and I can't say I disliked any song on this list although I must admit it's not something I typically would've listened to on my own, good record! Stand out songs: Son of a Preacher Man - Certified Classic The Windmills of Your Mind - A great cover of the song and I'm surprised that it's not referenced as much as other versions No Easy Way Down - A true song I cannot deny, and another classic
Wat een fijn album. Kende de meeste nummers natuurlijk al vanuit Inge's obsessie, maar blijft very nice. Vind Breakfast in Bed echt een lekker opstart nummertje
This is really quite good! This is not the type of music I usually gravitate to, but there's a lot of emotion in the songwriting. And the arrangements are top tier. Favorite track: In the Land of Make Believe
She has that one song though.
Waking up and getting busy was hard this morning. This is just what I needed, the dynamic duo. Is there anything better than eating Betty White's Dusty Muffins while listening to Dusty in Memphis? I think not.
Dusty has a great voice, the Memphis sound and soul style fit her well, as evidenced by none other than “Son of a Preacher Man.” No, really, there is no other evidence on this album. That songs stands alone and stands out, with nothing else delivering that soul, groove, or excitement. And no wonder - these 11 songs were written by 14 different people, none of them Dusty Springfield or the musicians playing on the tracks. For some reason it reminds me of the greeting card company in “500 Days of Summer” as a building full of writers with potential are churning out uninspired drivel. A five-star song on a three-star album.
Never knew much other than her hit(s). Great voice, very expressive.
I love her voice but I prefer the songs with more of the soul/motown vibe. I did not know until seeing the album cover that Dusty Springfield was white and I definitely would not have guessed she was English.
Dusty has a really good voice. One of the best albums of all time (as several critics wrote)? Not even close. The all time great thin mg Dusty did was to convince Atlantic records to sign Led Zeppelin.
Preacher Man elevates this a lot
Dusty's got some good pipes
Not as strong as her debut, despite the incredible Son of a Preacher Man and Windmills of my Mind. I feel like the mixing on her voice made it not quite as strong which was a bit of a shame
a british surprise
BIG classic! You can feel the stature of Dusty Springfield as an influence on generations of Pop and Soul artists. Musical milestone and solid 4/5 in my book. Fav tracks: The Windmills Of Your Mind, Son Of A Preacher Man
lovely
Good music
Aika tylsää show-musiikkia, mutta tenhoavaa ja "jo syntyessään klassikko" -äänenväri Dustylla. Menee taustamusiikkina paremmin kuin hyvin.
Kaikki biisit eivät ole säveltäjien parhaimmistoa, mutta hyvät ovat HYVIÄ. Levy tyydyttää myös kokonaisuutensa ihan vain koska se on levytetty oikeaan aikaan - näytteenä vuoden 69 popin sävelkuluista ja äänimaailmasta kappaleet ovat kiitettäviä.
Had a review that got wiped when I cycled my browsers. :'( In any event, I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this album. Very hazy with beautiful vocals for the most part; like looking at a beautiful painting covered in shear lace. Standouts for me were Breakfast in Bed, Just a Little Lovin', Son of a Preacher Man, and In the Land of Make Believe. I did have to double take on Son of a Preacher Man when I thought I had accidentally switched to Cypress Hill's Hits from the Bong. This is a solid album that I otherwise would never have consumed. 4 / 5.
Sultry and fun quick listen that I'll forget in no time.
It's good, but not for me.
Just with Son of a preacher man deserves a 11/10
People may knock her, but she was a white woman with soul.
A classic album by a classic singer. Beautiful front to back.
Liked this album much more than I thought I would. Dusty's voice is wonderful throughout. Son of a Preacher Man is a classic but other standouts for me were The Windmills of Your Mind and No Easy Way Down.
I honestly don’t get what people find so great about dusty springfield, it’s alright pop certainally listenable and enjoyable but not amazing or anything in my opinion 3/5
3.5/5
This is a great album. Really enjoyed it
Pretty good but not really my kind of thing. Preacher Man is a banger.
Joni Mitchell WISHES she could be Dusty Springfield. very pleasant listen
A good number of definite bangers in here mixed in with some very alright songs. Dusty has such a wonderful voice that puts me on her side. A lovely emotional album that I enjoyed very much and will enjoy again someday. 4/5
This definitely could have been a shorter album, but it’s got a lot of tracks that nail the kind of short and sweet 60s pop that I’m a sucker for.
This was fine. I liked Son of a Preacher Man and The Windmills of Your Mind. The other songs didn't stand out too much to me.
A very warm album
It was vibey to take a walk to this one but I probably wouldnt listen to this type of pop music normally.
Not bad! Some real sappy stuff but also some pretty great songs.
Yes it's a classic, love her voice but at times it is - sorry - a bit plodding.
Beautiful oldie
A lot of enjoyable songs and great voice.
Beautiful voice, just had a few tracks that grabbed me.
Dusty has soul for days. Love this album.
An emotional-sounding soul record that gave me more than I was expecting. Dusty Springfield's voice effortlessly glides through the arrangements with richness and depth. Her vocal control, combined with a subtle yet powerful delivery works very well in the songs. The standout track and one that defines this album is undoubtedly "Son of a Preacher Man." This iconic song remains one of Dusty Springfield's signature tunes, with its infectious melody and charm. The song's sultry atmosphere, coupled with Springfield's raw and emotive vocals, make it a highlight on the album. Tracks like "Breakfast in Bed," "Just One Smile," and "So Much Love" exhibit her ability to interpret various soul-related musical styles with a lot of authenticity. Whether she's belting out powerful notes or delivering delicate, nuanced phrasing, Dusty Springfield's voice shines brightly. Some could however say there is room for more variation, given her talents as a singer. The production was handled by Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, and Tom Dowd, along with an ensemble of other musicians. The sound is a fusion of strings, horns, and groovy rhythms. Doing a decent job of covering Dusty's vocals. The lyrics on "Dusty in Memphis" delve into themes of love, heartbreak, longing, and self-discovery. Dusty Springfield's ability to convey the emotions embedded within the songs is definitely solid but these themes and it's lyrical content do start to drag on quite quickly. Overall it's a solid 60's release to relax to and it does justify a place on the essential albums list.