Reviews (page 8 of 13)
It was alright
pretty solid album. not my fav cover of “Son of a Preacher Man”
Solid
Really enjoyable blue eyed soul, with a number of great tracks. Not iconic for me though.
You dont have to say you love me... ma nejaky bangry, nejak me to neoslovilo
Quality 60s soul-pop performed by a quality singer, with a quality band and quality arrangements. Her vocal tone is perfect for the songs and message she’s sending. Enjoyable overall, but something that I’m unlikely to reach for with any regularity. And the Buffalo Sabres lost in OT in Game 7 of the 2nd round of playoffs after a 14 year playoff drought last night, so I refuse to reconsider.
Good but didn’t stay with me
She has a wonderful voice and Son of a Preacher Man is a classic. I’d happily listen again but I doubt I would actively seek to do so, I’d be more inclined to listen to some of the hits which I hear from time to time anyway.
Here we go again, lekker middle of the road, niet bijster goed, niet bijster slecht
Voor het overgrote deel, helaas, oersaaie soul. Het is dat Son Of A Preacher Man een tijdloze megahit is en ik Breakfast in Bed heel mooi vond, waardoor ik toch een krappe voldoende geef.
I guess OK
I liked some of these, old classic tune in son of a preacher man
Solid album.
Finally an album where I actually felt as though I was back in time and among the elite! Vocally absolutely on point. However the hard changes between tracks made the album not flow (I know sign of the times) and at times the album didn’t resonate with me and there was a notable difference between some of the stronger tracks and the rest of the album. Easy quick fire listening however but unfortunately not one I’ll think oh I need to go listen to Dusty. Favourite track- ‘son of a preacher man’ Worst track- ‘no easy way down’ 7/10
Done and dusted
I mean yes, this is a classic record, that deserves to be ranked highly for Son or a Preacher Man alone. This is dusty getting the same Muscle Sholes make over that Areatha got with Atlantic Records sent her down South. But as much as I love the arrangements, it doesn't touch Franklins I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, and or anything that really came out of Memphis on Stax Records from this era.
Typical Dusty. Grew up with her music in the charts regularly. Easy listening but not my go to singer. Not really for me.
Some great tracks but overall not really my sort of thing - she has a great voice but the music lacks something.
me gustó. se me hace muy linda su voz y que es muy dulce. Me gustan las canciones, y me parece interesante la parte instrumental también. Ella tiene un estilo muy clásico y muy típico de los 60s. Es distinto a lo escucho pero me gustó mucho.
Совсем не зашло
Great voice and vibe ~
Beautiful, powerful female vocals. Album was really easy to listen to but why did all these artists in the 70’s add cover songs to their albums? Just stand on your own legs, Dusty
I think Dusty has a great voice and son of a preacher man is a classic and love to listen (also one of the best sample uses by cypress hill). I don’t think however it’s fair to say that this is a classic album when all the songs where written by others, and a few songs don’t really have the staying power as others
Love her voice
***A good easy listening album
Very nice to listen to. Nothing to add really, atmospheric as hell.
This started out pretty good but maybe not memorable enough besides a couple of standout tracks.
Dusty Springfield sounds like a quaint town description. Son of a Preacher man was the only recognizable song and I think the best. The other songs were good but not as catchy. 6/10
solidno, ali ništa posebno sve u svemu, lijepa trojčica
Pretty good.
I wanted to like this more than I did. Don't get me wrong, it's well done. I can see why people dig it. But it was a tad too muzaky for my tastes. She's cool, though.
It's ok. Son of a preacher man obviously the stand out. I found the rest quite forgettable but it's not really my thing
Old-school R&B...as old as I am, in fact. "Son of a Preacher Man" is a classic, but the rest of the songs are nothing particularly memorable. "Windmills of Your Mind" is a wonderfully weird song, but I'm partial to the Mel Tormé version. This album is fine, with smooth vocals and a tight backing band, but not something I'll particularly seek out.
This album and Dusty were underrated at the time. Both were very good.
That was fine I guess
Some nice songs and obviously Dusty has a great voice. I could have done without the over-the-top string arrangements on some of the numbers. A sign of the times I guess but for me it makes the songs feel dated and very old fashioned.
Liked but didn’t love. Spotify continued to play some of her other stuff which does more for me. Son of a Preacher Man still an absolute banger. Fav tracks: Son of a Preacher Man Saved a song: N RYM: N
Son of a Preacher Man is a great song. I discovered the song via Pulp Fiction and it was later in a karaoke game I had. What a classic. Even though that's definitely the stand out song the rest of the album was pretty good. I didn't know Dusty had a range and the album did a great job of showcasing what her vocals can do.
Apparently, Dusty Springfield was an icon of the swinging 60s. This is my second album of hers on the list and I think probably the better of the two. Dusty in Menphis is perfectly fine 60s pop album. The orchestrations were a bit cheesy and are often overly emphasized in production. The backing music on the funkier tunes (Son of a Preacher Man, Don’t Forget About Me) was much better and saved the record for me. Instrumentation aside, Springfield is an amazing singer. She has a beautiful, often sexy voice. Her unique phrasing makes her stand out among other soul singers. I just wish I appreciated the production choices because I could listen to this woman sing all day long.
Decent
Dusty´s voice is inobjectable. You can feel that late 60´s in every track, i loved that in this album. anyways i think is not her best album, i preffer the 1968 "dusty... definitely" 3 out of 5 for me.
DNF - I still love Son Of A Preacherman but I couldn’t get into the rest of the album
No doubting the vocal talent here, but all a bit schmaltzy for me. Windmills in Your Mind and Son of a Preacher Man are the standout tracks. The rest, pleasant but forgettable.
Son of a Preacher Man is an ALL TIME single - but the rest of the album is so filled with schmaltz it cant overtake the incredible session musicians. Windmills of your mind is a wonderful cover but its so hard to overcome the rest of the album.
definition of mid
Not terrible
Très bon album. Il s’écoute bien en fond. Le classique Son of a Preacher man, indémodable. C’est vrai qu’il est plutôt court ; 33 minutes ça passe un peu trop vite. Je lui aurais mis 3,5… mais bon, ce sera 3.
The first two tracks of this are so tiresome and derivative that they made me reconsider whether Son of a Preacher Man was worse than I remembered. But it improves somewhat after that, with a bit of funk & Dusty's lovely voice allowing a few tracks to escape the turgid gravity of the big band backing.
Dusty Memphis was a phenomenal singer, the songwriting leaves something to be desired though. I would put 2 stars, but Son of a Preacher Man is so good it bumps the whole album up a star.
- dusty springfield i was not familiar with your game - 60s soul instrumentation you have bewitched me - favorites: the windmills of your mind
whoa a birthday album whewww that voice highlights: son of a preacher man, i don't want to hear it anymore 3.5/5
Lo guardé para seguir indagando, me gustó mucho.
Only one banger, the rest is non enthusiastic, but ok
Not really my cup of tea. Some lyrics interesting, obviously Son of a Preacher Man is a banger, but musically not in love.
Me gusto
Breathy and full of life. She's got one of those ethereal voices that lingers
Good stuff on there
Really enjoyed this. For some reason I was expecting it to be full on Country, so I was pleasantly surprised. Accomplished and very enjoyable.
Stunning voice.
She's got a nice voice, but I feel like it doesn't hit the same cause she doesn't write any of her own stuff. Like I don't even think all of these are covers, I think she just had a team of writers. And like it's still good but it kinda rings hollow cause she didn't actually go through that, her team did. It was still a passable listen for my morning though, I didn't mind it. Favorites: Son of a Preacher Man, I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, The Windmills of Your Mind
Some classic blue-eyed soul sound here. It’s clear much of Amy Winehouse’s inspiration comes from Dusty. Obviously, “Son of a Preacher Man”’is an all-time classic. It’s *almost* a 4, save for some dated production. This would still be great thrown on for a chill dinner party.
I love Son of a Preacher Man with my whole heart but the rest of the songs just aren't it
not my kind of music but enjoyable. Son of a preacher man is obviously a banger
I just know she was an industry plant!!! A British lady tapping into the styling of black artists is a bit fishy!!! With that being said, there are some good songs, i would say two felt like they were genuine to dusty herself, the rest felt like a cosplay of American-Southern-Blackness.
It's all good, but it's just not really my thing
*Great recording and set list, just not my favorite type of music. *I probably have recency bias too but I'd prefer Adele or Amy Winehouse to this.
Another pretty good album by her. She kind of has some Karen Carpenter, pre-disco pop vibes. The second half of the album is a lot of repeat tracks, but otherwise pretty solid.
Liked this one more than I expected. Not my normal style of music but was worth hearing at least once.
Hard to beat this one.
Necessary
Generally sweet but not incredibly memorable. The symphony sounds nice.
This was nice. She has a beautiful voice but it kind of ran together.
Lots of good tracks. Son of a preacher man is still my favorite. Windmills of your mind reminded me of a Rodriguez song.
she has a beautiful voice but I always have trouble staying engaged when listening to her music. i think too much of this old classic style just doesn't work for me, but the songs individually and perhaps in separate instances would resonate with me more because they are great on their own. Fav track: I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore
Good voice Fun tunes Favorite song: just a little lovin, breakfast in bed, just one smile
meh
It was cute and romantic and lowkey I thought dusty Springfield was a dude before this
Wow, her voice is beautiful. I really enjoyed it. It's not really something I'll listen to on a regular basis.
Cruisy listen on a weekend Fave track: Son of a Preacher Man
Doesn’t sound dusty at all. 3.5/5
Was alright, enjoyed the preacher man song
Was okay.
Rv
God her voice is incredible. Something about this album made me feel peaceful, intrigued and just woah. Loved the instrumentation too!!
6.5/10. Good vocal performance, but as an entire album, it starts to blend together into one long song. Lacks a bit of soul and range. Decent.
I quite liked this one added a few
Good
Nice and smooth, great voice. I’ve loved Son Of A Preacher Man since Pulp Fiction, like everybody else, but that’s comfortably the biggest highlight and only real takeaway for me.
3.5
tavidan kai iyo mere mombezrda
This was good. I enjoyed Dusty's smoky vocals, which just added to the mostly sombre instrumentals. Favourite Track(s): Son Of A Preacher Man, I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore, No Easy Way Down Least Favourite Track(s): In The Land Of Make Believe
Some nice songs, great voice but not really my style. Might revisit once but didn't think it was amazing.
Solid live performance from ol Dusty here. 3.7/5.
son of a preacher man perfect nummer. vond haar andere plaat van de week leuker dus deze maar ietsje minder sterren? maar t is om t even
Dusty is so smooth it's... I don't want to say boring, but it can sometimes feel a little uninteresting. That said, Windmills of Your Mind is the best song here and one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I had forgotten about it and now it's front of mind.
Good soul music. Some pretty good songs here and loved the yearning and heartbreak themes as well. I don't think I had ever heard her music, but was a pretty good one overall.
This is prob objectively a good album, just beyond my depth to truly appreciate
Nice listen. Soulful and a bit jazzy. Great voice. Can imagine this would be a good album to spin on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Soild album, love this memphis style! 3/5 Favorites: No Easy Way Down, So Much Love, I Don’t Want to Hear it Anymore
Delightful pop music
Is she Rick's Aunt? Sister? Ex?
good background music album. lots to appreciate here
It's like a warm cup of tea... So cozy.
Not my cup of tea. But I know how to appreciate different types of music 6/10
I did know what this was until Son of a Preacher Man started playing. The vocals on the album were pretty good and the music itself was decent to listen to.
Wasn't familiar with any of Dusty's stuff besides "Son of a Preacher Man". Firstly, Dusty's voice is fantastic, and the orchestral backing here is all very nice. There's a reasonable amount of variety in terms of instrumentation, but I think the overall theme/feel of the album gets a bit stale. Easy listening, probably only as background music for me, high 3.
I didn't mind this and it was short. There were some stereotypical orchestral greatness when it all comes together which I enjoyed. Very Low 3.
Favorite track(s): Son of a Preacher Man, I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, The Windmills of Your Mind
To be listened to
The album with that iconic 'Son of a Preacher Man' cover that was used in 'Pulp Fiction'. Dusty Springfield's 1969 record 'Dusty In Memphis' is another fine document of Springfield's soulful vocals bringing her own flavour to a host of other songwriters' tunes, backed by a dynamic lineup of musicians. Despite selling poorly on release, it has since been hailed as Springfield's finest record, and given how confident her voice sounds, it's a fair comment. Although she didn't write the songs, her voice carries plenty of emotional weight to give them dimension and feeling, switching seamlessly from cool and relaxed to dramatic and heartfelt. 'Dusty In Memphis' is one of the best examples of the blue-eyed soul genre, proving Springfield's ability to wow audiences with her deep, soulful voice. Best songs: Son of a Preacher Man, I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, Breakfast in Bed
35# I just know two songs from Dusty Springfield, Spooky and Son of a Preacherman and i really like those tracks Solid record, her voice is sweet and soothing but nothing that's remarkable really has place. I like the recent remastered version, well produced, but please someone explain WHY is everyone so in love with putting instruments just on one side of my head.
Classic sound.
Not bad. I finally figured out who sang Son of a Preacher Man.
Bon, c'est pas mon truc, mais c'est très classe, vocalement, elle est super. C'est très d'époque et ça a un vrai charme rétro ! Mais je pense que je n'y reviendrai pas tout simplement parce que c'est pas mon genre musical.
Beautiful voice and some cool tunes but quite same-y. I suspect if you really like this sort of thing it's great but it's not really my cup of tea.
Who doesn’t love Son of a Preacher Man? But I’m not sure this makes it into my top 30%
Enjoyed this a bit more than the other Dusty album on this list
Ok for the record, I enjoyed just about everything about "A Girl Called Dusty" back when I had it 100 albums ago, except for the songs. The production, Dusty's voice, were all great - but the songs were just terrible. I was hoping this album would correct that. And it does for the most part. These songs are much better, but I also found myself tuning them out. Nothing stuck with me. So is that better than an album full of songs that annoy the hell out of me? I don't know. All I know is - I thought I really liked blue-eyed soul and unfortunately, I do not. An extra star for the drum part in the chorus of "Son of a Preacher Man." That kills. So it's gotta be - THREE STARS
This is a good Dusty Springfield album. However it is HER album. It's got her name on it. She's the feature, the focal point. But she's also the weakest aspect of it too. Look, she has the head of Atlantic Records as a producer. She's got a legendary group of Memphis studio musicians. She's got great songs. She's got The Sweet Inspirations as backing vocalists. Dusty is great. She's a legend. But everything about this album is miles ahead of her. I think she got lucky with lightning in a bottle.
She has beautiful voice
This lady had so many hits. This album is mid.
Beautiful voice, but the songs descended from quite nice to very forgettable. Wouldn't go back to it.
Son of a Preacher Man and others! its alright, pretty mediocre, but enough soul to keep you listening, even though 19 tracks is wayyy too long.
It was fine. Only on here for “Son of a preacher man”
This album has 1 great classic “ Son of a preacher man”. Great song. The rest of the album sounded the same. Kinda churchy and easy listening soft
Chill vibe. A little mellow for my taste. Dusty's voice is beautiful.
Ok
Álbum bastante bueno sin canciones excesivamente largas y bastante sentimental
good stuff. Also learned that Sting covered Windmills
Not bad, had bangers
Cute! Not super thrilling and nothing necessarily stuck with me but I did smile.
Lovely voice. I don't know that I'd call it soul but it's enjoyable to listen to. Maybe a bit pedestrian for me? 3.5
Dusty Springfield's story makes me quite sad. It is tragic. But she blessed the world with some amazing music. On this album, the ballads are pretty, but very old fashioned. The upbeat songs with horns work much better for me.
The Good: We get to visit Memphis, home of Elvis and Beale Street The Bad: It’s a little dusty… The Ugly: When it started to rain the dust turned into muck… and that’s what we’re left with Yes, Son of a Preacher Man is a fucking classic song. Belongs on anyone’s Top50 song list. You could listen to the song once a week and not get bored… Yet, the rest of the song is just another version of a song that just isn’t that good, and it starts to rub you the wrong way. I compare this album to BB KIng and Eric Clapton’s record Riding wiith the King, on paper it should be worth gold, yet it just is the same thing over and over again and becomes boring too soon. So, I do apologize to all those Dusty fans out there… but I can’t give this one ounce more than 3*…
Of course "Sun of a Preacher Man" stands out. But the rest of the album is pretty solid too. An almost pleasant listen although it is not exactly my jam.
really good
Chill but not special
Lot of songs on here I liked way more than I expected to. That guitar lick at the top of Preachers Son is fire. Probably going to relisten to the mono mix at some point as the stereo mix in the car had some stuff distractingly panned.
Yeah I could listen to Dusty all day. 3/5 grade here, I'm not sure about the existential reasoning you might have to hear this before you die, but it wouldn't be time wasted.
First time I’ve listened to Dusty Springfield other than her Pet Shop Boys collaboration. I was impressed by her soulful voice and enjoyed the quality of the songwriting in the cuts selected for this album. The Windmills of Your Mind was a highlight, along with cuts by Carole King and Randy Newman. Preacher Man feels a little overrated to me. Not my style, but a good listen!
Nice album but one dimensional and I got bored. Rhythm section was my favorite part. —Noah ^^ -Ruby
Great voice. Very 60s. Not sure why the tracks were doubled up. I do like Dusty, but I wasn't going to listen to the same track twice, unless there were subtle differences, which to be honest I couldn't be bothered to find.
Pretty standard for music of the era. Nothing I couldn't have died without hearing.
I didn’t enjoy this as much as A Girl Called Dusty, which I got a fortnight ago. Everything just seems a bit tame on this - that over produced 60s sound with way too much orchestration. She’s still got a great voice, but it doesn’t shine in the same way it would do if everything was a bit more raw.
Honestly, this was a sleepy sort of album for a while. Everybody knows Son of Preacher Man, and Breakfast in Bed might have raised some eyebrows when it came out, but it was ho-hum background noise for me until I heard the mono versions of several songs in the latter half of the album on Spotify. Those had me imagining that I was listening on AM radio and really gave the tunes a new life for me.
Enjoyable album. Dusty Springfield vocals just bring you in. Most notable Just A Little Lovin’ and Son Of A Preacher Man. 3.7
1 legendary song, good start but a bit too soft in the end. Vocals and music was good overall but not my preferred style.
A nice quaint step through memory lane, a couple of bangers, overall pleasant to listen to and enjoy
this is not my scene but i thought this lady sang her country tunes okish
i must confess that i have never heard of dusty springfield, but i'm glad that this website gave me this album to review. the album started off strong with its first few songs, but after that, my initial intrigue plateaued. there is nothing wrong with any of the songs, but they aren't all songs that i see myself revisiting frequently. the songs from this album that i do like are very beautiful, however. her voice, the instruments, and the lyrics in those songs are gorgeous. in just about every song on this album, her soulful voice is the highlight of the song. 3 / 5 stars
Some good songs here. Love son of a preacher man.
Essential when it was released, tired and inessential now. I almost wish Tarantino hadn't lifted up Son of A Preacher to insane heights; the rest of her catalogue can't compare.
Not really anything to say about this. Didn't think it was anything special, but conversely not a bad album.
It's a poppy dusty album
Enjoyable (in small doses). Great voice doing justice to some fine, if slightly schmaltzy songs, and superb musicianship. Another one I can put on when mum comes over for a cup of tea.
Feels like richer orchestration behind her deliveries, but I kinda wish she had adopted a little more of the Memphis funk. A bit dated, but not unpleasant.
Beautiful voice, great late 60’s vibe.
3.5
Very trumpety and quite sad, but not necessarily my sort of listening. She has a good voice though.
It was ok, had hoped for more but no bad songs at least.
Good album for a quiet Monday morning. Better than I expected, very relaxing
This is good and very influential (eg, “Son of a Preacher Man”). But it’s not as snappy, fresh, or charismatic as A Girl Called Dusty. I’ll listen again because this album has such a reputation. But it's a 3 for now.
I know this album is beloved, considered a landmark release for women in rock, but after my first listen, I wasn't really sure what was so special. This happens for me sometimes, and I often feel compelled to try again. I did this for The Kinks' "Arthur..." and ultimately found myself loving it on the second listen. With Dusty in Memphis, my second listen only yielded similar results. It's nice, but I don't think I hear what others hear. I feel like I'm still missing important context to appreciate it in, but 1969 doesn't seem THAT early to me.
Obviously, like every other lesbian, I love Dusty Springfield. And there are of course stand outs on this album, and the cover is iconic…but this isn’t an album you MUST hear, it’s just not. I had to rate it 3* because of the quality of the singles otherwise I fear it would have been a 1*!
Aaah, this is the album with Son of a preacher man. And apparently where UB40 covered Breakfast in bed from. Much like the other Dusty Springfield album I got, it was ok. Enjoyable to listen to, but I am not rushing out to listen to more from her. It a pleasant 3 stars
Pretty, pretty, pretty good!
I struggled rating this. In its genre, it might be 5 stars, so how can I not give it at least 4 stars overall? But styles have changed since the ’60s, and I don’t feel the urge to come back to this like I do with other albums. I can see and hear how carefully it’s made, how influential it was (Adele and Amy Winehouse, for example), and how well Dusty fits this material. It’s impressive, elegant, and sometimes moving, but it doesn’t fully escape its era. I try to give albums credit for their innovation and influence, but ultimately I respect this more than I will reach for it, and that feels like the difference between a high 3 and a 4.
It’s fine
Dusty in Memphis is polished to perfection. The production is tight, the arrangements are smooth, and everything is executed with real craftsmanship. But in truth, only one track really sticks: Son of a Preacher Man. That song is an all-time classic, five stars without question. The rest of the album leans more toward refined background music. It’s good, but it doesn’t leave much behind once it’s over. Like many 60s records, it focuses on perfecting the sound rather than pushing boundaries, and it falls into that camp. A very respectable album overall. 8/10.
3.2
Bangers but not beast.
I don’t find this genre particularly enduring. This album is pretty good as far as the genre goes, but it still doesn’t really compel me.
Soft schmaltz, bouncy RnB bass, warm brass, and a masterclass in breathy hushed singing. Easy listening, effortlessly cool, warm and chill, an instant mood raiser. The jazzier flutey & bossa nova songs ruin the mood though, urgh.
Not as dusty as I expected.
3.5 Stars
Wow, what a great voice! I can’t even tell that she’s British! Great to hear these classic songs made with real musicians and sometimes quite a large ensemble of players. Also really love the warm analogue sound of these old recordings. It’s really too bad how cold and artificial most modern pop music sounds these days. I’m looking forward to more albums from this era on this list as this listen was great for my soul!
Didn't mind this. Always nice to hear Sun of a Preacher Man.
Just a little loving, windmills of your mind, son of a preacher
Some good stuff here Best Song: Son of a Preacher Man Rating: 6/10 Stars: 3
Never listened. Expectations: High - Verdict: Good - Dusty is a very nostalgic artist for me, one of mum's favourites. I like this a lot but there are better soul records out there.
dreamy and classic however made me very sleepy!
Very good vocals! Musicality was decent
Nice and pleasant, easy listening. Would the world be any different if this album never existed, probably not. But I'll listen to it again.
Beautiful voice, great orchestration.
Very 60s
This isn’t what I expected. One big hit, and a bunch of listenable others. Solid.
Great voice. Preacher Man is an all-timer. Otherwise not really my scene
She sounds so good here. The backing band is also outstanding. This was a treat
1/11 bekannt 6/10 Beste Songs: son of a preacher man, in the land of make believe, just a little lovin
Very good
Feels like a very well done but generic soft rock / pop album from the early 70's. Very inoffensive, but sometimes a bit boring. I do appreciate the uniqueness of this album - a White British singer singing soul ballads to an international audience but am not super captivated by it.
This was good. It sounded great and cozy. Unfortunately it just got boring after a few songs.
6.8out of 10
like this more than the other two i’ve listened to. 3.5/5
Only one song added to my playlist, hit and miss. A few god songs though
Easy to listen to
I’m not sure why I had an idea that it would be really standard pop. And then starting to listen and realise the depth and feel of her voice. Very pleasantly surprised as a start… ..what can I say that hasn’t already been said about ‘Son of a preacher man’ but again, didn’t know it was her and if I did, the rest of the album wouldn’t have been a surprise! She has such a soulful voice that I would assume is black otherwise. Kinda more struck by her voice and soul, rather than the songs grabbing me quite so much. Ahh and ‘Windmills of your mind’ another one I didn’t know was her! Another one close to 4* but probably (3.5)
Love Son of a Preacher Man but the rest of the album didn’t do it for me. I’ll try again when I’m in a different mood
Some real bangers. Overall sound is a bit big for my taste. Wanted to love it more.
Lovely, but most of the album is kind of uninspired. There are three bangers and the rest is meh. 3/5
Dusty In Memphis - Dusty Springfield Calling her, and I quote, “finest white soul singer of her era” is crazy work ngl! Of course she’s a British pop diva, as it should be, although this album has her best songs (thanks to the pen master, Carole King, writing her most personal lyrics ever). I think she encapsulates the 60s era with a great catalog, with a camp look (for the time period). I enjoy this body of work, with consistency and kind of intimacy, and beautiful vocals for a white lady, no shade! I’ll probably check out her other records. Great album!
Very good
I like the candlelight song
Who hurt you, Dusty?
*1969. French singer. *Ope, I guess Buffalo Springfield and Dusty Springfield aren't the same thing... *Combo of pop ala the Carpenters with a touch of soul. Very pretty. *Son of a Preacher Man is the big hit here. *Short, sweet songs. The website linked to a 56 min album with several repeats, which is waaaaay too much. But it looks like the official record is only 32 mins with 11 songs, which is perfect. RATING - 6.5/10
didn’t quite fit the day, but good album
Some solid and tasteful performances, if a little bit repetitive. I really enjoyed her rendition of “Breakfast in Bed.” Her version of “Son of a Preacher Man” is obviously badass on its own, but when I hear it I lovingly think of the sample in “Hits from the Bong.”
lovely voice
Couple of fantastic tunes but maybe a lot of it a bit samey.
This album sounds amazing unfortunately there’s not enough get tracks to keep me coming back
average
Lovely music and her voice is obviously gorgeous. Didn't totally captivate me though.
Strong 3, fell off abit in the middle but enjoyed the vocals and range of themes. Clocking that Cypress Hill had sampled the start of preacher man was abit jarring…
She obviously has a great voice, but the whole thing feels a little by rote - about what you'd expect from a 60s album focusing on the vocalist. 3.0/5.0: Good
Some songs feel a bit the same but overall really enjoyable
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Old timey whimey pop, some solid tunes on here and Quentin Tarantino’s fave version of Preacher Man?
I have heard the name Dusty Springfield, but hadn’t sought her out until this album. Her music is just okay. Not revolutionary to me, but not awful either.
This album is a perfect example of why I wish we could give half stars. Some songs absolutely slay. Some make me wanna skip. Love a lot of this album but I'm not gonna spin it often.
It was aight
Dusty Springfield had a beautiful voice that made complicated-to-sing songs sound easy. It's not my favourite music, but I appreciate the voice and strong songwriting teams behind it. Liked Songs Added: Son Of A Preacher Man
enjoyed what i listened to, didnt get the chance to finish it. not really my cup of tea.
Nice bakgrundsmusik. Lugnt men med lite sväng ändå.
I didn't realise she sang son of a preacher man
I thought with a name like Dusty Springfield, she was surely American. Old timey album. Son of a preacher man goes pretty hard with the brass and backup vocals. Nice voice, but kinda bland album. 3* Highlights: son of a preacher man
A couple of amazing tracks, but not quite there as an album
This is an overall pleasant album to listen to. There aren't any great songs, but no truly bad ones either. Most of the good songs are towards the beginning of the album. In addition to original album, I also listened to the added tracks from the deluxe edition which are a little better. There's no song that really stands out on the original album, but if I was forced to choose, it'd probably be "So Much Love". Though "The Windmills of Your Mind" was interesting because it reminds me of the song "The Movie in My Mind" from Miss Saigon. If the deluxe tracks are included, "Goodbye" is the clear winner for me. I rate the original album 3 stars and the deluxe 3.5 stars.
Well i love dusty but i had hoped i would like this more.
Why’d I kinda think this was Tim Curry at first
I like this more than I thought because it wasn’t as country as I thought it was going to be. Son of a preacher man is an iconic song and she had some other hits in there that I enjoyed listening to.
Great voice and excellent production. She was just a bit too pop for me. Never did it for me.
Ok chill background
I do like that blue-eyes soul sound, even if the only track I know from this album is Son of a Preacher Man. There is something lazy, loungy, longing about the songs. It was interesting to read about the temper tantrums she had during the recording, and I didn’t realise she was English, or Irish descent (Mary O’Brien!). For me lots of the tracks feel a little flat, but I’d love to have it on in the background during dinner.
“Breakfast in bed and a kiss or three. You don’t have to say you love me” Dusty Springfield is not an artist who I had any great desire to listen to a full length LP from and I likely won’t prioritise her discography after this. However, I did enjoy this album thoroughly for what it is; a smooth, syrupy, and relaxing pop record. Dusty In Memphis isn’t desperately challenging but I can see how it laid the groundwork for powerful female voices that followed and it put me into a happy, laidback headspace. Dusty Springfield has an incredible voice which is wonderfully complimented by the instrumentation here. I can seriously imagine myself waking up late on a Sunday morning, making a coffee, spinning this record and having the absolute best time.
Good 1960’s pop. Son of a Preacher man a stand out track. A bit of magic.
Voice, band, and arrangements don't always hide a weak song, but they do their best. Son of a Preacher Man is a banger and a classic and most of the rest of the tracks are at least good, but there are a couple of weak ones. Mostly pretty good though.
Her voice only comes into full focus in the middle distance, beyond the beyond. This album is a side dish at nana and papa’s thanksgiving table I never chose to try but should have and can’t taste now. Very comforting and the mark of a time I find both familiar and never a part of.
sexy kind lf
So close. Very good.
Dusty Springfield’s A Girl Called Dusty was my fiftieth album to review, and here at album number 1010 is Dusty in Memphis. I think this is my largest gap between albums by the same artist, but Dusty could still be unseated by Hole by the time I’m done with this project. Looking back at my review for a A Girl Called Dusty, I think I was a bit harsh. I gave it three stars, but my written review basically says that the only thing that I enjoyed about the album was Dusty’s vocals. I see that “Son of a Preacher Man” is on this album, so that’s a good sign in my book. Let’s go to Memphis with Dusty! Well, in an odd twist, the vocals were one of my least favorite things about Dusty in Memphis, but I thought the album was fine overall, because it was bolstered my some really great arrangements. My biggest beef with the vocals on this album is that I felt like Dusty was pulling punches, and that her singing was too soft at times, making it feel like it didn’t line up with the themes or emotions of the lyrics. Dusty can sing well, but I felt like this album didn’t really showcase her talents very well. However, this album’s brightest moments really stood out, like “Son of a Preacher Man,” “I Don’t Wanna Hear It Anymore,” and “Breakfast in Bed.” On those songs, I thought Dusty’s voice fit the mood of the songs really well. On “Son of a Preacher Man,” her soft voice conveys the longing of the lyrics incredibly well. Even as the music builds and swells at times, Dusty’s singing stays steady and even, and I think it works really well. I love the horns and backing vocals on this song as well, it’s just an excellent, soulful song. I really loved the vocal storytelling on “I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore.” Dusty’s voice conveys hurt and pain so well. It would have been easy to channel a wounded meekness on this song, but Dusty’s vocals express a desire to move on from the heartache of the narrator’s life. She sings with an exhaustion that never sounds weak. “Breakfast in Bed” was not the type of song I was expecting to hear on this album. Dusty’s voice exudes seduction so well, and the horns were really great. Dusty in Memphis is a fine album, but I felt like the vocals weren’t often in line with the themes and emotions of the lyrics.
Timeless voice. Obviously had Son of a Preacher Man on it. And Windmills. Feels like it would sound great on vinyl.
★★★½
This is the type of stuff I would have been exposed to as a child growing up before I was old enough to seek out and make music choices of my own so there's a stylistic general familiarity and comfort factor working here. The only song here I've heard before is Son of a Preacher Man. I like her voice. The best way to describe how I felt about this album is that I'm positively neutral.
Mange fine arrangementer, men litt forglemmelig og litt for 'hvitt'. En helt grei soul skive
Soulful, but I feel like something was missing here.
Pretty good all around album
this is a chill soul album. "son of a preacher man" is a classic but overall this track and the rest of the album are a bit dull.
If someone put this on to have in the background, then I wouldn't complain and I might even enjoy a few songs. But, I'm not sure I would ever ask for it. It's a 3.5-star-album for me, but not enough to round up to 4 stars
Dusty in Memphis is widely considered a classic, and Dusty Springfield’s smoky, airy voice really is lovely. Still, the album didn’t resonate with me as much as I expected. Maybe I just don’t quite have the ears to appreciate what makes this record so beloved.
good singing and good playing. just a bunch of songs that would be fine on a soundtrack or to set a mood. Not much of an album.
Some great classics, she has a great voice.
Not really my cup of tea. The notions on romance from this time period feel very dated today. Songs like Just One Smile that contain the notion of building your world around someone who is barely willing to notice you don't resonate with modern feminism. Also, even though Dusty was the first to sing Son of a Preacher Man, the song was originally offered to Aretha, who originally turned it down due to concerns of offending preachers. This is my personal opinion, but Dusty feels like a second-rate cross between Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. I want more powerful vocals. So if it's my personal tastes, I give it a 2/5. But from an unbiased perspective, trying to listen critically, I would stretch to 3/5. I understand the influence she had, and I can appreciate she's maybe the definition of "Blue-eyed Soul", but I prefer my soul a little more powerful.
I won't listen to reason, this lady is trying to seduce me, and only me
Fun vibes, very sultry. I love these lush 60's pop arrangements. Everything is just very warm and cozy. Son of a Preacher Man a classic of course
hmm dur à juger vite car c’est une pop avec des influences très comédie musicale / fairy tale d’une part (jsp comment qualifier ça mais les cordes qui jouent la mélodie en écho, les petits xylophones, le vibrato un peu desserré et tout), et d’autre part des influences jazz/gospel/soûl qui me parlent bcp plus. Typiquement Son of a preacher man, un classique de mon enfance que je situais pas dans ce contexte et que j’aime vraiment bien. Dans l’ensemble je l’écoute sans grande stimulation, ça me sonne un peu soupe entendue, même si par moments j’apprécie la vibe des sons et des paroles, aidée par un timbre notable. Et de temps en temps je trouve ça vraiment bon, genre Son of a preacher man, où tout prend sens (les instrus, la rythmique, le chant, les chœurs).
En stark trio av låtar inleder skivan, sen blir det för mycket smörig stråkpop för min del. Det två avslutande spåren och Dustys leverans drar upp betyget till en trea.
This is a good album, very calming and soothing music. Probably very enjoyed by a lot of people, I can appreciate that at least
Schon wieder Pup Fiction. Und weil Mariah Carey nicht auftauchen wird
Not my usual cup of tea but can hear the quality
Trevlans
Great singer don’t care for the songs
I was today years old when I learned that Dusty Springfield was a woman. She had a nice voice.
Ah, another Dusty album, well, my last review (on "A Girl called Dusty") was pretty devastating, because I wasn't really impressed with the song collection (mostly covers) nor her singing, so I didn't expect much of this album either. Even so, this is so much better, well-balanced, beautifully orchestrated songs, and Dusty's singing somewhere between Aretha Franklin and Peggy Lee, gentle but with passion and soul. Can't say I disliked it, and I appreciate it a lot better than her debut, so 3/5.
Dusty er flott! 3,5
Næs hlustun.
Nice one. Easy to listen.
This was a pleasant surprise. Like probably 90% of my generation I knew Son of a Preacher Man from Pulp Fiction. I liked the song, and I do like the album. It sounds very relaxed and quite diverse. If you like Son of a... give it a spin!
3 stars. Didn't love it didn't hate it.
A pleasant, solid listen.
ehh
I can appreciate this type of music- it’s great for relaxing by a pool. Classic southern blues. However, it’s just not my cup of tea. In honesty, I’m giving it a 3 since it’s widely regarded. Maybe I’ll like it when I’m a bit older…
Not really my music, but gorgeous voice! It's still kinda fresh, and the mix of country/pop/soul does work. Nice.
Smooth and upbeat, a real treat for the listener
This is a time capsule of a record. The 'Memphis Sound' and strings are definitely 'of a time' and you can totally hear how she got 'Son of a Preacher Man' out of that session.
I knew Son of a Preacher Man (probably from hearing it in Pulp Fiction, I realized after reading more about Dusty) but none of the others. I liked the music, and Son of a Preacher Man is obviously a great song.
Dusty's always had a great voice. "Son Of A Preacher Man" is an all-timer, but most of the other tracks stand on their own also.
Surprisingly flirtatious.
High 3
A lot of very good elements come together on this album to make a final product that is merely good. Dusty is a great vocalist, but outside of "Preacher Man" and "Don't Forget About Me" she rarely reaches the passion of the soul this album was inspired by. In many places her singing is so subdued that the arrangements take center stage. Those arrangements are lush, almost bordering on baroque pop in places. But that's mostly in the hooks. Outside of those swelling hooks, the songs largely sound the same and are less interesting. It all adds up to sound like an album very focused on producing a certain sound but lacking in emotion; the fact that these are all covers also adds to the feeling that Dusty is a performer here, not someone feeling the weight of the songs. It's enjoyable to listen to, but not very rewarding.
Heavenly highs or is it just a cup of Dexamyl tea? 2.6
Quite a few recognizable and memorable songs.
I always enjoy hearing the context of a hit single within the larger album.
Great album, though a bit lopsided IMO.
This was fine for what it was. This would be this kind of easy listening my parents would have listened to.
Lowkey smoky.
A complete discovery for me. I had no idea “Son Of A Preacher Man” was originally sung by a British artist. Blue-Eyed Soul is not my favorite kind of soul, but Dusty Springfield has a charming voice, and the instrumentation is nice ; it feels cinematic and yet intimate at the same time. I enjoyed most of it. However, I can’t shake the feeling that it’s a sanitized version of American soul music. It somewhat lacks the grit and intensity that made me fall in love with Aretha, Ann Peebles or Roberta Flack, it's a bit too clean and polished for me. “Son Of A Preacher Man” and “Windmills Of Your Mind” are great songs, but the other ones didn’t move me that much. A nice listen overall, but it could have been better. Not memorable enough to deserve a 4*. 6/10
I discovered throught the "son of preacher" made famous by Pulp Fiction. Yet after this gem and Jacques Legrand's Windmills of your mind I am not too mooved. I like though the "back to the source" d ieda of coming to Menphis getting songs from the studio and working there for the already famous British singer.
Thanks to Pulp Fiction and the classic “Son Of A Preacher Man”, it deserves 3 stars otherwise 2 stars will be enough for this another sweet album but without much interest
Some recognizable tracks
This is def a highlight of the 60’s for me, great vocals paired with a wide and vast instrumentation but brings it all together very smoothly. The hit song is def the weakest off of the album.
She is an excellent singer, easy listening and soft album, which is nice. Doesn't connect to me the same way a lot of other women do in the 60s, a little surprised she is British.
Mellow, rainy day listening. Love her voice and her vibe.
Production was good! Solid album
Beautiful voice, some catchy tunes, but Son Of A Preacher Man and Windmills In Your Mind are the only ones that are gonna stick around in my memory.
The brass and the singing are nice, however, overall the album sounds dated.
-i adore Dusty Springfield’s voice. i’d only heard her version of Spooky which i have listened to religiously for years, so it was cool getting to dip my toes into her other work -could maybe use a relisten, none of it hit me all that hard but god damn her voice is just so nice -Favorites: Just a Little Lovin’, The Windmills of Your Mind
Hmmm it's pretty fine! Not much sticks out to me besides Windmills of your Mind, and Son of a Preacher Man on account of its popularity.
Great voice, cool atmosphere. Nothing overly remarkable.
Immaculate vibes but based on the rules of our group challenge I can only really give it a 3. The interplay of her voice with the instrumentation is really interesting, but it's not a regular listen for me. More of a nice background album.