Let's Stay Together

Great classic soul. What a wonderful singer. Favorites: Let's Stay Together

7/10. Yes, sure! I don't mind staying together, Al. :) In all seriousness, this is a really pleasant soul album. While there are other soul albums among the 1,001 albums that I enjoy more than this one, this is still a really nice album!!! Its title track is great!!! :)

4.5

short and sweet and lovely

As traditional soul transitioned to modern soul, Al Green sat at the helm as the fulcrum. In its best moments, then, Let’s Stay Together is immaculately produced and performed, and while the songs are a bit thick, they’re still undeniably infectious and crisp, which holds true to this day. And I’d say the majority of this album is as strong as you’d anticipate. But there are weak spots, and those weak spots are the more traditional, and start to break the facade of classic to reveal datedness beneath the cracks. Even as a girl who *really* enjoys ‘70s soul, there’s some real bland cuts here that sound “similar” or even, dare I say, cliché. It’s only about 1/3rd of the album, but proportionally, that’s a notable minority. I do think the more diverse, expansive sound palettes of Side B benefit the album’s legacy beyond its title track’s greatness, but while it’s far from the flawless masterpiece some may claim, it’s still very, very, very good. Let’s Stay Together is still a soul classic, and if you like soul music, you’ll like most of this, even if you think it’s a bit old-school. I’d have just stuck to the Greatest Hits, as evidenced by the fact that the singles are the best parts here, but this is obviously still a great record in its own right.

When an album starts with one of the greatest songs of all time, the rest is bound to feel like a let down. Which is true of this album, but after listening to it several times, the rest is also very good.

Oh boy, sample city. I have listened to a lot of hip-hop records and my favorites are always the sample heavy songs. This record fits right into the category that always gets sampled, that being 70's soul. Its just a nice album to put on and let play, not much stands out but the vibe its sets is good. Al Green's voice also is awesome and the band does great work.

cover of the bee gees song sounds fun liked most of it

Prija mi ovaj sound. Nemam puno što za reći osim da sam s guštom preslušao cijeli album Ali zbog toga što mi nema baš trenutke od kojih se naježim će bit 4

7.5/10 Al Greena dosta volim, a ovaj album je dosao kao dobar nastavak na Isaaca Hayesa, odnosno upgrade ako cu uspoređivati ta dva albuma. Ali usporedbe skroz na stranu, album pocinje s njegovim vjerojatno i najvecim hitom Let's Stay Together koju uvijek volim cuti. I've Never Found A Girl i It Ain't No Fun To Me su mi također favoriti s albuma, vjerojatno jer su malo razigranije u odnosu na meki gospel/soul izricaj koji se provlaci kroz vecinu pjesama. Zanimljivo kako su na ovom popisu prvo dosli neki raniji radovi dragih mi izvodjaca koji obicno daju taste onog sto tek kasnije dolazi u njihovim karijerama, a tako mi je i s ovim albumom. Nema lose pjesme ovdje, ali njegovi buduci radovi su mi jos drazi. Solidnih 7 i po.

Somehow, the first time ever listening to an entire album of his

You can feel this album

The soulful grooves of Al Green. Good stuff! Stay Together and How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (Bee Gees Cover) are my favorites. The Bee Gees version is great but Al adds more soul to it.

This was really great. I love his voice and vibe.

cool, smooth

His jacket is very stylish Thoroughly nice, between 3.5 and 4

++: La-La for You, What Is This Feeling, Old Time Lovin', I've Never Found a Girl (Who Loves Me Like You Do), It Ain't No Fun to Me +: Let's Stay Together, So You're Leaving, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Judy 8,5/10

3.5

His silky vocals and heartfelt delivery make every song feel passionately special. It is pure soul perfection it flows with warmth and emotion.

enjoyable

Classic album. Just such a nice groovy background music. The bass and rhythm work is great, and Al's voice is pure honey.

Has more colors and emotions than just green.

Almost a five but there were a couple songs, like "what is this feeling", that I just couldn't feel. His voice and the melodies are fantastic! Specifically, "Old time lovin'" to "how can you mend a broken heart" goes crazy.

This was a great album. I had only listened to Al Green's hits and as a full album, this really came together for me. I would 1000% grab this on vinyl and add it into heavy rotation.

gas

Pre-listening thoughts: cover of Bee Gees song probably won’t be as good as Bee Gees sorry Al green but I like soul so maybe this will be a good record Post/during listening thoughts: like the other reviews say, sometimes 35 mins of feel good soul is just right for the day. This album feels like sitting in the right patch of sun. But it’s also a great album to listen to to put laundry away (what? I put away my laundry? Crazy times people) 8/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nah Fav tracks: Let’s Stay Together, So You’re Leaving, I’ve Never Found a Girl, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (not as good as Bee Gees but still good!), It Ain’t No Fun To Me Least fav tracks: none

but only for half an hour or so

Muy guay :) 4 estrellas

First few microseconds it hit me 'oh, it's Pulp Fiction' and then oh, 'Pulp Fiction is Al Green.' The whole brief record was joy. Thoroughly appropriate if it inspires other minds to get medieval on some artistic endeavors.

feeling it. Loved. Very colorful with a vintage filter. His voice is beautiful. The lyrics are not bad. 4.5. I would listen it again

Home of the groove

Right off the bat with the iconic opening track, you’ll be jamming and grooving along to some sweet 70’s soul from Mr Green himself.

el soul es hipnotico

Gotta agree that the title track is so good, the rest doesn't hit as hard as it could. Big up the Reverend.

Great! 4/5

Great stuff, would def listen again.

8/10 Mostly about love Great nonetheless

Just lovely. Classic soul

Great but shouldn't have put let's stay together first because nothing else compares to it

I really liked this. I had tried to listen to this before and wasn't feeling it. Today it was just right. I'll definitely come back to this album.

Short and sweet. A beautiful and well-produced album.

Kurz rein gehört, Signature Song erkannt und dann war gut. Nein, Soul ist nicht meins. Dann später nochmals mit Kopfhörer und ich war erstaunt ob der sauberen Abmischung welche einem in die Mitte der Band mitnimmt und die Songs ganz anders hinstellt.. Dafür ein Zusatzstern.

In a nutshell: every song a heartache. It's soul with a bit of Motown flair. Those vocals! I was enchanted by Green's voice. The backing singers (Donna Rhodes, Sandra Rhodes and Charles Chalmers) are tops. If you're learning about 70's soul, this is a great place to start. Overall: 8/10

Very chill music I liked it. Charity shop music

I took a rare day off work in late October just for myself, went from a long run, came back tired as a dog and collapsed on my couch. I opened this app and this album popped up. It's hard to really describe if you weren't here with me, but it fit this moment in time so well.

Pretty good album. It was a nice soulful album full of good music to listen to. Favorite song: So you’re leaving

Let’s Stay Together (the song) almost carries this album by itself. Most of the rest of the track list is fine, not quite filler but never reaching the same heights. Fave Tracks: Let’s Stay Together, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart 3.8/5

Loved it. I was surprised by the difference in sound between these early recordings and the slicker ones you hear today.

Smooth! I obviously knew the title track but this is a solid album

Classic soul! Favorite track: Let’s stay together other picks: so you’re leaving, i’ve never found a girl, how can you mend your heart.

4 out of 5. Very enjoyable! Plus the jacket Al Green wears on the album art looks cool too.

Beautiful soul album, So Green has one of the best voices in soul and this album is probably his best known as the title track is a soul classic but for me his cover of he Bee Gees How Can You Mend A Broken Heart is stunning.

Smooth...

Didn't manage to get all the way to the end, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. Al Green’s voice is like silk and there’s some great songs on here. Will definitely be revisiting

On a different day, this may not have done as much for me. But today, on a lazy and cozy Saturday morning with the fall weather turning crisp outside, this was hitting just right. Just right, indeed. 4/5 Highlights: Let’s Stay Together So You’re Leaving Old Time Lovin’ I’ve Never Found a Girl How Can YouI Mend a Broken Heart

A classic.

Love it!

Stunning voice, heartfelt songs. Really can't fault it.

Al Green is the definition of easy listening and this album is an example of that. 4 stars or B- for me.

Great album to wake up to in the morning if you can take things slowly. Maybe drags a touch in the middle.

Vocals are flawless. I feel like this music sounds like a movie soundtrack, with a big personality but with a strongly familiar vibe i liked it a lot

Not my kind of music but surprisingly enjoyable. Not enjoyable enough to at Al Green to favorites but I did enjoy listening to this album.

Ein perfekteres Album hätte man mir für einen Samstagmorgen nicht geben können, hat super gepasst :) How can you mend a broken heart hat mir am besten gefallen

incredibly consistent in sound and feel, but a lot of the time on the A-side, i feel as if the deeper cuts have a hard time distinguishing themselves from the other. by virtue of having "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" on side B, Let's Stay Together sort of prevents this trend from continuing throughout, but it can still be hard to pick each track apart. it's a bit suiting that an album that's generally associated with having sex with someone feels like it was recorded in a hot, kind of sticky room.

Favourites: Judy, Let's Stay Together

So buttery smooth I felt my cholesterol rising.

Pulp Fiction oh yeahhhhhhh

This is a very pleasant Sunday listen.

Super groovy warm seventies love music.

I'm not wearing any panties, but if I was they'd be on the floor.

I really enjoyed this short classic. Mend A Broken Heart was my favorite

What a nice listen. Such a great voice and fun funk/soul grooves. Feels like I'll like it more and more as I listen to it more. Nothing revolutionary but a really nice piece of music.

This album opens strong and closes strong for me. Few ups and downs in between but a wonderful album

86% Best: Let’s Stay Together; So You're Leaving; I've Never Found a Girl; How Can You Mend a Broken Heart; It Ain't No Fun to Me Must-Hear? Sure

Soul goodness

4+

i enjoyed it, thanks

Also love al, something so melancholy about his music. also has a dope voice

Gillar mycket, hade lätt kunnat chilla till detta albumet.

Great album. It is short and sweet, hits all the right notes and then leaves before you get tired.

Maybe not baby making but Netflix and chill at least

Few albums bottle pure soul like this one from ultimate wife guy Al Green. The vibe is almost unbearably smooth, like red velvet pants. The Muscle Shoals-inspired production is so warm and intimate, you can practically hear the band breathing, with horns and drums sitting side by side in the mix. But it’s Green’s falsetto—so natural it feels effortless—that pulls you deeper with every note. As the night wears on, though, you wonder: is he seducing me or singing me to sleep?

Short and sweet album. I liked this more than I thought I would. The music stayed interesting and upbeat throughout the entire listen.

Really great album, so so smooth

Groovy feel-good music. I don’t listen to enough Al Green

Great album, feels like a warm fall afternoon with all the windows open and you’re baking a pie and dancing in the kitchen. Excellent vibes

Smooth and warm. Traces of pain give some depth to plenty of joy. Drags a little, but overall a full slate of classic soul. Best song: Let's Stay Together

A classic soul album from a legend!

Wonderful

Chill

It's not full on like my favourite stuff but it's like 80% of the way there: I just love the way guitar/bass/drums sound on a bunch of soul records. It's so cool. There's so much space. All three accent different parts in a bar just differently enough that it sounds like the band knows some wild secret about the universe. It's so cool. this Al Green fella's a pretty good singer too I spose music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)

4

The easy standouts were the two songs I was familiar with, Let's Stay Together and How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. Will happily listen to this again.

Smooth

Pretty good

I first heard Let's Stay Together in 1994 when I was given the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. I loved the song then and I love it just as much now. It's got such a great groove and I had never heard an entire Al Green album prior to today. It's simultaneously exactly what I expected and also a nice surprise because it's not too laid back but still a pretty chill album. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart may be a bit long but it's a nice cover of the Bee Gees tune. So You're Leaving, It Ain't No Fun to Me and What is This Feeling are also great tracks. I love the horns, love the production and think this is a definite must-listen album.

Didn't listen to this properly because I was just having my breakfast while it played, and I wish I could have given it more justice. Enjoyed it though

strangely relaxing to work to at night (catching up after missing this morning - took Holly for a nursery visit). Strings, brass and walking bass lines. It's soothing but has a bit of a kick to keep me working! Memphis delivers again.

I enjoyed this album. If it had not followed Ray Charles’ album, then would have been a 5.

His style was very smooth and legato-ish. Remained consistent almost the entire time

Solid 4. At first I was kinda in between a 3 and a 4 because every song was about a woman and love gone wrong but then I realised that it was still a very nice album to listen to. His voice sounded good, musically it was on point, each song was unique. Overall nice album and one I wouldn’t mind someone putting on.

So smooth, so sexy - hadn’t listened to this in forever. Holds up well. Great 70s soul.

Very strong record.

very jazzy and groovy, could totally be played in an underground jazz bar

Easy listening, relaxing, wholesome

I enjoyed this one. Not necessarily my style of music, but still a solid listen.

This just makes me happy to listen to. I'm not as familiar with Soul or Al Green to make well-thought comments or critiques, but I'm vibing and having a great time listening. The title track is definitely the cream of the crop here, but every song has something going for it and is a good listen. Favorite Song(s): Let's Stay Together, Old Time Lovin, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

Great to make dinner with your honey to

groovin' and lovely early 70's soul. perfect for relaxing with your significant other i would say, it's another one of those chill soul albums that radiates in positivity and... well... love. nothing else matters, just give your girl a hug and a kiss and a cuddle. i was pleasantly surprised with this man's expansive career, writing all sorts of tracks well into the 21st century and never breaking his classic romantic aesthetic.

Gonna tell my kids this was the birth o of Al

Brilliant album from 1972 - Old time loving is fantastic

Al Green é incrível demais. Let's Stay Together é um marco.

Great soul album!

Pure SOUL. The "Black" Elvis Presley. Saw him in concert in Denver, Co. in the 1970's.

Lovely, soulful jams. A good listen.

The iconic, unmistakable and always smooth Al Green. Pure emotion throughout every song. The rhythm, the voice, the cadence, always a joy listening to this man jam. His band is such a perfect complement to his vocals, creating such beautiful harmony. Love this record.

What a voice. Holy crap.

I'm not sure I've actually heard all that much by Al Green, but this album is solid from start to finish, and definitely full of soul. The title track is a great song, sung really well, and the cover of "How can you mend a broken heart" is definitely up there with the likes of Gary Jules' version of "Mad world" as a cover that transcends an unmemorable (and maudlin) original. It's also interesting that Al Green's career seems a bit like Cat Stevens, although I'm glad they both eventually came back to (secular) music.

Proof that sometimes an impeccable vocal is all you need to create a great record.

So much emotion, so much soul. Just enjoy and let Al Green take over for just about half an hour.

Soul is exactly what I wanted to listen to today it seems, great album!

Soul. Un megahit. Un 4.

Wasn’t ready to like this nearly as much as I did, so a pleasant surprise

highly enjoyable

Very enjoyable quick album

3 or 4. Good enough to listen again. Inspiration of every Daptone record ever made. How can you mend a broken heart version is great

Smooth and comforting soul.

i know al green because he was referenced in that one kanye song track 1: good but i'll probably not return to it much if i i'm being honest. for some reason this tracks album art on spotify has slightly different color grading than the rest of the tracks on this album and it really confusing me. track 2: i felt this one idk how to explain it but i felt it track 7: this smooth as fuck goddamn. not that other tracks are bad, but i wish they were all smooth and subdue like this one. however i feel like that would get old if im being honest. i like how this one stands out a bit in this tracklist track 8: surprised to find only one song that sampled this on whosampled.com, that intro so sample worthy I don't listen to a lot of soul, so I don't have much frame of reference on whether or not this is "good" soul, however sound-wise this is great. Al's vocals are wonderful, production feels a little dated, but that's expected from an album from the 70s. But those smoother tracks like How Can You Mend a Broken Heart and Judy are timeless (and my favorites on the album).

Damn, this was hip. Slinky stuff, cool voice, the quality doesn't dip. A most enjoyable listen. I know what they were attempting on the cover art, but this looks like an Al Green edition of Goosebumps.

A lot of fun, some good songs, just an overall nice experience. The funk/soul albums on this list do not disappoint.

Funky

So gooey

åhhhhhh fyfannnn vad soft 😮‍💨😮‍💨🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳 detta fick mig att vilja ta itu med allt jag skjuter upp bara så att jag kan lyssna på detta efteråt i lugn och ro 🎉🪩🌷🦄 inte det mest överraskande albumet efter ett tag men verkligen superhärligt ändå bästa: let's stay together 😎

Väldigt bra album, alla låtar va fett najs men rätt många var liksom inte så speciella Bästa låt: Let’s stay together

One of the greatest soul albums of all time.

This is good I loved the first song super romantic

Fantastic voice and awesome styling. I, for one, will listen to Al Green sing anything, whether it be a shopping list, a dictionary entry, or everything you need to know about love.

Sehr gut, leider ist die Qualität des Mikrofons nicht mehr auf der Zeit

Good soul with Greens meaty vocals stand out on the more uptempo songs

A great record. Going right up against the Teddy Pendergrass style of getting bigger and bigger, Al Green keeps it more intimate.

Silky smooth

4☆/5 07.19.2024

3.5 stars rounded up.

There's a razor thin line between perfection and disaster, and Al Green is perfection. He has a voice that no one can duplicate. He soulfully sings a whisper with a voice that's so close to sounding like a distraction or like it would be strange to talk with, but it's a beautiful instrument. It also makes me glad you never hear anyone perform his music at karaoke. Thr music itself is great, and this album is just excellent r&b/soul.

a total vibe as far as classic motown sound - it's a total bop throughout, and the way in which Al's earnest and beautiful voice floats over top is unbelievable.

Never heard of Al Green and it's not usually my kind of music, but this was very chilled, a good vibe. The first track was particularly good. Would listen to again.

Really good album. Al Greens voices really calming, will definitely listened to album again

What a voice. Starts with a banger then a bunch if love songs. 7/10

Silky Smooth. Understated and lovely.

Lets stay together. What a tune. Absolute banger. Classic song. Great start to the album. Al's voice is on top form in this track. Some really good use of brass, strings and organs in the album. Top tracks: Lets stay together So you're leaving me How can you mend a broken heart The duration of the album is very good. Not too long, not too short.

So so good. Groove is immaculate. LOVED this.

Al Green has a great voice for his line of work. It is oddly aged for how old he is (twenty-five on this album) but still has a pep in its step that keeps the grooves and funk moving, while feeling completely and utterly earnest. These may be love-making tunes, but it never really slows down, save for the Bee Gee's cover at the climax of the album, and so with its brisk speed and short length, you can let this album absorb you in a simple lunch break. Sure, it may be a tad derivative of other soul acts, and in retrospect the influence Al Green had ensured many other singers would try to sound like this for decades to come, leading to an influx of very similar sounding tunes, but Green pulls it off the best if you just want something to get you through the day. I love the fuzz of the album, too, as it makes the whole thing just feel warm. A nice juxtaposition to the cool (in both temperature and style) looking Green on the cover. Not my favorite soul record, but certainly wins me over more than most, with just the right amount of jamming and love to win me other and get me, at the very least, tapping my foot.

Richa and soulful, but kind of samey throughout.

Lovely soulful album. Lots of great hits on it like let’s stay together and how can you mend a broken heart. Album feels like the perfect length as well.

liked it a whole lot

Amazing voice and unique style.

groovy ✌️

Sweet soul music. Dit leek me een blauwdruk voor 70s soul. Rijkgevulde songs met blazers, swingende baslijntjes en sterke achtergrondzangeressen. Gospel vertaalt naar de nationale radio, wat van Al Green een ster maakte. Maar al die elementen die zo prettig klinken op dit album zijn precies goed gedoceerd, niet té dominant en niet té schuw. Ze laten de star of the show, Al's iconische stem, floreren. 8/10 Highlights: Let's Stay Together La-La for You How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

Silky smooth throughout.

Fantastic album, full of great tracks, even the lesser known ones. IT's a little short and leaves you wanting more, but that's probably a feature of the era it was made in.

I really like the groovy vibe. Every song has enough different elements to it to keep it interesting. I love the interplay between Al and the band, with a lot of relaxed call and response. It feels so balanced. For all the albums on this list that I wish were shorter, this is one that I wish was longer.

One of the most iconic openings to any album! Great first song and it stays consistent throughout. I only recognized "Let's Stay Together", but the rest of the songs were solid.

Just over thirty minutes of buttery smooth southern soul music performed by one of the coolest voices in the genre. I mean just that sentence alone perfectly justifies my opinion on this album. However, if you are going into this album expecting some sort of crazy experimentation and out there genre-fusions, you're only setting yourself up for disappointment. This album thrives off the basics and can build deeply intimate, and occasionally upbeat, tracks off that typical drum, guitar, bass, horn, and organ formula. 'Let's Stay Together', 'What Is This Feeling', and 'Old Time Lovin' are just some incredible standalone soul tracks. The long string-backed 'How Can You Mend a Broke Heart' stands as one of the most beautiful soul songs of all time. The very idea of "Soul" in one album. Yup.

Only knowing the title track, which is a total jam, (thanks Tarantino), the rest of the album was good to hear and maintains similar energy and tight playing I was expecting. By the end I tell myself "this sounds an awful lot like Talking Heads" followed by an immediate face palm moment.

One all time song and an all time artist. Short and sweet and unmistakably Al Green.

Rating: 8/10 Very soulful and pleasant to listen to.

Not bad. I really enjoyed this album.

Das Ding bewegt was

1. Let’s Stay Together 8/10 2. La-La For You 8/10 3. So You’re Leaving 8/10 4. What Is This Feeling 7/10 5. Old Time Lovin’ 6/10 6. I’ve Never Found A Girl 7/10 7. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart 8/10 8. Judy 6/10 9. It Ain’t No Fun To Me 8/10 Score: 66/90= 73%

I actually knew a lot of these songs through cultural osmosis even though I don't think I've ever sought out music by Al Green. I don't really know much about soul music but I really did enjoy this album. The best song is easily "Let's Stay Together," which opens the album. The other songs are good but don't really measure up to the title track.

Very enjoyable.

Brilliant album, great sound and great songs. I will listen to this over and over again. Favourite song: How can you mend a broken heart Least favourite: all good Album artwork: cool cover.

I've long liked classical soul and Al Green is of course a staple of the genre - deservedly so in terms of his considerable vocal skills. But I always felt his songs lack a bit of oomph. More powerful instrumentation would help, or catchier choruses. This album could certainly do with remastering at least to make the instrumentation more powerful. 3.5 rounded up.

Even with the first song beig the title track, the rest of the album does not fall into the trap of being weaker than the one song. The band is very punchy and gives you that cross between jazz and soul which crosses between a lot of lines (and timelines). His version of "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" grooves so much more than the original to me, which I always found a little on the slow side. A lot of the songs blended together, but in a good way. I found that none of them disrupted the flow of the music. It was always very smooth, even as Al Green was doing so many vocal gymnastics throughout. The only song I felt was a little week was "La La For You," but I enjoyed the rest pretty well. Definitely a great feel-good album. I will come back to this one. It's a 4 for me right now but I can imagine it going up to a 5. Top tracks: Title track, "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?", "What Is This Feeling?"

A classic but not every tune is a banger

Very nice. Al Green has a very soulful voice and the album never rises above its well known title track, but the whole album is still great.

We’re having a baby in 9 months. Thanks a lot, Al Green.

So cool. Great brunch or easy listening album. First and last songs were my favorite.

4/5

Echt wel nice

Typ Marvin Gaye fast inte riktigt hans nivå. Fortfarande bra dock.

Smooth, romantic ballads showcasing the velvety vocals and seductive soulfulness of a leading purveyor in lush, sensual R&B.

A classic, polished musicianship that makes it all sound so easy; Al’s delivery is emotional, spiritual, uplifting and also melancholy - love never ached quite like this. A fine album

fan det här är gött alltså. riktigt svängigt. old time loving är ett väldigt bra spår.

Good and bad and happy and sad.

Favorite Tracks: Let’s Stay Together How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

Fantastic!

fun album interesting pitch modulations in his voice

Una delicia para escuchar por la mañana o tarde en la noche. Tiene una vibra "lo-fi" que lo hace particularmente relajante y fácil de escuchar mientras se hace otra cosa.

lidt risky at åbne et album med en kæmpe banger som Let's Stay Together, så risikerer man at blive skuffet, men jeg syntes egentlig det var virkelig lækkert! Ikke langt nok til at det bliver ensformigt. Fantastisk stemme. How can you mend a broken heart er også virkelig god

A lovely little set of songs. Knew a couple other than the title track but maybe hadn’t put it together that they were all on this album.

always a great listen

You can tell how good something is by the number of times it's covered and a lot of this has been covered as full versions or samples

Al Green is a great singer and this is a great album. However, the lead single is so good that the rest of the album suffers in comparison.

Just a little more variety and this would be an utter classic, regardless a great album 4*

Great album

I played this for my 2 cats, I now have 4 cats. 🐱🐱🐱🐱

Sunday afternoon listening music

Let’s stay together <<<3333 So gorg, just what i needed Every song was a SMASH standouts: let’s stay together, it ain’t no fun to me, how can you mend a broken heart

4.5/5 - gorgeous. standout tracks: la-la for you - 5/5 how can you mend a broken heart -4/5

Probably one of the best soul albums i’ve ever heard. not a single bad track

Comfy listening. It must have been so freeing for people to listen to something like this after the 50s and 60s.

This was a groovy and welcome change from Radiohead.

Let´s stay together es una de las mejores canciones de Soul de todos los tiempos, con una interpretación realmente excepcional. Obviamente, acapara todas las luces de este maravilloso album que tiene la mejor sección de vientos del mundo: los Memphis Horns del inigualable sello Stax. La otra gema es, sin duda, su version de How can you mend a brokern heart, de nada menos que los Bee Gees (que ese año 72 editarían To whom it may concern). Pero es que cualquier tema de este disco podría haber sido un single de éxito: What is this feeling, La la for you, It ain´t no fun for me (antecedente claro de Here i am), I´ve never found a girl... Es uno de los mejores discos de su carrera, y tiene varios discos muy buenos (los dos siguientes son tanto o mejores). Esta época supuso el puente entre el clásico soul sureño y el más refinado de Filadelfia. Y no fue otro que Al Green el que lo construyó para que muchos lo cruzaran. Al margen de los discos del inalcanzable Stevie Wonder de los 70 y especialmente del 72, es el mejor disco soul de la fastuosa cosecha de ese año (junto a What Color Is Love de Terry Callier, Young Gifted & Black de Aretha Franklin y el también suyo, en mi opinión más completo, I’m Still in Love with You) Otros grandes discos publicados en 1972: Debuts de Roxy Music, Paul Simon, Big Star, Neu¡, ¿Fela Kuti? y Lou Reed (además de su clásico Transformer. Discos expecionales como los de David Bowie – The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Todd Rundgren - Something/ Anything?, Stevie Wonder – Talking Book y Music of my mind, Elton John-Honky Château, Nick Drake – Pink Moon, Yes – Close to the Edge, Miles Davis – On the Corner, Neil Young – Harvest, The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main St, Curtis Mayfield – Super Fly, Raspberries- Fresh, Genesis – Foxtrot, Van Morrison - Saint Dominic's Preview, Deep Purple- Machine Head y Made in Japan, Joni MIttchell- For the roses, Tangerine Dream - Zeit, T Rex- The slider, Kevin Ayers- Whatevershebringswesing, la banda sonora The harder they come...

Sexy, funky but a bit undiverse

After getting albums by The Temptations, Sly and the Family Stone, The Crusaders, Isaac Hayes and The Isley Brothers, and not being convinced by either of them, I can finally say that there's a really good soul album out there. This is it. Not every song is a winner, and about half the album is just okay. But then we get some certified bangers, like the opening track, which is instantly danceable, What is this Feeling, Judy and How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, and I am partial to handing out my first soul 4.

The title track is obviously a classic. If you closely focus on Green’s vocal performance on that track it’s pretty spectacular. All the other songs on the album are very good and it’s a solid listen throughout.

I especially like Let’s Stay Together; some songs are too slow: Old Time Lovin’, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, and Judy

Love a bit of soul and clearly he has an amazing voice

4 NaaaNuhnaNAAS out of 5

As quintessentially Sunday-ish as watching both Premier League games through a hangover. From the first horns of the title track, to the very end, this is just smooth and nice. Possibly too nice.

Awesome. Love Al Green. 4/5

This album has a lot of flow.

Seemingly timeless, soulful and fun. Doesn't overstay it's welcome, and every song carries a meaning and passion that's unmistakable. In a word: excellent. Top tracks: Let's Stay Together, Old Time Lovin', How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

Awesome

Let's Stay Together is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Amazing track. The rest of the album is buttery smooth, and delightful, but nothing comes close to that title track. That's not to say I didn't enjoy the album. Loved it. 34 minutes of soul heaven.

Really great sound and vibes on this one, never got bored with it but it also didn't stand out the whole way through.

That jacket he has on the cover is sweet. Great soul. The album has a really good flow. Favorite songs were Let’s Stay Together, So You’re Leaving, What Is This Feeling, and How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.

A grand ole time.

Banger absolu. Un vrai classique- j'avais jamais pris le temps de l'écouter du début à la fin avant et vraiment je le referrai

The ultimate in smooth

Loved this album - what a great (smooth) voice Al Green had!

Album 364 of 1001 Al Green - Let's Stay Together Rating : 4/ 5 Great album. Always liked Al Green and was happy to see this pop up as album of the day. One to go to if soul is the goal.

Gran album

I'll admit I've sometimes confused Al Green for Marvin Gaye or vice versa, but that is meant as a compliment. Both are great and soulful singers that generally have a positive outlook and message. I sat in my car on this nice spring day eating my lunch just chilling to this album, windows down with a nice breeze and sunshine. Very pleasant afternoon break. Favorite track "Let's Stay Together" 4/5

Gets a bit repetitive, but otherwise a great sound

What Is This Feeling? None other than Old Time Lovin’ for my ears.

Loved this longer than I care to remember, on vinyl too. How does it sound so brilliant? What being horny really sounds like... doesn't get better than some of these tracks

Great to fall in love. Great to soothe a broken heart.

This album is pretty much perfect for what it is. not perfect for me, but for what it's going for it hits every mark

#1 Filmmusik Hit. Pulp Fiction. Klasse Soul.

Fabulous voice. Soul classic.

Short and sweet. Great vocals, good backing instrumentals and enjoyable throughout. 7.5/10 (3.75/5)

Downright classic soul. Opening with let’s stay together sets the tone. Other notable tracks include so you’re leaving, what is this feeling, never found a girl.

Smooth, but the title track carries a little

3.5 rounded up. Enjoyed the music and love finally getting some r&b/soul on this list

Classic

Classic

This album is a vibe. Very chill, and a good listen.

Such a nice mellow album. Love the singing & horns. Of course Let’s Stay Together is amazing song and loved the Mend a Broken Heart cover which is far superior to The Bee Gees.

The reverend Al Green is a great R&B Artist and this is a good representation of this genre and a good not great album but the man can sing the genre well enough and is a powerful singer if you check out some of his songs that aren’t on this album but to call him a poor man’s Marvin Gay Is a little harsh there are a lot of R&B artists that came along at the same time like a lot of artists did in other genres but there is room for him to shine on his own without comparisons 😎

Opener is a banger but the album sorta gets stale

the title track and beegees cover are the only real memorable tracks but it was an enjoyable listen

Gezellige soul van het type waar Quentin Tarantino ook wel raad mee wist. Opzetten als je nieuwe date komt eten bij kaarslicht, dan zit je avond geramd dacht ik zo.

Very soulful. Classic Reverend Al

Smooth like butter

A welcome departure from the usual fare, this album embodies the best of, and sometimes playful, yet sincerity of 70s soul.

Right from the opening lines from arguably his best song, this guy has it bad for his girl. This is the music that just makes you ache for the one you love. The kind of music you feel, while listening. The kind that make you want to run home and love up your girl. If I have to explain it, you don't get it. For those who know, who feel, this is just the best listening music. I am very familiar with Al Green. Love his voice and lyrically, this album lets you feel the power of the girl he loves, wants and can't live without. Great album. Absolutely loved my listens as well as the genre I let play through the day. How Do You Mend a Broken Heart is Bee Gees song, btw. Not quite as good as Al's version, but thanks for letting him perform. Another side note, folks from work ask for time to time what is my album of the day. My leasing Mgr has an Uncle, who is/was a drummer back in the day from the Grand Rapids area. When I said Al Green, his eyes lit up and said his Uncle would fill in as Al Green's drummer, occasionally. Never he was from Grand Rapids, MI. Loved the entire album, but my top 3, Let's Stay Together, La-La Love and I've Never Found a Girl. The line, Ain't no love like my baby's love. Yea, he's got it bad. 4

4 Smooth, classic R&B, with the title track in particular probably being one of the most definitive songs of both the genre and the ‘70s. It’s the kind of song that almost makes me wish that I could have lived through the decade - when I hear it, I imagine chilling in Eric Foreman’s basement stoned with a group of feathered hair buddies. It’s a really solid song, and while it does sound a bit dated, I would have to think there’s something wrong with you if you don’t find yourself grooving to it just a bit… and the great thing about this record is that the groove never really stops from there. Admittedly, it never quite reaches the same high of Let’s Stay Together, but there isn’t a single unenjoyable moment anywhere to be found - it’s just one blast of groove followed by another, and while a lot of it runs together, the vibe is so fun and absorbing that it never really matters. Though if you do listen closely, I do feel there’s a certain charm to be had with each track. For example, I absolutely loved the guitar work on Old Time Lovin’, as simple as it was (it gave me Maggot Brain vibes in some ways) and the horns on La-La For You. Also, while I wasn’t aware of this prior, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart is apparently a Bee Gees cover - after going back and giving their version a listen, there’s no denying Al’s is the definitive version and totally his own. Short, but sweet listen, so I'll keep this review short, but sweet - great, classic album, the kind that feels like a staple of the genre. It’s probably not becoming any kind of all-timer for me, but it’s a really fun 34 minutes.

Oh yeah. Good listen. I knew the opener, of course, but everything was new. It’s a fun listen. Heart and soul.

Sexual, soothing, warm, music that soothes the soul. I can’t think of another artists that evokes that feeling. Barry White falls in that category too. This album is such a treat.

Unique sound. Couple of huge hits. Can’t go wrong with Al Green.

Beautiful southern/pop soul. Perfect love songs, production makes it sound as old as it is but the songwriting is timeless. Al Green is a master of comfort. Instant Classic. Definitely will revisit.

אבלום כל כך מנחם. קשה שלא להתמכר לחום והאהבה שיש במוזיקה של גרין.

4.5

4 out of 5. Old time loving prolly fave. Loved his voice loved the album

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just wish this was mixed a bit better because musically it's fantastic

I enjoyed this album start to finish. It had such passion in the music.

So much emotion felt through these songs.

popitusta taas. popitetaaan jeejee!! noh.. vähän paremmalta aikakaudelta... asiat vähän parempia tällöin (Le génocide de 1972 au Burundi). sielukas ääni, , tarkoittaa että raastaa korvia, kuin raspilla hioisi... hyvin samaa menoa koko 34 minuuttia, ei keksinyt ei päähän pistosta tullut herralle. kaikkea sitä joutuupi kestäämåån. how can you medn a broken heart

It is a sin that only one Rev AL Green Album is on this list. Unacceptable.

An old favorite and a blessing with which to start my day, thank you so much!

It was amazing!

Lot's of soul in this one

A couple of legendary songs (How Can You Mend a Broken Heart and Let's Stay Together) with a solid vibe throughout. 4.5 stars.

A solid 4. One amazing single and the rest of the album sure is very nice.

Smash hit and excellent song LET'S STAY TOGETHER opens it up. Such a great beat. Spare horns are perfect, but no more than Green's vocals. Up, down, and all around. BG vocals also terrific...can you tell I love that tune? Kind of a dropoff for the 2nd cut LA-LA FOR YOU, although the horns come through to the rescue. I think the horns and the Hammond organ are my favorite parts of this LP. Classic early seventies soul. Other highlights: - I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL - HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART (perfect in every way: didn't know he wrote it) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ __________________________________ 🎧 LPs reviewed: 38 🎧 LPs left to review: 963 🎧 LPs I found great/relevant enough to be mandatory listens (5): 9 🎧 LPs I *might* include in my own list (4): 13 🎧 LPs I will certainly *not* include in mine (1-2): 10

Some albums are just too short. I own this and it gets regularly played. What more of a recommendation does it need.

The guitar fucks so hard. Once again conceptualizing the different between soul and blues. This is a vinyl I’d hunt down

The man’s got the silkiest voice I’ve ever heard. Everyone knows let’s stay together, but I didn’t know how much variety and range he would bring to a single album. Loved every song on here, it felt like at times he got lost in the scat to the point where it just sounded like melodic whining or like he was on the verge of nutting for the last minute of the song.

Smooth lovely soul - not as memorable as other records but still a good one - feels more like a genre album rather than a generalist one. That said I’d be happy to dig jt out every now and again.

Good

Let's stay together is a classic song that has stood the test of time. Opening the album with that track sets a high bar. This whole album is the epitome of 70s soul music, his voice is great, smooth and soulful. You can't listen to this album without bobbing your head along to it. Great album

What a chill, dope album by Al Green. The subject matter is interesting too, since they are love songs, but several of them are about maintaining love, rather than the excitement of new love. The musical accompaniment is all bangers, and the production is excellent. It really brings the soul out of the instruments and sets it in the forefront of the album 4/5

Such a good voice.

Smooth soulful Al Green. Classy and timeless

Very good, I knew the title track but the rest were consistently a nice vibe.

Good vibes 8/10

Un excellent album de soul. Al Green est un artiste auquel je reviens toujours pour ces sentiments et cette groove sans flafla

It's relaxing, it's cool, it's unique, even tho I'm not a fan of that kind of music i liked it, it was soo different from de music i usually listen that i think it was really cool

Awesome

I was groovin’

can totally listen to this all day - but not all are tried and true staples

How can you not love this album? The first track is the obvious banger, but every single track grooves, never overstaying its welcome.

4/5. Smooth and jazzy R&B, Al Green uses his voice to guide the sound and rises and falls whenever he pleases. There is a rhythm to it but he changes so effortlessly that it feels random. A mechanical backing track, following the basics, are held backstage for his voice. It's mesmerizing at the very least, but sometimes it's hard to stay attentive. These are well written songs and in someone else's hands they can just be R&B pop but he decided that is not what is going to happen.

Smooth

Surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. Great counter to the stress of the day. Smooth, pleasant and easy to listen to.

Still a delightful listen. 50+ years later, this album, and this singer, still persevere.

Classic. I knew Let’s Stay Together but hadn’t listened to the album. Felt great

Nice

Ahhhhhh soul🥹🥹 mis herz gaht uf. Has hütt im Stall gloset und sind eifach vibes!

Ha leider nöd ganz guet ghört weli am mis schloss staubsuuge gsi bin (jede isch en zivi). Isch meega nice soul, git wie nöd viel meh z sege. Schöni songs, haut mi amel nöd um aber sehr nice

boah ich lieb de al green let's stay together isch absolut iconic. la la for you huuere schön chooords mann und blöser aaah. What is this feeling au sehr nice, bgvs hebed dure. das album isch das wo s dexys album gern wär. old time lovin meeega simpel aber schööö. How can you mend a broken heart. mer brucht e 6/8 ballade ufme guete soul album sust ischs keis. das isch e sehr gueti. uuuff chords und wiener singt ooh yes. boah d stricher abtwort uf "i can still feel the breeze". ui. so geil. Judy huere schön de siech cha siiiinge. ah und es guets soul album brucht auno en blues. ain't no fun to me isch en geile blues d orgle isch gschmackvoll und d blöser töned fantaastisch.

fuck isch das geil let's stay together isch glaub mis lieblingsstuck aber allgemein das album strahlt so e allgemeini wärmi und zfrideheit uus..ich liebs backgroundvocals sind au super

Great sound, listened to this on a dark stormy day and it really hit the spot. Close to a 5 star pick, but doesn’t quite have the consistency to make it there while sticking to a similar sound throughout. Top tracks: Let’s Stay Together, So You’re Leaving, What Is This Feeling, It Ain’t No Fun To Me

I’m trying to work out my grading system. Wish I could do a half star. Super good front to back

The Reverend can sure sing.

Just a lovely piece of music, never quite hits the heights of the opening track again but doesn't need to; the vocals, the background music slowly becoming more focused, it all coming together, great

some great chilled back music. the melody can seem a little bit samey throughout but al green's voice is nice and soothing. the iconic title track brings it up to a 4.