Reviews (page 9 of 14)
uffffff, ese inicio. No puede defraudarte un disco que empieza asi!!!
Favourite tracks: let's stay together; la-la for you; I've never found a girl
Gotta agree that the title track is so good, the rest doesn't hit as hard as it could. Big up the Reverend.
Al Green is always five stars
Smooth
Fuckin' yeah
Great! 4/5
Pretty good chill songs. Very smooth. Haven't heard this before, except for the hits, and it is pretty nice. Not sure if I would see myself sitting around and listening to this but if it was on I wouldn't be upset.
Great stuff, would def listen again.
8/10 Mostly about love Great nonetheless
Absolutely fantastic. I think I just have to give it a 5.
Superb
Fav: How To Mend A Broken Heart Least Fav: So You’re Leaving It’s aight, does enough to be good but not enough to be great
Just lovely. Classic soul
Great but shouldn't have put let's stay together first because nothing else compares to it
Nice, soulful
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.
Sian - love this album as it is beautiful and great for chilling too Deb - like it and I'm happy if you want to give it a 5
Weird how present the immediate Pulp Fiction thought was. With this out of the way: It's pleasant alright? But then... I'm at "Judy" now and I think I've more than done my duty here. It's, again, pleasant. Warm. Got vibes. But. What else? I can't say this enriched my life substantially or at all.
Absolutely classic. Not much more I can say about it that hasn't been said already. A great voice singing great songs on a great album. Can't ask for much more 👍
Short and sweet. A beautiful and well-produced album.
211/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
let‘s stay together! ich tue mich allerdings schwer mit dem rest des albums: gleichförmig bis eintönig .. sorry.
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.
I mean come on, its a classic. Despite talking about heartbreak for part of it, it really makes me want to fall in love. How lucky it is for someone to experience it
Quite a nice one, very classy. Enjoyed the Bee Gees cover. I saw him live once at a free show in Sydney in 2010 but had no idea who he was at the time.
Enjoyed this but maybe not as much as I thought I would. Hits were great. Good background music.
Lindo álbum, a mi parecer. Se refleja que Al Green fue uno de los emblemas del soul en los años 70s. Y con este disco se consagro como un gran autor e interprete. Es un álbum rico, accesible para todo público, tiene esos acordes musicales hermosos que se pegan como chicle. Muy bueno!
Silky smooth singing, classic soul.
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
Great title track. Otherwise quite dull. Some nice brass lines but other than the title track there’s nothing memorable.
Very chill music I liked it. Charity shop music
Al Green is peerless. His voice is truly a marvel. This album is so copacetic and pleasant. Just a really beautiful record.
Didn't leave a big impression, nice first song
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.
Soul. Grooves. Funky. Romance. 5/5
Очень приятный голос, а музыка - мед для ушей.
Some absolutely classic songs, but as a whole isn’t as compelling as I expected.
A groovy album with many classic unforgettable tunes!
Smoooooooooooooooth.
Even 52 years later, the romance does not land as sappy. I'd gladly put on Al for sexy time. Top notch work!
Excellent. I really hadn't listened to Al Green other than the hits.
Pretty good album. It was a nice soulful album full of good music to listen to. Favorite song: So you’re leaving
Amazing soul album
4.7 - This was soooo much better than I expected. Thought it was gonna be really generic after the bangers, but it really wasn't.
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
3.5/5
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.
This is nostalgia, it was a classic already by the time I discovered in my high school years. It's such a smooth album
soulful.
Only one real hit for me otherwise just a pretty solid album
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.
Yes!
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.
One of my favorites. Love Al green.
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
Stone classic. Not a bad track here.
Loved this! One of my faves actually— I could listen to this on repeat 🤩
1 legendary song with 70s' gospel r&b and mixing that feels very old school in ways I can't put a finger on. everything kind of blurs together, but it's short and sweet. 3.5/5, mostly for that legendary song
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.
Let's Stay Together is a classic song, so there's no debate there. As for the rest of the album, it was a pleasant listen.
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.
Great would just started sounding a bit the same
Favourites: Judy, Let's Stay Together
This is fine. Silky smooth and soulful if that's your thing. Not my thing 6/10
So buttery smooth I felt my cholesterol rising.
Not a fan
Amazing. Frantically added so many of the songs to so many FEZ playlists... Sexy, sweet, warming. Loved it, 4.8.
It's quite nice, but I'm not keen on his voice. I wouldn't rush back to this one.
4.5 do fucking smooth
Pulp Fiction oh yeahhhhhhh
This is a very pleasant Sunday listen.
Super groovy warm seventies love music.
Not bad. Certainly has some cuts. It's more of a time and place kind of album.
The title track is amazing, 5/5 all time hit. The rest of the album falls behind, kind of a victim of placing an all-timer right at the beginning of the album. It makes you wait in anticipation for something that comes close and it doesn't deliver. This feeling definitely leaves an impact on my opinion of the whole thing. And although this is a perfectly fine album, just right to put on in the background when cooking or having a pleasant meal with your loved ones, it's not as good as you'd expect.
i liked the quiet funky vibe but i don't think its something id seek out
I like it but don’t love it. Didn’t hate listening but I wouldn’t seek it out again.
I'm not wearing any panties, but if I was they'd be on the floor.
I also expected to like this more. Most of it was pleasant but not that memorable. Let’s stay together is obviously a classic but the rest was just ok. Maybe I would have felt differently if I hadn’t read his bio first and learned about all the times he kicked the shit out of his wife.
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.
Expected much more of a classic. Opening title track set the bar but the rest of the album felt pretty generic. Green’s vocals are certainly awesome, but the melodies felt kind of aimless. Very soulful but almost no hooks. Maybe I just don’t know what to listen for in this one and will end up eating my words later.
Really good music here from the golden age of Motown and soul. Can't give Al Green all the gas because there were giants that leaped before him and some that continued long after him. This is not to say Mr. Green is derivative, but he's alot closer to that on this album than he is unique. So I gotta ding him a few stars for that.
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
Thought this was going to be a slam dunk 3, mebbee a 4. Caught me on an off day?
Soul goodness
Well made, class act, brilliant album
Just like his "Greatest Hits" album, there are some interesting lyrics, and talent sprinkled throughout the album, but nothing really compels me. It's a decent bop to listen to while cruising on a hot, sunny day. Favorite Track: "La-La For You".
4+
Sounds like generic sheets slow jam
i enjoyed it, thanks
não é ruim mas não me pegou muito
é bom, mas falta algo. o erro foi começar com marvin gaye, agora todo soul que vier as expectativas são altas demais
Also love al, something so melancholy about his music. also has a dope voice
Noteworthy songs - 808080808 Magical Dream - Kinda catchy synth, but the rest is bland. Ancodia - Good background noise. Cobra Bora - Actually kind of cool, reminds me of Bomberman Hero. Pacific 202 - N64 vibes, but melody isn't great. Donkey Doctor - Nothing too special, weird ending. 808080808 - Really cool beginning. A little slow in the middle but stays interesting enough. Sunrise - Nothing remarkable. The Fat Shadow - Eerie. Very short.
Absolut chillwibe och snyggt arr på de flesta låtarna, men inte direkt något som sticker ut för mig. Texterna ganska intetsägande så vitt jag kunde se också, för mig är detta något som är schysst att dra på medan man gör något annat men inte något man lyssnar supernoga på. Neutral 3a.
Mmm Quentin Tarantino
Gillar mycket, hade lätt kunnat chilla till detta albumet.
Didn't realise how many Al Green songs I knew
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
It was short, and made pleasant enough background music, but there was a certain je ne sais quoi that stopped me from really enjoying it. Maybe it was the knowledge that Al Green was an abusive piece of shit who beat his pregnant wife to the point where she required stitches because she denied his demands for sex. Let's Stay Together indeed. Fuck you.
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
Comfy, easy, groovy. Consistent, slightly samey. Music to cook pasta with your wife to.
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. (⌐■_■)
Genre- and era-wise, this is in my wheelhouse, but at least from this album, Al Green doesn’t stand out from his peers enough to get me goin nuts. It’s good, it’s great, but there’s already been a couple handfuls of albums on the list that do a similar thing better and I bet there are many more to come
I honestly didn't love this album, some of it is great but the rest is very samey.
It's fine. Smooth, good groove, lyrics were good. Nothing to elevate it for me, though.
4
Nice and smooth. I'd listen again.
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.
Nuevamente toca un artista al que llego por soundtracks, en este caso, Pulp Fiction, por lo que sólo ubico la canción homónima al disco. Un tipo con una voz tremenda, muy pasional, ideal para su género. Vibes románticas, para bailar en pareja al ritmo de esta música. Agradecido por la recomendación de otro discazo, que calma las aguas turbulentas.
Huh, this is Neil Young? It's all... perfectly okay.
Smooth
Classic <3
Pretty good
I'm not sure what's going on with that cover. Poor guy looks like he's having a stroke as they're taking the picture. Then they added the slime green drippy font. The whole thing is just weird. Let's Stay Together is a song that is as close to perfection as possible. That makes it a heck of a way to open an album. The rest of the tracks try valiantly to live up to that standard, but don't quite make it. I'm not sure it's even possible to match that opener though. This was a fantastic listen and I'm happy to say that this is an album you should listen to before you die.
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.
Let’s stay together is a national treasure of a song, and the rest of the album is a soulful groove to be sure
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
Now we're talking baby! Just fantastic
A first listen start to end, absolutely brilliant and look forward to the second
Enjoyed this one.
I like his voice, sorta, but it feels shallow and thin, 2 stars
go00000000000000ooooood
5/10 Maybe sometimes I'll put it as a background sound while dusting or mopping, it's how I feel right now. Nothing touchy, memorable or unbelievable is found in the lyrics by me. It seems to me that I'm not so mature or "in theme" or what so ever. Ok. It's kinda soothing. You just need to be in a right mood to experience it.
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.
Lovely little soul bops.
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.
it's ok-his voice is not my cup of tea but musically was nice. understand why it's on the list but probably won't seek out to listen to again
Smooth radio tunes
So smooth, so sexy - hadn’t listened to this in forever. Holds up well. Great 70s soul.
This was fine for what it is. 2.7
Very strong record.
Bueno
Good, but not incredible, R&B. This album is consistently pleasant sounding, but none of the songs on it really blow me away.
very jazzy and groovy, could totally be played in an underground jazz bar
I really enjoyed 70s soul music so it makes sense that this is one my favourite albums ever. Every song is solid and is memorable on their own but “Let’s stay together” is just the full package and that’s why it’s my first 10/10 song. It’s just so good. Al Green is just talented in every sense of the word.
Easy listening, relaxing, wholesome
Nice listen
Вот вроде душевно, а искринки не нашел все равно.
Would have hated this album when it was released as Soul music was not what I liked at all. I would like to think that as I’ve matured I can appreciate this music for what it is. No doubt it is a Soul classic and the title track is a well known song immediately recognisable. But I need to be honest and as much as I try to analyse this album and look for the good things, but for me beyond that title track there is nothing. 1/5 12/8/24
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.
Another album that's on this list based on the strength of one or two good songs, not the whole album. This is too bad, as I like Al Green, but not this album. Liked songs added: - Let's Stay Together
Funky and catchy. 6/10
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.
Wow.
Two drummers, no waiting.
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.
Love this album, especially his cover of "How do you mend a broken heart." What a voice! He's got an easy yet emotional style. So good. I owe my little brother for turning me on the Al.
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.
This sounded like “grown-up music when I was little” and reading the Wikipedia page for the singer didn’t help…
Soul is exactly what I wanted to listen to today it seems, great album!
From an objective, critical point of view, this is a 4. The songs are well-written, well-played, well-sung, well-produced, etc., etc. For me, it is missing that certain quality that either resonates somewhere in my soul or that demands to be listened to repeatedly.
Sounded kind of uninspired in writing, al sounded great though.
Meh Rating: 3.0
Willie Mitchell, at the peak of his powers, making great, luxurious, spacious settings for the magnificent Al Green to croon and purr and plead his way through them. Fabulous songs. Wonderful grooves. Wonderful songs. Terrific performances from everyone involved. A classic
Great album! Crazy personal life story. Hot grits and suicide.
Soul. Un megahit. Un 4.
Let's Stay Together
Wasn’t ready to like this nearly as much as I did, so a pleasant surprise
highly enjoyable
Very enjoyable quick album
Nothing stood out in particular, but smoove soul vibing music.
So, a Barry white knockoff? Just with a higher voice? Pass
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).
It was good soul music, but didn't really connect with me. Probably won't listen to it again much.
That title song is so damn good but there's also sentimental attachment to it and that's hard to beat. The rest of the album can't match that, which is no fault of its own. Another solid 3 star album, for sure.
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.
Kinda ok as background. Not quite my thing. Not terrible
Funky
So gooey
For me this album was forgettable. Nothing stood out as being interesting and the album sounded like things I've heard before. Not a bad album but a mediocre one.
Listened Before? N He was a great talent. Good voice and awesome arrangements here on this album (not sure if he's responsible or not). Nice and smooth and good lovin' soul music. The inclusion of the timeless classic "Let's Stay Together" takes this one up a notch. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Let's Stay Together
ÄLSKARR, har nästan lite neo-soul i soundet vilket funka prima kombinerat med discokänslan och blues tendenserna !!🤩Precis ett sånt album som jag kan spela på repeat rakt igenom!! Absolut låter låtarna lika- men om konceptet nu funkar ska det väl användas?! Bästa låtar: Let’s stay together & Judy (Svårt) PS Hittar nån denna som vinyl meddela mig🙏🔥
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
really nice gentle soul music, very relaxing - such a great voice
My first Al Green album. Great soul singer but besides “Let’s Stay Together “ nothing really seemed like it would be too memorable.
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.
Perfectly inoffensive music that'd do to throw on in just about any situation. Nothing particularly stood out, just a decent all 'round album.
Sehr gut, leider ist die Qualität des Mikrofons nicht mehr auf der Zeit
A nice album, but nothing too special to me.
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
Sweet soul music. Who doesn’t like a little Al Green.
3.5 stars rounded up.
Pure bliss. Listening to the Reverend Al Green is like a religious experience for me when it comes to this album
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.
As easy listening goes, this is up there with the easiest. Not totally my thing but enjoyable enough. His voice is smoooooth!
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.
This made no impression on me at all. Boring.
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
Good album. Always loved Al Green.
It's the pulp fiction song!
What a voice. Starts with a banger then a bunch if love songs. 7/10
#280. A few pretty good songs, decent enough on the whole. 3/5: good Song added to playlist: Let's Stay Together I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
The whole album is very easy listening. Great voice. Soulful music. And of course the outstanding "Let's Stay Together". Not exacly my jam but nonetheless really good. 3,5
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.
Great sound, great voice, just gets a bit repetitive, even despite its short runtime.
One of the best albums of all time
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.
Love Al’s voice and vibe, great Bee Gees cover song. The groove on these is pretty similar across a lot of the tracks. Was hoping this album had Take Me to the River, but alas…
liked it a whole lot
Such an awesome, smooth voice.
LETS GOOOOO. One of my favorite albums. “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” has a very special place in my heart. I really love this album.. comfort album!
Had a great time listening to this. It doesn't have a huge range or a standout aside from the title song, though.
It's okay - no strong feelings either way.
It's really good. I need to revisit more.
Let's Stay Together So You're Leaving Old Time Lovin' How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?
Classic soul
Recuerda mucho a la música de la época por lo general de este género, tiene mucho corazón y se nota sentimiento, aunque me ocurre que por lo general no encuentro una canción especialmente destacable en el disco, quitando quizás la 1a. Nada en sí que sobresalga, pero agradable de escuchar y muy corto.
Such a good soul/r&b album. One of the greats in his prime.
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
Sterke soul plaat. Werd er op een gegeven moment wel ee beetje week van. But that's just me. 7/10 Highlights Let's stay together So You're Leaving
Great talent. Decent album
Sexy
Silky smooth throughout.
Mmm
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.
Beautiful voice, beautiful album.
Sweet album. Al Green is always going to remind me of the Cutspec clan. We all went to Red Rocks together and saw Al Green perform in 2023 and it was a blast. Dude just had such a unique voice that you can feel wrapped in. Great vibes all around.
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.
Iconic titular song. One of those songs that has been in various media throughout my whole life. Also a song that is fun to sing and I know most of the words to, but if you asked me the name or who it was by I wouldn’t know. Glad this one came up. Definitely starts with the best song but what I best song it is.
Fifteen years ago when I was working in a factory at my very first job, I had a coworker in his late forties that was a temp worker like me. I’m pretty sure he came to work either drunk, on cocaine, or both every day. Couldn’t tell you his name, but I do remember that he was short-tempered if you even insinuated that he was acting dumb, and he loved some Al Green. This was probably one of the first times coming back to this album since then, and I can tell you it’s a much better listen driving around town than it is doing manual labor with a dude that will rage when you tell him he put something on the wrong pallet. Al Green has a great voice, but he’s no Marvin Gaye or Stevie Wonder.
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.
3.5 smooth and soulful
# Playlist track - I've never found a girl # Notes - Excellent opening! - All around great album. Nice metals, great vocals and a great listen overall.
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.
Pretty mellow listen. Some real groovy love songs. 3.5/5
Fantastic…the Voice, the Melody, Soul from his finest… 11/10 👍
Rating: 8/10 Very soulful and pleasant to listen to.
Al is great, wish this album would have a bit more energy but that’s my style. I would say this is probably a great way to get to know Mr Green. Rounding down.
Not bad. I really enjoyed this album.
Classic singles but the rest of the album feels a bit disappointing.
he alright, got some bangers! but not revolutionary, also the audio quality is kinda weird
Das Ding bewegt was
The album gains a lot when listened to without stress, without distractions, without rush. Just me and the music. Yes please
Groovy
Let's Stay Together.
From the album cover alone I already know this has got to be great. I did like it, but the first track really eclipses everything else on this album.
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.
funk and soul, carino
Meh
Very enjoyable.
A bit of Funk..!! Let’s stay together was the first song but 5 in lost it..
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.
Forgotten how rave-y this album was. So evocative of the 90s jungle scene in Bristol, as it matured into something beyond warehouses. Before the… unpleasantness… Hard recommend and got 2 spins today, one immediately after the other.
Have heard many of these songs, but not all, and have never listened to this as a full album. The whole album is fantastic.
Half an hour of funky tracks with incredibly smooth vocals. I'm not sure I would have stayed on board for much longer, but this was exactly the right amount.