Superfly

Filler brings it down

it's good

Superfly was pretty groovy, and interesting as a soundtrack. I don’t know the movie, but makes me want to catch it.

An easy listen but no memorable tracks.

Pretty fun, but we all know how I feel about movie soundtracks....

Quite nice

Ok

Enjoyed the album Want to see the movie! Cool instrumentals and percussion is unreal

Inte riktigt för mig

I was hoping this would be better

Pas assez écouté le premier son est super !

Little Child Runnin Wild's melody sounds almost identical to kanye's flashing lights melody, lowk thought he sampled from it. Hard. Overall great vibes.

Me sentí en una película de los 70's todo lo que duró este disco.

75

Fun. Not amazed but worth the listen. Freddie’s Dead is great.

One of the best soundtrack albums of the time. Freddies dead and little child running wild are both funky and evocative. Quite short as albums go but worth repeated lostens

I can understand this music is a really good precursor to afro american pop. Might be better if I hear it again.

Estuvo interesante, no habia escuchado mucho jazz y este album hizo que me guste

This is a nice chilled out album that makes you slow down a bit and breathe. There are a couple of really good songs, but a lot of filler around them. A pleasant and relaxing listen.

Back to back Curtis! This one definitely landed better as it was more vibrant and had some more familiar songs. It was less RnB and more funky. I was close to giving this 4 stars but there was perhaps not enough to convince me on this listen but I’ll return to this at a later date.

Shitty stand good album

Groovy

Okay!

sympa sympa

Not bad few cool songs

This reminded me of pretty much every 70's movie soundtrack. Some good stuff here.

Nice groove/vibe the whole album long. I really enjoyed it.

Loved it but funky 3.5

Suena bien

Nothing grabbed me here. Its just ok.

It’s good. I don’t have a lot of insight into this type of music.

A funky 70s soul album full of everything that you would expect: strings, powerful deep bass, bongos, sax and jazz brush drumming. Its dramatic and feels like a blaxploitation Bond theme. Which in a way I suppose it is. The thing that really jumps out about this album is Curtis Mayfield's beautiful vocals. He is just so incredibly smooth. Even though he is singing about a drug dealer or some form of underworld criminal activity, he brings a level of cool to it that makes you feel like it is all relaxing and chill. I feel like this is absolutely the type of thing that goes well with a chilled evening at home. (2.800)

Album #42, Curtis Mayfield, Super Fly ⭐⭐⭐ I’d never really listened to Curtis Mayfield before. I would have assumed that I’d heard the odd song here or there, and I always thought that if I did a deep dive on him I’d probably be a fan. Now I’m not so sure. This is a soundtrack record to Super Fly, which I’ll probably never watch. Is the movie any good? Because of that, it isn’t really a full-fledged studio album. It was made as a soundtrack, so the album feels a bit jarring at times. It’s not something I’d usually seek out because I don’t normally listen to soundtrack records. Lyrically there are a lot of characters and bits of story and exposition. I assume that all makes sense in the context of the film, but on its own it isn’t that engaging for me. He raises some interesting points about drug addiction and things like that, and there are some good lyrics here and there, but overall it didn’t grab me. Musically it’s a sweet funky soul record, but it feels a bit more loose and jazzy in structure. The songs are more free-flowing and there aren’t many obvious choruses jumping out of the speakers. For this type of music I didn’t find the songs particularly explosive or attention-grabbing. There are some very good tracks though. Little Child Runnin’ Wild and Pusherman are great. Freddie’s Dead is great too, and Superfly is very good. The rest I could mostly take or leave, especially the instrumental pieces. They didn’t engage me that much, although I imagine in the context of the film they probably work perfectly well. Then there’s Curtis’s voice. I always thought I liked his voice a lot, but after hearing a full album of it I found it a little one-note at times. When the song is great, his voice works really well, and the breathy, whispering delivery he uses is a great trick. It’s very distinctive and recognisable. But over a full album it can feel like it only does one thing. Maybe that stood out more because this week I’d been listening to Prince and Kendrick Lamar, who do so many different things with their voices. Compared to that, Curtis didn’t impress me quite as much. So it gets three stars. I should also say I’m in awful form today, which probably influenced the review. On another day I might find this album more engaging. But today it’s a three. A light three.

Superb!

This is my second Curtis Mayfield record. I listened to There’s No Place Like America Today back in 2024 and wasn’t that impressed, so I was curious to see what I’d make of Super Fly. This record is smooth and cool from start to finish. The music is fantastic, with great percussion alongside the strings and horns. The lyrics are sharp, and the album is short but packed with classic, smooth soul. It’s a really fun listen and flows beautifully. Listening to this actually makes me think I should give There’s No Place Like America Today another go. Maybe I was a bit harsh with that 2/5 score. Favourite tracks: Little Child Runnin’ Wild is a really cool tune. Least favourite tracks: Honestly, every song on here is enjoyable. Album artwork: The cover is perfect for the album and instantly recognisable.

It’s all here: bongos, flutes, guitars with wa-wa pedals that go wicka-wacka-wicka-wacka. Listening to that album, you can see the earth tones.

Highlights: Superfly

That was rad,

solid evening listen, but didn't leave much of an impression

fun, funky, fresh

3.5 (36:56, 9 tracks, third album, 1972) soul, funk, R&B (American) The soundtrack for the Blaxploitation film of the same name. Chicago born Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999, paralysis due to an stage accident and diabetic complications) left The Impressions in 1970. Growing up in Cabrini Greens (now razed) he based his personal experiences on the mean streets of Chicago to score the super soulful soundtrack. Reminds me a lot of Marvin Gaye. Two million-selling singles, "Freddie's Dead" (#2 R&B, #4 Pop charts) and the title track (#5 R&B, #8 Pop). Super Fly is one of the few soundtracks to outgross the film it accompanied. Super Fly, along with Marvin Gaye's What's Going On (1971), was one of the pioneering soul concept albums, with its then-unique socially aware lyrics about poverty and drug abuse making the album stand out. The film and the soundtrack may be perceived as dissonant, since the film holds rather ambiguous views on drug dealers, whereas Curtis Mayfield's position is far more critical. Like What's Going On, the album was a surprise hit that record executives felt had little chance at significant sales. Due to its success, Mayfield was tapped for several film soundtracks over the course of the decade. Mayfield had previously contributed two songs to Krakatoa, East of Java; the film was a critical and commercial failure but marked his first foray into soundtrack work. His contribution began when Super Fly director Gordon Parks Jr. asked Mayfield and his backing band to cameo as a nightclub act in the background of a scene. Parks wanted a full song to play in the scene, which led to the beginning of soundtrack sessions. As Mayfield's third studio album as a solo artist, Super Fly perfectly encapsulates the post-Civil Rights/early Black Power feel of black America struggling to survive the social and political consequences of the nation's conservative backlash. Black America faced an uncertain world in the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the election of President Richard Nixon. Politicians were promising to restore "law and order" after years of urban rebellions frightened white folks who had long fled to the suburbs. Steady divestment from black communities, along with increasing levels of violent policing, right at the moment where black people were supposedly free to enjoy the rights of American citizenship, put black neighborhoods at economic depression levels. The drug trade offered the best sense of escape. Mayfield was a son of Chicago, having been raised in the notorious Cabrini-Green housing projects. The instrumentals were produced in a three-day session at Curtom Studios, which involved an in-studio band of as many as 40 performers. Guitarist Craig McMullen states, "The advantage of it is, if you have a full orchestra, when you place your licks, you don't have to worry about your licks bumping. You can hear everything that's going to go down." The album was primarily written by Mayfield from a basement apartment in Chicago while undergoing a trial separation from his wife and children. Music critics lauded Super Fly certified Gold within three months. Rolling Stone's Bob Donat was favorable of Mayfield's anti-drug and self-liberation themes, and called Super Fly "not only a superior, imaginative soundtrack, but fine funky music as well and the best of Curtis Mayfield's four albums made since he left the Impressions". Rock critic Robert Christgau wrote "these songs speak for (and to) the ghetto's victims rather than its achievers, transmitting bleak lyrics through uncompromisingly vivacious music." Robin Katz of Disc praised the album "nine tracks on the album and what never fails to amaze me is how Mayfield balances his instrumental work and lyrics without overdoing either. " John Bush of AllMusic , “Super Fly ignited an entire genre of music, the blaxploitation soundtrack, and influenced everyone from soul singers to television-music composers for decades to come. It stands alongside Saturday Night Fever and Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols as one of the most vivid touchstones of '70s pop music.” In 2003, VH1 named Super Fly the 63rd greatest album of all time. The title track was selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll". In 2003, the album was ranked number 69 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and 76 in a 2020 revised list. Super Fly was a formative work in the development of the hip hop and rap genres, and has been cited as an influence and sampled by the likes of Beastie Boys, The Notorious B.I.G., Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Chance the Rapper, and Beyoncé. 1 "Little Child Runnin' Wild" opening track serves as a gritty social commentary on the cycle of poverty and the systemic failures that lead to drug addiction. The lyrics depict a "ghetto child" growing up in a broken home with an absent father and an exhausted mother, leaving him "all alone". Mayfield highlights the indifference of political leaders, asking "Where is the mayor who'll make all things fair?" while noting that those in power live far away from the "polluted air" of the inner city. The "runnin' wild" of the title reflects a lack of guidance and the eventual turn toward drugs to escape physical and emotional pain. "Jones runnin' through [his] bones" and the need to "take another trip" to make his existence bearable as things get "worser day by day". Unlike the film Super Fly, which some criticized for glorifying the "pusher" lifestyle, Mayfield used the song as a "character study" to act as the film's conscience. He portrays the drug trade as a destructive force that targets the most vulnerable, with the "pusherman" only caring about "finance". While written for a film, Mayfield’s son has noted that these lyrics were some of his father's most autobiographical, drawing from his own experiences growing up in segregated and impoverished environments. Musically, the song uses "swirling strings" and "razor-sharp horn stabs" to create a tense, mournful atmosphere that mirrors the struggle between the protagonist's harsh reality and his lost potential. 2 "Pusherman" (1972) examines the drug dealer as both a "businessman" and a "victim of ghetto demands". While the term "pusherman" literally refers to a drug dealer, Mayfield uses the character as a vessel for complex social commentary. Mayfield refrains from simple moral judgment, portraying the dealer as a person forced into a life of crime by "odd circumstance" and lack of other opportunities. The line "victim of ghetto demands" asserts that the environment, rather than just individual malice, created the pusherman. The lyrics "Ain't I clean, bad machine, super cool, super mean" highlight the dealer's tough, flashy exterior—a necessary image for survival and marketing in the "urban jungle". The opening lines ("I'm your mama, I'm your daddy / I'm that nigga in the alley") suggest the pusherman replaces essential family and professional figures for those in impoverished communities, becoming their "doctor when in need" by providing a chemical escape. While the movie Super Fly was often accused of glorifying drug culture, Mayfield’s soundtrack—including "Pusherman"—acts as a critical counter-narrative that exposes the "harrowing detriments" of the trade. The reference to "my El-D" in the song refers to the Cadillac Eldorado, a luxury car that served as a status symbol for dealers (often called a "pimpmobile"). Mayfield intended for the song to help listeners understand the reality of the streets without condoning the lifestyle, aiming to prevent youth from getting "locked into these things". I love Ice-T tribute/sample on The Power album, Ice changes the drug references to an addiction to Gangsta’ Rap. 3 "Freddie's Dead" serves as a powerful anti-drug anthem and a mourning for the wasted potential of the "average dude". In the film Super Fly, Fat Freddie is a minor, "good-hearted yet weak-willed" character who is killed in an accident while caught up in the drug trade. Mayfield felt "deeply bad" for Freddie while reading the script, viewing him as a man "misused" and "abused" by those around him. Mayfield intended Freddie to represent the average person—the "fall guy" who isn't a high-level dealer like the film's protagonist, Priest, but someone who falls in with the wrong crowd and gets "ripped off". The lyrics "Freddie's dead / That's what I said" convey a blunt, unsentimental reality. Mayfield uses Freddie's death to critique a society that prioritizes "rockets and dreams" while ignoring the harsh realities of the inner city. "A Freddie's on the corner now / If you wanna be a junkie, well / Remember Freddie's dead". It serves as a stark warning that the "junkie plan" only leads to tragedy. The song features an "uncompromisingly vivacious" and funky beat that contrasts with its bleak, tragic lyrics. Interestingly, the song appears only as an instrumental in the film itself. Mayfield's lyrics were written specifically for the soundtrack album to act as the movie's "conscience". Because the lyrics weren’t used in the film it was ruled ineligible for an Academy Award. 4 "Junkie Chase" (Instrumental) - A "fiery jazz/funk" piece characterized by stabbing horns, aggressive piano, and "mean" wah-wah guitar. It was composed specifically to heighten two high-stakes sequences: an extended chase through the streets and apartments of Harlem, and the film’s final-act pursuit by the mob. Its "bombastic" and urgent energy transforms these potentially formulaic scenes into cinematic highlights, emphasizing the constant danger and desperation of the drug trade. 5 "Give Me Your Love (Love Song)" soulful ballad that stands out as a moment of intimate connection and support amidst the album's otherwise gritty social commentary. Unlike the darker themes of drug addiction and street life found in "Freddie's Dead" or "Pusherman," this track expresses unwavering support. Lyrics like "I'll share the weight / Whatever fate / Plans to bring to you" emphasize a deep, enduring partnership where one person is willing to carry the burdens of the other. Mayfield emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself within a relationship. The line "Don't worry 'bout no attitude / You just be yourself" suggests that the narrator's love is unconditional and provides a safe space for their partner to exist without pretension. In the broader context of the Super Fly narrative, the song represents a desperate need for relief from a harsh environment. The narrator expresses that they could live with their partner "in solitude and need no one else," highlighting love as a sanctuary from the outside world. Visual Context in the Film: In the movie Super Fly, the song famously soundtracks a "sensual bathtub scene" between the protagonist, Priest, and his girlfriend, Georgia. Georgia is notably the only character who supports Priest's desire to leave the drug trade, making the song's themes of "sharing the weight" particularly relevant to their shared struggle to escape that life. Often described as "psychedelic soul," the track features a slow, "sexy groove" with Mayfield's signature falsetto and "wah-wah" guitar, creating a mellow vibe that serves as a breather from the album's more frantic, funk-driven tracks. 6 "Eddie You Should Know Better" is a soulful lament that functions as a direct moral intervention for the character of Eddie, the protagonist Priest's business partner in the film Super Fly. While the film often portrays the drug trade through a lens of style and survival, Mayfield’s song serves as its "conscience," critiquing the greed and betrayal that define Eddie's choices. The lyrics contrast the hard work of Eddie's parents ("planned and worked hard from the very start") with his current life, lamenting that despite efforts to make him "better than all the rest," he has proven to be "so much less". Mayfield describes Eddie as being blinded by "something freezin' his mind" (greed), which causes him to prioritize personal gain over loyalty. In the film, Eddie is the partner who refuses to leave the lucrative cocaine business, ultimately choosing the trade over his friendship with Priest."the friend pays the cost all the time" highlights the collateral damage of Eddie's lifestyle. It serves as an unsaid warning from Priest, expressing the words he knows but never explicitly says to Eddie in the movie. Some interpretations suggest the song also reflects Mayfield’s own real-life professional split with his longtime manager and friend, Eddie Thomas (the "Tom" in Curtom Records), which occurred around the time of the soundtrack's release. The song uses exasperated, sorrowful vocals paired with "lush strings and wailing wah-wah" guitar to create a sense of tragic inevitability. It is a "beautiful song with a hard message," emphasizing that Eddie's downfall is both predictable and mournful 7 "No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song)" is the triumphant, funky conclusion to the Super Fly narrative, representing liberation from addiction and the mental shackles of the drug trade. While much of the album is dark and cautionary, this track provides a "joyful, upbeat" resolution. Its meaning centers on several key pillars: The title "No Thing on Me" signifies that the protagonist has achieved a state of mind where he is no longer "hooked" or controlled by external forces—specifically cocaine. Mayfield emphasizes that true freedom comes from within, singing, "I'm a winner... because I've got a mind". Mayfield subverts the concept of being "high" by suggesting that a natural state of self-respect and clarity is superior to any chemical escape. He describes himself as "higher than the birds," not because of the product he sold, but because he has regained his soul. In the context of the film, the song underscores Priest’s successful exit from the "game". It celebrates the fact that he survived the "urban jungle" without letting it destroy his humanity or his future. The lyrics "I don't need no use of use / To keep me from a-havin' the blues" highlight the theme of self-determination. It serves as a final piece of advice to the listener: you don't need the "pusherman" to find happiness. Musically, the song features "soaring strings" and an "infectious, driving rhythm" that mirrors the feeling of a heavy weight being lifted. Sounds a lot like Gaye’s What’s Happening, Brother and What’s Going on? 8 Think" (Instrumental) In contrast to the frantic energy of "Junkie Chase," "Think" is a slower, more "introspective" piece built around a lovely melody and an expressive saxophone solo. The title itself suggests a moment of reflection. It underscores scenes of the protagonist, Priest, navigating his environment, highlighting his intelligence and the mental burden of his exit strategy. It provides a "cinematic feel" that allows the audience to sit with the weight of the characters' decisions, reinforcing the album's status as a socially aware concept record. Because Mayfield wrote these instrumentals alongside his vocal tracks, they work together to create a "disapproving Greek chorus". Even without lyrics, the musical motifs—like the "brooding, foreboding" basslines—rhythmically remind the audience of the harsh realities and systemic traps behind the film’s stylish facade. 9 The term "Superfly" is slang expression for something exceptionally cool, stylish, or superior, particularly in the context of fashion and street culture. In Curtis Mayfield's title track, it serves as a complex character study that balances admiration for the protagonist’s "hustle" with a stark warning about its consequences. Mayfield acknowledges the protagonist, Priest, is a "cat of the slum" with a "mind [that] wasn't dumb". However, he explicitly states that Priest’s "hustle was wrong," framing his success as a "weakness" born from limited choices. The song explores the struggle for financial success through the phrase "trying to get over"—a vernacular term for succeeding against systemic odds. Mayfield suggests that for many in the 1970s inner city, this "dream" could only be pursued through dangerous "hustlin' times". The chorus serves as a grim reminder of the high stakes: "The only game you know is do or die". Mayfield warns that while one might "make your fortune by and by," losing in this trade leaves no room for questions or second chances. Despite the envy Priest inspires in others, Mayfield highlights his deep loneliness: "His mind was his own, but the man lived alone". The song implies that the power gained through the drug trade brings no true "happiness" as "time's running out". Beyond the film, "Superfly" popularized the word "fly" in mainstream culture to mean unusual or exceptional style. The track’s iconic bassline and rototom percussion have been extensively sampled by hip-hop artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and the Beastie Boys. Track listing- All songs by Curtis Mayfield 1. "Little Child Runnin' Wild" 5:23 2. "Pusherman" 5:04 3. "Freddie's Dead" 5:27 4. "Junkie Chase" (instrumental) 1:36 5. "Give Me Your Love (Love Song)" 4:20 6. "Eddie You Should Know Better" 2:16 7. "No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song)" 4:53 8. "Think" (instrumental) 3:43 9. "Superfly" 3:55 Band Curtis Mayfield – vocals, guitar, producer Phil Upchurch – guitar Joseph Lucky Scott – bass (all tracks) Master Henry Gibson – percussion (all tracks) Tyrone McCullen – drums ("Pusherman") Morris Jennings – drums (all tracks except "Pusherman")[37] Craig McMullen – guitar (all tracks) Roger Anfinsen – engineer Johnny Pate – orchestrator, arranger Harry "Slip" Lepp – trombone

This was different from what I normally listen to but it had me tapping my feet immediately. It reminded me of Oceans 11 pretty quickly, so I did some research and saw that the Oceans 11 soundtrack was influenced by Curtis Mayfield. I may not listen to it again but I’m glad I did!

Pretty nice

I enjoyed this. Not sure how often I’d return to it, but it was enjoyable nonetheless .

Love me some Jazz

a single funk song is always ok, but a whole album is too much for me. just gets boring to me then

Exactly how you imagine all 1970s movie soundtracks sound, and all the better for it - funky grooves and lush orchestration, bristling with drama and full of soul, Super Fly is sublime, if a tad superficial. Great as a soundtrack, but maybe not quite up there with the greats as a musical statement in it's own right.

Great music! but not for me. Sounds like Shaft soundtrack or something like that.

Not bad. Lively and characterful.

The only previous exposure I've (unknowingly) had with this album is a druski skit. Pusherman was pretty good. Nothing really stood out to me. I'm sure it has more significance in context. I also didn't listen to hard, so I didn't dive deep into the lyrics.

this was okay, you can definitely tell it’s from a 70’s movie. think was my favourite track

Such a chill great album found out it was a soundtrack aswell it’s so good I love it so happy I listened to it 5/5 for vibes and lyrics and can we bring back saxophone solos pleaseeee

Kind of cool. Definitely had a soundtrack vibe. Definitely had a porno soundtrack vibe in spots. Not the best record I’ve heard, but it was cool. 3.4/5

Worth a re-listen for sure. Funky R&B Soul goodness.

Catchy storytelling 3 - deserves to be on this list

This was fine. 3/5

Ok

I haven't seen the movie "Superfly", or any other Blaxploitation films that I can think of. But the movie that comes to mind when I'm listening to this album is Tarantino's "Jackie Brown". Not exactly the same thing, I know, but the music really brings me back to different sections of that film very vividly. The title track, and "Pusherman" are the obvious big hitters on this album. "Superfly" is a victim of being overplayed, but it doesn't get old. The brass section brings serious energy, and there's a a ridiculous amount of stanky funk underneath it all. It's impossible not to be in good mood with this on. "Pusherman" is the real standout of the album though. That melody is a proper groove. Is there a more laid back song that oozes cool as much as "Pusherman"? It's hard to think of any worthy contenders, when you're in the middle of it all. A bass line that's strutting, guitars soaked in wah, tapping bongos and Mayfield's falsetto vocals all come together to form something that's a halfway point between funk and soul. The rest of the album fills in the space around these two giants of songs. There's some impressive musicianship happening, but it feels very much what it is: the score to a film. It doesn't work quite as well as standalone music outside the context of the movie. It doesn't always demand attention in the same way as the title track or "Pusherman", but it keeps the mood consistent and cool throughout. That's probably one of the reasons I keep thinking of "Jackie Brown". Tarantino was clearly paying homage to 70s Blaxploitation cinema, and he used funk and soul in a similar way, letting it stretch out and colour entire scenes. On its own, some of that music wouldn't hit quite as hard without the visuals. And "Superfly" feels similar. Outside of its two absolutely killer songs, much of it works best as atmosphere. Stylish, smooth, and cinematic. Oddly, it doesn’t make me want to go and watch "Superfly". It makes me want to rewatch "Jackie Brown" instead.

I liked this album. The good songs are the ones you (I) already know. I did like The Think instrumental track though. Goes down easy, A good one and done for me. 3.5/5

Fun, smooth, enjoyable. Didn't stick off one listen barring a few songs but this was nice.

I liked a lot of the songs, but I really did not enjoy several of the instrumental songs. Brought back a lot of the 70's with this album. I would probably listen to it again, but would not be in my rotation

Like cool but just didn’t grab me in any way.

interesting, not really by vibe but i recognised some of the songs!

Zone out a bit but surprisingly less than I expected.

Decent listen overall

Nice background music.

I really appreciate the labeling of the Cocaine Songs and Love Songs - I don't know how many times I've been mortified by getting them mixed up. Me: "THIS COCAINE SONG IS GREAT, RIGHT?" Girl in the Club: "WHAT?" "I SAID THIS COCAINE SONG IS GREAT!" "NO, YOU'RE WAY WAY OFF!" "WHAT?!" "THIS IS A LOVE SONG, MAN!" I thought it was kinda groovy and definitely listenable but not one that will probably be added to heavy rotation. To be honest my favorite part was that the baseline in Superfly became the intro to Egg Man. 3.2 stars.

Oh good ol superfly this was a good album! Movie is good too haha but seriously this was pretty decent

Oh fun - I remember loving "Super Fly" and "Freddie's Dead" when they were on the radio back in the day. The intro to the title track is great, Mayfield has a wonderful voice, and this is solid music, all this soul stuff with little Latin touches like congas in the background. Some of the songs sound a little too much alike to me, so as an album I think this stuff is better as singles to hear on the radio from time to time. But the songs are great. 3 stars

Sweet sounds, bitter truths.

I haven’t seen the movie but this album is super fun

A movie soundtrack? Sounds like I need to actually watch the movie sometime soon, too. OK, I like the music, and it is almost operetic that I'm getting a story from the songs that I assume is the plot of the movie. Is it an album that I'll sit down and listen to, though? Probably not.

Iconic, but not for me

Flew by

Don’t always love the tone of his voice but some good instruments. Liked Pusherman and No Thing On Me the best.

2/6/26 - Listened during work. Not really my thing, even though its very Motown forward, but its fine. Top Song - No Thing on Me

Curtis saa lurituksillaan suklaankin sulamaan. 3,5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mukavan letkeetä kyllä mutta toisti itseään pikkasen. ⭐⭐⭐

Has a nice variety of music with an impressive usage of instruments in each song. Not my type of genre though but it does sound quite nice. 3/5

Hell yeah brother man

OK

Funky and cool but feels like it needs to be paired with the film to appreciate it

Some good hits, but sounds a bit like a soundtrack (because it is).

Feels like I am supposed to like it more, but it was just fine

Before: I have no idea what this is.

if I understood lyrics I would love this more My fav: superfly Pusher man (so good)

Such a cool album. No filler, just funky 70's groove. Just outside purchase material status. Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ Cool ★★★☆☆ (6/10) Total reviewed : 216 Already owned : 49 Purchased : 10 To buy list : 4 Nope : 153

Forgettable

Surprisingly jazzy and groovy.

it is what is it is, and what it is is great

É bom e suave em sua execução, mas no fim das contas, é relativamente tosco em virtude ser uma trilha sonora. A voz de Mayfield é linda, como sempre, os instrumentais são decentes mas não muito inspirados. Esse tipo de música virou clichê por um motivo, e discos como esse não ajudam o caso. Se não fosse pelo interminável talento vocal de Curtis Mayfield, esse álbum seria completamente descartável. Falta um pouco de criatividade nessas composições, e as partes instrumentais são bem entediantes. E apesar da voz maravilhosa de Curtis, é inegável que o conteúdo lírico das canções é bem baixo. Um álbum decente, o tempo passa rápido, e não chega a ser desagradavel. 3/5

Lekker vrolijk!

Album was pretty fly. Sweet grooves throughout, but I still think it’s weird to have movie soundtracks on this list. But I guess music is music, origins don’t matter.

wonderful album to listen to while relaxing on an afternoon. many great hits and if you got good speakers it’s even better to really experience the vibe of this album.

I haven't seen the movie that this soundtrack is for but it definitely gives some spy movie vibes especially with the guitar in Give Me Your Love.

Song 1: Little Child Runnin' Wild - It has a sort of funky beat, but I like how this sound track is sounding so far, solid opening song for the soundtrack Song 2: Pusherman - This song was fine, I feel like this soundtrack is very instrumental which is fine, just not particularly my thing Song 3: Freddie's Dead - Probably like this song the best so far, wish this soundtrack was more singing less instrumental. So far all these songs are pretty long and there's a lot of instrument breaks which is fine just not usually my thing Song 4: Junkie Chase - Instrumental - The instruments sounded perfectly fine, I just don't really listen to just instrumental songs Song 5: Give Me Your Love (Love Song) - First minute of this song is all instrumental again before the singing starts, these songs are long with not much singing, lots of music breaks Song 6: Eddie You Should Know Better - Thought it was fine Song 7: No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) - Also perfectly fine Song 8: Think - Instrumental - Same as before, don't really listen to instrumental songs, this sounds kind of familiar though, also makes me kind of sleepy Song 9: Superfly - Also perfectly fine Overall thoughts: I thought it was a perfectly fine album - nothing really stood out to me though. 3/5 stars No songs added to playlist

Liked the mellow beats that had me dancing around the house, but overall not something I would seek out again any time soon.

Se nota demasiado que es una banda sonora, más para ocupar espacio que para disfrutarlo como música aparte

Overall 6/10 vocals: 6/10 lyrics: n/a instruments: 8/10 likely to listen again: 4/10 Not bad wasn't really paying attention, songs were kind of long, just not my style maybe ill give it another try another day. Sounds like songs they would play at the end of a civil right movie.

good album, but not something i’d find myself listening to by choice. favs - pusherman & freddie’s dead

Звучить гарно, проте до кінця набридає

Fine. The right length at a short 36ish minutes - we enjoyed it for most of that. Could tell it was originally a soundtrack.

I'm afraid I had this on in the background and let it drift over me a bit - which was easy to do because the orchestra/strings seemed to be as prominent as the funk. I think it sounded good though!

This was overall an alright album. It was pretty chill as a background listen, and it had this jazzy, sneaking-into-someone's-house-type-of-movie-soundtrack vibe, at least that was what I thought of the third song.

Das war doch entspannt.

Fühlt sich an wie ein Filmsoiundtrack, ist ja offenbar auch einer und macht dafür viel Spaß

Funky and cool, not my genre but in the right setting this is amazing

Kinda felt more like generic Jazz with vocalizations. Not my favorite.

un album interessante, genere soul/funky con percussioni quasi caraibiche. melodie simpatiche capaci di farti ballare e trasportare all’interno del film anche chi non lo ha visto.

Very groovy. I enjoyed the title track, but it wasn’t a standout album for me. I understand why it’s on the list after doing some digging, and I may come back to it later.

Smoothes Soul & Funk album das dahin grooved aber wenig das wirklich hängen bleibt. Im Hintergrund kann man viele Details entdecken, besonders Percussion kommt immer wieder rein. Ist wahrscheinlich ein Album das man erst nach dem 10. Mal so richtig versteht. Falsettogesang von Curtis Mayfield recht spannend. Hört man sonst selten so. Produktion: 1970s Full Band Bei "No Thing on me" kommt andauernd ein komischer Basston rein?

I was a little bored on this one until about halfway through (give me your love). Also heard a familiar sound at the end- almost the whole instrumental of truth is used for the Beyoncé song, resentment

Zvuk, ktorý sa neskôr rozvinul do B. G. 's disco. Dávam 3,5

Fine tbh, maar niet super boeiend

Really cool that this is a soundtrack. Strong seventies funk vibes. Had some Marvin Gaye sounds that I enjoyed. Solid.

Decent album, I like the movie soundtrack aspect of it. Not the kind of music that I normally listen to, but I still enjoyed it.

Good album for dancing. It's groovy and fun. The lyrics are nice.

solidus 7/10, gal net 7.25/10

Not sure how I feel about movie soundtracks being on the list, as I’m sure they’ve left off a ton of great examples. Either way, this was a fun album but it never really hit the highs I expected it to.

Haven't seen the movie, but such a mood-setting album I don't think I have to!

I liked the album, it's very jazzy and groovy. It's not going to be a frequent listen but it was nice

The other Curtis Mayfield album was way better, ngl

This being a movie ost is strange, it didn't strike me as cinematic. I wonder what the movie is about. I enjoyed it more than I usually enjoy this type of music but it wasn't mind blowing or anything

3/5 nice for the background

Is it fair to be underwhelmed? Maybe I just don’t get it. Enjoyed pusher man and a number of other tracks, but I think I just don’t need a full album of funk / souls very often.

Fun and varied soundtrack.

слышала заглавную, узнала откуда Эминем цитировал айм ёр френд, в целом мило но (поскольку ост?) стрёмные темы

wasnt really vibing with it but its a good album

Really enjoyed Little Child Runnin'WIld, Eddie You Should Know Better and Think. Rest of the album was good, but nothing really blew me away or bored me terribly. Overall a pretty decent record.

not my cup of tea . 6/10 . Not bad just not my style

- chill - easy to zone out to

Really good songs; didn't care much for the instrumentals. Loved the casual drug mentions and real sexy tone to his voice.

3 star

Funky, one-noteish to me but chill

Producto de su época Soul con letras reivindicativas

muzycznie bardzo przyjemne, ale wokal coś mi nie podszedł niestety

Overall not a bad album! The first song was certainly my favorite/best on the album.

Definitely fun

Enjoyable, but honestly didn't even realise when the album finished, which doesn't feel like a great sign.

Didn’t love. But has a super cool vibe.

Very fun and groovy album, especially for my first one. I don't really listen to older music or go out of my way to check out older albums in full, so this was a good switch-up with a really enjoyable sound to follow. Although it is an enjoyable album, I am not sure why it is a 1/1001 must listen to album, but perhaps there is more of a historical/impactful element to this album that I am unaware of. 3/5

Good funky soul

Pretty basic soul

3.5

A couple of listens for these Indie ears to find the funk, but worth it. 1. Pusherman 2. Superfly 3. Give me your love

This was fine.

Certainly a soundtrack album feel it warrants inclusion only based on a few songs 3.5*

Pretty damn smooth.

It was kinda dull considering the album cover. Makes sense it was a film score.

Really nice

lmao i put this album on and then got distracted and left the room. but im sure it was great

Cool album, I know several songs…I enjoy the funky soul beat

Superfood is more like it.

This was fine. Feels like you really need to listen to it in the context of the movie to better appreciate it.

groovy and fun. very enjoyable.

I was snowed in with this album on a long Thanksgiving weekend. Hard to dislike this one, although it feels a bit samey after a while. Kinda silly too, but fun.

Great, genre defining sound! But hard to escape or forget that this is a soundtrack to a movie. It doesn’t work quite as well as a stand aline listening experience. Could become a 4 (like after i watch the film), but for now it’s a 3.

Superfly certainly is very smooth. Very classy soul. 6.2/10

3.5 stars

good

Wow, this is about as black as early 70s music gets hahaha. I really like the music with the horns, bass, etc, it's about as cool as music gets. I just see bell bottoms, black shade sunglasses, and bling when I hear this. I can only handle so much instrumental so I do like when he sings. This was a fun listen. Don't need to listen to again, but glad I did listen to it. I'll take War over this for black / funk 70s music.

The Pusherman says this alblum with fullfill you Soul fix

I heard the song before, but I forgot how cool the song “Superfly” really is! All in all, a decent album today, but in its time, it was rock solid. One of those albums you need to be in a special mood to truly enjoy it. GOTTA LOVE “ Pusherman”.

Smooth funk that makes me wiggle and get into the bass.

This was cool and chill. For me, it was more Mediumfly than Superfly, but it was a pleasant listen!

The vibe is there. Soul really isn't the hardest genre to listen to, since it always has a certain groove to it. But besides the enjoyableness that stems from it's genre definition I didn't find much else in Superfly.

Funky

liked this one!! and then david and i talked about movies, because this was a soundtrack.

Blaksploitation, funk ja mitä muuta? Tällainen toimii minull.

This album is a smooth, soulful, funky, groovy good time with lyrics that paint a vivid picture of what it was like being black in the 1970s. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it, but it's probably not something I'll return to frequently. I don't know, there's nothing in particular I disliked about it, but I guess I'm just not really in the mood for this kind of music right now.

cinema

Started out great. Visions of bell bottomed polyester suits, platform shoes, and crazy colorful sunglasses filling my head. The song was smooth and cool and funky. Second song was bringing us to the seedier parts of town - meeting the pusher man. I can dig it. And then we meet poor Freddie. Bit of a downer but still bobbing my head. Then either the novelty wore off or the music itself just got repetitive, but I lost interest. It was good, but don’t think I would listen again. And if I have to hear Joe say, ohhhh yeah one more time….

This album oozes with soul. The groove of the guitar, the dancing of the piano, the blasts from the horns, as well as the variety of different drum sounds are all complemented wonderfully by Curtis’ silky voice. Pick a track and it could easily have been included on the Shaft soundtrack cause it’s just that smooth. Glad to have experienced this.

An entertaining set of songs where the soundtrack format keeps it focused and moving. Mayfield’s falsetto vocals get tiresome after a bit and the overall album has some moments that are uneventful and others that feel repetitive, but there are also slapping moments of funkiness which make it great to get down to. Mostly, this album made me miss the terrible porn music of my teenage years!

Pusherman is slick

Premium Funk and Soul. A fun listen.

SuperFly 👌

Pleasant but didn't knock my socks off. Very strong 3, but would I go out of my way to listen to this again? I don't think so - I've heard this before. I've liked it in the past, we'll see... - Kinda just background funk elevator music. Feel like the whole album just passed by. Listening again.

great jazz. would listen again.

3.5. Pretty sexy and groovy!

It's ok, but sometimes too soft, generally nice to listen to.

Grooooooooovy - cool disco with social commentary.

Actually pretty fun soul, which is surprising since I like basically nothing about this genre. There’s a bunch of funk elements, making this album overall more catchy and enjoyable for me. Still not my type of music, and there are some slower soul parts that I don’t really like, but this album is still good, I’d say. 7/10

Tendo a concordar com algumas reviews por aí na internet chamando o álbum de superestimado. Não é ruim; longe disso. Mas também não é tudo aquilo. Fiquei com vontade de ver o filme.

Decent funky, nothing too catchy

great voice. i had a good time picking out familiar hip hop samples. not sure how often i would go back to it but if some of these came on during a smoke sesh i wouldn't be mad at all

3/3.5. Good but I get tired of his voice. Think there are better blaxploitation soundtracks also.

miss when movie soundtrack albums used to be special and artistically motivated

This is not my genre of music, and the album really wasn't made for me. However this is smooth. It is soulful and poetic. Social Justice has never sounded so sleek and accomplished. I probably won't listen to this again, but I enjoyed the time I spent listening to it today.

Tää oli aika ”easy listening” ja ”panosoul”-osastoa. Hyvää soitantaa ja Curtis on taitava laulaja. Hän vetää korkealta.

A “spoiler alert” for those that haven’t seen the movie would have been handy. No point getting invested in Freddie’s storyline now.

I kinda wanna watch super fly to get a better feel for this work

This dude was just so cool.

Enjoyed this more than expected. A really cool vibe to the whole thing

I thought I liked this record more than I actually do. Hot record; bunch of bangers on here, and Curtis is the GOAT, but there’s some snooze here too.

High 3 - liked this a lot more than I thought I would.

A short one, but a good one! This was a pretty groovy listen.

Smooth soulful sounding soundtrack of the movie of the same name speaking about blaxploitation in the 70s. Best: Super Fly Worst: Junkie Chase - Instrumental 3.5 Stars

I can appreciate it and why it’s great. It’s just not my genre.

Funky, but I don’t love the concept since it’s a soundtrack album. Not sure how I feel about Blaxploitation as a genre.

nice around sound to chill and relax

This was OK. When it comes to funky soul, I prefer the tones of Isaac Hayes over the falsetto here, but the instrumentation was pleasant enough, I guess. Overall, this was pretty light on the hooks and felt largely forgettable, but it was short and didn't cause me any pain - and that's more than I can say for most of this list.

not bad but not for me

Classudo

Decent enough - not someone I’d look to explore further, but enjoyed nevertheless

Great sound but so sad

Funky fun little album. I recognized several samples used in other songs.

Pleasant listen

I don’t feel any particular way about this album. It’s was short and to the point. I suppose that’s all I have to add haha.

Oh so that’s where all those samples are from.

It's okay! Not entirely my thing, but okay! "Pusherman" "Freddie's Dead" and "Superfly" were my faves

Came and went kinda

Well then.

Bra grejer. Skönt sound och galet bra produktion. Andra halvan var lite tråkigare än första

Purty good, don’t think I’d listen again but I enjoyed it quite a bit

Je ne dirais rien

Favorite Track: Pusherman

Day 2 in a row of rolling the soundtrack to a movie. Yesterday was Shalimar. What are the odds of that?? Really wondering how many movie soundtracks are on this list. I’m just going to repeat some of what I said yesterday. Notably, I bet I can guess the plot of the movie by listening to the soundtrack all day, and I feel it’s a requirement for myself to watch the movie at this point after listening to this. As far as Funk goes, this is just ok. I’ve heard some absolutely electric Funk albums so far, to the degree that they’re going to have to start living up to the ones I’ve already heard. This one specifically is nothing to write home about. It’s very average, yet still thoroughly enjoyable. Good mix of slow and faster paced songs. My favorite of the bunch is “Freddie’s Dead”. I’m always going to enjoy a good Funk album, and this is no exception, but I don’t think this one is going to stick with me much after today. That being said, I’m absolutely going to watch the movie. I love a good Blaxploitation flick!!

-oooo i liked this… definitely more than There’s No Place Like America Today even though i’m getting hesitant to compare artists’ albums like that -makes me want to watch the movie cuz this is so immersive. i really did feel like an African-American cocaine dealer the whole time i was listening -it’s not completely flawless, honestly i wasn’t a fan of some of the later songs which felt like filler in the context of the soundtrack itself but. ah well -Favorites are Little Child Runnin’ Wild and Pusherman

Very smooth

Meh. 3 stars.

It's fine, I guess. Certainly a better album than Shaft, but feels pretty by the numbers funk? Historically it sounds like it was a big deal but I don't think that makes it any better. Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 but the weaknesses of being a soundtrack and having to hew to a film means that it feels pretty one note.

Simmering cinematic funk with a social conscience, hugely influential on neo soul. It’s fine I guess.

Kinda fun

Uh. Soul yesterday, soul today. I don’t have a commonly defined soul so why this much soul. and this is somehow lame. 3/5

Cozzy - Rainy day

But Black Dynamite, I sell drugs to the community!

Nice solid soul album

Groovy! I like his voice! Some of the music felt a bit too repetitive even for me but i would check out more of his!

This is a wall of sound that pierces my eardrums. Not my thing. A complete crazed saxophone/jazz riff where all songs sound alike. Wanted to like it but the chaos hits me nowhere.

a nice surprise, chill, but funky, soulful and smooth, got out before it wore out, good listen

Wish I loved this all the way through because the first three songs are killer but still really enjoyed the ride, kind of a drag with the instrumental tracks in the middle but it's a film soundtrack so I guess it makes sense it won't flow the same as an album

Nice to listen, but not really my kind of music, probably won't get back to this one.

Enjoyable funk

Good soul album, soundrack for movie. Good vocals. However, the songs are too long and as a whole is bloated with alternative versions as usual in soundtracks. +Freddie's dead

It was really good. Surprised how much I liked it

So this is actually a movie soundtrack, but this is one of the few times when the soundtrack actually outsold the movie? Which is pretty cool. And it got Curtis Mayfield his future soundtrack work. It got added to the Library of Congress in 2019. Apparently Mayfield wrote it in a basement in Chicago and recorded it with a 40-person band at Bell Sound Studios in NYC. Super 70s groovy/funky. Instrumentals are cool, a lot of the "wah-wahs" sound like they would back the scenes in 70s cop shows where it pans out over the city. Someone said you don't even need to see the movie, just listen to the soundtrack and you already kinda know the whole movie" lol. The intro of "Give Me Your Love (Love Song)" is sampled in something, I don't remember what F. OVERALL: Not a bad listen. But maybe because I was listening while working, the second half starts to blend together a bit.

Funky

The album is okay. The production and arrangement are good, and the lyrics are much deeper than the usual blaxploitation soundtrack. But Mayfield's falsetto unnerves me after some time.

funky and satisfying but nothing to make me love it

Funky. I liked

decently fly

Nice

Cool album! Love Curtis Mayfield, but not his best album.

I liked the vibe, but no one track really stood out l. Probably because this is a movie soundtrack.

What a fun record. I didn't watch the film, but this soundtrack sounds fun. I enjoyed how easy the tracks are to listen to and just the general funk and soul in this record. Favourite Track(s): No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song), Think (Instrumental), Superfly Least Favourite Track(s): Eddie You Should Know Better

3.2 good but not that special faves: superfly

OST de una peli, la estética de la portada adelanta un poco lo que se viene. Menos gospel pero con la misma onda.

Es como comer fideos con aceite: no aporta ninguna emoción Arrancó y dije "bueno tiene potencial" Pos no, todos los temas son neutros

Klasyk ale 2-3 nutki tylko ponadczasowe

I've heard of this artist, and I've heard of this funky/soul soundtrack album for this movie I have never seen. Down to check this out. I love funk and soul. I am digging this. I may have to watch this movie now.

Mildly funky

It's pretty funky but I feel like I've heard this album a billion times before. Just inoffensive soul stuff.

This album feels very silly, in a good way.

Not bad for a movie soundtrack, but there's some inherent cheesiness that goes with fitting a bunch of songs to a single film's overall theme. Not something I'll be listening to again.

Good

Some great songs and I’m sure it’s perfect as a soundtrack, but listening to some of the instrumentals on their own, didn’t really do it for me - some need visuals.

It's not for me

Heaters

It's giving corny

Let's get funk-i-fied! But not into the falsetto, which bumps this down to 3 stars

This album is nice but I feel the fact that it’s such easy listening may work against it slightly. The tracks are pleasant funk/soul songs but I feel many of the moments don’t stick with me beyond first listen personally. There’s nothing inherently wrong with any of the songs, they’re actually quite good but they just sort of float by and then they’re gone. Maybe this is because it’s a movie soundtrack? They’re not meant to take the forefront? Not sure. Fav tracks - All

cool

Me encanta el funk. Me ha gustado el disco, no diría que me ha encantado, pero he pasado un rato entretenido pensando que era un extra de Jackie Brown.

En musikkstil som jeg er glad i. Fikk ikke helt fot på denne.

Fun, groovy fly soundtrack 3.5

Funky and powerful. Great musicianship, drums and percussion a highlight with some innovative rhythms. Surprisingly forward about social issues, especially drugs and the effect of Black communities. Pretty short, felt over before it began (and that includes some film filler music, as expected from a soundtrack).

Some of the songs on this soundtrack album have a certain amount of dramatic intensity (such as "Freddie's Dead" and "Pusherman") but the rest of them don't have as much impact outside of the context of the movie.

Love jazz, it was just a little repetitive and didn't feel very fresh by the end. I would've liked higher highs and lower lows, more variety between song, and more progression in the music. Overall pretty decent but with a good bit of things to improve upon.

it sounds good but i’m not really into it. soul is not one of my fave genres. i will say, this definitely works a lot better as a standalone soundtrack than “shaft” ever did. “shaft” was an absolute drag to get through and didn’t hold up on its own. at least “superfly” can stand on its own two feet without watching the movie. the title track is a banger.

Outside of the tracks 'Pusherman' and 'Superfly', I wasn't that into the album. Musically, it was class - loved the instrumentals, but I feel like context of the film would help the lyrics make more sense though... I'll add it to the list and maybe amend this review. 3/5 for now though.

I probably should have watched the movie instead of just listening to the album

Smooooth but would I listen again probs not

The lyrics are saying drugs are bad, but the vibes are saying do drugs and dance to this album. Definitely found myself bopping my head to this one. Love the instrumentals. Love the vibes. Very warm. Needed more time with it.

7/10, Definitie van standaard

really superfly 3,5/5

Another fine album. Not sure I can give it more than 3 stars.

Liked what I heard but probably won’t listen to it again.

Solid record. I enjoyed the vocal performances on Superfly, Pushaman & Little child. It could have been better but still good. 3/5

Chill tunes galore! Not so much memorable melodies though, but all in all, a nice landmark of the musical brand of this style of music.

Funky, but you already knew that. I know this is a soundtrack, but I think it stands pretty well on its own as an album. A strong 3 stars, I'd enjoy listening to it again.

Funky 70s sound track, really fun listen

C'était une bonne musique d'ambiance, mais je ne comprends pas trop le hype.

On peut y danser.

It's funky and mellow but only 2 or 3 tracks stand out to me.

Kenne den Film nicht. Hab wenig Beziehung zu Funk. Tut nicht weh 3/5

Smooooooth.

Starts off great and funky and cool and smooth. And stays that way, but you kind of lose interest a bit because the songs start to sound very familiar.

Really good Really smooth Great voice Easy listen

Cover. Is what it is. 1. Funky music. Love it. Don't hate the lyrics. 2. Ah, the Dr. Feelgood from back in the day! An ok song, really. 3. Main theme. Cool song. Still, just ok for me. 4. Instrumental. Very seventies. Cool jazzyness. 5. Not great lyrics but otherwise ok song. 6. Ok. 7. Good song. Works with the movie, specifically. 8. Instrumental. Ok. 9. Title song but not the main theme? Also cool. OVERALL: songs work for the movie but outside of that, most of the songs are just OK.

I feel meh about this one, it doesn't sound bad but it also doesn't do all that much for me

Pimp My Ride fontti levyn kannessa :D Letkeetä soulia ja funkkia. Parhaat: Little Child Runnin' Wild, Superfly

Funky music but I find the vocal mix a little off-putting. Curtis sings in such a soft crooning tone that it doesn't really cut through the music in the way I'd like. Maybe a little too understated. It's like a little quavering mouse trying to not wake the neighbours. Good example from the 70's funk/soul scene but not an album I'd listen to outside of this project and isn't one I'll be coming back to.

Not a lot of stand out but not unenjoyable either.

A fun listen through? Yes. Amazing album? Nah, but solid. Must watch the movie, and revisit the album and score at the end.

Interesting article about this movie. Curtis has a high, clear voice, and I am into the soul groove, but the story didn't quite capture me.

Just ok.

Groovey

Kinda fun but I don’t like the message!!!!

Well if I ever wondered if Anderson Paak got his inspiration anywhere then I have my answer