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What a banger, gotta watch the film now. Love drugs
groovy. i appreciate the 30 minute runtime too
Little Child Runnin' Wild 3.8 Pusherman 3.8 Freddie's Dead 4 Junkie Chase (instrumental) 3.7 Give Me Your Love (Love Song) 3.8 Eddie You Should Know Better 3.6 No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) 3.6 Think (instrumental) 3.4 Superfly 4 Score: 3.744444444
Having only heard the title track over the years it’s a nice to finally hear the whole thing. It’s an excellent soundtrack to a landmark film which would inspire so many films over the years.
I was expecting a little bit more from this, and it feels like a letdown.
Very good album.
Funktastic!! I am a huge funkhead so this really did it for me
I thought it was a relaxing album to listen to. I wouldn’t listen to it again probably. It was nice but idk didn’t make me feel anything.
So funky and groovy, really liked this one.
Great record. Mayfield was a genre-defining artist, and this record is a good example.
Few artists are more skillful and more deeply empathetic than Curtis Mayfield. As unlikely as it sounds, he somehow turned a soundtrack for a 70s Blaxploitation film into one of the most thoughtful and nuanced explorations of the effects of drug culture on Black America. The fact that it is also musically stunning with incredible funk is just the icing on top.
Subjectivity good music. Relaxing but annoying. Like getting a back rub while your fire alarm has low battery. Not enough baws and too soft vocal delivery Reminded me of the shit my ex thought was amazing after a smoke Stand Out Track - Superfly
That soundtrack made me watch the movie
Pretty cool
I was a kid when I first saw Superfly. It was my brother’s graduation party and it came on cable and we watched the movie. A few years later I got real interested in the music people were sampling from hip hop so I had remembered Ice-T had a song I’m your pusher. I also was looking and saw this album and I remembered so I bought and it was my favorite for the longest time. Such classic songs. Starting with Little Child Runnin’ Wild leading into Pusherman followed by Freddie’s Dead. Such a great opening to an album. He’s not glorifying the game in these songs. It’s talking about the dead ends of this type of life. Mayfield’s falsetto was pure and it was perfect on this album. It closes with Superfly and the repeating trying to get over. That’s what drug business is a big con. Someone always trying to get over on the next. This is perfect album.
Cinematic funk and soul! The closing title track is an all time classic of course. The rest is a solid chunk of funk.
Davvero stupendo non me l’aspettavo, lo riascolterò sicuramente.
Welp, what a funky time this was. Suuuuuuuuuper groovy, hoooooly crap. Super smooooooth vocals, basslines that run the game, some poignant lyrics about crime and being in the inner city under the violence of police and your enemies, some great moments with the drummer flexing their chops, all around a short hit of funk and power. Fucking great. I think that the album stands tall amongst a lot of the albums on this list. While I think it's a 4.5/5 overall, I think that amongst funk, I'm yet to encounter more albums to compare it to. I am not sure if in the funk genre this would be a 5/5. I will have to come back to this in the future. It could be that I'm slipping and this is a 5/5 on a list of albums YOU HAVE TO listen to.
Haven't listened to this in a minute and forgot how good it is
This is probably the most 70s album I've ever heard. 4/5
The soundtrack to a movie genre and perfectly translates to the atmosphere apart from having such great songs on it.
I have never actually seen this movie... I should rectify that. This is pretty much exactly what I think of 70's soul. This rules. I can't believe I've never listened to this before. Highly recommend. No real notes, just listen to it. It's groovy.
I thought I was really going to vibe with this album and it was fine. One of the few times I came away disappointed in an album.
Essential.
Pretty good stuff!
"Think" was really nice. It's overall a good album.
Dang i didn't know how good he was. 2nd album, and Im not a soul fan, but I really enjoyed it
A well-constructed album but one which sounds completely overblown to my ears. Everything is pristine and maximised to within an inch of breaching my sanity, whilst the breathy high register vocals began to grate very quickly. Nope, next.
Amazing grooves. Love the bass and how smooth the vocals are. Great sound all round!
Since I've never seen the film, I feel like I'm missing some context but the soundtrack is definitely tantalizing. The sound is grand and flamboyant, servicing what I hope to be a great flick. Best songs are No Thing on Me and Superfly. 6/10, good soundtrack, hopefully good movie.
Superfly, yes it is
2.0 I remember some of this getting radio play. I remember changing the station too.
Im yo pushaaaaaaaaa I refuse to accept that "Little Child Runnin' Wild" isnt the Flashing Lights sample regardless if Kanye re-recorded it and didnt credit it. Wouldnt be out of character. Really enjoy the depth of instrumentation. Makes me want to check out the film now too.
Loved.
Ok background music
doesn't really work as an album imo
Enjoyed.
Surpresa vir mais um disco do Curtis em sequência lol Outro grande trabalho do músico, esse gostei um pouco mais, da a impressão de que é mais ‘completo’, e também é um pouco mais longo. O interessante deste disco é ele ser algo criado para um filme da época, coisa que hoje em dia artistas exploram muito pouco e, quando o fazem, geralmente não tem muito fundamento a não ser algo para vender a música em si e criar hype. O filme em questão, ‘Superfly’, confesso que nunca assisti, mas ouvindo o disco descobri que a música principal me é muito familiar, inclusive muito boa canção. Enfim, mais um ótimo disco de soul music que entra pro HD de boas descobertas musicais.
thoroughly enjoyed, great energy !! :)))
just good stuff!!
I tend to remember the big singles, but it works better as an album than I remembered: it has more musical variety and a sort of panoramic feeling to the whole thing. This is great, era-defining stuff.
I was nodding off. But I was pretty tired anyway. Maybe it was my fatigue that made me think that he sounded like Bruno Mars. ... Did I just insult Mr. Mayfield by saying that?
Such a great voice
Much like Shaft, we’ve got a soundtrack. I’m sure it’s better with the film. Haven’t seen it before. Good funk. Need to avoid the Pusher Man.
Very 70/
Great voice. Happy to have straightforward, coherent lyrics—perfect for a soundtrack for a movie about drug dealing. “Give Me Your Love” has a nice relaxed, danceable beat.
Smooth soul singing with great backing instruments. Even though its an OST album the music works great on its own. The instrumental tracks are fine but not songs I would pick out to listen to. Overall a really fun experience listening through the album even if soul music isn't something I listen to very often.
One of, if not THE, funkiest albums ever released. 10 stars of I could. Should be in many more talks for greatest soundtrack release of all time.
Memories of childhood, just not my particular soundtrack
This was totally fly!
I didn’t finish the album but what I heard, I enjoyed!
ich mag den musikstil nicht.
Great. Reminded me a lot of Marvin Gaye's sound.
boring
Ok as background, but nothing I love.
Yes
it’s alr idk what to say it’s nice
Solid enough soul album, but nothing particularly memorable.
Not my thing.
Loves some of the musicianship on here but it's not really my thing. Might check out the film though.
Was really looking forward to this one and thought it would be better. Definitely funky.
The kind of music you put in a movie to let the audience know they successfully time traveled back to the 70’s
Solid but not entirely blowing me away/don’t think I’d be rushing back to it but it’s an enjoyable listen
Not bad.
I was vibing with it more at the beginning. This is a soundtrack? I wanna check this movie out.
I was in exactly the right mood for this album. Ohhhhh it’s good. When I’m in a mood like this, a good horn or string section kills me. This album has some fantastic horns AND strings. Along with the quiet, subtle bass guiding the whole thing, the fast, intense drumming, and the soft yet energetic vocals. It all comes together to make a really fantastic album.
Album 62/1001. Listened 9/8/2026. Old school funky classics. Will definitely spin again.
Some of the songs are great, some of the songs are not so great. Pusherman, Give me your love, and Superfly really carried this album for me.
Moody, funky, catchy; a great OST.
Absolute classic sound track.
Fucking so cool, man. Amazing to realise how many hip hop samples are lifted straight from this album. Remarkable sound with just liquid cool drizzled all over the whole thing. I love it
I'm back in the 70s funktastic album. Great tunes and vibe.
Ah yes, yet another soundtrack entry in a list of albums that is not supposed to have any soundtracks. Well, I guess if you're gonna break a rule, this is one to do it with. It's beautifully funky, approachable, and doesn't need the movie to prompt you to remember what's going on with the music. A little dated, but it still holds up. The references to characters in the movie hold back the experience, though. Who are Freddie and Eddie? Why should I care that Freddie is dead? This is why soundtracks shouldn't exist on the list. My Rating: 3/5
the title song wasn't even that good jojo ref tho 👀
Fun and easy enough to listen to. Found some of the drug references and language a bit challenging, but interesting
This is exactly what I needed to remember that maybe life ain’t so bad
Nothing amazing but pretty good funk
Dia 08 de 1001 albumes No he visto la película pero el soundtrack ya te indica a la perfección, solo con la música puedes reconocer la temática, estetica callejera con abrigos largos y glamurosos, funk, coches, barrios marginales, un poco el gta San Andreas incluso. Muy buen album, muy buen sonido, y buenas vibras. Mola
A time capsule of 70s style music. It’s ok
Listened previously, great but suffers a bit as a soundtrack
Two Curtis Mayfield in one week was really fun.
thoughts: - immediate foot tapping standouts: - it all kinda blended together, but then I heard Move On Up and got excited until I realized it was just the autoplay following the album. now that's a standout!!!!!!
I feel bad giving this a 1. It’s not that bad but it’s not my cup of tea and I have to admit I starting to find it really irritating very quickly, I don’t know why really.
Sterk start, et par klassikere og litt easy listening, men det blir litt for tynt som en albumopplevelse for meg.
While a detailed critique of *Superfly* often requires direct audio analysis, its historical impact and the technical mastery behind it are well-documented in critical circles. The album is generally regarded not just as a soundtrack, but as a political and musical landmark. ### Music & Production The production is the album’s immediate signature, largely defined by the fusion of funk and soul with a psychedelic aesthetic. The arrangements are sparse yet deep, utilizing wah-wah guitar, punchy horns, and tight rhythm sections. The use of the "Mack" guitar sound—a distinct, watery guitar tone—is a notable hallmark. This production style moves beyond simple background music, using layered, atmospheric textures to create a sonic environment that feels both cinematic and gritty. The rhythm tracks are notably laid-back yet precise, perfectly capturing the "hustle" of the streets. ### Lyrics & Themes The lyrical content is arguably what elevates *Superfly* above typical soundtracks. While it is a film about a drug dealer, Mayfield’s lyrics serve as a sharp social critique. He uses the character of the hustler as a vehicle to explore systemic poverty, institutional racism, and the cycle of despair that fuels the drug trade. Rather than glamorizing the life, songs like "Freddie's Dead" and "Pusherman" dissect the tragedy of the environment, highlighting the desperation and the Faustian bargains made for survival. The album ultimately presents a complex morality tale—a cry for redemption and a warning against the poison of materialism. ### Influence The influence of *Superfly* is profound. It helped define the "Blaxploitation" sound, but more importantly, it shifted the paradigm of film music, proving that a soundtrack could be a cohesive conceptual album with its own artistic integrity. It also pioneered the use of socially conscious messaging within commercially accessible funk and soul. Its rhythmic and production styles were a significant precursor to the development of hip-hop, as its drum breaks and basslines became foundational samples for countless artists in the 1980s and 1990s, cementing Mayfield as one of the most influential figures in Black music. ### Pros and Cons **Pros:** * **Cohesive Vision:** The music functions as a unified statement rather than a collection of unrelated tracks. * **Subversive Messaging:** It hides heavy political critique within irresistible grooves, making the medicine go down easily. * **Musicianship:** The guitar work, vocal arrangements, and rhythm section interplay are considered masterful. * **Timelessness:** The production has aged remarkably well, sounding more innovative than dated. **Cons:** * **Pacing:** The slower, more atmospheric instrumental passages might feel repetitive or meandering to listeners expecting higher energy throughout. * **Fidelity Limitations:** Given its era, the original mix may lack the low-end punch and clarity of modern productions, with some vocals occasionally buried under the instrumental layers. * **Ideological Ambiguity:** Some may find the lyrical perspective too entangled with the film’s context, making it difficult to separate the character’s voice from Mayfield’s genuine message. Ultimately, *Superfly* is often viewed as a revolutionary work that transcends its origins as a movie score, standing as a potent piece of social commentary and a cornerstone of funk and soul music. It is a nuanced portrait of a community in crisis, wrapped in some of the most beautiful and challenging music of its time.
I’ve heard this before. Last time I listened the whole thing was in college, although I’ve heard most of the songs since then. This is a ridiculously badass funk album and every track goes hard except the second to last one, which sounds like the theme from a weak 70s cop drama that lasted one season. I guess it fits the overall feel of the album and movie so I can look past that.
It was pretty good. 6/10
bem bom
Not exactly the biggest funk fan but its not bad
a classic!!
Incredible. Mayfield was firing on all cylinders here.
3/5.
5/5 one of the best soundtracks
discazo para poner de fondo.
An important album that shows the difficulties of ghetto lifestyles whilst simultaneously being one of the smoothest, funkiest albums ever
Really good
Groovy
Great album for powerhouse Curtis M.! Not "Shaft" but equally creative and wonderful R&B/funk. You gotta like'm! "Think" is a nice departure from the funk - really smooth and mellow. Had to make sure I was still listening to the same album 970
Thats exactly why Im doing this project man. Why did I never hear this album in my life before? Incredible songwriting by Curtis Mayfield painting detailed realistic pictures of how life was for black people in the 70s ghettos. Its like I didnt see the movie but I know it now. Not much needs to be said about his vocals, they are smooth they are emotional they are perfect. Same goes for the instrumentation. 40 studio musicians were involved and they really created a beautiful sound. This was mindblowing for me I think this one is a 5 star. 4,8/5
This album is what all soundtrack albums need to study. The visual design of the movie bleeds through the music. Perfect representation of what I imagine the movie would feel like. Curtis Mayfields voice is wonderful. The lyrics tell a much darker story and the funky sound masks the reality of the situations being talked about. An example being “Freddie’s Dead” which has a very creepy vibe and content matter. Also want to have a special shout out to “Junkie Chase (Instrumental)” which is absolute perfection.
ennio >
good but it felt too "smooth" for me, i don't think there was a track that really grabbed my attention. favorite track was think (instrumental)
Was a soundtrack mainly. One ok song but not for me
Now this! This is where cool was born!
Fun
Hatte beim Lesen von "SuperFly" irgendwie diesen "Super freaky Song" im Kopf :D War ganz okay
ganz nett anzuhören
Chillig
overall solid, pusherman & superfly all time bangers
Little Child, I have goosebumps and good memories of Meagan and some dirt weed in that loft apartment listening to this opener, her suggestion, on this album. Sorry Kerry, never meant to do you dirty. Brilliant arranger and composer. Freddie's Dead with the sweeping strings and it works in the funk vein. Small orchestra unreal. Think is quite simply a masterpiece of building blocks of the most beautiful sort. From the Impressions to landing this, I've enjoyed the journey Curtis took us on, sweet voice, beautiful mind. This is an easy 5 for the music alone but set in historical context it's a landmark on which we can rely. 5.
Too sober for this album and too early in the morning.
Don't have much to say about this, it's a really good album. Mayfield's singing is a highlight.
4.2
So groovy. Loved every track from the beginning to the end.
My last album was Supa Dupa Fly and now it’s Superfly! Curtis Mayfield you are a genius.
multi-dimensional.
Pretty good, very funky.
I like this record, very chill and fun to listen to, did not realise one of the songs was where the Beastie boys pulled one of their samples
Hell yah
A great Soul album that has reached into my collection. The richness in the sound is perfect.
I was so happy revisiting this. Absolutely phenomenal. Top-notch performances and arrangement, everything about is just absolutely perfect in my opinion. I don't even mind that it feels a little "soundtrack-y" at times, the instrumentals are great. Only wish that it was longer, which is kind of the opposite of a critique here. 10/10
Funky as hell.
Saw this was a soundtrack, hit play, instantly knew it was for a blaxploitation film lol
Pretty damn funky
A very enjoyable funk album. I have heard a couple of these songs before but I never knew the artist. I really appreciate it the two instrumental tracks on the album. Definitely one of my new favorites
My wife hates this album with a passion. She cray cray.
Fun funk/soul album, a lot of it is a bit samey (expected for a soundtrack in some regards) but enjoyed the title track
Yo... from the absolute start, this hits. I really love the soul funk in this. Progressive soul is awesome.
Muito funky! amei a freddie's dead. Solid 4 stars!
3.5
Super funky! This is just great. So 70s, so cool. The movie seems to have very mixed reviews but maybe I should check it out one day. Curtis Mayfield seems like a fascinating person too.
Listened to it with my baby cousin. He loved it.
Funky and fun.
It was a bit of a let-down. Two stars…
3.9, some good jams but not something I'd necessarily listen to every day. jazzish
Soo good!!! Pusherman is a classic but the whole record has an awesome vibe.
Banger funk
Loving the bassline riffs and the crooning vocals are very soothing.
I think I expected to like this a lot more than I did but still some great moments on here. Proper funky 🕺
YES
Really great sound! Never head a lot, but will listen again.
🕶️🕺🏿🦋🎶👢
Classic Soul. This was a great album. I enjoy Curtis Mayfield, but funk of this era is something that is not something that's really up my alley. It's cool, but not a choice.
This was my first ever album from the generator and also my first soul album. I enjoyed the album, although some songs felt a bit repetitive at times. This was probably because it was a movie soundtrack which limited Curtis. My favorite track was “Eddie You Should Know Better”
I'd like to watch the musical now that I've listened to this album.
This grooves.
Mayfield kills the rhythm as always. Pusherman is an all timer for me. This album is tight, doing just what it needs to. Amazing drums.
A good album. Very funky. It was definitely fun to listen to. Overall, though, it didn't impress me enough that I'd go out of my way to listen to it again. 3/5
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Fun and well performed and produced. Iconic.
No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) is just a silly song title but a bop nonetheless
2 days ago I listened to the other Curtis Mayfield album There's No Place Like America Today, and said "We'll see how I find Superfly once it's generated later on" Well there we go, that was fast hahaha
I felt cool whilst listening to this
Beautiful album, succinct and purposeful. A pleasure to listen to, and I wish there was more. Goated af
Tremendous, the sound of the soul 70s.
A great film, due in no small part to a great soundtrack.
I can explain why but I really like this album, it makes me feel like I am inside a club in the 70s
Si le mot "cool" était une musique
"Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield is a progressive soul soundtrack album. I love this album when I first listened. This album talks about social problem like poverty, drug abuse, racial abuse. This album gives me a groovy vibe and from first to last tracks it was just funky and enjoyable. I love the voice of Curtis Mayfield when he sings prettiest melodies in the tracks. The guitar performance is also funky as heck as it was energetic and uplifting to listen. I also love the string arrangement on this album. My favorite songs are "Little Child Runnin' Wild", "Freddie's Dead," and "Superfly". The album flow smoothly from start to end. Overall wonderful album to listen. One of the greatest soundtrack albums ever which is still influencial and sampled by many artists.
It's OK. Probably a brilliant soundtrack (haven't seen the movie) By itself, it needs something more.
Soundtracks are tricky as they often need to keep the same sound/feel across an entire movie. This has this problem, but luckily the sound/feel is super cool!
I mean heck it’s groovy shit
So much fun. I played this three times and I danced every single time. Please, more of this and less totally unremarkable Brit pop.
Wonderfully rich with surprising musical depth
The instrumentals are just unexplainable. I had a couple favorites that I saved. Love this album
This is so groovy! From the first track to the last it was just constant funkiness and was insanely enjoyable! There are so many songs that have been sampled and I recognised such as ‘I’m Shady’ by Eminem sampling ‘Pusherman’ and ‘Egg Man’ by Beastie Boys sampling the title track! There isn’t too much to say aside from that, but it’s just exactly what you want in a Funk album, there’s gorgeous vocals and arrangements and an irresistible groove throughout. I hate dancing, but I felt like standing up and just feeling the music, this is surely a good sign for the music!
I love Curtis so very much. Give Me Your Love is my favorite here, followed closely by Freddie's Dead and Pusherman. Wait. Phil Upchurch plays on this record? No way! I friggin love Phil Upchurch. Man, he got to play on so much cool stuff.
Not my genre
Excellent album that's better than just the main theme song. Favorite tracks: Give Me Your Love, Freddie's Dead, Pusherman
Ihan mukavan kuuloista ja meni kivasti työpäivän taustalla, mutta aika samallaisia kaikki biisit. Ei ees huomaa missä kohtaa veisu vaihtuu
Tää nyt on tämmöstä jammailua.
En tiie. Sillai iha nytkyttelyä, mutta varsinkin lauluhomma on jotenkin tosi pliisua. Ee oikei lähe.
Ihan hauskaa menoa, mutta aika nopeasti muuttui kyllä itseään toistavaksi. Ihan mielellään tämän silti kuunteli.
I can tell it's very well crafted but I've heard this style parodied over the years so well that it's difficult to shake the feeling I should be watching Black Dynamite. This is obviously not the albums fault, clearly a 'me' issue. Some of the lyrics were a bit corny though.
Not too bad. Had never heard of this movie bur decent soundtrack so may be worth checking out.
2/5 Basic, listened to it twice. Didn't grip me.
Underrated. I love the percussion on this one
Rerig goeie album ek moet nog 'n bad song deur hierdie dude hoor
Now that's a Funk album. I enjoyed the hell out of this album. This brings back a ton of memories of watching Blaxploitation movies for my Cinematic Cultural Studies class in college. This album features heavily on "Super Fly" as the title suggests but the same vibe is present in "The Mack" and "Truck Turner" if you're interested in watching some great urban crime movies. 7/10
retro!
Standouts Little Child Runnin' Wild Pusherman Freddie's Dead Superfly
I haven’t seen the movie, but the soundtrack itself is groovy and chill it’s just a vibe you want to be a part of
entire album felt like a funky lucille by bbking superfly is an ok song
More than a simple soundtrack, Superfly stands as a landmark soul album. Weaving heavy basslines and thumpy percussions, Mayfield details the deadly consequences of the hustler lifestyle where no one gets away clean, a stark rebuke of the movie it was produced for. Performing, writing, recording, and producing, Curtis Mayfield is the multi-hyphenate behind this monument to American music. No wonder every rap artist of the last 40 years has sampled it.
Ok, ret fed. Funky. 2 lyt. Samlet vurderendet til at være.... Superfly. Eller 3.5.
Jeg havde forventet en større fest. Det er da groovy, men også ret afdæmpet.
Glorious earth shattering fab
This is easily one of the best funk/soul albums I've heard. Pusherman, Freddie's Dead, and Superfly are the highlights... but the music works on every track. I don't feel like I need to see the film to appreciate the music, which definitely elevates it beyond "soundtrack" status. But every track evokes such great imagery, I'd like to see how they were used. It's also a much better album than Mayfield's "There's No Place Like America Today," which I heard earlier in the project. I think the film's subject matter and Mayfield's desire for his songs to be a warning against the lifestyle is exactly the push and pull needed to end up with great lyrics. I'm not a fan of some of Mayfield's overtly-religious stuff, nor would I appreciate a celebration of drugs and violence... so this lands in a great spot.
Me dieron ganas de ver la peli.
get to it later
1 - 8/10 love the saxophone 2 - 6/10 3 - 7/10 4 - instrumental 5 - 6/10 6 - 7/10 7 - 6/10 8 - instrumental 9 - 7/10 10 - 7/10 11 - 7/10
Super fly
Chill
Good
**Super Fly** is so ridiculously atmospheric that you don't even need to watch the movie for it to paint the picture: neon lights, a black Cadillac Eldorado, and streets that only seem to exist after midnight. **"Think"** is the best example of that—it doesn't leave you reflecting on the lyrics you've already heard; it hijacks your attention so completely that, for a few minutes, the music itself is the only thing worth thinking about. Then there's **"Junkie Chase,"** which, if it's actually supposed to sound like a chase scene, somehow ends up resembling two cartoon characters breaking into an awkward dance routine instead. And one thing I really appreciate about **"Pusherman"** is how easily it can be read beyond its literal subject: swap the drug dealer for a dictator or an authoritarian state, and suddenly the song becomes an unsettling portrait of how power manufactures dependence rather than merely describing addiction.
I think it’s a 7 - but not quite an 8, so it gets 3 stars
can't miss it while you're on the beach with a drink
This album lives up to its title, truly Curtis was Superfly. You could listen to this all day and vibe, lovely stuff
If you made me choose between Superfly and What's Going On, I'd have to fight you. But if you won the fight, I'd pick Curtis.
For I while, I honestly don't think I was being fair to this because it's a soundtrack, but it turns out that it's a hell of an album too. Honestly, Superfly is one of the better funk albums I've ever heard, but part of me still feels like I need to watch the film before I consider giving this 5 stars. And to be clear, it isn't *necessarily* going to be a 5 star eventually, but it is *excellent*. As great funk often does, Superfly puts some very dark topics at the forefront of things, namely addiction, the effect dealers have on community, and loss, in a way that I've heard is actually kind of at odds with the film. But regardless, Curtis Mayfield basically just tears it up here with an unstoppable barrage of iconic, soulful, funk songs. I was told this is extremely influential, and I believe it. It's just damn good.
Can’t argue with the pusher man
Cool!
Day 10: pretty good
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Now that’s an album! Practically perfect from start to finish - and it was a soundtrack album too. Wild stuff. Favourite track: Pusherman
Good.
01) Little Child Runnin' Wild - 7,0 02) Pusherman - 7,5 03) Freddie's Dead - 7,5 04) Junkie Chase - 7,0 05) Give Me Your Love (Love Song) - 7,0 06) Eddie You Should Know Better - 7,0 07) No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) - 7,0 08) Think - 7,0 09) Superfly - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,17 (72/100) Current ranking: 500/988
Neat album, you can see how it was a soundtrack, you can kind of piece together the story from the songs
The epicenter for the sampling revolution of the late 80s to the 2010s. Shows funk isn’t a genre of music but the style by which you walk. The way you speak. Curtis Mayfield is Tchaikovsky.
Fantastic. Curtis Mayfield is a guitar god, songwriting genius with the voice of an angel. A very horny angel, but still. Couldn’t have been better done and really built the world for the Super Fly movie. This music builds atmosphere, enhances story, and augments the action. Can’t get enough of it.
Socially conscious storytelling on top of super lush, soulful instrumentals.
Music so good—so spacey AND warm AND groovy—it makes me want to rush out and watch whatever inevitable goofballery this soundtracks. Executive producer: What the hell, Curtis? This wasn't supposed to actually be good!
good, but i like a lot of his other work better. solid 3.5.
Great stuff. Solid album that doubles as a soundtrack.
Ok. 70'er-soul-filmlyd
Bf had just bought a haul of used CDs at End of an Ear in Austin. He was going through them as he asked which album I pulled today. Went to check and said Oh it’s the one you’re holding IN YOUR HAND. Cool coincidence. Perfect album.
Very groovy album!! Would recommend
this was fun!
Dated but Supervibe! Under-rated guitarist and singer.
Ah Curtis🙌 What a voice, I’ve never watched the film….
Fantastic album.
mouais
Fun listen, really funky. Loved the guitars.
I liked this!
Soulful, sensual voice and nice instrumentals
I had a lot of fun listening to this!! Very good!! Was bopping my head and shi!
Fun and funky and I liked it 😊
What a gentle voice that speaks on such pressing matters with a groovy and funky background track
3.5
4/5
I liked it a lot. I enjoyed the overall feel of the album.
Probably the first funk and soul album that I have ever listened to straight through. It was an easy listen, perfect for enjoyable background music for cocktails and dinner. I felt like I was in Pulp Fiction
This is very good. Funky. Heavy. Great music. A high 4 rounded up to a 5.
Ou mamma! Blackxxxplotation!
Curtis is a genius. My vinyl copy has a few skips (1) but it's still a no skips (2) album. Also, this reminded me that I have an Impressions compilation I haven't listened to in ages that is also great.
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Funky!
A fantastic album
Chill yet sinister, funky yet smooth, a complete master class. Haven't seen the movie but this album makes me feel like I walked into a pre-existing world. Incredible.
The sounds like me. Personally, I think it's a good album to relax on, for those days when you just want to sit down, have a drink and listen to music.
perfectly fun but slightly forgettable funk
This had 2-3 solid 5/5 songs, but it being a soundtrack album some of the instrumental only parts of the album didn't do it for me which is fine since it's meant for a movie, but goes into my rating consideration.
I thought it was a great album with lots of great jazz/soul components. Don't have much to say other than that it was great!
Good funky soul
Blooming funktastick.
I haven’t seen the film but the soundtrack is so good that I don’t think I need to
should be listened to at least once a year. Works well in cold, but also hot hot summer.
Good album. Classic funk.
I've heard of the movie Superfly but have never seen it — I was too young when it came out. However, even if I had never heard of it, the themes of drug dealers and the prevalence of (especially) cocaine come on really strong in the lyrics of this album. The songs are good, even though there's a lot of despair communicated.
I got this one back in 2024. Here is my review: Loved it. The instrumentals, the grooves. I love how jammy everything felt, and how cohesive one song to the next feels. The lyrics are sharp and pointed.
This has to be the greatest Soundtrack ever.
Cool soul. Favourites: Superfly, Pusherman
I had low expectations for this as I don't care for funk, but this one was a jam. A fun listen from beginning to end. 4/5
9/10 This is an album that I return to on the regular. It’s one of those records that is kind of hard to separate from its legacy, being such a massive influence on soul and soundtracking music during the 1970s, as well as a keystone in the development of hip-hop through being extensively sampled. The thing that jumps out to me the most on this record is how much the groove of each track is shared out among the different instruments. Often the main drum beat will be a fairly simple rhythm, but layered over that are a broad range of instruments, bass, guitar, strings, horns vocals, all of which contribute to the rhythm in their own way to create this shuffling, evolving groove that is so much more than the sum of its parts, and is often impossible not to move to. There’s also balance here, with those dense rhythmic combinations making way for more subtle moments in which the groove, while still impeccable, steps slightly away from the spotlight and lets the harmonic richness of the orchestration take the lead. Curtis Mayfield is on top form with both vocals and lyrics, with his vocal work being so well delivered with swagger and style, while embracing a brevity that ensures that the music is the star, while getting his personality and message across in a deft, yet sharp way. He touches on themes of poverty and its effects on drug issues in society in a way that is counter to the more neutral tone with which this and other blaxploitation films tended to deal with such matters. Returning to the music, it’s important to recognise that Curtis not only sang on this album, but wrote and produced the whole thing too. He had help with the arrangements of the brass and strings, but that was just assistance and all of the actual composition came from him. Those lush orchestrations are a great achievement for a guy who couldn’t read music, and the balance that he gets in the mix is sublime. One final word on the musical content of this record has to go to Master Henry Gibson on percussion, who brings an edge of mania to proceedings with his intense and groovy performances. I absolutely love the rhythmic contributions he makes, in some places subtle, in others frenetic, and this record, alongside the Incredible Bongo Band, is my go to for showing that bongos don’t just belong in hippie drum circles. As a whole, there are the occasional lulls where we dip into work that is (justifiably, as this is a soundtrack) a touch more ‘background’ than the rest of the work, but by keeping this to a tight runtime, Curtis masterfully sidesteps most of those issues to create an endlessly engaging, hooky and soulful record that’s worth revisiting time and time again. Little Child Runnin' Wild - The vibe of this is so good. From the rolling bongo work of Master Henry Gibson to the superb string arrangements that dance beautifully between pizzicato and legato sections and the laid back swagger of Curtis Mayfield’s vocal, every part contributes something great to the track. I could name any number of the instrumental performances in there to be honest, because it’s so well orchestrated and balanced. It’s stuffed full of feeling, and has a solid groove to it too. It’s not necessarily the best song on the record, but it kicks things off and sets the tone incredibly well. Pusherman - More fantastic percussion here, it’s a swarming, shuffling cloud of beats that create an edgy feel, but it’s all kept tied down by the beat from the drum kit. There are some great riffs and hooks in this too. Things feel slightly unclear in places, but it’s a really effective technique when Curtis brings it back together through the tighter chorus sections. Lovely stuff. Freddie's Dead - Again, some really great hooks here, and some more fantastic beats, with a focus more on Morris Jennings’ drum work, but still ably supported by the percussion work. There are more cool 70s soul strings in here that just conjure that cinematic vibe that tie this in perfectly to its soundtracking role. Mayfield’s vocal again has a laid back swagger to it, but speaks with purpose and intent too. The orchestration is full, but well balanced and the production is again top notch. So much groove, so much rhythm, but all really well presented. Junkie Chase (Instrumental) - A lovely slice of soundtrack work now. It really conjures up a vibe and mental image of a typical 70s blaxploitation film. It’s only short, but again, it’s really well put together and incredibly evocative. Give Me Your Love (Love Song) - The way the groove passes between the instruments during the into of this track is wonderful. It’s a great example of how much rhythm can be constructed by a complete arrangement, rather than just the percussion work. The bass on this track is lovely, and there’s some really nice guitar work during the instrumental sections too. It’s nice to have a track that focuses primarily on instrumental work, but also dips into vocal sections here and there too. As with much of the record, the vibe and groove here is of the highest quality and while the hooks aren’t quite as forceful as they could be, the vibe just sweeps you along. Eddie You Should Know Better - Gorgeous strings, gorgeous horns and a slow, subtle groove that’s impossible not to move to. This has another great drum performance from Jennings and some lovely, understated pieces of guitar work that add so much depth and ear candy to the track. Mayfield’s vocal is of great quality too. This was brief, but excellent. No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song) - This track is probably one of the first ones that feels more like a pure song, rather than a track that is doing double duty as both soundtrack and song. Again, it’s so strong rhythmically that it’s impossible not to move to. The combination of strings and horns here is excellent, and there are a really nice selection of hooks that pop up from different instruments and then just disappear away again to make way for something new. The sax solo is so much fun, and manages to balance itself really well even while it sits beneath Curtis’ lovely vocal. And he’s right; it sure is funky. Think (Instrumental) - Things take a more sombre turn now and, while there’s still good groove, it feels like the focus here is more melodic. There are some really nice motifs, particularly from the clarinet (? or oboe?). It’s a lovely piece of soundtracking work and there are a lot of highlights from each of the instruments, from little flute trills, to runs on the bass and guitar licks that just flick in and out of focus. It’s not the highest intensity track, but it’s harmonically rich and pretty lovely, regardless. Superfly - And why not close with a soul masterpiece? The bass line is great, the insistent intensity of the groove is so good and the loose, laid back guitar work just adds a subtle edge of chilled swagger to things. Curtis saves his best vocal hooks for the finishing line too, with that “tryin’ to get over” hook hitting every single time. As with much of the album, it’s hard to write about this in brief, because there’s so much going on, all contributing significantly to the vibe and groove of the track. Suffice it to say that this is a masterpiece of orchestration, groove creation, production and hook writing within the context of a broader piece. Brilliant.
C'est trop bon pour être juste une soundtrack.
Comme une bonne recette parfaitement équilibrée.
Great soundtrack, great band, great singer, great vibe.
Heard before?:❌️ Will listen again?:❓️ 3.5
I really wanna see the film now to get more context for the album. He’s a very talented vocalist, fantastic range. Fav song is ‘Freddie’s Dead’.
This just ruled.
It was pretty good not used to listening to soundtracks it’s ok
Within seconds first thoughts: this is something I would never pickup on my own but damn do I feel cool listening to it already. Also, is the universe trying to send subliminal messages - I have definitely been trying to pick up the pieces after being a little child runnin' wild... - "Who is the mayor who makes all things fair?" oh buddy, huh, let me tell you Pusherman: what a punchy intro, but the first bar is fire idk why the vocals are just clean. Freddie's Dead: I love all of the artist's vocalizations. So far this album has just been classic 70s, funky, smoothness (I don't listen to this genre much so I'm not really keyed in on what kind of stuff makes this particularly good for it's style, but it's giving me all of the right feelings for the time period!) My favorite part so far, other than the fire vocals, is all of the different instruments I'm noticing - as someone who listens to a lot of rock, rap, more electric stuff, you don't get to experience a marimba (played live at least), flute, sax etc. and I'm really into the big band / jazz band vibes. Junkie Chase - okay bring out the overdramatic montage chase scene. This funky guitar shit is so classic. It's also for some reason making me think of Family Guy... IDK if it's the fact that I'm browsing one of the most beautiful/"me" indie websites while I listened, but the song Think really made me /feel/, ironically. Overall thoughts: this album just felt classic, even though it was the first time I had heard it (or is it? I can't escape the feeling that it was at least reminiscent of music I've heard before. Perhaps it is safer to say it was the first time I have listened to it.) It's not something I see myself coming back to time and again, although I really enjoyed it as a background setting to some more contemplative moments that I was experiencing while reading through someone's personal indie website/blog/gallery as I unwound at the end of the night... alright I've changed my mind, I do hope to come back to it again, in quite moments like these.
Good
I really enjoyed the album. I listened to it throughout my shift! It was my first time using this site and i definitely would not have known about this album otherwise!
Funky.
This is a great album. It's dark, tonally consistent, with glimpses of brightness that break through the harsh reality of the story it's telling. I think the musicianship on this particularly stands out. It's well produced and layered - I can hear everything that each member is doing. This sticks out specifically on the instrumental Think, which is probably my favorite here. Superfly, Pusherman, and Freddie's Dead are all great as well. I think it's a great album, a highlight of the blaxsploitation genre it represents.
meh
This is some great funky soul.
Great
love it. looooooooove it.
Really fun and funky album
I've never actually seen this movie. These lyrics are meaningful and Mayfield has a nice voice. Didn't really resonate with me though.
I was trying to think of how to describe this album and I came across this review that perfectly describes it for me. I couldn't say it any better, thank you random reviewer. "70's porno music mixed with a low budget heist film"
I really liked this very much summer vibes
노래가 전체적으로 꽤 괜찮았다. 신나고 분위기도 좋았다. The song was pretty good overall. It was upbeat and had a great vibe.
Superfly - Great soundtrack. My favorite song is Pusherman. It's like I am in a movie, and honestly, he knows how to get the proper '70s vibe. Pusherman and Superfly are absolute bangers. This is closer to a 5 than a 4, but I am not sure if I can fully give it a 5. Its a 4.6 for me tbh.
kinda jazzy i like it 8.5/10
This was terrible.
pretty aight, not too crazy abt soul but this is quite good even tho its not really my thing.
Superfly Curtis Mayfield 1972 Genres: Soul, Funk Styles: Soundtrack 1. Little Child Runnin' Wild (★★★⯨☆) - Contexto: Retrata la infancia en barrios marcados por la pobreza, la violencia y la falta de oportunidades. Mayfield invita a preguntarse cómo un niño termina involucrado en la delincuencia y señala la responsabilidad de la sociedad en ese destino. 2. Pusherman (★★★⯨☆) - Contexto: Narrada desde la perspectiva de un traficante de drogas, muestra su poder de seducción y el rol que ocupa en comunidades abandonadas. Aunque adopta su voz, la canción no glorifica el narcotráfico; expone cómo la desesperación alimenta ese negocio. 3. Freddie's Dead (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Cuenta la caída y muerte de Freddie, un personaje consumido por el mundo de las drogas. Es una advertencia sobre las consecuencias del crimen y la marginación, con un tono más trágico que moralista. 4. Junkie Chase (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Instrumental cargado de tensión que acompaña una persecución en la película. Evoca adrenalina, paranoia y el constante peligro que rodea la vida de los personajes. 5. Give Me Your Love (Love Song) (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Una pausa romántica dentro del relato. Expresa deseo, afecto y la búsqueda de un refugio emocional en medio de un entorno hostil y violento. 6. Eddie You Should Know Better (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Mayfield se dirige a Eddie con un tono de decepción y compasión, lamentando las malas decisiones que arruinaron su vida. Es una reflexión sobre las oportunidades perdidas y las consecuencias de ciertos caminos. 7. No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Un mensaje claramente antidroga. Critica la dependencia a la cocaína y sostiene que la verdadera libertad consiste en no dejarse dominar por la adicción, reforzando la postura crítica del álbum hacia el narcotráfico. 8. Think (★★⯨☆☆) - Contexto: Instrumental contemplativo que transmite calma y reflexión. Funciona como un momento de respiro antes del desenlace, invitando a procesar todo lo ocurrido durante la historia. 9. Superfly (★★★★★) - Contexto: Describe al carismático protagonista, Youngblood Priest, cuya imagen de éxito y elegancia oculta una vida construida sobre el crimen. La canción cuestiona el supuesto glamour del narcotráfico y resume el mensaje central del álbum: el "éxito" obtenido por ese camino tiene un costo enorme. -TOTAL = ★★★⯨☆ (3,28)
Lovely summer afternoon music
While nothing on this album blew me away in modern day, it definitely sounds like quintessential 70’s funk music. Maybe I’ve just heard too many tracks inspired by this album and it was the blueprint all along. Junkie Chase is basically the sound of every 70’s crime chase scene I’ve ever watched. Fantastic composition, and the band is incredible
I don't think I've encountered an album that can take me back to the time it was created quite like this one. The sounds invoke the 70s so well that I find myself transported to a time of suits with oversized collars. Its groovy, funky, and enjoyable to listen to. Now I just need to watch the movie. 3.5 rounded up to a 4/5
The man.
Okay album - very 70s sound. May or may not listen again. Rating of 3.
This album is so good, it's hard to grasp that it's a score/soundtrack to a film. The title track is peerless.
😎🎸
Great album and soundtrack overall, like all of the instruments and good singing. Favourite song(s) Superfly and Little child runnin’ wild were really good, I liked the beats Least favourite(s) Think in a soundtrack is good but in a album it didn’t blend with the other ones but good melody Some drug references but I didn’t mind it, throughout the whole pusherman song I thought he was saying butcher man. 4.4 out of 5 SUPERFLY!
Super! Fly! Superfly!
Heard a lot of these tracks as singles. Excited for a re-listen.
A very relaxing melody, his voice is amazing and the instrumentals songs are perfect for a way.
That was interesting. The songs have a really cool rhythm-and-blues vibe. However, I wasn't really a fan of his voice or his singing style.
Pas mon style du tout mais pas mauvais en soi
This was really good, I listened to most of it 3-4 times yesterday.
07/03 Was okay. Funky
Bangerrr. Way better than the film itself.
felt like a spy
More like Superfun! Gotta watch this movie now!
I'm usually wary of movie soundtracks on this list, but this was a rare occasion where it absolutely warranted inclusion. The album stands on its own, it didn't even need the movie tie-in to work as a piece of music. Funky beats, cool 70s grooves, and poignant lyrics about the difficulty of poor urban life at the time. Would definitely listen again, 4/5