Superfly

Social consciousness and Mayfield's smooth R & B style make for a great soundtrack album. Never saw the film but this album makes me want to. Love "Pusherman," "Freddie's Dead," and the title track. I'm sure it's often compared to the "Shaft" soundtrack and both are great but I think this one is deeper, more complex, and still relevant today.

Superfly has to be the most mediocre film to ever get such a banger of a soundtrack. Actually it is worth a watch with all its 70s cheese, and for Mayfield's live cameo performances in it. The title theme and especially Pusherman are two of his best songs period. The rest are less memorable but still really atmospheric, soulful, and fun to listen to

LOVED IT its so good, ill defined tly listen to it over and over igs so groovy so nice so cool !!!!!

Smooth easy to listen to 70's funk 7/10

Album 167. Superfly (https://open.spotify.com/album/6i5mfaptb1l9yi5Jxf8Gef?si=HIps5vaVQs2ZVJlcLB2Ipg) — Curtis Mayfield (1972) Funky funky funky blood in my veins. I'll probably give it a second shot one day because it's a really good one. 3/5 Liked: — Pusherman

1. Little Child Runnin' Wild: 8.2/10 2. Pusherman: 7.4/10 3. Freddie's Dead: 7.7/10 4. Junkie Chase: 5. Give Me Your Love: 6. Eddie You Should Know Better 7. No Thing On Me 8. Think 9. Superfly

Did I listen to this with my dad while driving around town? No way. He owned a Ford Country Squire with the radio set to WGN. It had been a long time since I thought about this album. Starts out strong then fades a bit. Tries to come back for the title track but never really makes it. Even still, I’ll put it in rotation

Groovy and soulful, this album one of the best by a legendary artist. Classic soul infused with funk.

Again, not my jam

Senti como se estivesse comendo uma salada de frutas, belo instrumental e vocal no álbum

Have always thought this was solid but never a favorite

3/5. A pretty good album that is probably seen as a lot better thanks to being a really great soundtrack. It's enjoyable enough, but is a bit boring. It's more the mix than the actual music that's boring — strings, wah guitar, and piano all come together seamlessly here, and on some funky chord progressions no less. I imagine the muted mix is an artifact of not wanting the music to overshadow the movie.

Easy listening, but not much else I took away. Have not seen the film.

Supergood. Had me from the opening moments. Deserves many a re-listen. Fav tracks: Little Child Runnin Wild, Pusherman Saved a song: Y RYM: Y (#580)

Similar feeling to the Shaft soundtrack that I reviewed as my first album of the project. Very important. Endlessly sampled. But not for me.

A cool record I wouldn’t have checked out on my own. Loved the mid-tempo chill vibes and Mayfield’s vocals are great.

Super smooth.

This was interesting - i think this was my first sound track

It's not bad as smooth background music. Great for a dinner party or lounge.

Filler brings it down

it's good

Almost a 5 but weaker tracks keep it down for me. 4.2/5

Pretty darn good record, I regularly put it on when doing dishes and such.

Reminded me Stevie Wonder

Si en algún momento quiero enamorar a alguien del jazz, del groove, del r&b puro; ya tengo la herramienta perfecta. Su primera canción, absolutmente todo que ver.

10/10

No me gusta su voz ni como canta. El sonido del álbum es lo que puedo destacar, pero no me gustó tanto

🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽

A fascinating amalgam of Blaxploitation hallmarks with sorrowful character studies and expert funk and soul songwriting. There is a depth and richness to the music that isn’t present in Hayes score for Shaft, like Mayfield took the challenge of representing the underbelly of inner city life very seriously, despite whatever story the film tells (I haven’t seen it, so forgive me if it’s not as superficial as it looks). Moreso, Mayfield’s stunning voice elevates the material, which makes the instrumental tracks, however well arranged and executed, not quite as impactful.

So good. Not a ton of range, but the instrumentals break things up and add some variety. Very fun and cool.

Tosi hyvä viba. Ääni todella hyvä myös.

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.

Powerful stuff. Enjoyed that.

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

Que buen Jaz o algo así

titeltrack is natuurlijk FANTASTISCH maar er zitten zeker nog meer bopjes in. lekker kort ook rustig 36 minuten. dat is super. Curtis Mayfield heeft best wel een uniek geluid & ik mag dat heel erg

Das Album ist einfach ein Film. Die Instrumentals sind Catchy und Funky aber dennoch Atmosphärisch. Durch diesen Dancebale Sound wird die Geschichte die erzählt wird so tragisch weil diese Schicksale der Personen schon fast egal wirken, so wie "ist halt so". Das Konzept und die Lyrics funktionieren einfach, sie malen ein Bild von Drogen, Leid und dem Leben im Ghetto. Hier und da hört sich das Album etwas zu stumpf an aber sonsten ist dieses Album eine interessante Erzählung mit groove, funk und Tragik.

Quite nice

Curtis Mayfield is heartbreakingly underrated. Apparently blaxploitation movies were basically vehicles for funk musicians to make records. Pusherman is the most lighthearted song ever about a drug dealer. Freddie's Dead is the most overrated song on the album. My college roommate my freshman year loved Curtis Mayfield, and this album specifically, and he sucked. That may have put me off this for a while. Give Me Your Love (Love Song) might be the spiritual forerunner for all porno music. I love it. Curtis Mayfield loves using the harp in his music. I really like this album. Closes with the Theme for the movie, bold choice.

Lo instrumental me pareció sublime, tan Que hace totalmente difícil de encasillar en algún genero.

Ok

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

Love this one

Inte riktigt för mig

God I love this record.

Superfly lives up to its name by being verycool, extremelyrad and extradope

Super fly is right. Definitive groove. You could live on these bass lines. 'Bout time these details came to the front of the line.

Super funky Superfly!

This is excellent. Mayfield sets a mood and delivers a message and while I don't know enough about Superfly (the movie) to say anything useful, it seems significant that this record is part of the blaxplotation chapter of '70s movies and adds another layer of intrigue to the album.

I wonder why I never listened to this before. He's got a great voice and I dig his approach to funky soul. Plus his lyrics were interesting. Thumb's way up.

Curtis was one cool cat. I'd say he was the epitome of Superfly

Just put this on and enjoy the ride. You can gather the plot of the movie from the soundtrack and it's an infectious groove throughout. 3.5 -> 4

Beautiful

First discovered this while going to high school in Frankfurt Germany. So the movie at the same time. Great album

Fun album.

Not for me.

Its an incredible achievement to write a soundtrack so good that it can stand on its own entirely devoid of the context of the film, and Curtis Mayfield managed to do it with amazing success with Superfly. I listened to this by itself before watching the film and loved it, there is such an infectious groove running through the album from head to toe, and when I went to actually watch the film I found that the music shone through fantastically, it almost steals the spotlight from everything else happening. Favourite Track: 3 - Freddie's Dead Best Three Track Run: 1, 2, 3

This album is an absolute masterpiece of 70s soul and funk that somehow manages to be both smooth and incredibly gritty at the same time. It's like a journey through the streets, with lush music and deep basslines. Curtis Mayfield's voice and the socially conscious lyrics hit hard. Tracks like "Pusherman" and "Freddie's Dead" are amazing, blending psychedelic soul with a dark side. It's perfect for a party and tells a powerful story all at once. Every instrument, from guitar to harp, sounds amazing!

Never seen the film but the tracks here are crisp and cinematic, very groovy and atmospheric.

It’s Curtis one of the top 10 maybe top 5 singers, fantastic voice and great songs. A 4/5 maybe shade it lower but still a brilliant album.

No me gustó, sin chispa

Super good

I'd buy drugs from Curtis Mayfield.

I was hoping this would be better

Pas assez écouté le premier son est super !

So good to get this after some of the dirge being handed put: the Cure followed by Supertramp. This has everything thag the prevoous lack; musical depth, great singing and soul.

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.

it's a beautiful masterpiece all the tracks are at the same level it's not produced in a magnificent way it never gets boring you want it to end and it's of a quality at the level of what's going on by marvin gaye which is the masterpiece of soul both the lyrics and the productions at the same level

Mało zarejestrowałem że czegoś słucham szczerze mówiąc

Not for me

Groovy album! Fun!!

Stone cold classic. My intro to proper 70s funk

Fun and funky. I realized my Dad put the last song on this album on his “Chunks of Funk” playlist, so it felt like he was sharing music with me today when I was listening. Thanks, Dad!

Never listened to the full album before, Pusherman remains my favourite

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

I’ve heard of Curtis mayfield, but I don’t think I could name any of his tunes. Genuinely a groovy soundtrack that makes me want to watch the movie. The horns and the wah guitar sounds so good. Such a good 70s soundtrack, not just for the 70s but in general.

75

Super funky soul music with a conscious. Protest music that everyone could jam to.

Wonder if this is the only movie soundtrack album on this list. I mean this was a great album and the connection to the Blaxpoitation "sound" is just great. Heavy funk and soul and you can just hear it syncing up to the movie. I've never actually seen Super Fly, so i'm not clear on how well the "sound track" follows the movie, but the album heavily focuses on drug abuse and drug dealers. Pusherman and Superfly are the big songs on here. Superfly didn't really sound familiar to me, but Pusherman i've heard many times. Superfly is a great title/intro song though. Overall it's a great album.

Its nice but not that special to me

Very good, funky.

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

Right up my alley

Ninguno me tocó pero tengo que reconocer que la instrumental está buenisima. Quiero ver la película de la carátula.

Best Song: No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song). The way that Mayfield and the saxophone play off each other is wonderful. The whole song feels like it is orchestrated to pull you into its joy. Worst Song: Think - Instrumental. It isn't a bad song, but it pales next to the others for missing Curtis Mayfield's voice. Overall: Absolutely fantastic. I'm always so impressed with how Mayfield is able to sing so gently. He sings with an effervescent lightness. He sings like he's dancing on tip-toe. Beautiful, moving soul.

Kinda vibeeeee

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

The sound of Blaxploitation movies. Interesting.

cookin. impressive delicacy on the vocal delivery, and the band is absolutely in the pocket. bass is particularly fun.

Damn, what a soundtrack. Solid, top to bottom. 4.5/5

A 70s soul album that is also an action movie soundtrack sounds like a good time. It is a good time, thankfully. Mayfield has an excellent if slightly high pitched voice, and the songcraft is excellent. Lyrics are among the most conscious soul lyrics I've heard, and they are delivered through silky-smooth soul numbers. Granted, there are a couple throwaway instrumentals, and some of the lyrics probably make more sense in the context of the film, but it's still a good standalone album. It's tight, funky, and soulful in equal measures, making it a shining example of conscious early-70s soul music. Notably, it doesn't go out of its way to sound cinematic, which is what allows it to stand alone on its own with such strength of material. An excellent effort from one of music's greatest periods of creativity and experimentation.

A brilliant soul album with great instrumentation and vocals that almost mask a dark subject matter, dealt with in a deft way in this solid album. And at only 36 minutes, a very easy listen.

Me gustó mucho, conocía al artista por algunas canciones pero este álbum en particular no. Me pareció cálido y divertido, noté algunos sonidos o partes que me hicieron acordar a canciones de artistas más actuales, del estilo Jamiroquai entre otros. Se nota que su música fue y es referente para otros artistas y estilos

No es de la música que yo escucharía, me da una vibra caribeña/cubana que me gusta pero no es de mi completo agrado

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

Smooth, groovy, fantastic! Gotta love the vibe and his silky voice. Musically, it's quite substantial for a soundtrack album. Cool base lines and funky drums. Love those wahhh-chika… wahhh-chika disco guitar vamps. One of the few albums that makes the points about systemic racism without sounding like a lecture or a treatise. "Pusherman" is a good example. I'd heard the Fishbone version of "Freddie's Dead" a dozen times before this original, so it took me a bit of recalibrating to appreciate it. Super cool, though. Oddly, I love it, but I never think to play something like this. Always happy when it pops up, but it's not super common. I'd call this a 4. It's solid and good, but did it change music? Is it influential? Nah, but it is a good representative of the time and style.

Un estilo que no me esperaba pero muy bueno para escuchar en todo momento

Have this in my collection and it is so damn good. Powerful stories, lush instrumentation, bolstered by a full orchestra, and what stories he tells in his incredible voice. The film was less critical of the lifestyle embodied in the plot but Curtis really wants us to know Freddies Dead.

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

Es un una onda jazz de Nueva Orleans que te dan unas ganas de bailar y leer al mismo tiempo. La canción que se titula igual que el álbum diría que es mi favorita

Awesome album, stunning instrumentation

Great album

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.

Been awhile since I both saw this film and listened to the soundtrack on it's own. At this point I think the soundtrack is far, far more popular than the film itself and it's not hard to see why, given the great blend of funk and soul music Mayfield provides here. 8.5, maybe 9/10.

Real good funk, probably would have been even better if I saw the movie. Favourite track: Superfly

9/10 I love how groovy it sounds while having such deep lyrics, Curtis Mayfield has such a beautiful voice. Also I'm kinda blown away that it's a soundtrack album because the storytelling is great on it's own.

Funky

Shitty stand good album

Groovy

harsh

wow. Masterpiece

Beautiful stuff

smooth and enjoyable soul album, nicely instrumentalized without being annoying.

Okay!

This was a joy to listen to. I was not expecting this much substance. Extra bonus... Now I know where the Beastie Boys got that sample!

Dope!

4/5. Superfly serves as a soundtrack for the film of the same name. I have not seen the movie so I cannot speak to its quality, but this album is great and manages to be a compelling narrative on its own separate from the film. The instrumentation is great and the lyrics tackle social issues in a very compelling way. great listen.

This was a trip to go back and listen to. Love the soul of this! I’m learning, as I barrel through this countdown, that this type of mid 70s funk is something I really dig. Mayfield’s voice is excellent, but there’s so much more to like about this album than just his vocals. I really liked Little Child Runnin’ Wild, set the table perfectly for what was to follow. Also totally dug Give Me Your Love and No Thing On Me, a couple of great tracks. There’s just such great musicality happening throughout, so many things blending amazingly. 4 stars. Going to revisit this when I am done with my vacation, to see what else I get into. Might eventually change this to 5 stars.

no one does falsetto like curtis mayfield. chattanooga's own lucky scott on bass really shines throughout. tbh the film super fly is a blaxploitation classic but i think this soundtrack holds up better than the film itself. it's arguable imo whether or not this is mayfield's best solo work but it's certainly what he's most remembered for, and it's not hard to hear why

Classic

coolos

sympa sympa

Très très sympa en fond

Not bad few cool songs

About as cool as an album can be. Damn.

i was just thinking freddie’s dead sounds like such a movie song then realised the album literally is a movie’s soundtrack think instrumental is sweet i feel so annoying cus all these albums are just gonna be rated 1 for me 😭😭😭

Pretty nice, but i dont like hear it, it just plays in a background and there s nothing that would catch my attention. A lot of samba suitable music but i dont like this type of music for dancing, sooo, no.

Now I wanna go through every blaxploitation movies soundtrack. Amazing and so cool.

70s soul, funk soundtrack. 70s cop movie music.

This is a lot of fun. Gonna need to watch the movie now.

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

What else to say - this is a classic of its genre and overall. Despite being a soundtrack album, this stands on its own without the film as context. Curtis' orchestrations are always outstanding, and this is a highly entertaining listen.

odlican

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

Loved it but funky 3.5

4/10

I believe Curtis Mayfield to be an overlooked genius. I love his music and this album is no exception.

Superfly is, indeed, super fly. Groovy and fun and dance-able. 8/10

super funky. not surprised this is a soundtrack from the 70s. this soundtrack feels like summer. reminds me of young americans (the album) by david bowie with the soul type of music. junkie chase is beautiful and euphoric and i usually don’t like instrumental tracks so that says a lot. this whole album is so euphoric and majestic it’s insane. favorite songs are give me your love, junkie chase, eddie you should know better, no thing on me.

Pusher man is an all timer song

Suena bien

this was great. really smooth tunes. second half of the album much better. its just groovy stuff. awesome production too! 7/10

Good

ну имба

Nothing grabbed me here. Its just ok.

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

Just an all around great album, the merit of which can be seen by it staying way more known than the film it was composed for. I don't think all of it is standout, a fair bit of background stuff here, but when it's good it comes on strong.

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)

that’s what i’m talking about!!!!

One of my favorite artists, so I made sure to listen with discernment to make sure it’s really five stars. It is.

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.

Pretty great soundtrack, makes me want to watch the movie. Pusherman was a highlight. 3.5 rounded up.

Superb!

No está mal, no me parece una gran obra maestra, pero como musiquita de fondo o en una sesión en una fiesta de verano de las que pincha el Chais queda bien, agradable, al solecito. Según avanza el álbum, mejor.

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.

Rather enjoyed this. It was a nice change of pace from recent offerings and, considering it is a soundtrack album, it did stand up on its own.

Nice change of pace. Was familiar with ‘superfly’ but little else and, considering this was a soundtrack, it was a coherent piece of work that didn’t lull in many places. The drums and bass were particularly tight and some nice accents from the guitar gave this nice funk and soul vibe.

Sweet funky jamz

Highlights: Superfly

That was rad,

I really like Curtis Mayfield’s voice though.. and that funk. Going 4.1 on this.

Groovy! Enjoyed this more than I expected, especially after learning it was a soundtrack. I don’t have any nostalgia or context for Mayfield. 7/10 Quite Likeable

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

More my speed (in more ways than one)

This one is an easy 5/5 for me. Incredible album from start to finish. The music is fantastic, the basslines are smooth and deep, and the whole record moves with this effortless groove that pulls you in immediately. What really stands out is the storytelling. Every song paints a picture, and you can feel the streets and the ghetto atmosphere in every part of it. It’s soulful, honest, and full of character. Favorite tracks for me were Little Child Runnin’ Wild, Pusherman, Freddie’s Dead, and Superfly. Each one captures a different side of the story and the groove of the album perfectly.

3.75 - I think that I need to hear this in the context of the film now.

Some beautiful, groovy songs about coke and stuff, bravo

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Iconic, timeless, lives up to everything they say. -the piano runs in superfly are incredible -cool how simple some of the arrangements are, clearly influential they are in how familiar it feels after never listening in its entirety before

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

Wonderful album. What a sound!

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 .

The greatest soundtrack ever.

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

So this is where Bruno Mars gets all his vocal inspiration from. Very good album with amazing vocal performance and instrumental arrangements. Can get very repetitive in some songs tho.

LCRW - so smooth, so fine, so hoppy, so jazzy-soul. Excellent. Pusherman - very good. Freddie's Dead - not as a fan of the horns and the tones here, felt a bit repetitive, but still nice. Junkie Chase - excellent lil instrumentral, perfect for the assumed context. Give Me Your Love - good, not obnoxious (which i value in love songs). EYSKB - didn't really leave a mark, but not bad. COCAINE SONG - good track, representative of the album. Think - too whimsical? Just kinda alright. Superfly - FUNK CITY!! Freddie's Dead (single mix) - a bit better balanced at this shorter length.

ooo movie soundtrack I get a feeling this is one of those I heard before without hearing before and that's just part of the influence i feel like pusherman overstays but that might just be my genZ cooked attention span the instrumental is giving buddy cop movie chase scene energy, probably because it's called Junkie Chase Is this album the reason chase scenes in those old movies have that sound? Think Instrumental is amazing ok I KNOW I heard the title track before very entertaining, I feel cultured for having listened to it

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.

wednesday evening, only one small light on and i be groovin to this

Was excited for another Curtis Mayfield after the previous one. Slightly too samey to be a 5 for me but really, really good. High 4. Title track is probably my favourite. Haven’t seen the film but this definitely works without that context.

Not sure I've ever listened to this album. Of course it's great. Curtis has a voice like no other. A little bit more repetitive (literally so) than I was expecting but I think that was the format and it was all great. Take me to the vinyl bin!

Not bad. Lively and characterful.

Good

enda et shuffle album. men likevel bunnsolid

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.

Is it legal to have this much soul?

4.5

All one song

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

It's been decades since I watched the movie, but I have listened to the soundtrack lots of times since then. I wish it was a longer movie cause Curtis Mayfield knocks it out of the park. I remember enjoying the music more than the movie. I looked it up this is one of the first soundtracks that made a ton of money. Good album, use this album as a reason to listen to more of his music. It turned my day into listening to nothing but Curtis Mayfield for the rest of the day.

Funky town

Very funky and cinematic

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

Great album!

Very uneven. There aren’t many soul albums that hold up all the way through and this isn’t one of them. The falsetto gets very monotonous.

Groovy

music is love

Oh my goodness! I need more funny music in my life now!

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

Great album

Funcky music

Orchestral 70s soul but with a deep groove and a dark underbelly. Curtis was an inspired choice to score this blaxploitation movie but i'm sure nobody expected quite how good this would be! Thematically on point, socially conscious and deeply funky, it inspired the future of movie soundtracks with it's gritty realism and brilliant storytelling.

Super smooth, funk soundtrack. Great listen with Freddie's Dead being my fav song and fav first listen of the album with Superfly and No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song) being my other highlights

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

Catchy storytelling 3 - deserves to be on this list

so sweet

Absolute fuego

très bon 4/5

Undoubtedly groovy. Probably would like it more if I'd seen the movie.

Cool instrumentals, very spy like!

This was fine. 3/5

fuck yeah

Saw this movie recently. Love ‘Pusherman’ and the title track (or ‘Freddy’s Dead’), but like most soundtracks, there’s a lot of filler.

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.

Bastante guay, aunque no estoy muy acostumbrado al soul, por eso no creo que lo haya disfrutado como debiera.

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

Relajante, alegre y tranquilo. Me gusti bastante.

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

Pusherman theme

Sounds like most of the late 60's and early 70's funk and soul music. It's an amazing album! Quintessential 70's music!

Not really my thing, liked the titled track but for most of it I zoned out and it became background noise, some good moments but overall not as cohesive as I would have liked.

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

Decent. Fine.

Eh

Super! And, indeed, fly!

Classic soundtrack from a fantastic artist….

I quite liked it. Probably a 3.5 star rating is about right, but I'll bump it to a 4 so I seem sophisticated.

This is a really, really good, full bodied album, especially for a soundtrack album which can often be just one or two songs and filler. Curtis Mayfield is a brilliant songwriter. This album goes way beyond just the most famous title track. Highlights include: Little Child Runnin' Wild, Freddie's Dead, No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song), Think - Instrumental

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.

'Ah, kids, remember the time when the soundtracks were better than the actual films?'

Not for me, dnf on second or third track. Very 70s, lots about drugs

sounds like espresso

The title pretty much says how I feel. Super flyyyyyy babyyy I enjoyed this, felt like I was wearing a corduroy flared suit. Eddie you should know better (belter) No thing on me (belter) I really enjoyed this album, the voice the piano, the drums, the whole assortment of it. Would listen again

Fantastic record , and listening to this sound track really gave the vibe of a 70s American cops and robbers film very vintage sounding , the sounds gave me this imagination of a sprawling urban city and painted a picture with the lyrics of a drug infested downtown neighbourhood And the sounds are epic , from the percussion section which you don’t hear is a prominent in a soundtrack , to the blazing horns the signature wah wah effect going off on the guitar , Curtis soulful voice gave everything and more to this album A 4 for me verging on a 5 but think it’s something I wouldn’t revisit loads although very good

Classic 70s funk vibes on this one, I've already heard a few of these tracks and the famous wah guitar chugs, maybe this is the record which made this famous? Also interesting to have an album that was scored for a film on here. Can't deny the musicianship that went into recording this, it's flawless and many have tried to imitate this style and failed. On par with Marvin Gaye's what's going on, in pioneering the soul genre. They were only released a year apart too! Favourite track: Eddie Should Know Better. The drums and that snare thwack at the start with the percussion, into a controlled dynamic drum performance with poetry from Curtis' smooth buttery voice. And the strings! I really can't fault the production on this either it's very tasteful. I have to go and watch the film this was made for now! I'll also bet money that these drums have been sampled on many songs, they sound so fucking good! Just got to the track Think, the guitar in that is really gentle to play with such a light touch too, so tasteful!

Groovy 💃

Funky! Likes: little child runnin wild, pusherman, Freddie’s dead, no thing on me, superfly

Funky, fun, poignant, a battle with drugs. Very much enjoyed this record.

This is a soulful man. The way he covers such gritty topics in a smooth and beautiful way you sometimes forget the songs are about drug dealers and pimping. The instrumentation on this album is beautiful and soulful and some of the baselines have a a funk like feel to them. His vocals are beautiful and th way he effortlessly sings in falsetto that’s soft and smooth really pairs perfectly with the music.

2026.02.13-02.14.

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

So fun. I think I need to watch the movie???

I liked this quite a lot, more than I expected to. I'm not a big funk/soul person but this was kind of cool and despite being a movie soundtrack, it held my attention pretty well. 3.5 stars.

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

Instant 5

Great album for a fun movie. It just lags a little for me at the middle and towards the end. The instrumental "Think" is nothing special, so is "No Thing On Me". But this is a short, sweet album that I really like and was happy to see on here. The highs (no pun intended) are fantastic...Freddie's Dead, Pusherman, Superfly...all awesome.

Sweet sounds, bitter truths.

Good

Funky and tragic, solid grooves that had my head bopping the entire time. Could feel myself slipping into a shag carpet wall and floor getting lost in the melodies.

Twas cool and groovy

Smooooth

fun and surprising

ладно я переслушал и мне зашло, это круто

Hell fucking yeah that was really cool

This was my 666th album from this list. Here I am thinking it will sound like hell, but instead I had hella fun listening to it! Beautiful grooves, great percussion and horns and vocals and everything. Just so groovy and fun. And it's a perfect length, enough to not get bored of it and just have a very pleasant experience. This album put me in such a great mood, I loved it.

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

For a couple of years, I have been listening to "Pusherman" and absolutely love it; Mayfield's voice and that smooth bass make for one of the funkiest tracks to ever exist. This will be the first time listening to the album in full. Straight away with "Little Child Runnin' Wild" I fell in love. The synth keyboard and drums, the introduction of that funky bass, the strings whistling in and the smooth entrance of Mayfield's amazing vocals... just simply incredible. "Freddie's Dead" reverbed bass, clicks and brass bring the same funk with a different flavour; the album is consistent in it's quality the whole way through. There wasn't a single track I disliked. If that's not deserving of the full stars, I don't know what is.

This album was great. One of the best so far. Lush, smooth soul, with deep, thought-provoking lyrics. The album hits on many heavy topics, such as drug dealing and death, but never sacrifices the quality of the music to tell its story. I’ll be returning to this, no doubt, and everyone should hear this album.

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

10!! I lika de songas!!!!

This was an enjoyable listen. I am a fan of the genre generally speaking so I figured I would like this. I did find myself kind of going into it with pretty high expectations because I've heard legend of this album but I maybe set them way too high. This is far from a bad record and has some great moments like "Think" Freddy's Dead" and the other instrumentals. But I found that sometimes the tracks, and the pacing of the album in spite of its runtime being fairly short the tracks would meander a little too much for my liking. I can't put this lower than a 4/5 stars but I think I'll definitely have to be in a certain mood to listen to this again in full. Overall, literally everything was perfect from music to themes ...and I've never SEEN the movie. Honestly the amount of swagger laced in each track on the album is impressive. Also Curtis has GREAT vocals.

Great album!

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

Album Review 064 Superfly by Curtis Mayfield (1972) Rating 5/5 Possibly the best soundtrack and also funk/soul album of all time.

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

Mukavan letkeetä kyllä mutta toisti itseään pikkasen. ⭐⭐⭐

Enjoyable with some recognized songs, Pusherman and Superfly. Fun, fresh feeling for each song, 4 stars.

>>>>>> the Beatles What are we even talking about here? One of the best songs of all time (Pusherman) One of the best theme songs of all time One of the best scores/soundtracks of all time Simply one of the greatest and most enjoyable albums of all time

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

Listened driving to work. Very smooth, very funky! It was a little bit too cheesy for me though. Great album!

This album was definitely music to my ears. A better combo of message and funk cannot be found. I put “Pusherman” on my Generator playlist but it really could have been any of the tracks.

great

Never listened to a full Curtis album before and it didn’t disappoint! Great album that will get many more spins

Absolute Classic. Never seen the movie though. Music is great, though

The highs are really high but then the filler is just filler. It totally makes sense as a movie soundtrack, but is a pretty boring listen as a full album. The string and horn arrangements are sickj though and the production quality is super high. It feels like I'm not learning anything new from it, but I imagine it would have been really fresh when it was released

Hell yeah brother man

Funky and soulful, pretty much exactly what I expected

OK

040226 21:05 4

Pre-listen: Know what vibe I might be getting, but interesting to see just how much this grabs me. Post-listen: Really great stuff, so evocative. The string swells and layering/mixing is just impeccable. Some ‘real shit’ thematically too. What an album, front to back it’s different vignettes of life. Hard to see how this funk sound can sound any better than this.

doida pra escutar de fone. amei os nomes das músicas.

How can you go wrong with 70s funk/soul?

Groovy and fun, had some fantastic tracks.