Superfly

Incredible record - concept album, adaptation almost - feels like a complete story. Instruments are perfect, vocals so smooth. Minimalistic funk sound with percussion and a strong atmosphere throughout.

super solid! 4/5

so so good

A perfect album of funk and soul. It’s concise and it gets across its messages successfully. Every song on the album is a work of musical genius. The lyrics provide a look at the struggles of the poor and drug addiction and selling. The album is tied together with recurring lyrical themes such as the title character, the “Pusherman”, “junkies”, and “The Man”. The last 3 tracks do so much to tie everything up, with No Thing on Me functioning as a sort of thesis statement, followed by Think, an instrumental that allows you do what the title tells you to, think. Finally, the title track lends a nice wrap-up to the album. 5/5

Production, vocals, instrumentals, songwriting…all great. Will buy on wax.

One of the 70s soundtracks that were miles better then the movies they were for. I really enjoyed listening to this one.

I listened to this while traveling which I think is what you need for this. It's music to move to, to feel time passing, to be amongst something. A celebration of life.

Feeling!

Never a soundtrack like this one!

I have become cooler from simply listening to this album.

Amazing social commentary. Amazing music, amazing vocals. All around amazing.

There are a few songs I know from I don't know where, that were instantly familiar like "Freddie's Dead", "Pusherman" & "Superfly". He's telling a story with the songs, but I've never seen the movie, so I wasn't fully tracking. It's a piece that's stuck in a certain time. It's got a funky flavor but his falsetto gets very old by the midway point. I lost interest, it's just one dimensional with no payoff for me. 2 stars

Guitars that yell at you, horns that announce their presence, drum swagger heartbeat and a voice that narrates with genuine honest soul and authenticity.

Funky, and I might even go as far as to say, Fresh.

That was excellent and obviously influential

Funky. I liked

decently fly

Nice

The actual Superfly song is ok, but the first few tracks really slap.

Own it

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

1972... probably fighting with my brother. Fucking pissed off with my parents. Can't wait to grow up a bit more and get the fuck out a trauma ridden, neglected household. Fuck the lot of them. Saving my own fucking soul is about as close I came to any fucking soul.

This is one of the best soundtracks Ive never listened too before. What an amazing album. Funk, slow, intrumentals, fast songs. Simply a touch of every flavor song order was perfect. Producing was superb.

The vibe is pretty good, which I don't often say for funky kind of thing like this. But he does it well.

Curtis Mayfield, véritable génie de la soul et du funk, nous livre en 1972 "Superfly". Album d'une richesse musicale et lyrique exceptionnelle, c'est un 4/5 pour moi, grâce à trois morceaux absolument magistraux qui élèvent cet opus au rang de classique. L'album s'ouvre avec l'incroyable "Little Child Runnin' Wild". Ce titre pose d'emblée une atmosphère sombre et mélancolique, avec ses arrangements de cordes expressifs et ses guitares wah-wah caractéristiques. C'est une entrée en matière poignante qui dépeint la dure réalité de l'enfance dans la rue, donnant le ton socialement engagé de l'album. La voix de Mayfield, douce et déchirante à la fois, porte le message avec une force incroyable. Vient ensuite l'incontournable "Pusherman", un des sommets de l'album. Ce titre est une prouesse lyrique et musicale. Le rythme syncopé, les arrangements de cuivres incisifs et les choeurs enveloppants créent une tension palpable. Curtis Mayfield ne juge pas, il observe et décrit le quotidien brutal des trafiquants, des consommateurs et des victimes du système. C'est un morceau brut, sans concession, qui souligne la capacité de Mayfield à aborder des thèmes sociaux difficiles avec une finesse rare. La guitare wah-wah est ici utilisée à merveille, accentuant le côté psychédélique et urbain du morceau. Mais le véritable joyau de l'album, celui qui justifie à lui seul une grande partie de sa note, est sans conteste "Freddie's Dead". C'est une ballade soul poignante, d'une beauté déchirante. Les cordes somptueuses, la mélodie mélancolique et la voix plaintive de Mayfield créent une atmosphère de deuil et de regret. Le morceau évoque la mort d'un personnage du film, mais il transcende rapidement ce cadre pour devenir une lamentation universelle sur les vies brisées par la violence et la pauvreté. C'est un moment de pure émotion, une démonstration de la maîtrise de Mayfield en tant qu'auteur-compositeur et interprète. L'album continue avec des pépites comme l'instrumental "Junkie Chase", qui illustre parfaitement la tension et le drame du film à travers sa musique. On trouve aussi des morceaux plus introspectifs comme "Give Me Your Love (Love Song)" et "Eddie You Should Know Better", qui montrent une facette plus douce et conseillère de Mayfield, tout en restant ancrés dans la thématique urbaine. "No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song)" est un autre morceau clé qui aborde la dépendance avec une lucidité désarmante, refusant toute forme de complaisance. L'album se conclut par le morceau-titre, "Superfly", placé en dernière position, ce qui est une particularité intéressante. Avec son groove lancinant, ses lignes de basse hypnotiques et la voix suave de Mayfield, on est plongé dans l'atmosphère urbaine et crépusculaire du film. Le texte, teinté d'une mélancolie cynique, dépeint la vie d'un trafiquant de drogue avec une lucidité désarmante, loin de toute glorification. C'est une fin puissante qui boucle la boucle narrative et musicale de l'album. Ce qui rend "Superfly" si puissant, c'est la capacité de Mayfield à transcender les clichés du genre blaxploitation. Loin de glorifier la violence ou le trafic de drogue, il utilise la musique pour peindre un tableau réaliste et souvent tragique de la vie dans les ghettos. Ses paroles sont des chroniques sociales, des réflexions profondes sur la pauvreté, la dépendance et la quête de survie. Il aborde ces sujets avec une compassion et une intelligence rares. En conclusion, "Superfly" est un album emblématique qui a su marquer son époque et influencer de nombreux artistes. C'est un témoignage puissant de la vision artistique de Curtis Mayfield, un musicien capable de mêler des grooves irrésistibles à des messages sociaux percutants. Grâce à des titres intemporels comme "Little Child Runnin' Wild", "Pusherman" et l'émouvant "Freddie's Dead", ainsi que la force des autres morceaux, cet album mérite amplement sa place parmi les classiques de la musique soul et funk. C'est une oeuvre à écouter et à réécouter, pour sa beauté musicale et sa pertinence intemporelle.

Cool, I liked it but I also already forgot about it...

A powerful blend of streetwise funk and socially conscious soul. Mayfield’s falsetto floats over gritty grooves, delivering sharp commentary on drugs, poverty, and survival. 𝘗𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 and 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘦’𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥 are undeniable highlights, but the entire album flows with purpose. More than a soundtrack — this is protest music disguised as cool.

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

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

This was a good time. Funky (naturally) with good instrumentation. He has a real nice voice. 3.5 rounded up

I'm dancing, I really like this, I like the softness of his voice, with the relative calmness throughout some songs, mixed with slap in your face instrumentals. The subject matters are interesting, just really well done. I can't believe this is a movie soundtrack.

Part 2 of Marvin Gaye’s inner city blues. Important album brings counter culture in the black community. Songs about junkies, dealers, and pimps/gangsters. Album is and extension to the super fly soundtrack, but the message is clear “We can all deal with rockets (NASA) and dreams (MLK), but reality, what does it mean?”

incr

3.2 good but not that special faves: superfly

Meh

Me divertí mucho.

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

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

Definitely a classic. Amazing that this is a soundtrack - it feels more like a fully fledged concept album. I’m sure I need to watch the movie to fully grasp this one.

I guess I just don’t like the funk cause this didn’t do it for me. There were two fun songs for me but the rest was not my style

cool as hell!!! curious to watch the film

Groovy.

Insane banger! Just realized I haven’t even seen this movie yet - wtf! But I did see the remake in theaters and it was great… also a great soundtrack… More songs should announce their subtext like No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song) does. Third Eye Blind could have called it Semi-Charmed Life (Crystal Meth Song)

I love when the lyrics sound like are describe a movie plot of sick music

this was one of my first CDs and just some of the absolute most badass music ever made... i absolutely loveeee this era of orchestral soul music with the nasty ass horns. btw i legit think this and curtis are two of the best albums ever... just undeniably cool

Align with the time, but relevant still today. I dig it.

That there’s about as smooth and chill as R&B ever was. Gotta give him credit for his ability to make even the elevator song cool!

I love this album so much. The opening track is so lush and rich. He was on fire! I’m almost afraid to watch the film because these songs work perfectly as stand alones.

Smooth and chill vocals with a cool sound with brass and saxophones supporting.

Such a vibe, great soundtrack

gotta love funk

Dont touch my soul

A brilliant beautiful album.

Klasyk ale 2-3 nutki tylko ponadczasowe

“Super Fly” is right!

What a hell of a man and an album

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

So tight

Mildly funky

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

So cool, just so cool. "Pusherman" might be the coolest song ever made. This is what you want when you're after an album with a social justice lens. The music can also be good! 5/5.

70s Jammy jams

This album feels very silly, in a good way.

Very pretty fun album; kind of wish it was more varying in the tempo, but I've liked it enough

I've always loved this album.

For what it is, it's a 5. Maybe not as good as What's goin on, but very close to it. Looved the rhythm section. Maybe not a big fan of the huge orchestra, but as a soundtrack this shit slaps

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

All the thumbs up!

Okay but not really my thing.

I added the two instrumentals to my Liked Songs playlist. Junkie Chase gave me Seatbelts (Cowboy Bebop) vibes. I also want to check out the movie now.

Had this on again this morning. Very cool record and spotify kept the Sunday vibes going with a very groovy playlist

If I never see the full movie I at least want to see the Junkie Chase scene as that song was ace. Rest was good too.

Je pense que j’aime la musique soul/funk des années 70 !

Someone got a wah pedal

Not exactly my kind of music but enjoyable all the same.

Good

I love this album. I still listen to it on occasion. Curtis Mayfield did an outstanding job on the soundtrack which is why it still sounds good today.

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

A very fun album, with a incredible clean sound. Everything, from the voice, to the horns and to the guitars, sounds superb. The rhythm and melodies are very infectious, making my body move for the whole duration of the album. If I had a deeper connection with this album, I would consider giving it 5 stars, but for the moment, I'll give it 4 just for making me wanting to get up and groove to the music.

Funky 7/10

SMOOOOOTH

This was fuuunnn!

Great album

this was like an espresso and a cigarette at a warm European café

Fantastic! It makes sense they call him the "Gentle Genius."

Could listen to it everyday

i like that it’s tied to a movie and i also love curtis mayfield, he has such a beautiful voice and knows how to make amazing music.

expected this to be like a movie score but 1) it isn't and 2) holy fuck this is absolutely overflowing with emotion. the title track "superfly" is the most popular but it's honestly kind of comparatively weak favorite song: "freddie's dead" overall: 8/10

It's not for me

Groovy good. Was a bit skeptical when I saw it was a movie soundtrack, but it is jam packed with great tunes and beautiful singing. Lyrics are also profound.

The instrumentals capture the rythm of every day life with its subtle, smooth, slightly melancholic groove. Superimpose a story of the everyday woes caused by impoverishment and drug abuse and you get a very touching work indeed.

butter

Favorites: Pusherman, groovy

Heaters

Super Fly is pure soul-funk perfection. Every track grooves, with no weak moments, just smooth, powerful music from start to finish.

Funky fresh

It's giving corny

Absolute vibe. Easy to see why this record was so successful, it’s a top tier soul/funk record. No skips, let it ride.

Excellent.

Just masterful musicianship. Every note in every song feels exactly right. Awesome

I really don't like the vocals. Overall, this is too samey and repetitive. Nope, not for me.

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

Really funky and enjoyable

I think the delivery of some of the lines in this album are hilarious. The listen while on a drive made me feel like I was in a spy movie.

I wondered if there was ever gonna be an album on this list that I knew really well. I listened to the shit out of this when I was in college. Love Curtis Mayfield.

Solid. 👌

Solid album. Pusher man.

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

cool

Probably 4, but wouldn't actively choose to listen

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

A classic album that belongs in my Tidal library. Five stars.

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

*Very 1972 fly music. Fun and groovy, but wouldn't actively listen to this on my own. RATING - 6/10

Fun, groovy fly soundtrack 3.5

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

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

Me chupa un huevo esta musica en estos momentos de mi vida, pero tiene tan buena onda que le doy un solido y arbitrario cuatro

Pretty funky. Kanye sample

Not as hard as Curtis to me but still great.

A classic album that I find is just 'alright.

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

Great listening

THAT'S one hell of a FUNKY album!

This was sweet Super funky and groovy

me ha sorprendido. me guardo ideas de la combinacion bajo bateria

Mostly amazing

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

Funky, smooth, great lyrics. Easy 5

I don't usually listen to this type of music but I loved having it in the background as we cooked and cleaned.

Very cool

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

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

I love funk so this is the perfect album for me. Silky smooth woth these beautiful orchestral moments which creates a mood of sudden grandiosity. I felt transported to a different (and more sublime) world while listening to this album. Weaving in and out of a delicate, intricate daydream--it reminds me of slowly drifting off during a sunset. Pure bliss. Little Child Runnin' Wild and Freddie's Dead are probably my favorite tracks but I loved them all.

Smooooth but would I listen again probs not

I really enjoyed this. I only knew the title track going in but the whole record felt familiar in the best way. No bad songs, just funky 70s soul vibes. I love his voice.

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

A genius. So much subtle instrumentation working seamlessly together like a wristwatch. Every note has soul. Musicians at the top of their game.

Nothing to write home about but a groovy listen!

7/10, Definitie van standaard

Really good soft rock jazz album thoroughly enjoyed

Another soul/funk album that is just impossibly cool. It’s not really within my usual wheelhouse but I’ve enjoyed it a number of times over the week. And the title track, as well as giving me a ‘spot the Beastie Boys sample!’ moment, is absolutely brilliant.

Incredible funk

really superfly 3,5/5

Enjoyed it

It's Curtis Mayfield; it's brilliant. Pusherman = Eminem (I'm Shady) Superfly = Nelly (Tilt Ya Head Back)

På en togtur hjem fra en weekendtur til København med Copenhell, cykelløb og og afprøvning til luftvåbnet, hørte jeg dette album. Selvom det havde passet bedre ind på en dag med solskin og varme temperaturer, nød jeg det i høj grad. 7/10

Oh hell yeah. This one ruled. Smooth as a mofo.

Pretty good but not a favourite

It wasn’t anything special. Definitely didn’t need to hear this one

One of the greatest soundtracks of all time!

Smoother than a new born babies skin…

Maybe the film was superfly but this album was superlame

I've always Curtis Mayfield more reliable than Isaac Hayes, and this soundtrack supports that. While Isaac;'s Shaft is awesome, the rest of thatsoundtrack / album really does pale in comparison. Superfly, however is consistently very good or excellent. A true Blacksploitation classic.

2’5

7/10

Pretty funky, enjoyed it fine, but the only moment I really paid attention was when I recognised the opening of Superfly as the sample used in Egg Man by the Beastie Boys.

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

A great soundtrack and a great standalone piece of work

I had this album already saved in my yt music library But never heard full album before Amazing Great vibe First five stars

Album et film inconnus. 1ere face: je trouve les morceaux artificiellement longs (et donc plutôt répétitifs), sauf l'instrumental 'Junkie Chase' beaucoup plus intéressant qui aurait mérité un développement ... plus long. 2eme face : moins dynamique que la 1ere face, et plutôt ennuyeux même si la durée des morceaux est plus mesurée. L'album n'est cependant pas désagréable à entendre, mais je ne l'écouterais pas une seconde fois. =>2/5

Still sounds both of its time and timeless wonderful soundtrack and album.

5 stars A funky masterpiece. Great front to back. No complaints.

Definite classic - the Blacksploitation soundtrack. Total funk

Et movie soundtrack som gjorde det bedre end selveste filmen. Det er en af de første soul agtig albums. Blender pshycedilic soul funk og cinematic orchestration. Det er progressive soul. Det er blevet sampled af store kunstnere som chance the rapper biggie, Jay z og beyonce. Det er virkelig godt. Tror det er en 4,5

Loved the movie. Love the music. SUPERFLY

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

I threw this one on not expecting an in-depth listen. I know the title track, I know the concept, but it always just kind of seemed like a promo movie thing. Surely there wasn’t any depth to it. I was wrong. The tracks are smooth, instrumentation is great, and lyrics tackle the full picture of the struggles Mayfield saw at the time.

Pusherman goated. Super fun record. Solid 4/4.5

Great album! Maybe I'll consider watching the film to see how the songs line up with it.

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

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

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

Funky 70s sound track, really fun listen

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield A new one for me. Immediately compared it to What’s Going On and on first listen I felt it was far inferior. I still think it the lesser album but there’s plenty of brilliance here, even if some of the tracks feel like one or two ideas repeated. The percussion and brass and strings and the mixing of all that sound is a real highlight.

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

CH aime le African funk/soul music....

J'adore Curtis Mayfield. Une des meilleures bandes sonores de tous les temps?? Dans le film, on voit Curtis qui joue Pusherman dans un petit bar.

On peut y danser.

J’ai ADORÉ! C’est riche, ça groove, c’est bourré d’instruments, la voix doucereuse de Curtis est envoûtante. De ma compréhension c’était culturellement important, voir que c’était une soundtrack de film blaxploitation! Je devrais en réecouter dans les prochains jours

Love this album. Curtis Mayfield is a genius

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

Fly!

Listened to this on my phone and the last half in the truck via YouTube Music. The instrumental tracks Junkie Chase and Think were cool. The album has fairly long jammy tracks. Would be interesting to see all the rap albums that have sampled or taken inspiration from this soundtrack and movie.

Voice was off-putting

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

The sound of the 70s and a perfect sound track.

Great vibes.

Smooooooth.

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

Classic

Its just excellent isnt it.

I have not seen the movie, but I may now after listening to this.

Great opening song - bongos, organ, drums, snarly guitar, horns, strings then sweet vocals. Sadly does not quite sustain over the whole album - I guess as its a soundtrack so quality dips a little in places - but overall there are enough bangers (Little child runnin, pusherman & superfly (so good its on the album twice!) to just nudge it into a 5.

Superfly You had noo right, son, noo right at all. To make such a great soundtrack for a not so great film. Little Child Runnin’ Wild is a superb opener, the drum and horn hits followed by the string stabs is excellent, setting up the whole album. Pusherman and Freddie’s Dead are, along with Superfly, I suppose are two of his best known songs and of course they are both bangers. The main riff of Freddie’s Dead repeated on bass in the breakdown part is just fantastic. Junkie Chase is possibly the only track that really feels like incidental music for the film, Think, the other instrumental feels more like a song or piece of music that can stand alone from visuals. I really like the little harp notes on Give Me Your Love, and the riff strings and wah wah all lock in brilliantly. Eddie You Should Know Better’s intro feels quite soundtracky, but once the lyrics kicks in it’s another superb, sad and bleak bit of soul, similar to No Thing On Me. And then the title track, which remains superb no matter how many times you hear it. It might be easy to see this as a kitschy 70s wah wah, afro wigs at Flares, watching blaxploitation films ironically kind of thing, but the lyrics are pretty blunt social commentary and it fits in with his other albums in the early 70s, like There’s No Place Like America Today we had back in November It’s a great album, irrespective of its soundtrack origins, with three of his best songs alongside some lesser known gems, and it’s all tied together by superb playing and that amazing, mellifluous, warm voice. And it’s all done in 36 minutes. 🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰 Playlist submission: Pusherman

This is like honey being poured in the ear for an economical 36 minutes. Lush strings, soaring falsetto, and jazz-tinged drums all combined to create a landmark. The album generally manages to eschew your typical Blaxploitation soundtrack cliches; by which I mean Shaft wah-guitar everywhere, and an aggressive edge. Ok, 'Junkie Chase' comes close to a man in flares running into cardboard boxes down an alley, but even then there's such a tightness and composure to the band, that it's hard not to marvel at it. The arrangements are so well done - take 'Cocaine Song' which in my view is even better than The Pina Colada Song - touches of delicate brass, flute, jazz piano - a sax solo that fits inside this particular dream. It's a wonder. The likes of 'Eddie You Should Know Better' and 'Freddie's Dead' are dreamy slices of stringed soul. The latter in particular is quite reminiscent of What's Going On (the album), and they share similar social commentary. Marvin may have asked What's Going On, but Curtis said well here's what's happening! Do you know what I mean though? Wrapping up with the strutting 'Superfly' bassline, Curtis continues his gentle delivery with a hard-hitting impact. But my highest praise is saved for 'Think', a stunning instrumental, that just ever so briefly recalls 'I Can't Help Falling in Love' before building into the most fantastic atmosphere, with some delicate woodwind, even some xylophone in there - uplifting and tragic at the same time. Although I'm probably now gonna find out this is played over the scene where the crack whore sucks off Pusherman in a church, it's really beautiful nonetheless.

"Ain't I clean? Bad machine Super cool, super mean Dealin' good, for The Man Superfly, here I stand Secret stash, heavy bread Baddest bitches in the bed." Right on, baby! My favorite soul singer of all time.

This might just be the coolest album I've ever listened to. I want to watch the movie now.

Really good Really smooth Great voice Easy listen

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

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

Little Child Runnin' Wild <3

Can’t beat that funky 70s soul sound

Solid and overall enjoyable, but not particularly memorable to me. Good instrumentals with fitting vocal work.

5 stars, brilliant.

I did not use a private session for this one. I knew a lot of the tracks on this album, but don't know if I ever sat a listened to it. Now that I have, I will have to listen to it more. Funky, upbeat and bad-ass.

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

I listen to this a few times and just feeling it

Another soul album with great social commentary. Pusherman and Freddie’s Dead stood out to me, the characterisation involved I really enjoyed. I slightly prefer Marvin Gaye’s style, probably the closest comparison and very much a contemporary but I’d happily listen again.

Not much variation between songs. Hasn't aged that well.

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

Not a lot of stand out but not unenjoyable either.

Anything so massively cocaine fueled is an automatic 4 or 5

This is a upbeat jazzy soul album that seems like it’s a soundtrack to a film which unfortunately I haven’t seen. However I really loved the music, enough so that I would consider watching the movie (Im not a huge movie person.) The emotions were strong in this album. It was a mix of lyrical and instrumental songs.

Album art: 2. Would probably rank this album a 5 if it was a Saturday morning not a Monday night.

The combination of studio synths, soul and Curtis Mayfield is excellent. Occasionally you feel the limitations of following the storyline. Still, really enjoyable

Funky superfly

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

One of my best discoveries in recent years. Only second time hearing it.

I enjoyed this one. Great length. I didn’t realize Pusha Man from Acid Rap was based on Pusherman from this album.

7/10 - this was nice. It wa quite relaxing and fun to listen to. Even tho it wasn’t a gym album it was fun

Liked it a lot

Interesting old school soul

Enjoyed this album.

Ultra cool. Puro soul para salir a caminar por el Bronx preguntándote si hoy será el último día de tu vida.

Gotta be a top 10 Soundtrack Album of All Time! Favorite Track: Pusherman

Yeah this is one of them ones

3.75/5 enjoyed the songs and the vibes but nothing crazy groundbreaking here

What a cool album. Mayfield has such a silky smooth soul sound. Such an emblematic sound of the 70s. I had a lot of fun listening to this one, but I do have to say that it got a bit repetitive at times. That doesn't bother me so much because I really like the sound but I think a lack of variety is going to stop me from giving it a five here.

nice funk songs and great vocals from Mayfield. 7,5/10. fav songs : Little Child Running Wild & No thing on me

This wasn't bad but I didn't find it particularly good either. Nothing that I wanted to listen to again, which is generally not a good sign.

I just love the bass and drums at the beginning of Pusherman and Superfly. Little Child Running, No Thing on Me, Freddie's Dead also great songs. Easy listening grooviness. That 70's orchestra sound though keeps this from being a five for me.

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

Just ok.

Groovey

Solid. Enjoyed this one. Now I need to watch the movie.

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

Enjoyable soul!

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

Great soulful, energetic sound track with some great songs from Curtis. I'd love to hear more of his work.

Jazz leggero, nulla di emozionante ma non terribile

Soundtrack albums are meant to be more ephemeral than this. Yet 50 years after Super Fly (the movie) has faded from collective consciousness, Super Fly (the soundtrack) is still standing as one of the most famous albums by one of the most famous Soul singers of all time. Curtis’ vocal chops are no less satisfying than on his debut. For me though he is lyrically sidetracked, or even hamstrung by the task of lyrically following the plot of the movie. His trademark social commentary is significantly dialled back. Instead we have peppy, groovy songs like Pusherman, where Mayfield provides a character analysis of a drug dealer. It’s iconic silly fun. Ultimately I don't think this sits as one of Mayfield’s top albums despite its legendary status. There are three killer tracks mixed in with some less exciting instrumentals and weaker narrative tracks.

It's definitely a vibe. I might appreciate it more if I see the movie. As a stand-alone album, it's still pretty good. 3.5

This is one of those albums that every time I hear, I think "wow what a great album"

70s funk

Yes. Yes, it is Can get a bit too smooth, though. Favourite tracks: Little Child Running Wild, Freddie's Dead, Eddie You Should Know Better, Superfly

Very enjoyable! Little Child Runnin Wild and Pusherman are definitely going on my 1001 albums playlist. The rest of the album is fine, couple of instrumental tracks since its a movie soundtrack and Superfly is fun but nothing crazy for me. Would listen to again.

Liked this soulful one!

5 sterne

His voice is so smooth, beautiful soul and funk songs, lyrically quite deep, will need more listens

5/13/2025:Classic funk, bangers

Cool as fuck

Like exploitation films, there is a rawness here that’s not necessarily bad, just true. Good to return to every now and again.

Pretty good stuff. Will probably enjoy it more on future listens.

Soundtracks are a weird thing to include on this list. But I suppose since this music was created for the movie and it's not just like a compilation, that makes it a real album? Anyway, this record is fine - it's not going to change anyone's life. It's got some great grooves and good playing throughout but I'm sure there could have been another soul/funk album to include on this list in place of this one. That's said, I enjoyed listening to this today though I probably wouldn't ever play it again. 3/5

Superb

SO COOL.

Pretty funky and smooth. I like the sound, but have no desire to listen to this again. It really does sound like a soundtrack to a film (which it is), rather than something to listen to on its own

3.6

Yeah this is great and I’ll definitely be returning.

J - 2/5 Best Track - "Superfly" F - DNL

fiquei com vontade de ver o filme. excelente.

Curtis has one of the most instantly recognizable voices from this era. Great, funky tunes, plenty of conscious lyrics, an orchestra,.and a perfect rhythm section. It's hard not to bob your head and tap your feet to this. I loved this, having only heard two songs previously. Side note: I recognized a sample of Freddie's Dead from a song by a rap duo I listened to quite a lot in the early 90s: Poison Clan ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Halfway through the first song, I was ready for this to be maybe the best album we've covered. It didn't quite get there, but its still a masterpiece. I should watch Superfly. And now storytime: In high school I posted a Facebook status (as was the style at the time) which said "Curtis Mayfield sounds like a more feminine Nina Simone" and my Uncle Pete replied "We need to talk". Album Cover: (A+)

I love the vocals on 'Pusherman'. "Junkie Chase" and "Think" were great instrumentals. The songs were pretty similar across the album, but they were good. Curtis Mayfield has a very distinctive voice and singing style. I'll have to watch the movie. 7/10

Funky

pretty nice funky music.

A fantastic collection of funky soul with gritty lyrics influenced by the mean streets of 1970s USA.

Meh. I guess this was OK, barely remember it the next day.

Supafly!

This was technically a soundtrack but still great

Very nice. Groovy, well-balanced and fun.

Entirely too funky. A delight.

This album is awesome. It might have something to do with the fact that I am off work today. Weather is great, driving around with the windows rolled down. I’m not gonna let the fact that I’m white dude in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood take anything away from this for me. Not super keen on the first song. 2 and three great. Has anyone seen superfly? Not me. I think I saw Shaft. Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green - especially Al Green - these guys have been in my rotation for a while. Not sure how I missed Curtis Mayfield but thank you 1001 for rectifying that. The album grooves. It’s a good listen.

I listen to the South all weekend long it’s powerful. I need to see the movie. Read the plot and synopsis. I think it would help me more. Wish I could edit sorry, Zak. I can only speak on this as an album of music and not a soundtrack for now then. The lyrics in this album are so in your face no innuendos here. Curtis transports you into the Superfly world Freddy’s dad is an incredible song the way he dances around different topics always bringing us back to the fact that Freddie died incredible storytelling plus catchy as hell. I think I listen to it about three times and each time it was like the first time I was listening the groove in this album is so infectious great for cleaning the house

I scooped this record at an estate sale down the street from me a couple months ago. Jacket was a little beat, and it was priced slightly too high, but I walked all the way over there and rummaged through a bunch of shitty music, I had to walk away with something - and I'm glad that I did its a beautiful, addictive, extremely playable record. it effortlessly cool. its good shit. its super fly its a 5.

Now I need to see the movie

Not bad.

5/10 Love the bass, appreciate the instrumentation and arrangements. But I get a bit bored and I don't get grabbed by the songs. Glad I heard it, but I'm unlikely to revisit.

9/10 Superfly is one of a kind. Funky and fun lyrics and a jam to listen to. I can see myself rating this perfect in the future, I’d just need some more listens. Mayfield had a great performance and the production was like candy at certain sections

Classic album. Full of great songs

Very good. Almost 5 star. Favorite song: superfly

A bit boring

I absolutely loved it. Every song seems to be great. Even more impressive is that "Superfly" is a soundtrack to a film of the same name. Film soundtracks tend to suck with a few exceptions. I'm so glad I experienced it. 5 stars for "Superfly".

Very soulful, groovy, and makes me envision cruising around town in a convertible en route to the disco circa 1979. Will be added to the musical rotation.

Really entertaining and a fun listen, enjoyed most of the album.

Ikke så verst til å være soul

It’s so interesting to me when albums that are presented as a solo artist vocal album have entire instrumental songs. Nonetheless, this was groovy easy listening front-to-back.

Good vibes

This was fun enjoyed the funk and a few banges Freddie dead , pusha man … it’s a bit below that top tier for me in terms of consistency but a fun time

This is not really my music. But I listened to the entire album and it was OK, but would probably not listen again.

I enjoyed it as background music as I tidied up around the house. This isn’t my preferred genre so I probably won’t seek it out again

Very suave and smooth album. So funky. I listen to these albums during my morning commutes so this album made me feel like I was in a chase. Made my drive a lot more entertaining. Extremely fitting soundtrack for a movie called Super Fly.

Sounds like a classic. Hopefully today’s album is a little more modern though kinda tired of the oldies rn. 6/10

"Curtis it's just a B movie about a pimp, you don't have to go crazy and record one of the best soundtracks of all time."

Funky.

One of these days I'm going to watch the movie, amazing album, love me some wah-wah with horns backing it up 5/5

9/10 Haven’t watched the movie

I think that on the whole, we have not celebrated this album enough. Is it because it’s a movie score? You could’ve fooled me. This record is full of harrowing lamentations of the black experience, coupled with some of the most vibrant, beautiful, dramatic instrumental arrangements. Hearing this album with ears trained by 2020’s pop/hiphop/rap makes me think about how ripe for sampling and referencing these songs are. The string ending of “Little Child Runnin Wild” sounds like it inspired Kanye Wests “Flashing Lights” a good bit. And my goodness how many times has “Pusherman” been interpolated or referenced throughout the lexicon of rap and hiphop culture - I’m looking at you, Pusha T. No record of its time is complete without a bossa-nova-leaning love song, and “Give Me Your Love” does it well. I think the passage in “Freddie’s Dead” sums up Superfly’s messaging best: “We're all built up with progress But sometimes I must confess We can deal with rockets and dreams But reality What does it mean? Ain't nothing said 'Cause freddies dead” Powerful, colorful, substantial, soulful, and groovy all at once!

I had a beloved dog called Freddie, and the fact that this album, containing as it does a (great) song called Freddie's Dead, still fills me with joy is quite remarkable. Much like the dog, it's great fun, a tiny bit unhinged and is assured of its legacy in the pantheon of the greats.