Superfly

Fly

Super.

TUG ON MY PUBES, RHONDA!!!

Pusherman and Superfly are both obvious all time classics. Love the growling sax that makes itself known throughout. The percussion is also particularly good and stands out pretty strongly on all the tracks, who's in charge of those bongos? Some incredible instrumentals on here as well, especially Think. I now wish I had given Shaft five stars so I could justify five staring this too, but I rate them equally as good so they both get a very very strong 4

A fitting name for this album. The back half was good, but the front half was phenomenal. I love me a nice concept album, and the arrangement was so solid.

Soul mais do que interessante, envolvente.

Fine album expert arrangements especially the percussion. Love Curtis' voice. 4 🌟

I like it, but i think it was way too old.

Pretty chill

-I like the funky drums in "Pusherman" -The tracks are great, but from the Brownout and Chicago and other funk/rock/latin bands I've listened to, I was waiting for the music to pick up into a rock jam -"Little Child Runnin' Wild" is at a pretty good intesity

Amazing album chic chic wa wa

Liked it

What else can you say about Curtis Mayfield other than the man has soul. a funky soul. I can't speak for the movie itself, but this soundtrack has some really great moments, and as a result there are lots of bits and pieces that have been sampled and used by hop-hop producers. Overall, good stuff.

Super jazzy, I really enjoyed the vibes.

heccin coooool must think about the harmonies, esp 'fred is dead' amazing

Listening to this makes whatever dumb shit I’m doing seem cooler

Really enjoyed this album. CM rules and I should listen to more of his music.

Sehr cool und groovy

Classic blaxploitation funk. Not bad at all.

Already got this one in my library. It's pretty good, but I can't get away from the fact that his debut album is so much better to my ears, and much more deserving of a spot on the list. I guess Superfly was his big influential breakthrough, being the soundtrack to a movie? I think maybe the music is better on Superfly, but the songwriting on his debut is stronger. In any case, this has got a muscular, funky sound. It's a concept album about the perils of drugs, lifted up by Curtis's silky smooth voice. I'm feeling a 4/5.

This was good. Chill, narrative, some energy.

Funktastic

Curtis gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ laden with classics throughout - double whammy to start and double whammy to finish - brings out any mans inner pimp - now where’s my purple fur coat

Heel erg groovy, goede vibes. Geeft mij een glimlach op mijn gezicht! Nu wil ik stiekem ook kijken naar die film :)

Ooh these are some good tunes, I like it. 3.5 but upgrading to a 4

Another fantastic funk/soul soundtrack. This one comes a year after Isaac Hayes' "Shaft" soundtrack, going for a more lush and mellow vibe instead of a bombastic one. It's just the funky stuff that everyone can get down with. An all-around good time.

Before listening to this album the only Curtis Mayfield song I really knew was ‘move on up’ and after listening to superfly I can confirm that ‘move on up’ is still his best song. A very good album I listened twice.

All my Curtis Mayfield favourites in one package. I like the lush strings and his signature falsetto voice - all while singing about drug trafficking. Some real classics here.

Me ha sorprendido y gustado mucho. Buen descubrimiento

Buen disco de un estilo muy Motown, con sonido rítmico típico del movimiento en sí. Voz cautivadora y sedosa. Para escuchar música diferente y conocer.

Loving the cool funky ghetto vibe on this album which ushered in the Blaxpoitation films of the 70s. Supercool.

Damn

Nunca he visto la película, pero asumo que está muy ligado lo que se canta en el álbum a ella. Me pareció relajado respecto a sus melodías porque en las letras más bien se refleja denuncia. Sin embargo, no logré entusiasmarme tanto por el álbum, quizá porque los géneros son un poco desconocidos para mí. Las canciones que disfruté fueron sobre todo "Freddie's Dead" y "Eddie You Should Know Better". Quizá justo porque es un soundtrack tiene mucha valía, pero no sé si por sí solo se justificaría su celebración. 7.5/10

J'aime l'album, je connaissais déjà, c'est un classique à réécouter 4*

I really enjoyed this a lot. Pusherman!

I do enjoy the blues.. this was soothing and cool

I like soul and funk, so I’m not surprised that I’m enjoying this album. It’s got a nice groove for whatever you need to do around the house. That instrumental song was a delightful surprise, as well. It was quite a nice listen.

Funky, smooth, and lots of social commentary about drugs.

Super. Fly. Yes. Incredible. No. Leopard print shoes, smokey velvet jacket and a diamond encrusted cane is the order of the day.

I recall this as one of those albums I first came across through the associated movie and the two are indelibly intertwined, actually a rare event (Harold and Maude and The Graduate come out mind). First rate.

Very good, very groovy album. Great soundtrack that tells a story even without the movie. Funky as hell.

Letkeän groovaavaa ja äärimmäisen tyylikästä menoa. Ilmeisesti tämä on jonkun 70-luvun elokuvan soundtracki. Levyn tunnelman perusteella elokuvakin olisi mielenkiintoista nähdä! Freddie's Dead kuulosti häiritsevän tutulta, mutta vasta google paljasti että biisi löytyy coverina jo aiemmin listalla vastaan tulleelta Fishbonen levyltä. Arvosana keikkuu kolmosen ja nelosen välimaastossa, lopulta tällä kertaa ylöspäin pompsahtaen.

This was so good. I’ve heard the popular songs but it was my first time listening to the record.

Great album! Love the sound. Listened to it with no prior knowledge about it (didn't know it was a film soundtrack or how influential of an album it was). Definitely see myself coming back to this album when I'm in the mood for something smooth and funky.

Classic soundtrack. Curtis is an OG. I’ve never listening to the whole thing before.

Solid album, funky grooves.

Great and smooth jams.

Surprised at how many songs I knew, great album. Curtis is the man

Superfly by name, superfly by nature... a very cool album!

pretty aight, not too crazy abt soul but this is quite good even tho its not really my thing.

Superfly Curtis Mayfield 1972 Genres: Soul, Funk Styles: Soundtrack 1. Little Child Runnin' Wild (★★★⯨☆) - Contexto: Retrata la infancia en barrios marcados por la pobreza, la violencia y la falta de oportunidades. Mayfield invita a preguntarse cómo un niño termina involucrado en la delincuencia y señala la responsabilidad de la sociedad en ese destino. 2. Pusherman (★★★⯨☆) - Contexto: Narrada desde la perspectiva de un traficante de drogas, muestra su poder de seducción y el rol que ocupa en comunidades abandonadas. Aunque adopta su voz, la canción no glorifica el narcotráfico; expone cómo la desesperación alimenta ese negocio. 3. Freddie's Dead (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Cuenta la caída y muerte de Freddie, un personaje consumido por el mundo de las drogas. Es una advertencia sobre las consecuencias del crimen y la marginación, con un tono más trágico que moralista. 4. Junkie Chase (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Instrumental cargado de tensión que acompaña una persecución en la película. Evoca adrenalina, paranoia y el constante peligro que rodea la vida de los personajes. 5. Give Me Your Love (Love Song) (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Una pausa romántica dentro del relato. Expresa deseo, afecto y la búsqueda de un refugio emocional en medio de un entorno hostil y violento. 6. Eddie You Should Know Better (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Mayfield se dirige a Eddie con un tono de decepción y compasión, lamentando las malas decisiones que arruinaron su vida. Es una reflexión sobre las oportunidades perdidas y las consecuencias de ciertos caminos. 7. No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) (★★★☆☆) - Contexto: Un mensaje claramente antidroga. Critica la dependencia a la cocaína y sostiene que la verdadera libertad consiste en no dejarse dominar por la adicción, reforzando la postura crítica del álbum hacia el narcotráfico. 8. Think (★★⯨☆☆) - Contexto: Instrumental contemplativo que transmite calma y reflexión. Funciona como un momento de respiro antes del desenlace, invitando a procesar todo lo ocurrido durante la historia. 9. Superfly (★★★★★) - Contexto: Describe al carismático protagonista, Youngblood Priest, cuya imagen de éxito y elegancia oculta una vida construida sobre el crimen. La canción cuestiona el supuesto glamour del narcotráfico y resume el mensaje central del álbum: el "éxito" obtenido por ese camino tiene un costo enorme. -TOTAL = ★★★⯨☆ (3,28)

While nothing on this album blew me away in modern day, it definitely sounds like quintessential 70’s funk music. Maybe I’ve just heard too many tracks inspired by this album and it was the blueprint all along. Junkie Chase is basically the sound of every 70’s crime chase scene I’ve ever watched. Fantastic composition, and the band is incredible

Okay album - very 70s sound. May or may not listen again. Rating of 3.

Heard a lot of these tracks as singles. Excited for a re-listen.

Think, Superfly y Eddie sa matao me han gustado mucho. La canción de la cocaína me ha decepcionado, supongo. En resumen lo he escuchado a gusto y disfrutado, pero al terminarlo ya no me acordaba de nada. Buena música de fondo.

Funky tunes

An unexpected and smooth album. I'd definitely listen to this one again.

Loved some track and the overall vibe of 70s jazz (purcussions) and the soul of music is lovely

Funk Lite™️ which is a fun vibe but movie scores are kinda boring when you’re not watching the movie… it’s like you’re missing something (because you are)

Smooth, calming music. I didn't listen closely to the lyrics, but it was good.

Favourite Track(s): Pusherman, Superfly Funky ass sounds. Overall, I think the film soundtrack structure (or lack thereof) works against the cohesiveness of the album as a singular, discrete body of work. But happy to hear more Curtis Mayfield beyond 'Move On Up'.

Not that great, some decent hits. But most of the tracks on the album are bland.

A fun listen, but would rather listen to it with the movie.

For a motion picture soundtrack, I found this to be a little one-note. Still smooth as. 3.5/5

Plenty of funky bass lines and flared pants super style. Almost like big Bond vibes at times, with the rapid fire horns. It's pretty cool, definitely a retro sound by now but still has a hipness to it. I should see the movie. Wish his vocals were a bit more forward in the mix and I don't think his falsetto is particularly strong.

This is a vibe; I liked the parts with the full orchestra in particular.

Groove ok

Groovy funky not mind blowing

Before listening to this, I know the album pretty well? I've got a specific tie into this from family. My stepfather used to listen to a lot of Motown and soul and sing along. Maybe it's just a consequence of where I am, but that made this one really hard to listen to for me. I know all these songs, I can tell the music is good, and some of the hooks are really catchy, but I really can't escape that feeling of being in the back of a car and remaining quiet. I dunno. I guess this one will sit in "albums that I used to enjoy"? This one might just be something I appreciate but don't enjoy as much as I remember now. Oof. Oh well, onto the next :). I'd be lying if I said that Superfly still isn't a wonderful album, and the songs were all incredible though. Overall ratings: Album Rating: 65/100 Familiarity Rating: 4/5 Favorite Song: Junkie Chase Most Famous Song: Pusherman or Superfly Least Favorite Song: Pusherman

Perfectly fine music to have on in the background, but nothing got me too excited

Sounds from the 70s but doesn't feel dated often

This album was smooth. Not as engaging as I thought it might be. Ok to have on, but not something I'd really seek out. 3/5

Fun, sometimes

Soul James Bond. It starts off well. But gets kind of lacklustre in the end.

Labai geras, lengvas klausytis

Fine album.

Great soul / funk record. Still have not seen the movie "Superbly", but love the classics on here. Highlights: "Pusherman" and "Superfly"

Pretty good. Definitely brings to mind Van Hunt's first two albums (which obviously came later but I heard first.)

Love iiiiitt!

Rv

Funky sound with a Curtis Mayfield having a great voice. However, the album doesn’t quite resonate with me. Was a fun listen but don’t know if I would any songs to my playlist. Overall a 3/5

Feels like I should be in a dimly lit diner in 1970s NYC, smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee that’s too bitter while rain lightly taps the window

Pretty groovy start to the album but the rest is just pretty repetitive and not too interesting.

Funky and fun

Perfectly fine album.

I liked the brass (I can’t tell if trumpets or horns) sort of music I could sleep to

I did enjoy some tracks, but im not listening to this again

9 songs Not any particular song I would return to, but the album as a whole was quite enjoyable.

Laid back. Good album.

Little Child Runnin' Wild - 3.5/5 Pusherman - 3.5/5 Freddie's Dead - 5/5 Junkie Chase - 3/5 Give Me Your Love (Love Song) - 3/5 Eddie You Should Know Better - 3/5 No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) - 4.5/5 Think - 2.5/5 Superfly - 3/5

Love the instrumentation and arrangements. I’m less into the genre, though I can appreciate the talent. 7/10

Baller

Its not bad, it just made me feel like i was watching a movie, without the movie, it makes sense since it is a movie soundtrack, but it still made my brain very confused; some parts of the songs felt like they extended too much, as if it was part of a scene that wasn't there, it felt incomplete, also not much of a fan of the singing, but i did enjoy this album a few moments along the way.

Tiene cositaaaas. Muy rico, hasta ahora el soul más adictivo.

Fun in a movie but not my jive to just listen to an entire album.

The whiplash of drug-and-crime heavy songs right to Curtis Mayfield's conscious R&B songs can be startling, but overall I thought this was much more enjoyable than the other album we had by him. 3/5

6.5/10

Enjoyed this one pretty vibey kinda giving disco

Favourites: "Pusherman" and "No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song)"

I thought soundtracks were verboten? Maybe only if they're various artists? Anyway, this is okay, nice vibe, but very of its time.

This is one of those albums where, while listening to it, you enjoy what you hear in the moment, but after a few minutes pass, what you've heard is completely forgotten

Upbeat schmooze

Smoooottthhhhh

Super smooth listening. Not a super standout album but you can’t have a bad time listening to 3.5

D.A.R.E. to be funky. 3.5.

Love the vibes and horns on this album. Thinking caught me off guard but became my favorite.

Funky bass riffs

Solid, "No thing on me" was nice. Kinda curious what the movie is about.

Very funky soundtrack. Lots of groove

Iconic songs, but a fairly uneven album.

Bumpin

This is my first time listening to this kind of music and I really enjoyed it. Reading the lyrics made sense in relation to the time they were written. I also feel the rhythm and music itself reminded me of another artists I like.

Me lo esperaba mejor para ser este tipo

Reminds me of Aphex Twin. I will not elaborate any further.

He is so cool. Pusherman and the title track are classics, the rest was great funk music but I felt like I was missing something by not seeing the movie. The arrangements and orchestration are sick. The snare drum sounds fantastic. 3.5

He has a nice voice and music is very smooth overall but my attention wandered.

I felt like I was on a hippie cruise ship or in a french jazz club. Really my cup of tea but a bit overstimulating.

I like the slow descent. I favor the second half of the album, the more mellow songs.

it emanates good vibes

Oozes with style and rhythm. There are some really outstanding bass lines on this one. Favorite track: Pusherman

I don't have a lot of thoughts about this album. Smooth, I guess. Didn't make me feel much.

This is fun, funky, Blacksploitation music from the 70's. There's not anything outstanding here, but a good representation of the genre. Pitchfork: n/a Rolling Stone: n/a

Old-school seventies social commentary jazz/funk. Personally I wanted a bit more energy to it.

nice enough

This is the perfect album to play on the way home from work dont ask me why

Lowkey kinda swaggy tho

Good but probably won’t listen to again

Liked the groovy vibes. Didn't like the singer's voice that much, it felt a bit forced.

Album #133 Curtis Mayfield: Superfly More 70s soul, never a bad thing, also never something I can get too excited about. This one was quite interesting in its lyrics, definitely a lot of political messaging, which gave it some substance over its contemporaries. Instrumentals were nice, and the vocals were good, but I'm not sure I’ll be itching to return to it. Best Tracks: Superfly, Pusherman, Give Me Your Love Worst Track: No Thing on Me Score out of 10: 7

This is one of those albums that's objectively good but I just wasn't feeling today. Maybe I'll give this one another listen at a later date but it just wasn't meant to be this morning

джазовые элементы хороши

Quite a 1970's vibe. Not that it's a bad thing!

I'll be entirely honest with you about halfway through this album I figured out it was the soundtrack for the movie of the same name, which I didn't know existed, and read the film's Wikipedia plot summary on the bus, meaning I phased out for a significant chunk of the album's second half. Oops. Perhaps I should go back and relisten to it before adding a score that will be 1) publicly viewable and 2) affect this album's standing for potentially years to come, but I'm going to make the BRAVE decision to plough onwards in ignorance. We've all done it (no seriously we've all done it, I've seen some of your reviews, shame upon us all!) what parts of this album did settle in my brain were groovy to say the least, the album has a real coolness to it. Apparently the soundtrack did better than the film, which with Freddie's Dead and Superfly itself I can believe, some killer tracks on here that flew as singles. Some other songs did not grip me as much, and I do have to at least acknowledge the fact I could phase out for a great chunk of it shows not the whole album is deeply gripping, but I might come back and give it the time it more properly deserves, but soul isn't hugely my thing so I think this score would be the same even if I didn't get engrossed in the goings-on of Youngblood Priest (Hell of a name you got there pal, your parents must have panicked at the last moment) across three different films and two actors.

As far as original soundtracks go, this is all-time. As far as albums go, this is enjoyable without being mind-blowing

Good

meh

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

An easy listen but no memorable tracks.

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

Quite nice

Ok

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

Inte riktigt för mig

I was hoping this would be better

Pas assez écouté le premier son est super !

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

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

75

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shitty stand good album

Groovy

Okay!

sympa sympa

Not bad few cool songs

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

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

Loved it but funky 3.5

Suena bien

Nothing grabbed me here. Its just ok.

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

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

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

Superb!

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

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

Highlights: Superfly

That was rad,

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

fun, funky, fresh

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

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

Pretty nice

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

Love me some Jazz

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

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

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

Not bad. Lively and characterful.

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

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

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

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

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

Catchy storytelling 3 - deserves to be on this list

This was fine. 3/5

Ok

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zone out a bit but surprisingly less than I expected.

Decent listen overall

Nice background music.

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

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

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

Sweet sounds, bitter truths.

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

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

Iconic, but not for me

Flew by

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

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

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

Mukavan letkeetä kyllä mutta toisti itseään pikkasen. ⭐⭐⭐

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

Hell yeah brother man

OK

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

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

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

Before: I have no idea what this is.

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

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

Forgettable

Surprisingly jazzy and groovy.

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

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

Lekker vrolijk!

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

An enjoyable listen, but didn’t particularly move me in any way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Звучить гарно, проте до кінця набридає

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

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

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

Das war doch entspannt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fine tbh, maar niet super boeiend

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

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

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

solidus 7/10, gal net 7.25/10

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

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

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

The other Curtis Mayfield album was way better, ngl

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

3/5 nice for the background

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

Fun and varied soundtrack.

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

wasnt really vibing with it but its a good album

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

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

- chill - easy to zone out to

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

3 star

Funky, one-noteish to me but chill

Producto de su época Soul con letras reivindicativas

muzycznie bardzo przyjemne, ale wokal coś mi nie podszedł niestety

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

Definitely fun

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

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

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

Good funky soul

Pretty basic soul

3.5

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

This was fine.

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

Pretty damn smooth.

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

Really nice

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

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

Superfood is more like it.

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