Reviews (page 10 of 13)
It was surely a groove. Added 3 songs to playlist.
The definition of groovy. Some interesting vocals. Feels extremely 70s. Nice chill album to have on in the background. Did not blow me away.
Could be mistaken for thinking you are listening to an extended play of one song they are so similar. Not unpleasant, just not really anything to get excited about.
Something a little different to my normal listen. Good to get some variety.
The sweet sound of The Temptations. They seem to get a bit grittier towards the begining of this album, but we still get some of the classic Temptations starting with "Love Is A Hurtin' Thing", and it remains mostly that classic relaxed love story for the remainder the album. Love the instrumentation.
There was nothing that I recognized from this edgier collection from the Temptations. Good funk/soul numbers about hard times and troubled relationships. 3.5
Really enjoy the funk of Cloud Nine, rest of the album doesn't carry the same energy unfortunately
First time hearing this one. Knew this singles, loved Cloud 9, but the album as a whole not as daring. Would probably go 3 1/2 if I could, but will settle for 3.
Another repeat artist? I feel like I've gotten quite a bit of those lately. Oh well. I've been needing some more soul albums in my life, so revisiting the Temptations will do. This one's pretty good. Admittedly, I did like All Directions more, but Cloud Nine is far from a bad album. It's the earlier of the two albums and I can kind of tell. This doesn't really feel as refined as All Directions. Still, this is a perfectly acceptable soul album. The singing is pleasant and, well, soulful. The sound is also quite good. There are light psychedelic elements in there, but it's still a nice soul album through and through. The writing is pretty decent. This is some good stuff. It's nothing too groundbreaking or even special, but it doesn't need to be. Sometimes all a man needs is 34 minutes of some nice soul music, and this provides that. 3/5.
A funky album. I'm ashamed to say I didn't know that the "Heard it Through the Grape Vine" that I'm familiar with was a cover. Wild. Overall I'd say it makes for good listening and I'd enjoy popping on a record of it for an evening, the album in general was kind of flat and the songs all sounded similar to my ears. Favorite song: "Hey Girl" Most representative of the album: "Cloud Nine"
The temptations have some classic songs but they are not on this album. The marvin Gaye cover has been done a lot and to be honest it's just...fine. nothing amazing here to be honest but was an enjoyable listen 3*
Pleasant enough 3.6
Solid enough but nothing that really wowed me. A 3 because I honestly expected a little better.
Mostly enjoyed
Not bad
Good record. Lots of strings and backing vocals.
Ok
Some good stuff here. I quite like the long 9 minute song that takes you on a journey. The rest doesn’t wow me. But it was a pleasant listen. 3/5
Not bad, very classic sound. All great sounds. But none of them stood out to me.
I feel remiss giving this a three given the source! But I got this album when I was much younger and I wasn't vibing with it then either. Sad, mostly for me.
Soild Motown funk album, there versions of through the grapevine is disappointing though. Maybe just highlights how good Marvin Gaye is though. Good album worthy of the list, not sure I’d be rushing back to this one though.
Very enjoyable!
It's interesting that the albums from the Temptations in this list don’t feature the earlier hits that have stood the test of time ("Papa Was a Rolling Stone" excepted) so we have explored more into their experimental era. I appreciate that creative part of it, but I just don't love this lots and feel that it's just kind of dated in a bad way.
It’s decent doo-wop. I like the range of vocals from the group. They have a singer for every octave, and their voices all hit the mark. I had never heard this version of ‘Heard It through the Grapevine,’ but I think I still prefer the Marvin Gaye version, and not just because I have heard it more. I don’t know what it was about ‘Runaway Child, Running Wild’ that caught my attention. Maybe it was the wailing child right in the middle of the track. I found it interesting that they would have such a long instrumental outro on that song, seeing as they’re mainly a choral group. The instrumentals are great, but it always seemed to me that the band intended them to be strictly supportive of the vocals.
Pretty average for me. I'm not a huge fan of 60s soul music, but it's not the worst genre. Sometimes all the hard singing can got annoying to me, but not a deal breaker as far as listening to it goes. The instrumentals were good. About all I can say.
Nothing to complain about here. Decently groovy with some good vocals. Nothing stood out as great though.
I thought I would like it more
V pleasant
Pleasant listen but very similar to most of the other Motown varietals on this list
decent but boilerplate soul/ Motown songs, but I particularly enjoyed the psychedelic / funky songs like "Runaway Child, Running Wild". You can hear the influence of Sly and the Family Stone on these songs.
Decent but not my favorite RnB album.
3/5 It's an alright album, a bit monotonous.
I accidentally came into this one with too high expectations knowing some of The Temptations work. I don't know why, but I found it sort of... like too basic. It wasn't quite energized enough or poignant enough or canon setting. In short, without offically badmouthing a good and talented band, it was sort of MEH overall. I think this is a classic example of a well known band that has fabulous hits that also made lots of other albums for true fans, but not casual listeners. It is like an old joke about people going home after a holiday "Yeah, it's been fun! It's been nice! ... Not much fun or very nice but yeah..." And so to does art imitate art and while this is no doubt someones all time favorite, that someone is a super fan.
Que cosa rara
Didn't notice it finished, it didn't catch my attention
Fun good album 7/10
Mid
Made for a fine afternoon of driving around and not paying all that much attention to this music. 2.5
This was good! I like the earlier stuff by the Temptations better though.
Enjoyable album, pretty funky. Medium 3
Dejlig plade! Man bliver helt i godt humør.
Similar to other reviews, I enjoyed the funk songs but wasn't into the later Motown songs
Not as good as many of their contemporaries. Terrible cover of Grapevine. But still a nice sound, a comfortable 3.
Great group, not their strongest album
They were the best at what they did for the longest time !
lowkey fantastic, but so incredibly difficult to get through this very short album and i'm not sure why! perhaps it is the similarity between tracks that gets a bit boring after a while... 3/5
Groovy and soulful.
Good recommendation. They made their own niche really, still wearing suits and doing dance routines but singing psychedelic soul with political lyrics. I enjoyed this though maybe it's not the most consistent album. Extra star just for the bass vocalist.
Is this the wildest swing between first and second tracks in the history of music? The opener is fire and the bass, the rhythm and the melody are spectacular. Then we get the version of a classic that is so inferior to the Marvin Gaye version it's laughable, maybe it's the original I don't know but I couldn't stomach it. The rest kind of passed me by. Like eating too many donuts, eventually the consistency of the sweetness became slightly unpleasant but generally I have to say it's average but wildly varied.
Solid Motown album.
Thought this was going to be really interesting after the first couple songs that were pretty psychedelic and fun. Unfortunately it gets a little tedious after that, expected more after I read the wiki about how this was a big change for them and a pioneering psych-soul album. Still worth a listen, fun album.
I spent the whole time thinking I should have been listening to the four tops after Abdul Fakir’s death last week. This was solid and some good arrangements and covers. Good but not great.
Their version of ‘I Heard it Through the Grapevine’ was interesting.
I love the Temps, especially this era, but Motown wasn't really an album-oriented outfit back in the '60s. That wouldn't change until Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. This is pretty typical for a Motown album from that era: a couple of bangers, a couple of remakes, and a bunch of filler, which often seems highly derivative of other Motown hits. I really wanted to like this one more. Greatest Hits Volume Two offers up a much better sample of their psychedelic soul period.
Not really my cup of tea but solid, can see why they were so influential
I was expecting more from The Temptations, to be honest. Average, but fine!
I like the Temptations but i think there are other bands which have more depth and perform the same type if music.
3.3. I heard it through the grapevine that this album isn’t very good.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I like how they used their different voices throughout the songs, or at least some of them anyway.
Cloud Nine by The Temptations delivers a solid collection of tracks featuring great harmonies and smooth vocal performances. The album showcases the group's signature blend of soul and pop, with each member contributing to the rich, layered sound. Tracks like Cloud Nine and Runaway Child, Running Wild highlight their ability to mix emotional depth with catchy rhythms. While the album overall is enjoyable, it doesn’t always push the boundaries of the genre. Some songs can feel formulaic, lacking the innovation that might set it apart from their previous work. The production is polished and well-executed, but it occasionally leans towards a safe, conventional approach. Despite these minor drawbacks, Cloud Nine remains a testament to The Temptations' vocal prowess and harmonisation skills. The interplay between the voices is a standout feature, elevating even the more routine tracks. The album flows smoothly, maintaining a cohesive feel from start to finish. Cloud Nine is a good, solid effort from The Temptations, with enough highlights to make it worth listening to for fans of the genre. It may not be groundbreaking, but its strong harmonies and consistent quality make it a worthwhile addition to their discography. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 5 STAND OUT TRACK - Why Did She Have to Leave Me (Why Did She Have to Go)
3/5
Loved the fact I was listening to this while driving through Motown. My mom was/is a big fan of Motown so I listened to a lot of this stuff growing up. This absolutely deserves to be on the list.
Nice production and harmonizing, could've used more dynamic lyrics. Half the damn songs are about a girl leaving the singer, guy needs to up his game.
Really funky and great vibes
Too same-y, content wise, and not much sticks out as extraordinary, but it is thoroughly decent.
I would say that there were no songs in this which I disliked. But by the same token I am not sure I heard anything I loved. Overall liked the sound though.
This feels blasphemous but I really wasn’t entertained
Unexpectedly edgy in the first half and more of what I was anticipating in the second half. Neither is better than the other: a strong blend of tradition and experimentation, built on a foundation of powerful vocals and hypnotic rhythms. Best song: Hey Girl
I respect the talent and the artistry but I guess The Temptations are not so much my thing. It's good. It's probably phenomenal... but none of these songs especially grabbed me.
Os Beatles do Soul, como chegaram a serem descritos no período, a The Temptations em 1969 lançaram esse álbum que era uma partida do seu estilo clássico, motivadas pelo novo paradigma que alguns nomes, como Sly Stone e sua família, estavam criando na música da época e pela saída de um dos seus membros, o David Ruffin. Com isso, eles adentraram no Soul Psicodélico, pero no mucho, ainda mais considerando que somente o primeiro lado do disco parece ter assumido 100% esse novo estilo, com o segundo, bem mais fraco, soando muitas vezes como um Soul beirando o genérico que a Motown fazia na época, mas com carisma bom o suficiente para não afetar tanto minha avaliação sobre esse álbum. Apesar da inconsistência de ser extremamente top-heavy, ainda é um bom álbum.
3.5 favorite: title track least: the 10 minute song
good vibes, perfect 3.5/5 album too bad this website can’t handle that
классика соула, вернуться по настроению. но все таки есть перекос на игру голосом немного в ущерб музыке, которая есть но на "подпевках"
Catchy and fun - quite liked this!
Schubidu
Fine! Not my favorite Motown album but the title track is a heater
Funky, groovy and soulful. What's not to like? Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: Cloud 9 Date listened: 22/06/24
I love the funk but the other stuff is just ok...
Definitely enjoyed this album but there weren’t any tracks that stood out to me. 3.5/5
I thought I would like this more. For me it was pretty good but a little disappointing.
Very solid and groovy album. The songs are a bit same-y and the album is rather short. Enjoyable though. 3/5
I was really sure I was going to like this more than I actually did, since I love this genre of music. Unfortunately for some reason I just didn't love it all that much and had a hard time connecting with it, especially in the beginning. However, there was a nice four song stretch mid way through that I really liked (from Hey Girl to Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me), but maybe that's just because I left work around the time that those songs started. I also liked Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love. Not a game changer for me but happy and pleasant enough! 3
Day166 - i like the psychedelic soul description i was into cloud nine and runaway child running wild but the rest maybe a little to much of sad sack songs
Groove baby! 7/10
This would be good music to dance to.
I started out liking it, but then wasn't so bothered as it went on.
Decent but nothing stands out
I mean yeah, that was kinda fun I guess.
The Temptations are cool & I'm always down for 60s soul music...unfortunately this album was kinda boring as hell. Nice enough for me to say I don't have a negative opinion, but didn't do anything to excite me.
Enjoyed this v much and would go for 7 out of 10. Slightly unmemorable perhaps so I'm rounding down rather than up. But I really liked it!
It was OK, I enjoy psychedelic but it didn't blow me away
Not bad for expanding outside their Motown comfort zone.
110/1001 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Men don’t be yearning and begging for their girl to come back anymore, that’s the real problem. They made simping classy
Good but not outstanding.
funky
Соул-музыка, которая не сильно запоминается при прослушивании. Есть однообразность в звучании.
Classic soul. But not my kind of music.
Pretty fun!
Some enjoyable mo-town for a friday.
That was fine?
groovy and smooth. An enjoyable listen
What the fuck is bro on about in half these songs. I understand that The Temptations did not write a lot of (if not all??) of these tracks, but lyrically, this is some 1960s nice guy fuckshit. Besides that, this was fine. Instrumentally pleasant for sure, but this was extremely by the books. My knowledge of soul is limited, but this sounds like soul at its default settings to me. Not offensive, but sometimes boring. Vocals are great, mix is great, and nothing (aside from dated lyrics) feels poorly executed. Not one I would really go back to if I were in the mood for a soul record, but I respect this project's place in the soul music canon.
Álbuns de jazz e blues costumam ser mais agradáveis mas este é bastante desinteressante. Tem a pior versão do I Heard it Through the Gravrepine que eu ouvi. O álbum lucra por não se estender muito, visto que não tem nenhuma música marcante, mas também não tem nenhuma cantiga especialmente má. Tendo em conta a indiferença darei um 5 ao álbum. Nota: 5/10 27/05/2024
I enjoyed this. It had good rhythm and was catchy. Nothing in it particularly stood out to move the needle, but a good listen over all. 3.5/5
enjoy the funky beats
Not a bad Motown album, although I'm not sure it's the best I've heard by the Temptations.
I feel very neutral about this one. 3/5
When I read "psychedelic soul" I was concerned, but this was much better than I was expecting.
These guys knew what they were doing and they did it so well. I can't deny the importance of these songs, 3 stars!
Strange that "Grapevine" is one of my least favorite tracks on this album. Better than expectations overall.
Was hoping for better. Found myself tuning out.
Not bad, enjoyed the baritone.
3.5
A great classic. Not really my thing but enjoyable listening. Great voice and music.
Really interesting to hear this from the Temptations, who you normally associate with a more doo-wop kind of sound.
Classic
Motown classic. Run Away Child, Running Wild is an epic classic, though the album gets a bit middling after that.
Kind of enjoyed the chilled out music here, but it wasn't anything remarkable. It's a pretty middle of the road three star album for me.
Didn't do it for me. I don't need my Temptations jammy and psychedelic. I want the tight soul music of the early years.
After about 20 seconds I thought "Oooh yeah, I'm going to love this!". But the next 24 minutes just kind of washed over me in wave of 60s soul bass. Maybe I caught it on the wrong day? I like all of the ingredients, but nothing really hit home. Including a cover of 'Heard it through the grapevine' which I wouldn't have spotted if it wasn't for the track being listed.
Very enjoyable soul and funk. The standouts for me were the extended funk number “Runaway Child, Running Wild” and the light and airy doo-wop song “Why Did She Have to Leave Me.” This funky bass throughout the album is so good.
"Cloud Nine" is one of the best R&B / soul songs of all time! Kind of a shame that the rest of the album doesn't come close though. I'm listening to these others and I'm really missing the energy that that song brings. I really hate the panning choices. Percussion isolated to one ear is one of the worst things you can do at a mixing board, and thankfully this trend only happened for a very small period of time. The child crying "I want my momma" in the middle of "Runaway Child, Running Wild" really surprised me, and not in a good way! I do appreciate this 1969 entering the 70's sort of "experimental but not too much" approach though. This was a hard rate for me. I want to be generous and give it a 4 because of the pull behind "Cloud Nine", but really no other song comes close on the record to that one. Mix that with poor production choices and I have to give it a 3.
The temptations are amazing this album is only very good
there are a few great bops on here. the rest is alright
Runaway child is odd - great groove with lyrics that aged poorly. Grapevine is great - it's neat to see how the song has grown from this version.
The title track is a decent little track with great energy, however the cover of Heard it Through The Grapevine isn't anywhere near the heights of Marvin Gaye's, it doesn't have the right vibe. Overall some great R&B and soul tracks with fantastic vocals. Favourite Track: Cloud Nine Least Favourite: Heard It Through The Grapevine
Funky
Nice album if not their best.
Sweet, silky, clear, soulful. Satisfying. I'll listen again. Good choice. 39 minutes! Sweet.
Nice background music, but not really more.
This album starts off super strong, title track and Runaway Child, Running Wild are both fantastic tracks. However, after Love Is A Hurtin' Thing and Hey Girl, the album quality dips into a seemingly random assortmant of love songs that sound alike. I also am not a fan of the production as a whole. But still, great vocals and killer 1st half of the record
It glides along without becoming noticeable.
Ok
A fine album but forgettable. A few surprises thrown in there like runaway child that make it more groovy that a typical Motown.
Middle of the road between motown and funk. Tried listening to it a few time but nothing really grabbed me. A decent funk album if you are in the mood. I think I preferred the funkier songs to the more motown-sound. Weak 3?
Good - overall enjoyable but I found it a bit forgettable
CLOUD NINE is an album carried **heavily** by two songs: the title track and "Runaway Child, Running Away". The rest of the album, meanwhile... I mean, to tackle those first, the songs from the fourth onward are just fine Temptations fare. Good, but nothing spectacular. Kind of underwhelming, honestly, in the face of its stand-outs. And, boy, that "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" cover sure does exist, dunnit? But "Cloud Nine" is a great piece of Sly inspired music, and "Runaway Child, Running Away" is a damn sprawling epic work of psychdelic soul that helped pave the way for their daminger sprawlinger epicer "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone". It's a trip and a half, I tell you what. The album's absolutely worth hearing alone jusr for those two. And, y'know, based on those songs merits I wanted to say that elevated this album as a whole to a 4. But, like everything else that aren't those songs are so "it's fine" that I'm really feeling it's more a 3. This isn't an INNERVISIONS and "Living In The City" or HUNKY DORY and "Life On Mars?" case here, y'know? So anyway, that was my group's 100th album. A bit of a squib for the only 100th album we're ever gonna get, but there's always hope our next milestones are better bangs.
Asides from Runaway Child, Running Wild, this is just your average Motown Hitsville record with the usual shitty 60s "Stereo" mix.
Funky muthr fukers
It’s a lovely smooth radio kind of album
2024-04-07...
could i write poetry to this? n
It’s got that psych funk sound of the post HDH, post 67 Motown. Not bad, but falls off a bit after the first half.
I like the first half of this album much better than the second. The first half is like a cool blend of motown and funk, it's great. The second side is pretty much a straightforward motown record. Not bad but nothing really stands out to me. I'd like to give it more but 3/5 is where it lands.
Hou normaal wel van soul, maar vond een heel album hiervan niet heel bijzonder
decent. groovy. 3/5
Fine background funk / Motown.
I enjoyed the title track Cloud Nine the most. I hadn’t listened to the groovier The Temptation songs before and I was grooving. At I Heard It Through the Grapevine, it started to lose me a bit- it was not my favorite version but definitely a take so I could appreciate it. Runaway Child, Running Wild has some vocal moments that I find really intriguing like the “I want my mama” cry blending into the groovy sound. I didn’t love the song but definitely stood out to me as an experiment. The latter half of the album was less standout and I kept forgetting what I listened to. Last I’ll say I like the album art and how it fits the record. Solid
Legit Motown sound. 3.2
Great Motown sound.
Pretty nice funk, but nothing stood out too much.
Not sure why my previous rating didn't save. It might have been my most insightful yet. The psychedelic soul is good, but maybe a bit too much for me.
There are two tales here. Cloud Nine is weirdly psychedelic/funky, Grapevine is a troubling cover, and Run Away Child is a bit overdone (I think there was a "help me momma" in the middle that was quite a bit of a head scratcher. Then the album becomes a bit what you expect... 7 straight, sweet, short motown pop soul. Though none of them are super memorable, they are all solid.
It was a good listen, of course, although nothing really caught me. I probably wouldn’t put on again..
Not their best effort, but its got that Motown groove you just can't get anywhere else.
Decent album but not their best
Ain't no Herbie Hancock, but pretty good for cooking or moving through the world
Funky delicious
Fathers of groove.
Thought it was good, I’ve always like this style of music as a sort of background ambience, but not something I’d go out of my way to listen to
Legendary group with great musicians behind them. Good quality songs but hard to maintain there best
Title track saves the day…rest is ok. A couple more classics on the horizon for the Temps but they were nearing the end. Big part of music history.
Upbeat throughout as you’d expect from a classic soul album. I’m sure this was one of the forerunners in the genre but I can’t help think it all just blends into one.
funky beats, I like "don't let him take you love from me"
Not really into R&B, but I was able to appreciate the funk aspects of the songs. Of course the vocals are great. I support long songs, but Runaway Child is too long for what it is imo.
Clasico de la Motown
6/10 This is fun. 3/7/2024
The first half of this album is pure fire! Funky, soulful, rocking even. A perfect first side of an album. It does tail off a little for me on the second side...BUT the consistently bad ass bass and strong vocal harmonies and passion of the vocals keep it fresh for me. A strong album. Favorite tracks: Cloud Nine, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Runaway Child, Running Wild, I Need Your Lovin'.
I was looking forward to this one for some reason, but it disappointed me. Kind of boring - not unpleasant but didn't interest me as much as I expected.
B- Cloud Nine 3 I Heard It Through The Grapevine 3 Run Away Child, Running Wild 3 Love Is A Hurtin' Thing 4 Hey Girl 4 Why Did She Have To Leave Me (Why Did She Have To Go) 3 I Need Your Lovin' 3 Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me 3 I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back) 3 Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love 3 I expected way more. C'mon, fellas!!
Очень средний скучный соул.
Definitely a tale of two halves. The first half is different, experimental, and awesome. The second half is some classic motown, which just doesn't hit as good after the first half. Wishing the first half was more, or by itself.
Liked the funky almost shaft like blacksploitation songs on the first half of the album as well as the more old school stuff on the second.
This was a nice listen, there's something about older albums like this that feel so nostalgic.. even though they're decades older than me.
bueno 3,5
Skön soulig funk, najs.
Fairly solid but no real standouts.
Not great, kind of forgettable. 2.8
This was totally fine but it really didn’t scratch that 60s soul itch for me. I’m sure this is seminal to Motown and black music and the 60s music scene but I guess I just didn’t find it quite as fun as Smokey Robinson or Barbara Lewis. By no means a bad album I can’t stress that enough.
Fun little album
I had no idea The Temptations ventured into this style of music. Interesting listen
The Temptations, classic R&B but this album was just ok for me
Well worth a listen or two. Perhaps could be improved by trimming down runaway child to about half the length and remove the faux crying from the track? Vocalists in the group are an odd mix - lead singer is great - this variability is most jarring in Love is a Hurtin Thing. A prolific band with longevity - would be interested to know if this indeed the definitive work to listen to if dipping in.
This was good, but not as good as the previous one we listened to in the challenge. It was great to listen to as I chipped away at my work. Funky Friday!
I enjoyed this one more than the previous Temptations album - maybe I was feeling a bit more funky today? CCRs heard it through the grapevine still wins for me though - just sayin
Who doesn't love the Temptations sound? Although I always appreciate their history and everything they've brought, I didn't think this album was anything special or exciting.
Это, типа, госпел джаз? Ладно, википедия пишет "прогрессив соул". Ну я как обычно в жанрах ничего не понимаю. Соул соулом, а мне как-то никак. Омерзения не испытываю, ничего не испытываю. Как бэкграунд для фикса багов сойдёт, три звезды.
An unfortunately somewhat weak beginning to the Temptations' foray into psychedelia; side A is relatively inconsequential fluff (with a confusing potential message about drug abuse?) and a rather poor cover of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"; side B moves into more traditional Temptations material, though none of it particularly memorable. This LP doesn't hurt the ears, but it also doesn't inspire, with relatively weak stereo mixing and a lack of funk and oomph subsequent Temptations records would have.
Strong first song, the rest are just okay.
nice n jazzy just not my style
Decent in places
Cool
Pretty good album. The first few songs are pretty funky for a band I associate with doowop—I like it. The second half is a lot more of the more traditional stuff I was expecting, which is also pretty good. I’m more familiar with the earlier Temptations songs with the other lead singer. But the new guy has a cool rasp to his voice. It’s got a James Brown feel to it. The bass singer’s voice is also cool. I personally prefer the Marvin Gaye version of “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” but their version isn’t bad. A couple things I didn’t enjoy about the album—the falsetto guy’s voice gets very grating. Some of my favorite singers are famous for their falsetto, but this dude sounds like a whinier child Michael Jackson. The other issue I had is “Runaway Child, Running Wild” going for 9:30–completely unnecessary. I was crying for my mama by the end. I’d probably pick a few tracks rather than listen to the full album again, but I wouldn’t turn it off if it came on.
Enjoyable. Favourite track: Runaway Child, Running Wild.
I love The Temptations and lean toward the funk over the soul even though both are good. I had never listened to a complete Temptations album prior and while I liked it there were some surprises. I didn’t completely love this version of Heard it Through the Grapevine - surprising, right? Some tunes left me hungering for a tastier baseline that what it delivered. Other tunes were the perfect thing for grooving in my kitchen while cooking. A true mixed bag.
Bot too many outstanding tracks, but it's the Temptations.
Decent listen
This is one of those unfortunate albums that hits extra hard on track 1 with an incredible track, and then gets worse and worse as the album goes on. I think Runaway Child, Running Wild has a really neat vibe and concept, but unfortunately outside the first 3 tracks, this was a somewhat forgettable album. Not the Temptations best for sure.
Good soul album. Doesn’t have many of their big songs, but still a good one. 3/5 Might listen again
Meh
Shout out Jenny Hayden
Damn what a cohesive vocal unit. A nice newer iteration of the temptations that isn’t just “oooohh ahhh I like this girl.” Also the deep bassy baritone guy popping in every once in a while cracked me up. Sounded like a cartoon charecter
It's fine, comfortable, pleasant, but doesn't feel groundbreaking.
I enjoy this era of soul, when it has a cinematic feel.
Really good, what you'd expect from the Temptations, great soul sound
Overall good songs. Not something I'm likely to actively choose to listen to but still good.
Another album by The Temptations - the second in the 36 albums so far. I've played it three or four times this morning. This is a pleasant enough record to listen to, but I'm not very clear what elevates this to the 1001 records list. Perhaps if I knew more about soul music I'd see some significance that escapes me. 3/5
Pleasant but unremarkable.
This is not what I expected before starting this album. Coming from The Temptations, I am surprised to prefer the funkier, 70s style on this album verses the sound they are more famous for.
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This album was pretty fun! Nothing earth-shattering, but I enjoyed my time with it. Thankfully it was succinct, which is always a bonus for me. Great harmonies and flow with these guys. Not my favorite style of music, but I liked it for what it was. Fav tracks: Love Is A Hurtin' Thing, Why Did She Have To Leave Me (Why Did She Have To Go)
I like The Temptations but feel like I've primarily listened to singles/compilation albums. I liked the album, but hard to compare to a "Best Of"
pleasant enough
Pretty fun listen
Nice album overall. Definitely a good groove but I did not like their version of I heard it through the grapevine. Overall it’s good, chill background music.
Appreciate all that The Temptations have brought to modern music - this album was a one-and-done for me, though. Standouts: Cloud Nine, I Heard It Through the Grapevine
A pleasant, if unremarkable, listen
Pleasant stroll down memory lane albeit some of the songs felt quite dated rather than nostalgic. Would listen to it again.
Uskomatonta soitantaa.. Jos unknown bändi incredible find.. mutta the temptaatiothan se siinä eli alenee arvosana.. known band
Not much to say about the temptations other than one of the best Motown bands. They did a couple covers on this album but all in all it’s still really good. A strong yet funky album showed how versatile this group was. 7.5/10
The funkier songs are really fun, but overall this doesn’t stand out as something to revisit.
Nice sound nice groove but nothing stand out
Funky. Easy to listen to. I liked it.
really gorgeous sounding record, still prefer slits cover of grapevine tho
It's a good album, but I don't think I like Motown as much as I thought.
This record is a how to manual of how to get your woman back. Or how to take one away from someone else. Most of the record is about that except for the title track, which is about getting stoned. So, a good record.
Reasonably good! Some solid tunes, raw sound, soulful.
This is my second Temptations album to review, and side one of this album was similar to All Directions, and for that reason, I enjoyed side one more than side two. I thought the soul sound and lyrical content were really well executed. I enjoyed that the songs on side one were a direct contradiction of the album's title; the subject matter of those first three tracks is anything but 'cloud nine.' Poverty, domestic abuse, and competing for survival and limited resources are pretty much hell, but The Temptations do an excellent job of making those ugly lyrics sound beautiful. I didn't really care for their version of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine, but it did suit their style and the overall sound of the album. "Runaway Child, Running Wild" was a great way to close side one, and it's funky sounds and epic storytelling are hallmarks of what I enjoy in soul music. The lyrics painted a panicked scene, and the music really helped to add to that feeling and move the lyrical story forward. Musically, I really enjoyed the great bass lines and funky guitar playing on side one. The second side of the album was a hard left turn, and featured the type of romantic pop songs that I think of when I think of The Temptations. These songs weren't bad, but they were just kind of boring and shallow when compared to the first side of the album. The vocals and arrangements were still great, but it just lacked that soul punch that was present on the first side. Overall, this album was fine. The serious soul songs on side one were the star of the show here, while side two was filled with generic Motown pop songs. If I'm in the mood for some soul, I think I'll stick with Isaac Hayes or Marvin Gaye.
Groovy little album. Features hit, "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
Mist 6
Money, sex, pride, envy, lust. These are the 5 temptations Satan uses to conquer man. Money / Drugs (Cloud Nine) Envy (Through the Grapevine) and most other songs... Lust (I Need Your Lovin') The other two are missing here. Unfortunately none of these songs have an ounce of sexiness, and as for pride.. well considering how every song is about simping for a girl they lost, or begging a girl not to leave them, leads me to think having too much pride is not a problem for these boys. Three temptations out of five. ⛧⛧⛧
I like their old songs better.
Used to quite like these when I was younger but I think I just stuck to their hits. Only recognised a couple off this. Most of this sort of passed me by in the way that this genre can often do: not bad, excellent vocals and incredible melodies, but nothing that really caught my ear. Ive said this before but growing up on Motown, then having an obsession with it in my early 20s has probably swayed me away form certain parts of it. I just think I over did it. This album sums it up for me: I know I wouldve once loved it, and I can see how it is a great record, but right now it just ain’t doing it for me! 2.5 rounded up
Pleasant funky soul, can't say the genre or band particularly so anything for me though. Don't know if this is the original heard it through the grapevine but it's definitely not the best. Running out of ways to say I'm ambivalent about this sort of music but I still am, 2.5.
This was fairly pleasant but overall just okay. The album goes by quick enough that it didn't overstay its welcome. Although there isn't anything compelling enough to revisit this.
Nice, one track I really liked. I see the transition into funk and think there's a really interesting band in the temptations that I'd like to know more about. Some of the harmonies are show stoppers
Fantastic dinner making music. Accompanied our pizza crafting and gin evening.
I really thought I was gonna love this… but… I dunno, it didn’t do it for me
It was good...but really nothing I would recommend to over any of there other albums.
Refreshing. Very different from what I usually listen to.
Pas mon genre musical, écoutable en arrière plan, bon album.
some classics - forgot that they did the original version of "heard it through the grapevine"...so different than Gaye's version.
Good album of Motown style music
This was alright but nothing amazing.
Interesting mix of the sparkly shirt and tight harmony era with the "gimme some more brass FUNK-era". I know next to nothing about the influence, but if you tell me it was BIG, then I'll accept that. Solid 6/10 - funky.
Didn’t expect such a funk fest. Pleasantly surprised 3.2
I know this had to be influential, but it didn’t really do it for me.
tava gostando mas esqueci de terminar entao 3
Good, I want to skip multiple songs tho
Some light hearted tunes, and some dark subject matter. Great voices but not what I would seek out
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Very nice abum, but it's not exactly my style...
I dig it! Unfortunately I don’t have much else to say on it.
Un muy buen álbum de R&B, con interpretaciones interesantes y composiciones aún mejores. Las armonías vocales que decoran el LP con tintes de Doo-Whop, hacen de esta pieza un trabajo que logra sonar fresco y clásico al mismo tiempo.
alright
Super weird cover of heard it through the grapevine. Overall a bit too slow and too falsetto for my liking
Æðislega skemmtileg
Gaman að fá smá soul með sýkadelíu blæ. Gott grúv og góður hljóðfæraleikur. Örugglega skemmtileg plata fyrir djassunnandi saxafónlögmenn Hefur greinilega þótt merkileg plata á sínum tíma úr því hún fékk Grammy verðlaun, en skildi svo sem ekki mikið eftir við hlustun í dagsins önn.
Altijd lekker als je met een open vizier zo'n album in duikt en na totaal zo'n 11 minuten funk begint er letterlijk een kind te jengelen om z'n mama. In principe is dat voor mij een startschot om te mogen ranten. Nu wil het toeval ook dat dat moment ongeveer het moment is dat het album inkakt. De eerste drie tracks (de A-kant) zijn namelijk de lekkere funky tracks. Daarna (de B-kant) wordt het meer een soort clichémuziek. Een soort Motown pre-rnb. 13 in een dozijn liedjes over de liefde en vrouwen die bij je weggaan. Het luistert wel makkelijk weg (op dat jengelkind na) en het is redelijk kort. Vandaar 3 sterren. Het kon allemaal een stuk erger.
This is a nice record and it's well made, there's just something that's not quite taking it to the next level for me. Some bigger hooks and memorable choruses maybe. It feels a bit paint by numbers perhaps.
I doubt this will be the best temptations album on this list. It was good but not great like I expected.
Fine oldies album
Old school classic
A pleasant listen but ultimately a bit forgettable (except for Love is a Hurtin Thing which I loved). Like everyone else says, the production is great.
Great album, aside from the crying child in the third track. I get why it's there, but it absolutely disrupts the experience.
Pleasant but forgettable
Pretty good. The first three songs were the most interesting.
Lots of soul with a little sprinkle of psychedelia on top. Enjoyable
Who doesn’t like some Motown? At least some Motown? Well, I do. Although it’s starting to feel more like soundtrack material than music I’d put on to listen to. A good listen.
Fine
liked the first song, plus i saved a known song from this artist to my playlists.
Good album with an enjoyable variety of styles.
I feel like I enjoy this more than earlier Temptations. I have never been a big fan of Motown, this kind of straddles the line there. It is fairly enjoyable and has some songs I vibe with. Low end middle of the road for me.
Pleasant but honestly nothing more. Besides the title track this felt like wallpaper music.
Maschine: Nectar Bee Mische: smooth mit Stereo-Spielereien (manchmal zu viel), die Bongos! <3 Musik: (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Meinung: 3/5
Tää oli ihan jees ja eheä kokonaisuus. Sopiva pituus myös.
Started off pretty strong but didn't rise to those heights again. Not a bad album, but not one I feel like I'll have the urge to return to much.
Finally some good fucking food. This was a blast, fun, pleasant and full of classics. Particularly enjoyed run away child, running wild
Love this for the nostalgic feel of the smooth R and B.
2.5 - 3.0
Some great stuff here. Nice to listen to in its entirety. Didn’t dig their version of grapevine though
Classic
Good but not as funky as I was expecting
Not the version of I Heard It Through the Grapevine I was expecting when I saw the song title, but a great rendition. A cool album all around but not something I expect to revisit often.
Some beautiful songz
I can’t fault it. On the other hand, this particular brand of 60s soul is a bit over dramatic. For me. Great musicianship and vocal harmonies and a small amount of risk taking make Cloud 9 inoffensive. Not awesome.
Favorite track : Hey Girl
It is good, ofcourse it is good, but apart from some standout tracks, it's background music. Good background music.
An early funk album from 1969 that opens with Fuzz on the guitar... This record has a lot going on. It's cross genre, it's fidelity is really high, and the songs flow really well. I do wish there was some differentiation in the verses. They all sort of blend togeather in my head. Choruses are real stand outs though.
Good album, lot of the songs seem dated structure and writing wise.
Classic late 60s & early 70s rock/funk. Lots of good stuff other than the hits.
Not a bad soul album. In addition to soul, there was a lot of Motown. Favorite Song(s): "Cloud Nine", "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and "Runaway Child, Running Wild"
From reading the wiki, it is absolutely unbelievable that they are still an active group..... Their main attributor is STILL playing to this day.... wow. This album came out in the 60's.... insane. I guess they pioneered psychedelic soul, neat. This is gonna be one of those cases where I understand the importance of the music and its place in history, but its overall outdated and very mellow listen for me. so it will just get the average rating from me most likely. It's always so hard to rate music that is over 60 years old and treat it fairly.... theres parts of this album I enjoy a lot, but it just feels outdated.
Not bad
I’m not in love with the falsettos and the first 4 songs aren’t my favorite— but aside from that it’s just a very pleasant album.
Was expecting to love this and there to be a strong Motown vibe however in the end it was not really something that grabbed my attention
Rating: 3.3
Not bad, some groovy stuff here.