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Thought I'd enjoy this far more than I actually did :(
Not bad
Nice motown sound 3/5
A beautiful album that bridges Motown and funk. I much prefer the A-side but solid all-around.
A style of music very much of its time. I can totally understand why they were a big band, as they did what they do extremely well. It's really my sort of thing, but I'd be happy enough to have any track appear on a various album. Got to be a 3
Bueno
Listened Before? N Interesting sound from the Temptations and a piece of their history I was unaware of. Not really my style of music but still interesting. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cloud Nine
Groovy, enjoyed it quite a bit. We'll conveniently ignore the fact that it has one of the worst versions of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" I've come across.
The Temptations are solid. Cloud Nine is a great funky soul album. It starts off upbeat and really gets you going. This album has a lot: up-tempo beats, some slower ballads, etc. so some good variation. I appreciate The Temptations for putting their 9.5 minute long "Runaway Child, Running Wild" track, which is largely instrumental, up at the front of the track listing. Many bands put their "freeform" solo stuff towards the end of an album when the vibe is running thin, so I enjoyed it hitting earlier in the experience and I liked it better for that. All the other songs are pretty short and keep the album moving so the pacing was good, although I think it suffers from some "samey" songs in the back half (I will say this about a lot of albums). Standouts were "Cloud Nine," and "I Need Your Lovin'." Overall, the album is good. I had some issues with the mixing at points and some of the lyrics weren't coming through very well. It's light and easy to listen to. A solid effort, though nothing earth shattering for me. I've been trying to find that funk/soul album that really makes me go "Oh yeah, I get it now" and I had high hopes for this one, but it didn't quite get there. I'd still call this a pretty strong average 3/5 on my scale.
Obviously very influential. A classic that makes me move my head. Don’t know that I would put it on repeat though. Solid 3, would go 3.5
Quite enjoyable listen.
Much like the other album of theirs on here. Starts off funky as hell and you think you’re onto a winner (loved Runnaway child, the drum recording was incredible), and then it descends into average soul and Motown standards about (delete as appropriate) losing/missing/regaining your girl. More funk lads, that’s the good stuff!
The Temptations aren't really an album artist but they're still classic. Favorite track: Cloud Nine
Love the sound here, true soul. Inspired so many other legendary acts. 7.2/10
the temptations are chill. easy listening album, enjoyed this while taking a lunch time walk on Friday. Coming back after the weekend, I don't really recall much of the album, but it was fine.
Tough to rate this one because while it is good, I know it’s not as good as The Temptations’ other work. On top of that, having one track take up a third of the album adds an extra level of difficulty. I could hear arguments for a four, but I think a three is where this one is for me.
The temptations have such a weird history. They have had so many members and so many hits, but it's been going on for so long that the great ones are scattered few and far between. Their lows are never really that low, but I was expecting some bigger highs on this album. Decent sound, but it's not a greatest hits that I was hoping for.
I Liked this album. The vibe felt light, although there were a few hard time songs, and a lot of the subject matter is about lost/leaving love. I liked the interplay of the different vocal ranges and found myself doing the little temptation shuffle a few too many times. I got the sense that it's not their best work as it didn't feel like a cohesive album from them, but overall a worthwhile listen. 3.25
R & B
Classic Temptations
Feels like a Saturday afternoon drive with the windows down. Very fun, warm vibe. Easy listening.
Niet voor mij
A fun, if maybe a bit unremarkable, soul album. Great for putting on in the background when working, cooking, etc. for a mood boost.
omit the crying kid from track 3 and we'd be at a solid 4
Aight
It’s pretty good and enjoyable.
I like the original Motown Temps more than the funkier stuff.
Pretty good 3.4
Most of it sounds the same. It is good for its time, but isn't a repeat in my view.
Wasn’t really into this, but it was by no means bad. It just feels like paint by numbers via ChatGPT of an exploitation movie soundtrack.
It was fine. I get that you can point back to this one and say this inspired a lot of shit, but really, it was just pretty boring .
Tasapaksu ja aika mitäänsanomaton levy. Ei hirveästi herättänyt tunteita suuntaan tai toiseen.
custom_rating:7
Decent funk. I can get behind this.
It's a nice album. Nothing too special to note. The longest track, "Runaway Child, Running Wild", is arguably the best song on the album. The rest of the album is good but not great. When it gets to the 6th track, it loses steam. 3 stars for "Cloud Nine".
Tempted, seduced, at times spaced out. Will tap in again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1001 ALBUMS- # 33 Tempting me on Cloud Nine! Well this was quite an enjoyable introduction to a complete album by The Temptations, having only been familiar with their big hits (My Girl, Get Ready, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg) and I can say I wasn’t expecting the potent fusion between funk and Motown soul. Apparently this record marked a significant change in sound direction for the group (psychedelic soul), along with a new line-up, earning them their first Grammy after 8 previous releases. To my ears it is a very good album, however I would hesitate to say great, not that it was undeserving of its accolades for the time given what came after it in the 70’s funk scene. 🎧 Classic Track: Cloud Nine 🎧 Deep Cut Gem: Hey Girl 🚫 Skip Track: I Heard It Through The Grapevine Their rendition of ‘Grapevine is quite underwhelming and if you’ve read any of my other reviews you know how I feel about covers in general… This was a pleasant change of pace from the string of electronic and rock albums I have received from the list as of late, which had my fingers snapping and head noddin’ along to the excellent vocal harmonies. Hit the thumbs up icon below if you enjoyed my take on the album :)
Solid. Saved one song (Hey Girl) - hit an itch. Some of the songs had a generic Motown sound with meh vocals. Didn't save the title track, but I like the opening with the funk groove.
Good album that apparently marked a change for the group into funkier territory. And of course, I’m all for that. This was really good, not great, but definitely the top end of very good.
Very much enjoyed the first half but trailled a little. Loved y fact that a 35 minute album has 10 songs and one is 9 minutes.
liked it but didn’t love
Lots of layered vocals, pretty fun
This was sweet and catchy.
couldn't get into it
It was enjoyable to listen and would listen again. a few notable tracks. not necessarily my jam by still good. 3.5 stars
No one did R&B any funkier!
eu gosto dos álbuns produzidos pela motown e esse daqui parece ser uma das primeiras idas psicodélicas de soul. "runaway child, running wild" é uma música que toma um espaço muito central num álbum que é muito leve, divertido, mas pouco engajante. a capa é linda pqp.
Enjoyable, but nothing stood out as notable or remarkable. I'd definitely listen again, but probably not on purpose
Cool album that is split between funky psychedelic soul and standard Motown fare. First half has 2 excellent psychedelic soul songs: the single (Cloud Nine) and the lengthy excursion (Runaway Child) - both awesome in their own right and demonstrating the group’s range of possibilities. The rest of the album is just solid Motown soul with quality singing and instrumentals, particularly bass. I would have preferred more of the first half.
Questi sanno suonare
Solid in every way, but not groundbreaking
I enjoyed but not my genre. I'm not sure if I'd revisit it. 2.5/5
not my fave gorillaz album
p177. 1969. 3 stars. Fine example of late 60s Motown production line soul. Unfortunately Motown was focused on singles, so there is a lot of filler here - and how many covers of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" does anyone need?
Sounded like originals of classic dew wop songs. I prefer the more polished versions.
I was kind of disappointed by this album's recording of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."
It’s not bad, but nothing is really speaking to me.
3.5 Good sound but it all kinda blurred together.
Way more jazz infused than I thought, some very loving and painful songs in a groovy way
it's groovy.
eNJOYED
I really love the funk sound and the pioneering sound of the record, but I didn’t truly connect with a lot of the tracks. I barely know anything about The Temptations, but I’d love to dive into more of their catalog.
I think I just don’t love this era of music, not terrible, just not particularly interesting.
Bardzo podobna do poprzedniej płyty tego zespołu. Melodyjne, spokojne, ale jakoś nie zostaje na dłużej w głowie. Każda piosenka jest zbyt podobna do poprzednich, abym była w stanie je rozróżnić. Przez jakiś czas myślałam że to ciągle ten sam kawałek. 6/10
Good stuff, I liked it more than I expected, having no idea that psychedelic soul was a thing. High 3 to low 4.
Had higher hopes for this one
Not bad by any means, but doesn’t resonate as strongly as I expected it would. Slight disappointment. It’s a shoulder bopper in most places that loses its effect by the end. Doesn’t have the hits I’m familiar with so maybe that’s a factor. Kind of found myself disassociating waiting for it to end after awhile. Again, not bad, but surprisingly forgettable. Not spectacular by Temptations standards to me, it’s decent but that’s me being nice because I have a soft spot for the group.
Overall: 6/10 I've realized by doing this project that I don't enjoy soul as much as I thought I did and that's honestly a bit dissapointing. The vocals are great and I enjoyed the funkiness of the early tracks. It's also a very easy listen at just 35 minutes. I think it's the constant strings that started to get grating to my ears. Maybe I just need to listen to more of this type of music outside of the project cause I'd like to enjoy these albums more than I have. Fav Song: Cloud Nine Least Fav Aong: Love is a Hurtin' Thing
Soulful and funky but also forgetful
I liked the music, but some of the songs were actually pretty bad. Great vibe over all though
Honestly, it was fine but I wasn't in the mood for 60s bopping. I feel like a lot of other bands can and have done these songs better
I did enjoy this, but I think I was expecting to recognise a track or two and didn't. I may have to give it another listen without that thought in my head. I like the sound of it though.
Neither the funk grooves nor the vocal hooks fully stand out, but it's a nice listen
Faniliar with the Temptations for their Motown hits- this was more funky than I was used to hearing them. Im actually surprised that I didnt enjoy this more- there were some parts I liked and some I thought felt forced. Overall- decent album, but didnt capture me.
This was fine. This was a pretty weak version of "I heard it through the grapevine", though.
Soul legends
-more 60s-70s Motown soul stuff… not bad at all but feels comparatively, well, soulless compared to like What’s Goin’ On I guess -idk it didn’t really stand out to me that much. he (they?) has (have?) a very nice voice though… Gonna Keep On Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love is a banger -Favorites are Cloud Nine and Gonna Keep Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love
Pleasant enough, but not a lot to catch my attention. Standouts Cloud Nine I Heard It Through the Grapevine 3/5
He es isch scho guet gspielt aber mir chli zu jammy. Und de guy mit de tüfe stimm nervt mi. Cha mer richtig vorstelle d lüüt hend da de lustigsti scheiss ever gfunde
hmm also d produktion selber natürlich nöd aber d lieder töned uf mich moderner als 69, coolio heard it through grapevine hend sie sicher ihres eigete ding drus gmacht, s het aber chli d magie verlore bim prozess hahaha sini chrazig stimm isch insaaane s hetmi aber trz chli verlore gad bi run away child HAHHAHA wie höch er singt love is a hurtin thing recht cool, dasmal jz aber fast z churz? hahaha jap di 2. hälfti scho sehr love-zentriert, aber finds sehr schön hobbla ehm teilwiis sehr schön, mit paar coole element aber leider doch für mich chli flach
come for the funky title track, mostly stay for the funky title track
Było ok. Pierwszy utwór mnie zachęcił i myślałem, że to materiał na czwórkę, ale dalsze utwory mnie trochę uśpiły. Były ok, ale nic specjalnego. Runaway Child strasznie się ciągnie, wynudziłem się przy tym. A potem to już tak tylko grało w tle. Ok, może kiedyś spróbuję sobie przypomnieć, ale tęsknił nie będę.
Oh my god I listened to this 2 times and I barely remember anything. I know it's a me problem but I just don't want to try third time. In few days i will see if I was wrong and there was something sensational on this album. But I didn't suffer listeining to it.
Decent Soul
I like it, but it doesn't stick. I had to play it twice to pick a favorite song. Favorite song: don't let him take your love from me
Pretty nice, just doesn't hit much.
This album feels very like the 70s (came out in '69...nice) - funky bass lines, crunchy guitar, soulful singing - lots of songs that are fun to vibe to. Unfortunately other than that, this album doesn't do a whole lot for me. I enjoyed it. But it felt...fine. Actually 2.75 out of 5 Liked songs: "Cloud Nine" , "Runaway Child, Running Wild" , "Hey Girl" , "Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me" , "I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back)"
liked songs: Cloud Nine, Runaway Child, Running Wild, I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back) I liked several of these songs, especially the ones that pushed the boundaries of 60s music. I really disliked the drums being panned hard to the right; I don't know how anyone ever thought that was a good idea. 3.25
Very soulful and very cool. Really enjoyed the listen. Nothing really super special sticks out for me though. This is a 3 from me but bordering on a 4.
I jammed into this, and I am not ashamed
Fun listen but nothing really stood out or captured my attention
Der Sound, den ich mit den Temptations in Verbindung bringen. Keine bekannten Songs. Lässt sich gut hören. 3/5
man. fine.
Really solid motown and funk record but missing a few standout songs.
Such a great first half! The rest are good, although a bit by the numbers. 3.5
Too bad. I had expected a bit more from the album. The music was funky and good. But it didn't carry me away as much as I expected. 3/5
V easy listening although it didn't really do too much to capture my attention
Good version of heard it through the grapevine- quite distressing the child wailing though
3 out of 5. When this album gets funky it gets funky.
Quite liked it. Very smooth. Nothing particularly standout to me. 5/10
Good vibes. Pretty alright. Probably won't listen to it again
Nice and funky. Not many standout tracks, but a good listen overall.
Enjoyable Will I listen to again: 30%
A little goes a long way. Don't get me wrong. They're all good songs. It just is so achingly arch in places.
The album runs the gamut of soul, R&B and funk, with a lot of variation in style and sound from song to song, without an overall theme or harmony. Some are really good, some less so. Low 3.
It was a good album.Cloud Nine was the best song.
classic
Great R&B album.
It's good but not great
Didn't much enjoy this. I think that's just because I'm not a fan of the style: couldn't fault it musically.
This album is praise as a step forward into the future of Motown on side one, while keeping solidly in their traditional, doo wop styled songs that carried them successfully through the bulk of the sixties. I wish they would’ve dived fully into the future; the songs that kick off the album are fire. The second side is just mostly boring except for a few exceptions.
Started out strong but the end seemed to not the same caliper. Standouts were Run Away Child, Running Wild and Cloud Nine for me. Their version of I Heard It Through the Grapevine just didn't work as compared to the other versions out there. When they were in the funk grove I dug it - when it went more to the Motown Soul side, I wasn't as impressed.
Cloud 4 or 5 really.
3 stars
Not my thing. Seemed repetitive.
We are so back
No está mal, pero en 1969 hay muchos lps mejores.
Oldies, but goodies. It's funny to hear the Grapevine, which I think most people are more used to from Creedence.
Noice. 3.5 stars
A fine soul album, nothing too special caught my attention. Sonically it's good, with nice mixing and separation. Vocals are pretty good, but the melodies are a bit plain and not inspiring. Classic soul themes regarding the lyrics. All in all, don't think I would listen to it again.
Fun, harmless, funky, didn't regret listening
Love me some crooning.
Good
Favourite song - Cloud nine 2.5 stars
This was a pretty good album, I haven't ever really listened to a full album by these classic Motown staples, but it was a pretty good album, had a couple of catchy tunes and I didn't hate any of it! Solid album 👌
first half was better than the second half - fun cover of i heard it through the grapevine and the title track was good 7/10
It’s aight. Nothing really stood out to me. I wasn’t really turned off by anything though, either, except for maybe the way track 3 dragged. Not a must-listen.
2.9 Slightly disappointing after enjoying the previous Temptations album on here. It was ok, but nothing more than that. Didn't think much of the Grapevine cover. First track probably the peak of the album which is always a shame.
I agree with some of the other reviewers - the Funk songs are significantly better than the uninspired Motown tracks. Still not a bad listen.
Not really my jam but groovey
Listened to most. Not a lasting impression. Would need more from me and I'm not motivated.
Thought I would like this more than I did. Apparently the good version of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" is by Marvin Gaye. 2.5
War ganz okay. Funky
Not my favorite but some of the songs grew on me
Alright album, not my favourite style, nothing stellar and memorable but a decent listen nonetheless.
I didn't expect to go into this liking it as much I did. It's just not the kind of music I usually listen to, but surprisingly I liked it. The vocals were great but my favorite part was the instrumentals. An overall good album. My favorite song was I Heard it Through the Grapevine. :D
I enjoyed it but also nothing really stood out.
great opener and a decent cover of heard it through the grapevine. not much else to say about this album though, feels pretty run of the mill for its time
It was alright.
aggressively-earnest feel-good "love you girl" album the funkier front half is much stronger than the back half
3 stars
Not my kind of music. But they’re pretty talented.
It’s a fine album. Nothing great for me personally, I’m definitely a much bigger fan of 70’s soul, but you can’t have that without this. It’s still fun to listen to, just not my personal favorite.
Nice! Enjoyed listening but probably not the type of music I'd frequently listen to.
6/10 Pleasant to listen to, to me nothing on the album stands out.
Fine but not the temptations I know and love. Also the heard it through the grapevine just sounded weird to me
Songs blended together and sounded generic motown. At the time couldve been revolutionary, to me a little boring.
Some review here said it and its hard to unhear. One side is a great Psychedelic Funk side while the other has schmalzy 60s pop songs. The Psychedelic side sounds great but is too short and the Motown-side sounds dated, but that's not really relevant in 2025. Some good moments, especially Runaway Child, but the Temptations went on to do better when they leaned more into the Psychedelic Funk later on.
Love me some Tempts, and this album is great, but they were never the same after David Ruffin left. Some gems on here, but some filler too.
This album helped create funk, and disco. While it had some low, disappointing moments, it had a lot of fun, catchy moments as well. Favorite Song: "Run Away Child, Running Wild".
I wasn't sure what to expect with later Temptations--I associated them with the song "My Girl," and admit I'd never heard the song "Cloud Nine." That said, the first few tracks on this album are pretty spectacular; the rest are somewhat uneven (examples: "Love is a Hurtin' Thing" is pretty skippable; "Don't Let Him Take Your Love from Me" is pretty great). I'd probably honestly give this a 2.75, but I round up for the overall sound and production.
Always a good time with the Temptations. Breezy and cool soul tunes that keep you grooving. Good cover of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". All around feel good music.
***An enjoyable album
Favorite track: Cloud nine other picks: running child, running wild, i heard it through the grapevine (marvin cover)
Not sure how to feel about this one- I liked the earlier hits and this is a mish-mash of earlier styles and early 70s funk (before such a thing existed?)
Iconic songs, but a regular album nonetheless.
Some good jams on here, but not for me
I didn't find what I thought I would in this one. Obviously incredibly skillful but I couldn't hear a ton of depth here. Likely me today.
This started off strong, then kind of fell apart for me. Some clunky songs on the back end. Great voices.
Actually, a really nice album. The songs weren't popular but were very melodic, so they were enjoyable to listen to. The main person always had something to yap about and the background people were repeating things, but it's okay, good album overall.
Interesting mix of funk and r&b. I online the bass vocals and the mix of strings and percussion. It has that 70s soundtrack song sound for many tracks. Their cover of Heard it Through the Grapevine sucks.
Soul, 1969 -> 3
Good group out of the 60’s-70’s. Motown at it’s finest.
A very, very strong start. Sadly the back half is a lot less interesting. Also this was the 3rd version of "heard it through the grapewine" I've had in the last 10 albums, and it's getting a bit much.
Cloud Nine is an okay album but is one that didn't really leave much of an impression on me. In every aspect in nearly every song, they were all handled well enough but didn't exactly do anything all that memorable or even interesting, this causes this album to lack it's own identity as it just falls in the sea of late 60s early 70s R&B albums that were more than prevalent during those times. Track 3 was probably the most interesting, helped by the fact that it was the longest but it was mainly that one song with all the interesting stuff. This isn't a bad album, just one i probably won't think about that much ever again. Best Song: Runaway Child, Running Wild Worst Song: I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back)
Unexpected
I had only listened to "My Girl" from them, which I love. These songs are a similar vibe, really nice easy listening happy oldies. Not crazy about a song in specific yet
Shits bumpin
Interesting blend of soul and funk, and enjoyed a couple listens through, but felt it was mostly solid rather than spectacular. 3.5
Temptations are good, but this was aight
Good vibes. Simpsons: No
Pleasant vibes.
High 3. Love 60s soul
Good soul music but nothing special. An enjoyable album though. High 2/low 3.
++: Cloud Nine, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Hey Girl, I Need Your Lovin', Gonna Keep on Tryin' Till I Win Your Love +: Runaway Child, Running Wild, Why Did She Have to Leave Me (Why Did She Have to Go), Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me, I Gotta Find a Way (To Get You Back) +-: Love is a Hurtin' Thing 7,0/10
Very pleasant to listen to
Runaway Child, Running Wild did not need to be nine minutes long but the rest of the album was decent
Funk pioneers. Tasty album!
Mislim, iz svemira je prepoznatljiv ovaj fini Motown zvuk. RnB, soul, funk, apsolutno previše tamburina, vrhunski groove na bassu, jako fine pozadinske gitarice, super back vokali Vjerujem da je sve ovo puno bolje zvučalo uživo, ovako dok to slušam uz posao mi je onak fina pozadinska muzika, ali ništa više od toga Ali evo fun fact, uvijek sam mislio da je I heard it through the grapevine original pjesma od Creedance Clearwater Revival, ali oni su cover napravili Nije ni the temptations original odsvirao nego netko iz Motown recordsa par godina prije Ma, bit će trojka
Oddly this was slightly disappointing. I thought it was gonna be better because I do like the group but I guess it was... Just my imagination... Running away with me Solid but not amazing. Grapevine cover was poor
Close to 4
Fun album that makes you want to get up and dance. Very happy and wind sections are strong. well produced and better than most in this genere
It's good. Can't quite bring myself to go to 4*, though. 3.5*.
Boring
ok
This finished strong but was a mixed bag with a disappointing version of Grapevine.
Pretty fun album and it's not too long so I don't get bored of it. Some lovely harmonies in there Title track and Love Is A Hurtin' Thing are standouts As with most albums in this genre I'm not likely to give this a listen any time soon but it was enjoyable nonetheless
Old school classic.
Motown with a little bit of psychedelic flair. Glad I heard it I guess but didn't really speak to me. I'm guessing there's better Temptations records on this list.
Best Song: Cloud Nine Worst Song: Runaway Child, Running Wild
I enjoyed the musicality of this record, but overall it wasn't my favorite.
Does not deliver on the promise the album art makes. My standout tracks: Cloud Nine, Love Is a Hurtin' Thing, I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back)
First half was funky and cool. Second half was second rate Motown leftovers. An album worth hearing though.
classy, fun. nothing iconic but a good listen 6/10
solid if a little unmemorable
Motown fun
Fun and upbeat without being overly sweet or old fashioned. Gets a little repetitive. 2.5/5
This was good, but i felt like the entire second half was them just begging this one girl to stay. Girl stand up! she doesn’t want you! i also preferred the more classic sound to the more psychedelic. 1.) love is a hurtin thing 2.) don’t let him take your love away from me 3.) hey girl
So this is an album of two halves - the first side is the Sly Stone inspired “psychedelic soul” side, and the second side is the temptations sticking to their more traditional “My Girl” sound. I was into the first song, “Cloud Nine,” and psychedelic soul seemed like a goer at this point, but then I wasn’t too keen on the version of “I heard it on the grapevine” in the new style. It seemed like two things that shouldn’t be together. Then the following song I wasn’t too fussed about until the instrumental where I got into the Sly Stone style grooviness. Side 2 is the “My Girl” sound - I guess they didn’t want to try too much new stuff to quickly - and it’s not really a sound I really feel moved by. It’s a bit too… is “cheesy” the right word? “Old fashioned”? “Inoffensive”? Yeah. I think that’s it. It’s a bit too eager to please and bland. Overall, I didn’t mind it though. 3 psychedelic stars.
Classic…
Favorite tracks: I Heard it Through the Grapevine, Hey Girl, Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love. Pleasant on the ears, great backing vocals with a couple duds in the tracklist.
love the temps. good start to the psych rock era which i love solid record
Not bad. Preferred the 2nd half of the album to the first.
The themes were a bit repetitive - all about lost love.
This is nice, some good soul/motown (?) moments. 3*
Not my favorite stuff by them, but still good.
I'm not a big Soul enjoyer, but that sounds pretty generic to me. Anyway, what do I know.
The Temptations never delivered a masterpiece, but I'm always happy when it's playing. The 10 minutes song "Runaway Child, Running Wild" is especially a blast!
Timeless
dat was nu eens een tof plaatje van uit de tijd toen R&B nog focuste op goeie muzikanten en goeie zangers/zangeressen ipv twerkende opblaaspoppen
It was good. It was kinda straight down the line for me. Not bad, not amazing. Favorite song: cloud nine
Un funk muy escuchable
not my style but it was fine
Pretty solid.
classic album!
Lots of fun. I haven't listened to a lot of Motown so it might take a few listens to get it.
Pretty good album, I liked the more psyche influenced pieces. Will likely listen again!
I think the lyricist was having some relationship troubles when he wrote for this album.
A nice old sound but the album doesn’t have much to offer in 2024 and it’s not to me at least clear how it différents from other temptation work I’ve heard
Old soul/funk is always a good time.
Pretty enjoyable, but all a bit samey and not always interesting. Was a bold choice to make one song over a quarter of the album, but it is perhaps the best song on the album, so that's fair.
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