Johnny Adams - Released ... A Memorial Album: The Big Voice, The Big Songs 1968-1983 (2001)

Title: Released ... A Memorial Album: The Big Voice, The Big Songs 1968-1983
Year Of Release: 2001
Label: RPM / Shout
Genre: Funk / Soul
Quality: FLAC (*image + .cue,log)
Total Time: 01:18:08
Total Size: 519 mb (+3%rec.)
WebSite: Album Preview

The chronological span of this anthology is given in its subtitle, "The Big Voice, The Big Songs 1968-1983." Unfortunately, the year of release is not given for individual songs in the track listing, although the (actually rather lengthy) liner notes do at least admit that the "latter half" of this CD covers 1976-1983. It can be reasonably inferred that the first half thus covers material starting in the late '60s and dating from no later than the mid-'70s, particularly as it definitely does include his 1968-1970 singles "Reconsider Me," "Release Me," and "I Won't Cry." It's the earlier half of the CD -- probably mostly or wholly from the late '60s and early '70s, from the sound of things -- that commands the most attention, comprising accomplished though not quite godhead Nashville soul. These cuts are a bit (but not much) poppier than deep Southern soul, crossing gospel, swamp pop, R&B, blues, and even some country, funk, and New Orleans influences in an easygoing, warm fashion. Adams' likable vocals, which convey passion without breaking out in a sweat, retain their charm on the later material, the arrangements ranging from decently down-home to too sweet and slick urban soul flourishes, particularly in the keyboards. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

Tracks:

01. Release Me (2:50)
02. You Made A New Man Out Of Me (3:00)
03. In A Moment Of Weakeness (2:35)
04. I Won't Cry (2:18)
05. I Want To Walk Through This Life With You (2:45)
06. Reconsider Me (3:50)
07. If I Could See You One More Time (3:31)
08. South Side Of Soul Street (2:57)
09. Georgia Morning Dew (3:18)
10. Real live Livin' Hurtin' Man (3:08)
11. Lonely Man (2:38)
12. Proud Woman (2:39)
13. A Losing Battle (2:57)
14. How Can I Prove I Love You (2:37)
15. You Can Depend On Me (2:49)
16. Let Me Be By Myself (3:56)
17. It's Got To Be Something (3:57)
18. Share Your Love With Me (3:29)
19. Your Love Is All I Need (4:43)
20. Stairway To Heaven (3:28)
21. After All The Good Is Gone (4:08)
22. Chasing Rainbows (3:07)
23. Love Me Now (3:54)
24. Hell Yes I Cheated (3:33)

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