Reflections in Gold (1973-82)
Released: 1988
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Released: 1988
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A crafty culling of handpicked O'Jays tracks from their successful Philadelphia International recording years. The appealing selections include the sermonizing "Don't Call Me Brother," an epic...
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Message in the Music
Released: 1976
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Released: 1976
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The O'Jays' vocals are stellar throughout this lively eight-song collection. Political and social lyrics weigh heavy but don't overburden this set. "Darlin' Darlin' Baby" is a killer midtempo love...
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Travelin' at the Speed of Thought
Released: 1977
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Released: 1977
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This album from the Cleveland, OH-based trio continues to priimarily convey a profound social message of the album's key producers and label owners Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Gamble in particular...
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Identify Yourself
Released: 1979
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Released: 1979
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Compared to their other Philadelphia International releases, Identify Yourself is more inconsistent. Of the eight sides, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff produced only four, while Thom Bell contributed...
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My Favorite Person
Released: 1982
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Released: 1982
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Even average O'Jays releases have outstanding tracks, and My Favorite Person is a prime example. Its single releases didn't make much of a splash, so the LP went unnoticed, as compared to some of...
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Working on Your Case
Released: 1985
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Released: 1985
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A sweet helping of the O'Jays' Imperial sides recorded between 1963-1967. What makes this so interesting is the inclusion of some rare A-sides, and two tracks fished from the vaults. The obscure...
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Let Me Touch You
Released: 1987
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Released: 1987
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When this was released in 1987, the O'Jays were experiencing a slight artistic lull. Their first Philadelphia International album under Capitol/Manhattan distribution, Love Fever was an often...
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