Reach Out
Artist: The Four Tops
Community Score: 6.30

Though it's one of the best Four Tops records of the '60s, Reach Out still feels weighted down by a few vain attempts at adult pop crossover. It certainly starts out right, with the glorious "Reach out, I'll Be There," the group's second pop/R&B chart-topper. After a faithful cover of the Left Banke's "Walk Away Renee," though, listeners are... Read More

Sunshower
Artist: Thelma Houston

Jimmy Webb produces this set, including a cover of "Jumpin' Jack Flash." ~ Bil Carpenter, All Music Guide Read More

This Old Heart of Mine
Artist: The Isley Brothers
Motown Superstars Series, Vol. 8
Artist: Jimmy Ruffin

An excellent coupling of David and Jimmy Ruffin's individual solo highlights. A couple of cuts from their unheralded LP together are also included, making this a well-rounded package. Two obscurities from each spice this skimpy but tight compilation: David Ruffin's dramatic, aching "Just Let Me Hold You For a Night," and Jimmy Ruffin's... Read More

The Estelle, Myrna and Sylvia
Artist: The Sweet Inspirations

Though Cissy Houston was long gone from the group by the time they made this album, it's a fine set of gospel-pop-soul, with arrangements that manage to be sophisticated without getting slick. Co-produced by David Porter and Ronnie Williams, who as a pair also wrote most of the material; the songs are good and varied, the vocals and harmonies... Read More

The Greatest Hits of Jackie Wilson
Artist: Jackie Wilson
Community Score: 9.50

This 14-song CD contains enough Jackie Wilson to satisfy his most ardent fans. Spanning from Berry Gordy's stuttering "Reet Petite" to the smooth "You Got Me Walking" produced by Eugene Record. Sandwiched between are his best and meatiest soul trips: "Whispers," "Lonely Teardrops," "Higher and Higher," "To Be Loved," "Baby Workout," and seven... Read More