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Rob Theakston, All Music Guide
One-third of the unstoppable powerhouse team that steamrolled the music charts for the better portion of a decade, Lamont Dozier originally started out as an artist in several local Detroit groups before Barry Gordy recruited him for Motown. After non-stop writing and production for the label, Dozier left Motown and immediately rejuvenated his personal music endeavors as a solo artist. And while he will always be better known for his production efforts, Dozier had several gems in his own right and Soul Man compiles his finest moments all together. And while not as ambitious in scope as 2000's Best Of compilation (not to mention it was the origin of this record's packaging!), this is a more than thorough introduction to the man without diving into filler or less than stellar moments within his career. Most die-hard fans will have already purchased the aforementioned release by now, but casual listeners will find this a worthwhile purchase as well as a perfect supplement to Castle's equally brilliant Why Can't We Be Lovers: The Invictus Sessions release.
