Keith Sweat が彼の最初のアルバム『Make It Last Forever』で、Dramatics の「In The Rain」(本アルバムに収録)をカバーしており、原曲が聴きたくなりました。ところがサブスクにこのアルバムはなく、悲しかったです。私はシングル単位ではなく、まずはアルバムで聴きたい派です。そのため仕方なくこのCDを購入しました。おすすめ曲はもちろん「In The Rain」。隠れた名曲は個人的に「Thank You For Your Love」かと思います。アルバムのクオリティは普通の70年代ソウルという感じですが、R&Bファンはとりあえず買って損はないです。
Although tracks #9-18 are listed as bonus tracks, they actually represent the complete track listing from their second vinyl album release. In other words, this is a two for one CD containing their first vinyl album release 'Whatcha See Is What You Get' and their second long player 'A Dramatic Experience'. Both albums are done well from switching lead vocals, harmonizing background vocals, meaningful lyrics, superb Detroit studio musicianship, solid production, excellent arrangements and great sound engineering/mixing. Applause to Joe Tarantino for the 24-bit remastered sound which brings each note sung and played to the attention of my listening enjoyment. The Dramatics handle ballads and up-tempo songs with equal virtuosity. I like playing the B-side tracks and album only tracks such as: "Thankful For Your Love"; "Hot Pants In The Summertime"; "Gimme Some (Good Soul Music)"; "Fall In Love, Lady Love"; "Mary Don't Cha Wanna"; "The Devil Is Dope"; "You Could Become The Very Heart Of Me"; "Now You Got Me Loving You"; "Jim, What's Wrong With Him?"; and "Beautiful People", just as much as the A-side hit tracks. The twelve-page booklet insert contains some brief background information about the group and recordings.
No doubt one of their most vibrant music offering on this superb remastered CD. The Dynamics truly represented the 70's era with their soulful voices and rhythms. A must for any serious soul collector. My CD arrived poorly packed courtesy of Amazon US, with the plastic case completely broken and cracked. Luckily, the CD was not damaged and in pristine condition. When you pay around USD$18, you'd expect a better delivery in a protective covering.
Beautiful wonderful music that takes me right back to the year it was created, 1972. Hearing this again brings back a lot of the joy and hope we felt in those years. A much needed sing along that makes my worries disappear for a while.
Envio más rápido de lo esperado. Muy buena reedición de este super LP de los Dramatics con ese soul sofisticado que los distingue. Uno de los mejores LPs que he comprado últimamente.
Ron Banks, L.J.Reynolds und co. katapultieren dich mit diesem zeitlosen meisterwerk(erster million-seller der band/gold status!) gleichsam ins soul-nirwana. eine leuchtende perle des deepen 70's soul allemal - gehört in jeden haushalt der schöne, gefühlvolle und geschmackvolle musik zu schätzen weiß ;o))
Die detroiter combo hatte mit "watcha see is..." ihren ersten TOP ten hit 1972 und waren in den folgenden jahren eine DER acts in der szene. unzählige auftritte in "soultrain" machten sie landesweit berühmt.
Als Bonus ist noch das komplette(!!) "a dramatic experience" album von 1973, also der nachfolgende geniestreich vertreten, inkl. dem kultigen "the devil is dope" - just BUY it & hum along!!