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Although The Fabulous Impressions was a solid enough soul record on its own merits, it's not one of the more notable entries in the Impressions' catalog. There aren't any big hits, although a couple cuts, "You Always Hurt Me" and "I Can't Stay Away from You," were modest R&B charters. At times it seemed that Mayfield was trying to follow in Motown's footsteps, as on "You Always Hurt Me" (which isn't far removed from Smokey Robinson workouts like "Tears of a Clown") and "You Ought to Be in Heaven" (which has a saxophone that sounds like a dead ringer for Junior Walker). Mayfield doesn't always take the lead part, which to be honest signifies that it's not going to be one of the stronger tracks. "It's All Over" is the Impressions' version of a song that had already been a hit for Walter Jackson, and the cover of Gene McDaniels' "One Hundred Pounds of Clay" (the only selection not written by Mayfield) is filler. The above comments might lead you to believe this album is worse than it actually is; it's dependable, enjoyable, quality soul, with "Isle of Sirens" recalling earlier efforts like "Gypsy Woman," and "She Don't Love Me" offering a chunkier and tougher approach than their typical heartfelt optimism.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kay Rogers, ComposerLyricist - Luther Dixon, ComposerLyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Conductor - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Elgin, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1967 Geffen Records
Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 Geffen Records
Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jerry Butler, ComposerLyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 Geffen Records
Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, Producer, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 Geffen Records
Curtis Mayfield, Conductor, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 Geffen Records
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, ComposerLyricist - The Impressions, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1967 Geffen Records
Album review
Although The Fabulous Impressions was a solid enough soul record on its own merits, it's not one of the more notable entries in the Impressions' catalog. There aren't any big hits, although a couple cuts, "You Always Hurt Me" and "I Can't Stay Away from You," were modest R&B charters. At times it seemed that Mayfield was trying to follow in Motown's footsteps, as on "You Always Hurt Me" (which isn't far removed from Smokey Robinson workouts like "Tears of a Clown") and "You Ought to Be in Heaven" (which has a saxophone that sounds like a dead ringer for Junior Walker). Mayfield doesn't always take the lead part, which to be honest signifies that it's not going to be one of the stronger tracks. "It's All Over" is the Impressions' version of a song that had already been a hit for Walter Jackson, and the cover of Gene McDaniels' "One Hundred Pounds of Clay" (the only selection not written by Mayfield) is filler. The above comments might lead you to believe this album is worse than it actually is; it's dependable, enjoyable, quality soul, with "Isle of Sirens" recalling earlier efforts like "Gypsy Woman," and "She Don't Love Me" offering a chunkier and tougher approach than their typical heartfelt optimism.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:29:29
- Main artists: The Impressions
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Geffen
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B Soul
© 1967 Geffen Records ℗ 1967 Geffen Records
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