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Jack Ashford and Joe Hunter produced the Metros, a short-lived group believed to be from Detroit. Ashford was Motown's ace percussionist, but found plenty of time to produce the Hesitations, Tony Hester, Debbie Taylor, and many others. "Sweetest One" got sporadic play, but is nothing special -- the falsetto is weak, the track spineless, and the lyrics ineffectual. There are a couple of memorable songs here, though. "I'll Never Forget You" was also recorded by the O'Jays (the two recordings are virtual clones, not surprising considering that Herbie Williams and Ashford arranged both). "Unlucky Sun" is injected with an upbeat arrangement and sounds a lot like "The Mix Mix Song," an early recording by the Chi-Lites. The band also scores with a strong remake of "Blue Velvet" that displays a deep, harmonious vocal blend. Nothing else here is really recommendable.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
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The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - A Pied Piper & GWP Production, Producer - John Anderson, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Ashford, Composer, Lyricist - Pied Piper, Producer - Paul Robinson, Executive Producer
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Terry, Composer, Lyricist - Jack Ashford, Composer, Lyricist - Mike Lewis, Composer, Lyricist - Joseph E. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor - Paul Robinson, Executive Producer
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - M.D. Smith, Composer - R.L. Winters, Composer - J. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Anderson, Composer
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Hiriam Williams, Arranger, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Conductor - B. Wayne, Composer - L. Morris, Composer
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Hunter, Arranger, Composer, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Composer, Conductor
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Ashford, Composer - Monette, Composer - Mike Lewis, Composer - J. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - A. Willis, Composer - Hiriam Williams, Arranger, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Conductor
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - B. Kaye, Composer - T. Mossman, Composer - J. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Conductor
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
Jack Ashford and Joe Hunter produced the Metros, a short-lived group believed to be from Detroit. Ashford was Motown's ace percussionist, but found plenty of time to produce the Hesitations, Tony Hester, Debbie Taylor, and many others. "Sweetest One" got sporadic play, but is nothing special -- the falsetto is weak, the track spineless, and the lyrics ineffectual. There are a couple of memorable songs here, though. "I'll Never Forget You" was also recorded by the O'Jays (the two recordings are virtual clones, not surprising considering that Herbie Williams and Ashford arranged both). "Unlucky Sun" is injected with an upbeat arrangement and sounds a lot like "The Mix Mix Song," an early recording by the Chi-Lites. The band also scores with a strong remake of "Blue Velvet" that displays a deep, harmonious vocal blend. Nothing else here is really recommendable.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:24:24
- Main artists: The Metros
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RCA - Legacy
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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