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With its in-house staff and recognizable sound, the Philadelphia International label was an early 70s equivalent of 60s Tamla/Motown. Flagship harmony act the O'Jays revelled in its sumptuous arrangements and flowing rhythms, as this excellent album testifies. Producers and songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff sculpted brilliant scenarios for the group; cautionary, in the case of the exhilarating title track, or clarion calls for universal brotherhood, as exemplified in 'Love Train'. The O'Jays brought many years of experience to these recordings, and on Back Stabbers found a spiritual home for their considerable talents. The orchestral arrangements are breathtaking.
This is part of Legacy's Rhythm & Soul series.
Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1972. Includes liner notes by David Ritz.
Producers: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Bunny Sigler.
Personnel: Walter Williams , Eddie Levert, William Powell (vocals); Bunny Sigler (guitar, piano, keyboards); Dennis Harris , Norman Harris, Roland Chambers, Bobby Eli (guitar); Don Renaldo (strings, horns); Thom Bell (strings); Leon Huff (piano, keyboards); Lenny Pakula (organ, keyboards); Vince Montana (vibraphone, percussion); Earl Young (drums); Larry Washington (bongos, percussion).
Liner Note Author: David Ritz.
Recording information: Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA (1972).
Director: Adam Block.
Photographer: Frank Driggs.
Arrangers: Bobby Martin ; Lenny Pakula; Norman Harris; Thom Bell; Ronnie Baker.
The O'Jays: Eddie Levert, William Powell, Walter Williams (vocals).
Additional personnel: Leonard Pakula (arranger, organ); Ronnie Baker (arranger, bass); Thom Bell, Norman Harris, Bobby Martin (arranger); Bunny Sigler (guitar, piano); Roland Chambers, Bobby Eli, Norman Harris (guitar); Leon Huff (piano); Vince Montana (vibraphone); Earl Young (drums); Larry Washington (congas, bongos); Don Renaldo And His Strings And Horns.
Melody Maker (7/13/96, p.52) - "...a stone-classic....file next to WHAT'S GOING ON, SUPERFLY and THERE'S A RIOT GOIN' ON."
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A Classic Lost in all the "Greatest Albums of All Time" lists is this great album. The remastered version sounds excellent and the album ranks up there with the likes of "There's a Riot Going On", "What's Going On" or "Songs in the Key of Life". The vocals & musical arrangements are top-notch as is the production. A must-have for any serious soul collection! Submitted by a reviewer (Farminfdale, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
absolutly fantastic a must have soul GEM from philly brings back so many memories for me. pure classic soul say no more.... Submitted by garylock7 (wales great britain) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The One Release I Had To Own! I grew up with the O'Jays(thanks mom). Anyway I own 4 greatest hits/compilations alone and this is the one release I had to have. Brings back memories and is one of the best albums from R&B ever! Submitted by percyjohnson28269 (Charlotte NC, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A Classic
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