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Dead Presidents Soundtrack album Albert and Allen Hughes' DEAD PRESIDENTS takes place in the early 1970s, the nation's supposed time of recovery from the social upheaval of the '60s. Dead Presidents Soundtrack CD music At the time, musicians--particularly soul artists--were edgier, more likely to create music that addressed previously ignored societal ills; even the love songs of the era were daring in their structure and sound. The music found on the soundtrack of the gritty film falls directly into the period spanning 1967 to 1974, when R&B was experiencing this radical phase prior to the arrival of disco.
The artists the Hughes brothers chose include many trailblazers who took black music to the "next level. " Sly & The Family Stone, who check in with "If You Want Me To Stay," were forefathers of funk who fused the positive messages of the love generation with an amalgam of soul, gospel and jazz. Elsewhere, Curtis Mayfield's grim depiction of ghetto life ("If There's A Hell Below") is balanced by the O'Jays' message of hope and brotherhood ("Love Train").
Love songs also went from innocent platitudes to a more aggressive style, soaked in desperation and desire. Some artists went the way of lengthy orations (Isaac Hayes' covers of "Walk On By" and "The Look Of Love"), while others coupled smooth funk with lush orchestration (Barry White's "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up") to deliver messages that reeked of champagne and silk sheets. Entertainment Weekly (9/29/95, p. 63) - "...provides a refreshing reminder that there are still plenty of great songs from soul's heyday that haven't become familiar as background music from Tarantino films. " - Rating: A Q (10/96, p. 162) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "It's 1972.... Dramatic, sophisticated soul and R&B from the period..." Vibe (12/95-1/96, p. 148) - "...the collection is part Motown, part Stax; part light, part darkness.... grouped here, [these songs] have all the passion of a biblical drama. " Melody Maker (6/1/96, p. 46) - "...the best primer I've heard of the best music that has ever existed..."
the blast from the past in those days we had some of todays greatest write'er preformer and produser that my time had to offer, these proformer sang about thing's that were happing everyday that matter to us as a mation And living today and hearing that same music sample over and over let me be thankful to that I AM TRUSLY BLESS By a reviewer
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Let me take you back!!! If you saw the movie, then you know that the sound track is a "must have". If you are old enough to have lived during that time, then you know how special the music is. For the younger people, your are in for a treat to "real music"; the best that the late 60's/early 70's had to offer. Just like the movie, the music told a great story. By Mrlonely50
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This is the real deal The soundtrack went well with the movie - hand in hand. This is definitely a must have. The songs made you think!!
yeaaa buddy im 22 and this soundtrack stays in my car even wen im ridin thru the hood l0l but fareal my favorite song on herre is i miss you classic vocalizing and the song is frum the heart. All of these songs are the embodiment of how great music was & how lame music is these days. just my opinion id much rather listen to this instead of birthday sex By nineteen80sbaby
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Old School at its Best The Hughes Brothers were on point when they selected the music for this soundtrack. By wdupar20
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