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Superfly Soundtrack CD
Remastered; Reissued
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With his socially conscious messages and positive, pro-active stance, Curtis Mayfield seemed an unlikely candidate to score a blaxploitation film. That SUPERFLY resulted not only in an excellent soundtrack for the film, but in one of Mayfield's best albums, is all the more surprising. In fact, Mayfield's forward-thinking philosophy added a layer of depth to the movie, painting its realistic urban scenes through song in ways that comment on socio-economic hardships and the plight of many African Americans. He is especially skilled at character sketches, as on the driving "Freddie's Dead," and writing from particular points of view, as on the sly, slinky "Pusherman."
Along with Isaac Hayes's SHAFT, SUPERFLY wrote the book on blaxploitation music, pioneering sounds, themes, and moods that would be indelibly associated--thanks in part to the films they accompanied--with black inner-city life in the '70s. Mayfield achieves this with an array of lean funk grooves punctuated by brass arrangements, interlocking percussion, wah-wah guitar, and his wispy, soulful tenor. The title track, which closes out the set, is one of Mayfield's signature tunes, and still stands among the most recognizable, and pleasurable, musical emblems of the era.
Recorded at RCA Studios, Chicago, Illinois and Bell Sound Studios, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by A. Scott Galloway.
SUPERFLY: DELUXE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION contains 2 bonus tracks and the second disc contains rare and previously unreleased tracks as well as an interview with Curtis Mayfield.
Personnel includes: Curtis Mayfield (vocals, guitar); Johnny Pate (arranger, conductor).
Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.114) - Ranked #69 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...An astonishing album, marrying lush string parts to funky bass grooves and lots of wah-wah guitar..."
Rolling Stone (2/3/00, p.53) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...this is the seminal blaxploitation soundtrack....And it's history."
Rolling Stone (2/3/00, p.53) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...this is the seminal blaxploitation soundtrack....And it's history."
Spin (1/98, p.88) - Ranked #4 on Spin's list of the "Top 10 Reissues." - "A defiantly timeless soundtrack to the ultimate period picture..."
Spin (p.122) - "This definitive blaxplotiation-flick soundtrack spiked his do-right nature with just the right amount of baaaaddness."
Entertainment Weekly (10/12/01, p.28) - Ranked #6 in EW's "100 Best Movie Soundtracks" - "...A testament to the powers of a musician at the top of his game..."
Q (9/94, p.128) - 5 Stars - Indispensable
Q (9/94, p.128) - 5 Stars - Indispensable
Vibe (12/99, p.164) - Included in Vibe's 100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century
Mojo (Publisher) (6/02, p.66) - Included in Mojo's "100 Coolest Movie Soundtracks".
Mojo (Publisher) (11/99, p.133) - "One of the few essential blaxploitation soundtracks...more renowned for its Curtis Mayfield score than its on-screen content..."
Mojo (Publisher) (11/99, p.133) - "One of the few essential blaxploitation soundtracks...more renowned for its Curtis Mayfield score than its on-screen content..."
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Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   the sound of clear
this recording has got to be the best sounding music i have heard in a long long while, it,s what i was hopeing to hear and more , glad your around to make it happen for me ,im in my late 40,s but my younger co workers really enjoy the music , its new to them and they like what they hear,, thanks leo
Submitted by mybrotherleo7 (tucson az) 
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I Dare You To Disagree!
Tell me that Curtis Mayfield didn't make one of the funkiest discs ever with this "rock" record called "Superfly". Just grooving to "Freddie's Dead" & the title song alone will make you wanna steal a Cadillac. The bonus material is sweet stuff too.
Sam Bryant, Memphis, TN, USA
Submitted by samuelbryant (Memphis, TN, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Some Sweet Funk from Curtis
This is some of Curtis'best. A must have for Curtis Mayfield fans. Disc 2 offers some great alternate takes of most of the soundtrack selections. Listen to the instrumental "Check Out Your Mind" on disc 2...it will make you move!! Go ahead Mayfield...
Submitted by Travis (Frederick, MD)
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