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Curtis

by Curtis Mayfield

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All Time

of 455,189

68
1970's

of 2,833

6
1970

of 240

1
Genres
- Classic Rock
  - Classic Rock
    
    of 14,236
    
    22
  - Psychedelic Rock
    
    of 3,863
    
    7
- R&B & Soul
  - R&B & Soul
    
    of 34,032
    
    9
  - Funk
    
    of 5,092
    
    5
  - Soul
    
    of 24,171
    
    9

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 3.6960 Curtis is ranked overall as 3.6960 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 4.0000 Curtis has an avg. critic score of 4.0000 out of 4 stars

Curtis Album Reviews

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All Music Guide

The first solo album by the former leader ofthe Impressions,Curtisrepresented a musical apotheosis for Curtis Mayfield -- indeed, it was practically the "Sgt. ...more

Rolling Stone

Here's a Curtis Mayfield (of the Impressions) solo album; so far as I know, the first. Most of the eight cuts are distinctly Impressionistic, and one, "Miss Black America," includes Sam and Fred singing choruses. There are really no surprises in this album. ...more

Yahoo! Music

A declaration of independence of sorts (both as label owner and from the Impressions ), Mayfield delivers on the dance hit "Move On Up," the gospel-tinged "We People Who Are Darker Than Blue," and the echo freakout "(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go." This music has aged surprisingly well. ...more

Yahoo! Music

The first solo album by the former leader of the Impressions, Curtis represented a musical apotheosis for Curtis Mayfield -- indeed, it was practically the "Sgt. Pepper's" album of '70s soul, helping with its content and its success to open the whole genre to much bigger, richer musical canvases than artists had previously worked with. ...more

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The Daily Vault Album Reviews

In light of his passing away last month, I thought that in addition to this web site's brief "In Memoriam" statement, it was only appropriate that we review one of Curtis Mayfield's albums. First instincts told me to go withSuperfly, easily ...read the complete review at The Daily Vault Album Reviews

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