For my money there is nothing smoother than an #algreen album. His angelic reedy croon over the lush subdued production of Willie Mitchell is simply divine. It's a staple around here on sundays. "Let's stay together" is on my top ten list of greatest songs. May even make top 5. I've heard the song my whole life, it came to the forefront in my mind when I saw Pulp Fiction in the theater in 1994. The kahuna burger in that movie had put to rest my dabbling in vegetarianism. I had already owned and loved the soundtrack from "reservoir dogs" and the soundtrack to this Tarantino movie was just as powerful. But I digress.
In a rare instance of theistic tolerance I even enjoy Mr. Green's gospel leanings. The romantic fiction of god seems to slide seamlessly into these soothing songs. Luckily these moments are pretty non existent on this album which puts it in the highest favor of his awesome discography. Tinkling guitars, honey thick bass lines and tasteful horns abound here. I'm staunchly pro-CD and while I concede that the album art size on vinyl is enviable I just really enjoy the convenience and fidelity of my beloved discs. This is one album you can argue may be a better experience on vinyl : the soothing vintage crackle and having to flip sides. It makes you more physically present during listening. Being physical with an Al Green album seems a foregone conclusion though.
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