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A Pocket Full of Miracles
R&B / Soul · 1970

A Pocket Full of Miracles

The Miracles

Polished 1970 Motown soul that balances Smokey Robinson's signature romanticism with surprisingly dark, topical storytelling and lush orchestral arrangements.

September 30, 1970 · Tamla

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A Pocket Full of Miracles represents a fascinating pivot point for Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, arriving at the dawn of the 1970s. While the group's foundation remains rooted in the impeccable vocal harmonies and romantic yearning that defined the 1960s Motown sound, there is a palpable shift toward a more mature, sometimes somber perspective. The album feels like a bridge between the innocent shop around era and the sophisticated, socially conscious soul that would soon dominate the decade. It is music for the quiet hours of the night when the world feels both vast and intimate.

Moments Worth Listening For
The jarringly somber lyrical shift in Who's Gonna Take the Blame where the lush Ashford and Simpson production meets a tragic narrative.
Smokey's effortless leap into his upper register during the climax of Point It Out.
The intricate, interlocking vocal interplay between the group members on the bridge of Darling Dear.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does A Pocket Full of Miracles sound next to the rest of The Miracles's catalogue?

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