Got My Head On Straight — Billy Paul

A warm, sophisticated blend of romantic optimism and reflective social consciousness.

Moments Worth Listening For

The way the strident synthesizer and African drums lock into a heavy groove underneath the spoken-word lecture on Black Wonders of the World.

The soaring, romantic horn and string swell that introduces the smooth homecoming theme of Billy's Back Home.

The intimate, close-mic vocal delivery on Be Truthful to Me that highlights the raw vulnerability of the performance.

Where This Album Departs

How does Got My Head On Straight sound next to the rest of Billy Paul's catalogue?

This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.

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