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The Temptations
R&B / Soul · 1981 · 10 tracks · 40m

The Temptations

The Temptations

Slick 1981 soul where legendary harmonies meet the punchy, synth-accented production of the early eighties. Polished, rhythmic, and undeniably smooth.

August 7, 1981 · Gordy

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A sophisticated blend of high-energy urban funk and smooth, late-night romanticism.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 40m
01
Aiming at Your Heart
5:58
02
Evil Woman (Gonna Take Your Love)
3:20
03
The Best of Both Worlds
3:41
04
Ready Willing and Able
3:25
05
Open Their Eyes
4:14
06
Oh What a Night
4:03
07
The Life of a Cowboy
3:33
08
Just Ain’t Havin’ Fun
4:06
09
What Else
4:11
10
Your Lovin’ Is Magic
4:05
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive horn burst that opens Aiming at Your Heart setting a high-stakes tone
That seamless hand-off between lead vocalists during the bridge of Evil Woman
The way the bassline locks into a tight pocket on Just Ain't Havin' Fun
The lush, shimmering vocal stack that carries the chorus of Your Lovin' Is Magic
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 The Temptations sound next to the rest of The Temptations's catalogue?

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Soulful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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