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Isaac Hayes’s fourth album is a landmark of progressive soul that expands the cinematic, orchestral and sensual approach of Hot Buttered Soul into a more elaborate format, combining extended interpretations of contemporary songs with Hayes’ own compositions and lush arrangements featuring strings, horns, keyboards and prominent wah-wah guitar. Dominated by Hayes’ deep, spoken-sung baritone and expansive instrumental passages, the album moves between romantic soul, funk, jazz and psychedelic textures, with long-form performances that emphasize atmosphere, groove and orchestral drama rather than conventional pop structures.
Tracklist
SIDE A
1 Monologue: Ike's Rap I
2 Our Day Will Come
3 The Look Of Love
SIDE B
1 Medley: Ike's Mood / You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin
2 Runnin' Out Of Fools