Taylored In Silk

Rating

Performer Notes

Recorded between 1971 and 1973.
Personnel: Johnnie Taylor (vocals).
Audio Remasterer: Joe Tarantino.
Liner Note Author: Bill Dahl.
Recording information: A&R Recording, New York, NY (1971-1973); Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Sheffield, AL (1971-1973); United Sounds Studios, Detroit, MI (1971-1973).
Perhaps Taylor's best pure soul release, this contains the shattering "We're Getting Careless With Our Love" and the equally bittersweet/humorous "Cheaper To Keep Her." Taylor was in peak form as a vocalist, and was getting superb productions, arrangements, compositions, and musical backing from the Stax braintrust. ~ Ron Wynn

Professional Reviews

Record Collector (magazine) (p.99) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Taylor's in his prime, his cheatin' soul simply sumptuous when embellished with Wade Marcus-arranged strings and gorgeous female gospel harmonies."

Uncut (magazine) (p.100) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[W]hat still grips is Taylor's voice, soft and vulnerable on 'Starting All Over Again,' and bullish and testifying on 'Hijacking Love'..."

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