289. The Temptations: “I Want A Love I Can See”
As a song, it’s okay; danceable, likeable, but rather flat and ultimately uninteresting. As an arrangement, a vocal showcase, a calling card for future greatness, it’s nothing short of remarkable. (6)
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288. The Miracles: “I Can Take A Hint”
Bereft of a catchy tune, or any real hooks in the chorus; it’s all okay, not at all objectionable but never thrilling either. It’s okay. (5)
287. The Miracles: “A Love She Can Count On”
Somewhat surprisingly, and contrary to popular opinion, actually a better record than You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me. (9)
286. Connie Van Dyke: “It Hurt Me Too”
Almost totally ephemeral and done largely without feeling; its main achievement is to inadvertently highlight what a good job Marvin Gaye had done with the same material. (4)
285. Connie Van Dyke: “Oh Freddy”
“Satisfactory”, and yet vaguely unsatisfying. (4)
284. The Contours: “It Must Be Love”
Completely out of nowhere, this has to be considered one of the best records the early Contours ever made, and it should have become a significant hit single in its own right. (8)
283. The Contours: “Don’t Let Her Be Your Baby”
It’s not a terrible record – it shares a lot of the rhythm and danceability of Do You Love Me – but it is mean-spirited, cynical and completely pointless. (2)
282. Amos Milburn: “I’ll Make It Up To You Somehow”
A highly interesting diversion, and a bold attempt at trying something new; the result is a pretty, if not earth-shattering record, and should be applauded for its pluck if not its greatness. (5)
281. Amos Milburn: “My Baby Gave Me Another Chance”
An interesting little curio, fun enough while it’s playing even if it’s not something you’d necessarily go back to very often. (4)
280. Bert ‘Jack’ Haney & Brice ‘Nikiter’ Armstrong: “Peaceful”
As a piece of meaningless instrumental fluff apparently intended as nothing more than space filler, it’s really rather nice. 4
279. Bert ‘Jack’ Haney & Brice ‘Nikiter’ Armstrong: “The Interview (Summit Chanted Meeting)”
It’s official: this record is scientifically proven to be less fun than root canal surgery, and I never, ever want to hear it ever again. (1)
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