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Thursday, January 21, 2010

The Moments - Sharp (1978)



The Moments and Stang/All Platinum Records parted after this release. Some of the cuts sound like experiments and rejects from other sessions that had been collecting dust. "Dolly My Love" sounds like it was originally designated for someone else, as the sound is different from what Moments fans expect; it bombed in the States, but flourished in the United Kingdom. The Spinners' "I'll Be Around" has a totally different arrangement than the original; Al Goodman's bass sweetens the chorus. Lush is the word for "I Could Have Loved You," one of Harry Ray's better leads. On "Rain In My Backyard," the Moments employ Thom Bell's technique of closing the song with a gospel-inspired, improvising lead, which Billy Brown does well. Nothing else compels you to listen too intently. "Jack-in-the-Box," like "Dolly," enjoyed some popularity in Europe.

Tracks:
I. Could Have Loved You
2. I'll Be Around
3. Rain in My Backyard
4. Disco Man
5. Lady in Blue
6. I've Got to Keep My Head on Straight
7. Jack in the Box
8. Dolly My Love

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Posted By Garfield

2 comments:

  1. In spite of better moments...LOL!!
    The Moments are still the Moments,
    thanx for the drop Garfield

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  2. Hi Garfield, These tracks were the part of the sound track of our youth,local disco's had these as standards,and we loved them.
    Punk came and went but we always returned to the music that made us dance(not pogo)and here we are amongst people who feel the same.....Thanks for this great post !!
    Niall

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