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Back to Basics
R&B / Soul · 1983 · 8 tracks · 41m

Back to Basics

The Temptations

A transitional 1983 pivot where classic Motown harmonies meet early 80s synth-soul. The sound of a legendary group reclaiming their groove with Norman Whitfield.

November 1983 · Motown

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A sophisticated and soulful reclamation of the group's rhythmic roots with an 80s polish.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 41m
01
Miss Busy Body (Get Your Body Busy)
4:56
02
Sail Away
5:24
03
Outlaw
4:24
04
Stop the World Right Here (I Wanna Get Off)
6:30
05
The Battle Song (I’m the One)
5:20
06
Hollywood
3:56
07
Isn’t the Night Fantastic
4:56
08
Make Me Believe in Love Again
6:12
Moments Worth Listening For
The seamless transition of lead vocals in 'Sail Away' that showcases the group's unmatched internal chemistry.
The gritty, driving funk bassline of 'Outlaw' that recalls their psychedelic era but with 80s precision.
Ali-Ollie Woodson's powerhouse debut on 'Stop the World Right Here', signaling a new vocal era for the group.
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 Back to Basics sound next to the rest of The Temptations's catalogue?

Medium Energy-0.9σ

It runs a touch cooler and more held-back than this artist's baseline.

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