Great 70s Soul!!
Malridge Mace, IV | New York, NY United States | 10/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"From her beginnings as a soul artist on the Invictus label, chanteuse Eloise Laws delivers an appealing set of sides produced by Eddie and Brian Holland (2/3 of the Holland-Dozier-Holland trio responsible for a multitude of Motown hits).
The music on these recording allow Ms. Laws to have a vocally different approach and register than what one may be used to hearing on her vocally laid-back and more jazz-oriented sides on Liberty and ABC. Here her voice appears much fuller and stronger. While some of the material is not always 5-star caliber, her vocals are never-the-less excellent. In fact, at times she doesn't even sound like the same person as the singer who sang songs such as "Weekend" "You're Incredible" or "Strength Of A Woman." As a side note, this reviewer isn't sure what the other reviewer was listening to, but the mastering is excellent. The sound quality is comparable and definitely on-par with typical late 60s/early 70s production.
Songs such as Love Factory and Stay With Me have a decidedly Motownish sound and fit right in with other artists' songs on the Invictus label at the time. If you are a fan of the sound of the Honey Cone (Want Ads, Stick Up, One Monkey Don't Stop No Show) Glass House (Crumbs Off The Table) or Freda Payne (Band Of Gold, Bring The Boys Home) then you will enjoy these sides. Incidentally, this particular compilation joins her early 70s singles with the full length lp she released on CBS in 1977.
This is highly recommended listening for the Eloise Laws fan and essential for the completist."
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1