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Kevin H. Berthoud | USA | 07/15/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The Stylistics are truly an American classic vocal group, in the best of the best doo-wop and Motown traditions. I grew up slow dragging to most of the tunes on this CD. Like the great Motown recording, behind every great artist was the band; in Detroit it was the Funk Brothers, in Philly it was MFSB. Not to slight the awesome writers, arrangers and producers; I called out the musicians for a reason. Please note there appears to be at least one imposter track on this CD. Although the great Russell Tompkins, Jr. is definitely singing (all of the parts), the music is not the original track. If my memory serves me "Hurry Up This Way Again" was not recorded with digital instruments; I don't think they were that prevalent in '82. As this is one of my favorite Stylistic tracks I am disappointed; but there are so many other wonderful tracks (original recordings) on this CD, I leave to you to make the determination."

A Wonderful Smooooth Collection

Chifan7 | Long Island, N.Y. | 10/10/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just Luv this group. But, I did not know till I read the liner notes that The Stylistics was Not a "group", but one man and three back up singers. Russell Tompkins has one one the best falsetto voices of this era. All these songs are just Fantastic,even some of the ones I had never heard. You Make Me Feel Brand New is one of my top favs. If I may point out to the real fans of this group,there is one glaring omition. The song "Children of the Night". It is a wonderful haunting song that for whatever reason is not included. If memory serves this song did receive some airplay and some....noteriety. Hmmm.... A great collection of songs averall,abeit the price of this collection is a bit overpriced. Thanks."