Curtis
Curtis Mayfield · 1970
77 min · 17 tracks · funk · soul
Soulful grooves intertwine with socially conscious lyrics, reflecting the spirit of a transformative era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional shifts
- soulful grooves for reflection
- socially conscious lyrical themes
- dynamic exploration of identity
- late-night introspective listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in September 1970, 'Curtis' marked Curtis Mayfield's solo debut after leaving The Impressions. This album established him as a pioneering voice in soul music, setting the stage for his influential career as a solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Sly and the Family Stone· Stevie Wonder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below We’re All Going to Go 7:51
- 2 The Other Side of Town 4:01
- 3 The Makings of You 3:43
- 4 We the People Who Are Darker Than Blue 6:06
- 5 Move On Up 8:54
- 6 Miss Black America 2:58
- 7 Wild and Free 3:16
- 8 Give It Up 3:49
- 9 Power to the People (demo) 2:47
- 10 Underground (demo) 3:11
- 11 Ghetto Child (demo) 5:10
- 12 Readings in Astrology (demo) 3:31
- 13 Suffer (demo) 2:31
- 14 Miss Black America (demo) 2:22
- 15 The Makings of You (backing tracks, take 32) 4:35
- 16 (Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below We’re All Going to Go (backing tracks, takes 1 & 2) 9:34
- 17 (Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below We’re All Going to Go (edited single version) 3:26
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