What makes Face to Face With the Truth by The Undisputed Truth notable?

This album is significant for its ambitious cover of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, which showcases the band's ability to tackle pressing social issues through music. It also received positive critical acclaim and helped solidify The Undisputed Truth's place in the evolving landscape of early 70s soul and funk music. By the time 'Face to Face With the Truth' was released in January 1972, The Undisputed Truth had already established themselves as a notable act within the Motown roster, following their debut album in 1971. This record marked a pivotal moment for the group as they sought to expand their sound beyond traditional Motown pop into deeper, more socially conscious themes.

How many songs are on Face to Face With the Truth?

Face to Face With the Truth has 7 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Face to Face With the Truth

The Undisputed Truth · 1972

42 min · 7 tracks

A vibrant blend of psychedelic soul and funk infused with poignant social commentary and lush instrumentation.

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You Make Your Own Heaven and Hell Right Here on Earth — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and lyrical emphasis on personal agency and self-determination.
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Medley: Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite the World)/Friendship/Train — This medley encapsulates the band's eclectic influences while conveying a powerful message about unity and solidarity through its seamless transitions.
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What’s Going On — The group's rendition of this iconic song pays homage to its original while infusing it with a unique vocal arrangement that highlights their harmonies and emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album blends social commentary with vibrant instrumentation, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a lengthy track that combines spoken word and singing, setting a reflective tone for the record.
The final track is a cover of 'What's Going On', which reinterprets the original's themes while maintaining its emotional weight.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 You Make Your Own Heaven and Hell Right Here on Earth 6:50
2 What It Is 4:57
3 Medley: Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite the World)/Friendship/Train) 8:50
4 Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) 2:56
5 Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me 3:52
6 Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me 5:25
7 What’s Going On 9:21

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