Released 60 years ago
Hold On, I'm Comin'
Sam & Dave · 1966
32 min · 12 tracks · soul
Soulful harmonies and electrifying rhythms converge, creating an irresistible call to dance and feel the groove.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hold On, I’m Comin’ — The title track stands out for its infectious energy and call-and-response vocals, exemplifying the duo’s dynamic chemistry and engaging stage presence.
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You Don’t Know Like I Know — This track showcases Sam & Dave's vocal prowess with its stirring melodies and poignant lyrics about love and longing, capturing the essence of soul music.
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I Take What I Want — With its driving beat and bold lyrics, this song highlights the assertive nature of the duo’s performances, making it a standout within the album's context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal interplay and energetic arrangements typical of its era, solidifying its place in soul music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a brisk tempo, followed by several tracks that maintain a similar upbeat pace.
- Each song features call-and-response vocal patterns between Sam and Dave, enhancing the dynamic interaction and engagement.
- The instrumentation prominently includes horns and rhythm sections that drive the groove, with occasional shifts to slower tempos in tracks like 'Ease Me'.
- Several songs incorporate repetitive hooks that emphasize the danceable quality of the music, inviting listener participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- infectious rhythms for uplifting moods
- heartfelt storytelling and emotion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1966, 'Hold On, I'm Comin'' was Sam & Dave's second studio album, following their successful debut 'Sam & Dave Meet Otis Redding'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as one of the leading acts in Southern soul music, with strong support from the Stax label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Otis Redding· Wilson Pickett· The Temptations
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hold On, I’m Comin’ 2:36
- 2 If You Got the Loving 2:35
- 3 I Take What I Want 2:35
- 4 Ease Me 2:26
- 5 I Got Everything I Need 2:59
- 6 Don’t Make It So Hard on Me 2:51
- 7 It’s a Wonder 2:55
- 8 Don’t Help Me Out 3:09
- 9 Just Me 2:43
- 10 You Got It Made 2:36
- 11 You Don’t Know Like I Know 2:42
- 12 Blame Me (Don’t Blame My Heart) 2:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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