Let's Put It All Together
The Stylistics · 1974
37 min · 10 tracks · rhythm and blues
Soulful harmonies and smooth melodies intertwine, creating a lush backdrop for heartfelt lyrics that celebrate love and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Make Me Feel Brand New — This track features soaring vocals and a powerful message of renewal in love, emblematic of the Stylistics' ability to evoke deep emotion through their music.
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Let’s Put It All Together Start here — The title track captures the essence of unity and collaboration in relationships, showcasing the group's harmonious blend and lyrical sincerity.
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I Got a Letter — This song highlights a narrative of anticipation and longing, set against a backdrop of rich instrumentation that is characteristic of the Stylistics’ signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong vocal arrangements and lush production typical of Philadelphia soul, with notable shifts in energy across tracks.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a noticeable shift in energy.
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and horns that complement the vocal harmonies, particularly in the hit single 'You Make Me Feel Brand New.'
- Several tracks utilize call-and-response vocal techniques, enhancing the interaction between lead vocals and background harmonies.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- smooth harmonies for relaxed evenings
- heartfelt melodies for romantic moments
- uplifting vibes for group gatherings
- easy listening during casual afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their popularity with the hit 'You Make Me Feel Brand New'.
- Career context
- Released in 1974, Let's Put It All Together was the Stylistics' fourth studio album, coming off the success of their self-titled debut and sophomore effort. At this point, the group had established themselves as a leading force in the Philadelphia soul scene, known for their intricate arrangements and emotive delivery. This album further solidified their signature sound while exploring themes of love and unity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Delfonics· Blue Magic· The O'Jays
Tracklist
- 1 Let’s Put It All Together Start here 3:30
- 2 I Got a Letter 3:35
- 3 We Can Make It Happen Again 3:42
- 4 Keeping My Fingers Crossed 3:30
- 5 You Make Me Feel Brand New 4:44
- 6 I Got Time on My Hands 4:48
- 7 Doin’ the Streets 3:49
- 8 I Take It Out on You 3:31
- 9 Love Is the Answer 3:01
- 10 Love Is the Answer (instrumental) 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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