Isaac Hayes - U-Turn
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Track List: U-Turn
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Album Details: U-Turn
- Release Date:
- 01/01/1986
- Label:
- Sony
- UPC:
- 074644061628
User Reviews: U-Turn
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Beautifully Sexy
, February 4, 2008Reviewer: delorisharper - See all delorisharper's reviews -
good music, for love , thinking and traveling
, August 17, 2003Reviewer: mjswint - See all mjswint's reviewsexcellent piece...kind of a sleeper but really good excellent Ike's rap,U-Turn,Hey Girl.
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Pro Reviews: U-Turn
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Long, long past his stellar 1970s heyday, by the mid-'80s Isaac Hayes was foundering. He was certainly still the master of his style, but, thrust out of his era and trying to bridge the gap by updating his sound, much of his 1980s output proved to be a deal-breaker for his fans. U-Turn hit the racks in 1986 and, from the absence of charting singles, apparently stayed there. Leaving behind the funky grooves of yesteryear but promoting their sweet soul undercurrents to the very fore, Hayes contemporized his sound on the perky opener "If You Want My Lovin', Do Me Right." The title was comforting, but the synth pop sonics must have been a shock to die-hard fans. There are some excellent turns, most notably his wrenching cover of the Freddie King classic "Hey Girl," which itself follows the latest installment in Hayes' "Ike's Rap" series of messages. This time, upset by the rampant drug use building during the decade, Hayes imbibed "Ike's Rap VIII" with a strong anti-crack message. Also of note is Hayes' take on the Four Seasons' "Can't Take My Eyes off You," which emerges as a quiet ballad orchestrated à la the Isaac Hayes Experience. At the end of the day, however, and despite the precious nuggets to be found on the album, there are far better ways to sample Isaac Hayes' delicacies than U-Turn -- which leads, of course, to the inescapable truth that this isn't Hayes' best period -- period. - Amy Hanson, All Music Guide |
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Isaac Hayes Biography
Few figures exerted greater influence over the music of the 1960s and 1970s than Isaac Hayes; after laying the groundwork for the Memphis soul sound through his work with Stax-Volt Records, Hayes began a highly successful solo career which predated n...Full Isaac Hayes Biography
-- ©2008 All Media Guide, LLC
Pros: great to listen to with a loved one
Cons: none
I absolutely Loved this album I had it on a cassete tape and I have been trying to find it . Its great music .Issac Hayes @ his best.
If you have a copy or know how to get one let me know.