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Slow Jams Collection
 

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Slow Jams Collection
"Slow Jams Collection [Single Disc]" (08/07/2001) R&B Various Artists, Platinum Disc Corp.Not to be confused with any volume of The Right Stuff's excellent Slow Jams series, Platinum Disc's own Slow Jams Collection is skimpy at ten tracks, but it does feature a good amount of undeniably classic quiet storm material. Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," Minnie Riperton's "Loving You," Teddy Pendergrass' "Close the Door," Freddie Jackson's "You Are My Lady," and Shalamar's "This Is for the Lover in You" are here with five other singles that more or less exemplify the most romantic, slow-tempoed side of '70s and '80s R&B. However, almost all of these songs have been compiled many times over, and the packaging here is quite cheap, so the only people who will find this to be useful will be those who own next to no '70s/'80s soul. ~ Andy Kellman

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Best of Slow Jams by Various Artists (CD - 11/25/2003)
 

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Best of Slow Jams by Various Artists (CD - 11/25/2003)
"Best of Slow Jams" (11/25/2003) R&B Various Artists, SPG

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Pure Slow Jams by Various Artists (CD - 09/10/2002)
 

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Pure Slow Jams by Various Artists (CD - 09/10/2002)
"Pure Slow Jams" (09/10/2002) R&B Various Artists, UTVPhotographer: Igor Vishnyakov. Pure Slow Jams, part of Universal's genre-specific series of compilations released under its "Pure" brand name (Pure Funk, Pure Disco, etc.) contains 18 major R&B ballad hits of the 1970s. Most of them were drawn from Universal's vast catalog of acquired record companies (MCA, Motown, etc.), although several have been licensed from other companies, notably Bill Withers' "Lean on Me" and Billy Paul's "Me and Mrs. Jones" from Sony, the Delfonics' "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" from BMG, Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" from EMI, and Aretha Franklin's "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" from Warner. Major stars such as the Commodores, the Temptations, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, and Gladys Knight & the Pips are represented, along with less-prominent artists such as Al Wilson and Lenny Williams. Some of the songs, such as "Lean on Me" and "Let's Stay Together," have arguably become standards in the ensuing quarter-century; others, such as the Floaters' "Float On" (in which each bandmember introduces himself, announces his astrological sign, and explains what kind of woman he likes) are dated novelties. But they were all R&B (and in most cases pop) hits, and they all proceed at slow and medium tempos, all the better for close dancing. The album is a bonanza for anyone who grew up listening to R&B radio in the '70s and favored the softer sounds. ~ William Ruhlmann

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Slow Jams: The '60s, Vol. 1 by Various Artists (CD - 09/21/1993)
 

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Slow Jams: The '60s, Vol. 1 by Various Artists (CD - 09/21/1993)
"Slow Jams: The '60s, Vol. 1" (09/21/1993) R&B Various Artists, The Right StuffThe Right Stuff's Slow Jams series devoted four volumes to R&B ballads of the '60s. Though it's more than a little irritating that these four discs could've been compacted onto two discs, each one is solid from front to back, with classics that any self-respecting fan of soul music needs in some form. This first volume clocks in at under 40 minutes, with Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman," Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is," Aretha Franklin's "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man," the Dells' "Stay in My Corner," and Barbara Lewis' "Hello Stranger" figuring into the scheme, along with six others. ~ Andy Kellman

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Slow Jams Vol. 3
 

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Slow Jams Vol. 3
"Slow Jams, Vol. 3" (03/22/2005) R&B Various Artists, SPGThe third volume of the Slow Jams series from SPG is on par with the first two sets, featuring a fairly random assortment of ballads and mildly up-tempo R&B hits. Its biggest fault is that it often hops across a couple decades (and therefore sounds and production values) from track to track. When you put on a disc of slow jams, you don't want to have to deal with the skip button, you know? Regardless, there are plenty of enduring singles here, including Isaac Hayes' "The Look of Love," Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire," Patti Austin and James Ingram's "Baby, Come to Me," the Chi-Lites' "Oh Girl," and Anita Baker's "Giving You the Best That I Got." ~ Andy Kellman

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Slow Jams: The 70's, Vol. 4 by Various Artists (CD - 05/23/1995)
 

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Slow Jams: The 70's, Vol. 4 by Various Artists (CD - 05/23/1995)
"Slow Jams: The 70's, Vol. 4" (05/23/1995) R&B Various Artists, Capitol Records (USA)Includes liner notes by David Nathan. All tfacks have been digitally remastered. Liner Note Author: David Nathan.

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Slow Jams: The '60s, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 02/22/1994)
 

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Slow Jams: The '60s, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 02/22/1994)
"Slow Jams: The '60s, Vol. 2" (02/22/1994) R&B Various Artists, The Right StuffIncludes liner notes by David Nathan. Personnel: Ben E. King (vocals, guitar); Dionne Warwick, Doris Troy, Etta James, James Brown, Jerry Butler, Little Anthony, Lou Rawls, Otis Redding, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Temptations , Betty Everett (vocals). Unknown Contributor Role: The Friends of Distinction. The Right Stuff's Slow Jams series devoted four volumes to R&B ballads of the '60s. Though it's more than a little irritating that these four discs could've been compacted onto two discs, each one is solid from front to back, with classics that any self-respecting fan of soul music needs in some form. This second volume clocks in at under 40 minutes, with Dionne Warwick's "Walk on By," Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness" (ironic: someone shouting at you to be tender), Lou Rawls' "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)," Etta James' "At Last," and the Temptations' "Since I Lost My Baby" figuring into the scheme, along with seven others. ~ Andy Kellman

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Slow Jams: The 70's, Vol. 3 by Various Artists (CD - 06/14/1994)
 

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Slow Jams: The 70's, Vol. 3 by Various Artists (CD - 06/14/1994)
"Slow Jams: The 70's, Vol. 3" (06/14/1994) R&B Various Artists, Capitol Records (USA)Includes liner notes by David Nathan. It's rare that a compilation series can merge the good aspects of previous volumes in one set. Slow Jams: The '70s, Vol. 3 deftly accomplishes that and more. With the self-imposed skimpy ten tracks, this does cover a lot of ground and captures the truest sense of the styles represented. This isn't hyperbole; this truly does hum like a great radio block or a thoughtful mix tape/CD. But then again, it is hard to go wrong with these solid songs. The best song from Teddy, Teddy Pendergrass' "Come Go With Me," and Sylvia's gasp-and-coo fest, "Pillow Talk," blend together in a great way. The Stylistics' "Betcha by Golly Wow" and the Manhattans' "Kiss and Say Goodbye" are great wherever you can find them. The middle and last part of this CD are where Slow Jams, Vol. 3 comes into its own. Powerhouse tracks like Peabo Bryson's "Feel the Fire," Tower of Power's "So Very Hard to Go," and Earth, Wind & Fire's "After the Love Is Gone" provide many sparks and emotion. The last two tracks, the Spinners' poignant duet with Dionne Warwick, "Just As Long As We Have Love," and the O'Jays' "Desire Me," end this on a suitably quiet and calm note. While it does seem silly to recommend a ten-track compilation in the CD age, this set is well-worth seeking out. ~ Jason Elias

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Maximum Slow Jams by Various Artists (Cassette - 08/26/1997)
 

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Maximum Slow Jams by Various Artists (Cassette - 08/26/1997)
"Maximum Slow Jams" (08/26/1997) R&B Various Artists, Elektra EntertainmentThis is part of Elektra's Maximum Hits Compilations Series. Arrangers: Denzil Foster; Edwin Nicholas; Gerald LeVert; Narada Michael Walden; Thomas McElroy. The perfect CD for those one-to-one sessions. Smooth urban with more dramatic performances than you'll find on or off Broadway. Keith Sweat and Jacci McGhee are inseparable on "Make It Last Forever," and Sweat's prot?g?s, Kut Klose, get bed-roomy on "I Like." Simply Red's heart-rending recital of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me by Know" singes like the original. Add selections by Gerald and Eddie Levert, Mikki Howard, Chaka Khan, and others, including Shirley Murdock's seducing (she never holds back) "As We Lay," and you have a potent package of red-light specials. ~ Andrew Hamilton

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Soul Selections: Smooth And Sexy Slow Jams [9/13]
 

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Soul Selections: Smooth And Sexy Slow Jams [9/13]
"Soul Selections" (09/13/2005) R&B Various Artists, VISoul Selections, subtitled "Smooth and Sexy Soul Jams," claims to be a collection of classic early soul recordings representing "where it all began" with 16 tracks "that influenced a generation of soul singers." The problem is, the recordings are all over the place chronologically, from Maxine Brown's 1961 hit "All in My Mind" to '80s and '90s recordings by Johnny Ingram, Ingram (the group), and obscure artists of apparently recent vintage. It's probably safe to assume that some of these artists never had a notable influence on any generation of soul singers. Many of the recordings were originally released on the Hot Productions label, or are latter-day recordings and re-recordings by veteran performers such as Barbara Mason and Ronny Dyson. Like many releases on the Empire Musicwerks label, Soul Selections is an attempt to repackage independently owned masters with flashy artwork to sell at mid-line prices. The drawback for consumers is that much of this material would be better suited for inclusion on budget-line discs. The claim that the music on Soul Selections somehow represents the birth of soul is particularly misleading. ~ Greg Adams

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Slow Jams Christmas, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (Cassette - 09/01/2003)
 

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Slow Jams Christmas, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (Cassette - 09/01/2003)
"Slow Jams Christmas, Vol. 2" (09/01/2003) R&B Various Artists, The Right StuffSlow Jams: Christmas, Vol. 2 is an enjoyable collection of quiet storm and smooth soul holiday songs from such artists as Al Jarreau, the Ebonys, Alexander O'Neal, the Whispers, Darryl Tookes, the O'Jays, Lou Rawls, Rotary Connection, Brook Benton and Al Green. For some tastes, the music may be a bit too smooth and polished, yet it's a nice Christmas collection for fans of urban soul. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Slow Jams by The Isley Brothers (Cassette - 02/16/1999)
 

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Slow Jams by The Isley Brothers (Cassette - 02/16/1999)
"Slow Jams" (02/16/1999) R&B Isley Brothers (The), American Recordings (USA)Everything except the rock-ish "That Lady" fits the albums' slow jam theme. The smooth, caressing love songs are mostly album cuts, with the sensuous "Don't Say Goodnight" the only real hit. "(At Your Best) You Are Love" never escaped the Isleys' Harvest for the World LP, but later became Aaliyah's break-out record. A remake of James Taylor's "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" outshines the original. "Caravan of Love," by Isley/Jasper/Isley (the younger Isleys) provides a break from Ron Isley's dominating leads. "I Need Your Body" has an erotic, staccato beat, and provocative lyrics. However, the rest are subpar, "You're Besides Me," "You're the Key to My Heart," and "Let's Fall in Love," from the boring Winner Takes All double album, are snoozers. ~ Andrew Hamilton

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