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THE BEST of Ashford and Simpsons albums EVER!!!

LaShawn N. Hardy | OHIO | 06/11/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"So So Satisfied is my favorite of all of the Ashford and Simpson albums. The entire contents are well written, arranged, and orchestrated. The shift between Richard Tee, and Valerie Simpson on piano is pretty much flawless. This album is the least commercial and therefore practically timeless. It opens with the pulsating, "Tried, Tested, and Found True" This song gets you up out of your seat and prepares you to be taken on a journey. The title song, "So So Satified" is beautifully arranged and I find myself repeatedly listening to it just to hear all of the instruments, and the melody. One song that people tend to sleep on, but is SO POWERFULLY WRITTEN, is "It's You". This song is the epitomy of true love songs. I am often surprised that A & S NEVER sing any songs from this album, and radio NEVER plays any song from this album (like on Quiet storm or old school radio). While most of A & S's music seems dated, and very disco, So So Satisfied, comes off more mellow with a mix of jazz, classical, gospel, blues, and pure funk. This album is WELL WORTH buying and should get more props than it does. It's a hidden treasure, so don't sleep on it!"

Classic Early A&S

disco75 | State College, PA United States | 07/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One of the earliest A&S albums available on CD, this lp is less like their later 70's and 80's albums. It is less theatrical, quieter in its arrangements, more relaxed. It shows elements of folk and jazz in its soul, and it coheres as a whole album beautifully. The title track is a standout amongst the strong set, and "Over And Over" is included, a song covered several times, notably by Sylvester. The lp has held up exceptionally well over the past 25 years and along with Stay Free is one of the duo's two best albums on CD."

The undiscovered gem!!!

jwmoak | oakland, california USA | 09/27/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i didn't even know this one existed!!! i do have to admit 'don't cost you nothing' from send it was my first taste of a & s... but songs like TRIED, TESTED AND FOUND TRUE, COULDN'T GET ENOUGH, MAYBE I CAN FIND IT, the title track, OVER AND OVER and my absolute favorite song sung by a & s IF YOU'RE LYING convinced me ashford and simpson are definitely the best soul duo ever!!! and this coming from the writing team that brought us 'i'm every woman'!!! THE BEST!!!"