Curtis Mayfield - Superfly is the soundtrack album that defined the 1970s with its funkiness and Chicago soul. This album helped put soul into the mainstream in a way. The album also gave film music a new meaning. The lettering on the front cover is what also made the album so iconic and a timeless classic of a masterpiece. His knack for storytelling leaves much to be desired for the listener(s). Curtis Mayfield was a musical genius for his time.
Think is the song which calms down the whole mood for this soundtrack album. The song is backed by a single electric guitar and a drum kit. An acoustic vibe was this song has. Think is one of the lesser known songs off the album.
What makes the song Freddie’s Dead so iconic and a classic is the fact the song was part of an original score for a film and its mischievous spy music vibe. The small violin ensemble helps give away that mischievous spy music vibe. He seemed to use not many in-house producers for Freddie’s Dead though.
Wild Child is one of the lesser known songs off the album that should’ve been as popular as Superfly, Pusher Man, and Freddie’s Dead but for some reason wasn’t. The beginning of the sounds similar to a Vaudeville song or Tin Pan type of song from the 1920s. Also the instrument at sounds very much similar to an organ or hurdy-gurdy from the 20th century or 19th century. You will definitely think, “This song does not sound like it was recorded in the 70s.” Instrumentation is what sets this song apart from all the others.
I rate this album 5/5*****!!
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