(May 2022) Episode 408 of the “opus project” is WILSON PICKETT. One of my favorite soul singers; his voice has a right level of rawness that feels close to the soul ideal. The songs in his late 1960s prime are funky and danceable without resorting to schlock or saccharine. After the early 1970s the output becomes sporadic and forgettable.
Favorite album: The Exciting Wilson Pickett
Favorite song: Land of 1000 Dances
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: a must-have for any soul playlist
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