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I Can't Stop
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724359355627
Label: Blue Note Records
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
MPN: 93556
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Blue Note Records
Release Date: November 18, 2003
Studio: Blue Note Records
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Editorial Review:
The highlight of I Can't Stop, Al Green's reunion with producer-arranger Willie Mitchell, the architect of his deathless '70s hits, is "My Problem is You." Over six and a half minutes, Green roars, wails, and rambles through a midtempo exploration of a seemingly unsolvable riddle--the love of a woman and its hold on him. In great voice, his high-end barely touched by time, he makes every moment count over these dozen originals; often lacking the layer of eccentricity that colored tracks as diverse as "I Can't Get Next to You" and "Belle," the songs still ring with the Reverend's authority. Mitchell's grooves add to the ecstatic mood, especially when the thumping bottom-end syncopation of a track like "Million to One" suggests that of, oh, "Look What You Done for Me." The first time this pair has worked together since a 1985 gospel album, I Can't Stop blows away the dust and finds more life and gutbucket flash in a seemingly inexhaustible vein. --Rickey Wright
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Glad Green didn't stop making great music
Right before this release, I saw Al Green live in concert twice. Both times were very recently. Maybe 2001 and 2003. The first time was a smaller indoor arena. He performed most of the hits and sounded great. He had energy and performed the hits with strong vocals....he was on fire. The second time was an outdoor venue and maybe he was not in good health. The background singers did many of the vocals and he just tried but failed to hit many of the notes. Everyone was a bit let down. Then ... Read More
Rating:  - Okay to Listen To
I Can't Stop is okay to listen to. I wanted to give five stars just because it is Al Green, but I gave four. My reasons are: Al doesn't sound relaxed and laid back enough, and those background singers sound kind of tacky. Al's voice still sounds great, but he sounds like he is just not putting enough of his soul into his singing. Maybe he'll sound better if he records another gospel album.
Rating: - Ugh....
"What a comeback".....come on. Maybe 1 or 2 decent songs off the whole cd. Sorry Al, you must to try again.
Rating: - The Rev. has healed me!
The Rev. Al Green is back!! Whether you liked his tunes in the 70s or heard/saw him when Ally McBeal was on FOX, Al Green is back and doing what he does best. Great R&B...true to its style. It's like a trip to Memphis, without the sweltering heat. This one is classic soul music (some call it booty music), put together by the masters of the trade. Put the kids to bed and put this CD in the player, who knows what will happen?
Rating:  - Pretty good, but don't expect the magic of the 70s stuff
This is not only a reunion of Green and his arranger--quite a few of the original session players and singers are on hand, too. And let's face it--30 years have had an effect on Al Green's voice. It doesn't have quite the same velvet quality as before, but it's astonishing how much range and dexterity Green's voice has retained, particularly in the upper register. Similarly, his background singers sound a little grittier, not as silky smooth as before. What's a little disappointing to me are the ... Read More
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