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Post by jay on Dec 10, 2004 0:12:07 GMT -5
So, what do you guys think of it? I got it off e-bay. When I got it, there was a promo sticker on it. The description never mentioned it, so it was a nice bonus. There are a few decent songs on it, but not that many. It starts off with "Eenie Meenie Miny Moe", which is probably the worst song by the tempts that I've ever heard. I'll give it a half credit, because it was the last tempts song that Richard ever did. The "Get Ready" re-make is a disgrace...that's all I have to say about it. Actually, I'm being a little to polite about it! ;D "We Should Be Makin' Love" is a pretty good song. I have one complaint though. Considering Mowtown's "quality control", did they HAVE to use that exact vocal take? Ali's voice has always been hoarse, but that take was a little to rough in my opinion. All in all, I'd give this disc two and a half out of four stars.
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Post by Ivory Fair on Dec 10, 2004 8:46:38 GMT -5
Jay, I think this would be a GREAT thread for the "Listening Room"  |
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Post by Gua on Dec 10, 2004 20:34:41 GMT -5
Hated It......  |
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Post by jay on Dec 10, 2004 22:15:07 GMT -5
Jay, I think this would be a GREAT thread for the "Listening Room" So it was said, and so it shall be done. You're the boss.  |
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Post by jay on Dec 10, 2004 22:17:26 GMT -5
Hated It...... Care to elaborate? I'm curios to hear(well, "see", but you know what I mean!) what other people thought about it, in a kind of song by song analysis(spelling?). I'm hoping that Aba21 stops by, so I can get the pro's two cents. ;D |
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Post by Gua on Dec 11, 2004 6:44:05 GMT -5
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Post by zebop on Dec 11, 2004 21:53:08 GMT -5
I haven't heard too much from this CD. At the time I was pissed that "Milestone" was the first Temptations effort not issued on vinyl so I didn't buy it and haven't got it now. From my perspective the group sounded a little tired. I did like the "Get Ready (1990) single which has different versions of the song. I like the version with the rap the best  If I'm not mistaken, it was included on that Murphy Brown CD... |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Dec 12, 2004 7:39:21 GMT -5
HEY!! Eenie Meanie is a GOOD song!  I like the album better than most from that period. I agree with you about "Get Ready" but "(Who Wants to Be LIke) The Jonses" is one of the all-time greatest hits that never was!  ......... gonna listen to it right now as a matter of fact ...... I'm gonna do it ........... I'm gonna do it....... |
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Post by Gua on Dec 12, 2004 7:55:52 GMT -5
Good morning Ivory  I think your just a pushover for anything Tempts ( I mean that in a good way) I am listening to this Milestone album as I type this. My opinion hasn't change the album basically is "terrible" and your cut "eeni meeni minee moe" is well....just not good. It seem so elementary for the "Tempts" . I am reading the Liner notes and This was their 50th album dedicated to the memories of david Ruffin and Paul Williams. |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Dec 12, 2004 8:03:48 GMT -5
Ha ha, na. I'm not too crazy about "Surface Thrills" :laughing
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Post by Gua on Dec 12, 2004 8:25:40 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with "surface thrills"...  |
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Post by Gua on Dec 12, 2004 9:11:30 GMT -5
Care to elaborate? I'm curios to hear(well, "see", but you know what I mean!) what other people thought about it, in a kind of song by song analysis(spelling?). I'm hoping that Aba21 stops by, so I can get the pro's two cents. ;D As promised........ The Milestone album............. scale = 1-10 1 = pitiful & 10 = Outstanding 1. Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe ===== Hated it… very elementary “1” 2. Any Old Lovin' ======== “4” not good at all 3. Hoops Of Fire ======== “8” not bad at all 4. We Should Be Makin' Love ======== “6” listenable 5. The Jones' === Ivory, I’ve changed my opinion this is really not bad I liked it “9” 6. Get Ready === I actually like this version, not like the original but a good interpretation “8” 7. Corner Of My Heart ====”5” barely listenable 8. Whenever You're Ready ======== ok “6” 9. Do It Easy===== ok “6” 10. Wait A Minute===== Melvin sings lead, decent song “6” 11. Celebrate=== hated it “4” Overall avg = 5.7……… Between barely listenable and ok… Ali sings a lot of the lead on this album...if your a big fan of his you will like this album....as stated in a previous post this album was the "Temps" 50th album and was released in 1991. I'm glad I listened to it again because I now have some new "Tempts" songs to add to my MP3 collection. |
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Post by jay on Dec 12, 2004 23:17:46 GMT -5
As promised........ The Milestone album............. scale = 1-10 1 = pitiful & 10 = Outstanding 1. Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe ===== Hated it… very elementary “1” 2. Any Old Lovin' ======== “4” not good at all 3. Hoops Of Fire ======== “8” not bad at all 4. We Should Be Makin' Love ======== “6” listenable 5. The Jones' === Ivory, I’ve changed my opinion this is really not bad I liked it “9” 6. Get Ready === I actually like this version, not like the original but a good interpretation “8” 7. Corner Of My Heart ====”5” barely listenable 8. Whenever You're Ready ======== ok “6” 9. Do It Easy===== ok “6” 10. Wait A Minute===== Melvin sings lead, decent song “6” 11. Celebrate=== hated it “4” Overall avg = 5.7……… Between barely listenable and ok… Ali sings a lot of the lead on this album...if your a big fan of his you will like this album....as stated in a previous post this album was the "Temps" 50th album and was released in 1991. I'm glad I listened to it again because I now have some new "Tempts" songs to add to my MP3 collection. How could you put the "Get Ready" remake over "Hoops of Fire"? You forgot "A.O.A Lover". My opinion of it is.....well, let's just say that I never listened to the whole song. |
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Post by jay on Dec 12, 2004 23:19:24 GMT -5
HEY!! Eenie Meanie is a GOOD song! [/i][/quote] Yeah, so is "Darling, Stand By Me".  |
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Post by Gua on Dec 12, 2004 23:38:16 GMT -5
How could you put the "Get Ready" remake over "Hoops of Fire"? You forgot "A.O.A Lover". My opinion of it is.....well, let's just say that I never listened to the whole song. I rated them (both songs) the same....what is the "A.O.A Lover" song you are referring to? |
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If I'm not mistaken, it was included on that Murphy Brown CD...