Superfly (1972 Film)

The term "classic" is tossed about a lot these days, and when it's being used to describe everything from Coke to a Janet Jackson CD, the term is shady. But take my word that the 1972 soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Superfly is a true classic. Why? Because 25 years after its release, the songs still ring true and sound fresh. A morality tale set to funky grooves and plaintive vocals, Superfly is the zenith of Mayfield's socially aware songwriting, recounting the highs and lows of the thug life and the no-win ghetto game of hustling. It's hard to believe, but a doom-filled ode to screwing up ("Freddie's Dead") was actually a big hit during the Nixon years. Truth be told, the record sounds as good, if not better, today and should be in everyone's collection. --Amy Linden Amazon.com

One of the greats.

1972 was a great year for music. So many classic albums were released that it would be a trying task indeed to name the best.

I've tried. And I've concluded. Best album of 1972? You're on it's page.

Curtis Mayfield was a musical genius. Not only does this album represent the peak of his career, it's also one of the Top 5 soul/R&B/funk albums of all time. This album will calm and rev you up at the same time. It's got that kind of magic. Seduction on wax. Recorded music has a long history of producing a truckload of great albums, but a select few have the honor of being called absolutely PERFECT. This is one of the lucky ones. There isn't a note that doesn't belong here. 37 minutes of glorious musical nirvana.

Superfly is an indelible part of my life. Along with the music of Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Stones, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley and lots of other greats, I couldn't imagine going through life without the privilege of having direct access to it. And for ten bucks? A steal.

There's two types of people in the world - those who love Curtis Mayfield and those who aren't familiar with him yet. Join us! May 31, 2008

Disappointed

Unfortunately I cannot say I enjoyed my purchase.
In fact I've paid for it but I received my CD literally in pieces.
Although the package showed no sign of damage when I opened the package the CD was broken.
So far I have not received any reimburse for my loss.

Antonio Carlos Barros May 27, 2008

My Review

The shipper, sent my merchandise quick fast and safe. I got it in great condition and would tell anyone to buy from this person. March 26, 2008

one of the best funk soundtracks ever

yoyu want the funk you want that street life you like your funk while snorting that girl and tripping out with your old lady get this curtis will be missed but this is the funk bomb these songs explore the life of the junkie and the dealer I remember these good days well pusherman, gimme your love and little child runnin wild was my faves and eddie you should know better man that was psychedelia soul if i ever heard it. October 30, 2007

THE POWER OF WORDS PT.3

GRITTY!POWERFUL!IN YOUR FACE!,BUT THE MESSAGE THEN IS STILL, THE SAME TODAY! IN THE HOOD.THIS GENT WAS PREACHING GHETTO GOSPEL,LONG BEFORE IT WAS COOL,THE SONG "EDDIE YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER!" IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES FROM THIS HISTORICAL CLASSIC,CURTIS UNDERSTOOD HOW IT WAS TO LOOK OUT FROM WITHIN,THAT IS WHY THIS WILL CONTINUE TO PLAYED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.........TIMELESS October 16, 2007

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