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The Rest Of The Best

disco75 | State College, PA United States | 05/05/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This UK compilation has very little overlap with the US-released *Best of Willie Hutch.* Here we can delight in mostly fast-paced and mid-tempo cuts that show how well Mr. Hutch could groove. The two collections provide a good slice of Hutch's recordings from the 70s (plus "In & Out," one of two tracks that are on both CDs). These compilations showed me that although Hutch's recordings from 1975 onward became poppier and smoother, they also became more melodically complex and beautiful. He gave up the pastiche of Isaac Hayes/Curtis Mayfield wah wah sounds and focused more on his unique strengths. I'm surprised at how overlooked he was during the 70s-- he offered genuine soulfulness and has a wonderful voice. These are, in my opinion, fine R&B tracks from a talented singer/songwriter."

The greatest soul brother

Socrates | Dallas, Tx USA | 10/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hutch is the man, his music is timeless. "Homeboy" Hutch should be thought of in the same breath as Marvin , Stevie, Smokey, in the ranks of the greatest of the Motown/Tamila era."

RIP

mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 09/25/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"very Talented Songwriter,Vocalist&Guitar player from the Sam Cooke School of music making which You Can Hear Sam's Influence on Willie Hutch.Hutch could shout Vocally&then Smooth it out on the Smooth Jams. very Under-rated Cat who should have been given more respect.I enjoyed His Soundtrack work on the Mack&Foxy Brown. not to mention He was a co-Writer of the jackson Five's "I'll be there". very Talented Cat.He could balance the Funk&the Slow-Jam.RIP"