Temptations: Psychedelic Shack (180g) [ELEMENTAL]

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Now on 180g vinyl, "Psychedelic Shack"'s original release saw The Temptations embrace psychedelia. It featured hits like "Psychedelic Shack" and "War," marking a key moment in their history.

Released in 1970, "Psychedelic Shack" was The Temptations' twelfth studio album for the Gordy (Motown) label. Composed by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and produced by Whitfield, the album marked a departure from the classic "Motown Sound," embracing full-on psychedelia. It features the hit title track, which reached #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #4 on Cash Box, and #2 on the US R&B charts, as well as the original version of "War," later a major hit for Edwin Starr. "Psychedelic Shack" was one of the last albums from the third lineup of The Temptations (Dennis Edwards, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams) before they broke apart. During its recording, Paul Williams struggled with health issues, leading to the temporary addition of Richard Street from The Monitors. The album's frustration over lack of creative control and Motown's treatment of the group contributed to rising tensions, setting the stage for Kendricks' departure in 1971. All Music's Amy Hanson rated the album four out of five stars, calling it "an absolutely outstanding album" that still sounds fresh today.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Psychedelic Shack

2. You Make Your Own Heaven And Hell Right Here On Earth

3. Hum Along And Dance

4. Take A Stroll Thru Your Mind

Side B

5. It's Summer

6. War

7. You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)

8. Friendship Train