Isaac Hayes – Hits From Shaft (45RPM, 200g)
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Isaac Hayes – Vocals, Vibraphone, Piano, Electric Piano, Organ [click here to see more vinyl featuring Isaac Hayes]
Bass – James Alexander
Bongos, Congas – Gary Jones
Drums – Willie Hall
Electric Piano – Lester Snell
Lead Guitar – Michael Toles
Rhythm Guitar – Charles Pitts
Tambourine – Willie Hall
Rhythm section by The Bar-Kays and The Movement.
Horns & strings arranged by Isaac Hayes, Johnny Allen
Written by Isaac Hayes
1LP, standard sleeve
Limited numbered edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 200g
Record color : Black
Speed : 45 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Stax
Recorded at Stax Recording Studios
Produced by Isaac Hayes
Mastered and lacquer cut by Kevin Gray, Steve Hoffman at AcousTech Mastering
Originally released in1971
Reissued in 2003
Tracks:
Side A:
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Theme From Shaft
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Soulsville
Side B:
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Do Your Thing
Reviews:
“Of the many wonderful blaxpoitation soundtracks to emerge during the early '70s, Shaft certainly deserves mention as not only one of the most lasting but also one of the most successful. Isaac Hayes was undoubtedly one of the era's most accomplished soul artists, having helped elevate Stax to its esteemed status; therefore, his being chosen to score such a high-profile major-studio film shouldn't seem like a surprise. And with "Theme from Shaft," he delivered an anthem just as ambitious and revered as the film itself, a song that has only grown more treasured over the years, after having been an enormously popular hit at the time of its release. Besides this song, though, there aren't too many more radio-targeted moments here. "Soulsville" operates effectively as the sort of downtempo ballad Hayes was most known for, just as the almost 20-minute "Do Your Thing" showcased just how impressive the Bar-Kays had become, stretching the song to unseen limits with their inventive, funky jamming. For the most part, though, this double-LP features nothing but cinematic moments of instrumentation, composed and produced by Hayes while being performed by the Bar-Kays -- some downtempo, others quite jazzy, nothing too funky, though. Even if it's not quite as enjoyable as Curtis Mayfield's Superfly due to its emphasis on instrumentals, Shaft still remains a powerful record; one of Hayes' pinnacle moments for sure.” AllMusic Review by Jason Birchmeier
Ratings:
Discogs : 4.78 / 5