Best Curtis Mayfield
The Superfly soundtrack features music from Curtis Mayfield’s iconic 1972 film of the same name. It's notable as a landmark achievement in soul music, showcasing Mayfield’s socially conscious lyrics and innovative arrangements. The album significantly outperformed its movie counterpart at the box o...
Back to the World is a 1973 studio album by American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Curtis Mayfield. Recorded in Chicago, it combines soul and funk with socially conscious writing about war, poverty, alienation, and the experiences of Vietnam veterans returning to civilian life. The title track e...
Why this score?
Strong Curtis Mayfield social-soul album with funk elements, respected politically conscious songwriting, below Super Fly consensus.
Scoring methodology
Released in 1994 by Columbia Records, A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield is a compilation album honoring the influential soul and funk musician. The record features a diverse roster of prominent artists, including Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, and Whitney Houston, performing covers of Mayfield's com...
