1.6 Ain't That Lovin' You (For More Reasons Than One)
1.7 Too Late to Try to Do Right
1.8 Whole Lotta Lovin
1.9 You Got Me in the Mood for Love
1.10 Slide on
1.11 Body Rock
1.12 This Masquerade
1.13 Bonus Track -Good Love Remix
Description:
Labelcode MAL7480.2
"Good Love" on CD is a soulful showcase of Johnnie Taylor's mature artistry, capturing the depth, warmth and emotional honesty that made him one of the great voices of American soul music. On this album, Taylor combines velvety vocals with groove-driven arrangements and heartfelt ballads, moving effortlessly between smooth mid-tempo tracks and powerful slow jams about love, longing and second chances. The production emphasizes classic soul elements - rich backing vocals, warm bass lines, and tasteful horn and keyboard parts - while still sounding timeless rather than dated, making this CD as suitable for focused listening as for setting an intimate mood. As a listening experience, "Good Love" offers a coherent flow from track to track, balancing romantic themes with more reflective moments on relationships and everyday life. Fans of Southern soul, classic R&B and contemporary adult soul will find a compelling mix of emotionally resonant lyrics and sophisticated musicianship, with Taylor's voice at the center, full of character and life experience. The CD format ensures a clear, detailed sound presentation that highlights both his nuanced phrasing and the organic feel of the band. Johnnie Taylor, often associated with the great soul traditions of the 1960s and 1970s, earned a lasting place in music history with his expressive, gospel-rooted voice and a long series of R&B and soul hits over several decades. He became known to wider audiences through major chart successes that crossed over from the R&B charts into the pop realm, demonstrating his rare ability to speak to both dedicated soul fans and mainstream listeners. Over the course of his career, he worked with leading labels and producers in soul and R&B, building a catalog that is still highly regarded by collectors and connoisseurs. "Good Love" reflects the seasoned confidence of an artist who had already proven himself many times over and still continued to grow artistically. The manufacturer Mal positions this release in a way that respects the heritage of classic soul while making it accessible to today's collectors. With an emphasis on solid production values and a carefully prepared CD edition, Mal offers a product that appeals not only to nostalgic listeners but also to new fans discovering Johnnie Taylor's work. The label is known for focusing on genre-specific releases that honor the original sound and spirit of the recordings, placing importance on coherent presentation and reliable audio quality so that the emotional impact of music like "Good Love" can fully unfold.
Producer:
Charles Richard Cason, Tommy Couch, Wolf Stephenson
