Album of the day. Before they signed to the famed Memphis soul label, Stax, The Dramatics cut their teeth in Detroit. Although they didn't gain public traction until the early '70s, they found themselves in great company among other harmony soul groups from Detroit, Philadelphia, and Chicago. As evidenced in their 1971 Stax-Volt debut, Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get, The Dramatics' splendid, five-part Temptations-esque harmonies and the backing of Memphis' session musicians gave them an edge over their softer competitors, striking a perfect balance between raw Southern soul and sweet Motown pop-soul. The music of prime cuts like the opener "Get Up and Get Down," "Mary Don't Cha Wanna," and the Latin-influenced title track are reminiscent of the earthy and hard-hitting funk of the same era. "Thank You for Your Love" and "Fall in Love, Lady Love" are sublime lesser-known ballads, but the album's undeniable climax is "In the Rain," one of the most atmospheric and sensual slow jams ever created. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get is easily a '70s soul classic as well as one of The Dramatics' best albums.
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