I'm in Love

'I'm In Love' is a special album... It is special because it swoops from upbeat, gospel country church soul stompin' to heartbreaking blues wailing, and from exhilirated to depressed moods. It's also special as two Soul heroes contributed greatly to the effort: Sax legend King Curtis and writer/singer/guitarist genius Bobby Womack. - The beautiful experience starts off with the brooding, haunting "Jealous Love"... Aside Pickett's resigned, hurtin' vocals, it's the plodding, spooky groove that gives this gem it's dark undertone. It's perfected with some subdued, infectious strings. Nonetheless, the album's finale is steeped in the melancholy of the title-track and the opener. Bobby Womack's "I've Come a Long Way" is a gentle, dramatic ballad that is the perfect ending to an album this deep.