| Hey, Love | ||||
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Studio | Ter-Mar, Chicago, Illinois, US | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic soul | |||
| Length | 39:58 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Cadet | |||
| Producer | Charles Stepney | |||
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Hey, Love is a 1971 studio album by American psychedelic soul group Rotary Connection released by Cadet Records.
Editors at AllMusic rated this album 4 out of 5 stars, with critic Andy Kellman writing that this is "one of Rotary Connection's best records" and recommends to listeners that this is as vital to the band's discography as their debut album, furthermore stating that "I Am the Black Gold of the Sun" "is the apex, the brightest moment in the group's discography". [1] In The Rough Guide to the Best Music You've Never Heard, Nigel Williamson credits this track with resurrecting the band's career. [2] In a review for retailers, Billboard called the group a "sweeping soul combo" and highlighted the vocals as well as Charles Stepney's work as particularly strong. [3] In Psychedelia and Other Colours, Rob Chapman states that this album is stronger than predecessor Dinner Music and credits Stepney for being "at the top of his game". [4]
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