The Undisputed Truth
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The Undisputed Truth emerged from Motown's creative ferment as a vehicle for some of the label's boldest voices—initially fronted by Joe Harris before that role passed to Billie Calvin—and this 1971 self-titled debut captures them at a vital moment, straddling psychedelic soul and hard-hitting funk. The group tackles material that spans from Norman Whitfield's orchestral arrangements (the apocalyptic "Ball Of Confusion," "Smiling Faces Sometimes") to surprising covers like Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone" and Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," each one remade in their own image. What emerges is a record less concerned with neat categorization than with urgency and emotional depth—wah-wah guitars cut through lush strings, drums hit with funk conviction, and the vocals carry real urgency. This is Motown at its most experimental, where the assembly line gave way to genuine artistic risk-taking. If you've heard Whitfield's work with the Temptations but haven't explored The Undisputed Truth, this is essential.
Item Details+
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | Soul, Funk |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Record looks VG+ (some hairlines, no scratches that can be felt). Sleeve is VG+. |
| Label | Charts |
| Year | 1971 |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. You Got The Love I Need 2:57
A2. Save My Love For A Rainy Day 3:50
A3. California Soul 3:45
A4. Aquarius 2:39
A5. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) 10:20
B1. Smiling Faces Sometimes 3:05
B2. We've Got A Way Out Love 2:55
B3. Since I've Lost You 3:10
B4. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone 2:42
B5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine 2:51
B6. Like A Rolling Stone 6:30
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