Tell It Like It Is
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Aaron Neville's silken voice—that distinctive, almost ethereal tenor—finds fresh purpose on this 1988 soul and funk outing, released on the UK's Ace label. By this point in his career, Neville had long moved beyond his Neville Brothers years into solo territory, and here he navigates a groove-heavy landscape that lets his vocal gift shimmer over funkier, more contemporary arrangements. There's a playfulness threading through tracks like "You Think You're So Smart" and "Bet You're Surprised," while deeper cuts explore the emotional textures he'd always commanded—that ability to wrap himself around a melody and make it feel lived-in and true. The album sits comfortably in that late-'80s sweet spot where soul and funk weren't yet separate conversations, and Neville's maturity as an interpreter means even lighter moments carry weight. It's a record that rewards patience and good speakers.
Item Details+
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | Soul |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Ace |
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Tell It Like It Is 2:39
2. Why Worry 2:32
3. She Took You For A Ride 3:18
4. A Hard Nut To Crack 2:29
5. You Think You're So Smart 2:35
6. Jailhouse 3:12
7. Bet You're Surprised 2:54
8. Love, Love, Love 3:21
9. Since You´re Gone 2:23
10. Space Man 2:39
11. Hold On, Help Is On The Way 2:23
12. Those Three Words 2:48
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