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After the shaky start ofGreen Is Blues,Al Greenand producerWillie Mitchellestablished their classic sound withGreen‘s second album,Gets Next to You. The main difference is in the rhythm section. Abandoning the gritty syncopations of deep Southern soul,the Hi Rhythm Sectionplays it slow and seductive, working a sultry, steady pulse thatGreenexploits with his remarkable voice. Alternating betweenSam Cooke‘s croon andOtis Redding‘s shout,Greendevelops his own distinctive style, andGets Next to Youonly touches the surface of its depth. Although the album is filled with wonderful moments, few are as astonishing asGreenandMitchell‘s reinterpretation ofthe Temptations‘ “I Can’t Get Next to You,” which turns the original inside out. -All Music Guide
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