The Temptations - Cloud Nine / 45 RPM 2LP Mobile Fidelity

With “Cloud Nine,” The Temptations and their label Motown heralded a new era in 1969: influenced by emerging rock and pop trends and increasing socio-political unrest, the album broke down the genre boundaries between rock, psychedelia and soul, while also presenting visionary arrangements and production techniques.

The Temptations' ninth studio album was produced by Norman Whitfield and initially polarized the band's long-time fans with its stylistic reorientation. Nevertheless, it was extremely successful, entering the Billboard pop album charts at number 4. The title track and “Run Away Child, Running Wild” both reached number 6 on the

singles charts. In the same year, “Cloud Nine” received a Grammy Award – a first for the band and label.

On “Cloud Nine,” the instrumentation and architecture stand out as much as all the other elements. Never before had a Motown album contained such ambitious patterns and complex passages. The Temptations and Whitfield were aware of the departure from their previous methods and put together a program that both provides

a deep insight into psychedelic territory and includes outstanding soul tracks that represent the Motown tradition with emotional vocals, wonderful strings, and rousing beats. The songs showcase an ensemble at the height of its creative powers, delivering flawless pop-soul material characterized by romantic sweetness and compelling

urgency—despite the departure of lead singer David Ruffin in June 1968: The Temptations recharged their batteries and successor Dennis Edwards fit seamlessly into the collective.

MFSL is proud to present “No Secrets” in audiophile reference quality: mastered from the original tapes at MoFi Studio in California, manufactured by Fidelity Record Pressing, strictly limited to 3,000 numbered copies and housed in a luxurious gatefold jacket by Stoughton Printing, this double LP (180 grams, 45 RPM) offers the best sound

quality the album has ever received on vinyl and sets new standards in terms of three-dimensionality, transparency and dynamics. This collectible reissue lends Norman Whitfield's extraordinary production a realism that could never be experienced outside the recording studio. The timbres of all five members' voices are easily recognizable –

even within the harmony vocals.We recommend the use of "L'Art du Son" LP cleaner to wet wash your vinyl. Even new records of high quality production will benefit from this.

Title

LP 1

Side A

1. Cloud Nine

2. I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Side B

1. Run Away Child, Running Wild

LP 2

Side C

1. Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing

2. Hey Girl

3. Why Did She Have to Leave Me (Why Did She Have to Go)

4. I Need Your Lovin’

Side D

1. Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me

2. I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back)

3. Gonna Keep On Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love