Moment of Truth

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All Music Guide - Alex Henderson
Some disco and soul historians argue that disco was born in Philadelphia when Jerry Butler recorded the extremely danceable and highly syncopated "One Night Affair" under Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's direction in 1972. But whether or not disco was actually created in Philly, the city undeniably made many outstanding contributions to the genre. One of the finest albums recorded in Philly in 1977 was this self-titled LP by the superb but obscure soul/disco quartet Moment of Truth. Such sleek yet gritty jewels as "So Much for Love," "Chained to Your Love" and "Helplessly" a minor club hit pack a strong emotional punch that brings to mind groups like Harold Melvin & the ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Alex Henderson
Some disco and soul historians argue that disco was born in Philadelphia when Jerry Butler recorded the extremely danceable and highly syncopated "One Night Affair" under Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's direction in 1972. But whether or not disco was actually created in Philly, the city undeniably made many outstanding contributions to the genre. One of the finest albums recorded in Philly in 1977 was this self-titled LP by the superb but obscure soul/disco quartet Moment of Truth. Such sleek yet gritty jewels as "So Much for Love," "Chained to Your Love" and "Helplessly" a minor club hit pack a strong emotional punch that brings to mind groups like Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and the Intruders, but Truth's overall approach is much more disco-oriented and club-conscious. Clearly, the group realized that the best disco stressed vocal personality, not just beats. As little known as this album is, it came as quite a surprise when, in 1993, it was reissued after being out of print for at least 13 years.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 12/5/1995
  • Label: Salsoul Records
  • UPC: 742827100821
  • Catalog Number: 1008

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Moment of Truth Primary Artist
Bob Babbitt Bass
Crusher Bennett Conga
George Devens Percussion
Jerry Friedman Guitar
Lani Groves Background Vocals
Hilda Harris Background Vocals
Bob McCoy Trumpet
Leon Pendarvis Keyboards
Lance Quinn Guitar
Alan Raph Trombone
James Sedlar Trumpet
Irving Spice Concert Master
Norman Bergen Conductor, Keyboards
Harold Keinz Tenor Saxophone
Jimmie Young Drums
Billy Jones Musician
Michael Garrison Musician
Technical Credits
Keith Tippett Composer
Joe Cayre Executive Producer
Ken Cayre Executive Producer
Stan Cayre Executive Producer
Bob Clearmountain Engineer
Chuck "Fingers" Irwin Engineer
Jay Mark Engineer
Tom Moulton Engineer
Reid Whitelaw Producer, Essay
Norman Bergen Arranger, Producer
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Incomplete liner notes...?

    Because the group disbanded was and was reconstructed halfway through the recording process (hence the masked faces on the album cover), there is not much continuity to this album. The lead singer of the latter half of the album, John Mitchell, belts out classic tunes such as "Helplessly," which still receives radio airplay. It's too bad Mitchell and company didn't re-record the entire album, since their sound is the most remembered.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    1977 was a very good year

    I own the record. Stopped by to fill out my CD collection. I love the song Helplessly. A lot of these disco era songmakers should have gotten more respect. This is good music with a real soul. And you can dance and be happy at the same time.

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