Funky Midnight Mover - The Studio Recordings 1961-1978

I've always considered myself a fan of Atlantic Records, so the more prolific artists they recorded have crept more and more into my collection over the years. I had to talk myself into buying this box, because I had the 2 disc set that Rhino/Atlantic released in '92, and I thought that had all the Wilson Pickett. But I had a couple of old LPs (Wicked Pickett and Hey Jude) that I went back to and found I really liked both of them all the way through. So I picked this up, and it is a revelation. The sound really opens up a new appreciation for the voice and expression of this man. He's not been one of my favorites because of his rough edge, but the improved fidelity, particularly on the early stuff, really allows his voice to be revealed in all it's gospel drenched glory. I wrote anything he did before Midnight Hour off, because I thought it just didn't have the right combination of production and songwriting. I was wrong. His early sides may not fully measure up to his prime Stax/Muscle Shoals/Philadelphia period, but it's very close. I thought perhaps 6 discs was just too much Wilson Pickett for me, but again I was wrong. This man was a master soulster, and he brought his magic to almost everything he recorded. I haven't listened to disc 5 and 6 yet, and I suspect that the quality tapers off on disc 5 and disc 6 is really for fanatics, but this set is worth every pretty penny I paid for it!

I dig most of the great soul singers from the fifties and sixties,but WILSON PICKETT is the greatest in term of music performance.Some may question the inclusion of the songs before IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR,but like all singers,PICKETT did not became an household name instantly.This is a superb collection with comments from some who worked with him and examplary liner notes about each song.This is the way to honor an artist of the stature of the wicked one.I always wished that he made more covers of songs by other singers.When you receive this package,you will think that they send you a book.Don't worry,the six discs are in the end and will beg you for playing.Now,how about a biopic with EDDIE MURPHY playing PICKETT.He can't scream like PICKETT.No one really can.My only disapointment is that they did not included the two live tracks that were in WILSON PICKETT A MAN AND A HALF 2 cds set,because we fans know how good was PICKETT live.

Wanted hear “DON’T KNOCK MY LOVE” pt. 2 most of all. Unfortunately the rendition included here is at variance with what was recorded on the original 45, which is very much more robust than what is included here. The recording on the album of the same name does not replicate the original pt. 2 track by Dennis Coffey either. Very disappointing. Otherwise this is an outstanding compilation.

This box set rules. IT is a really cool set that is bound like a book.the first 80 pages or so are a book with various people talking about the late great Wilson Pickett (jerry wexler,steve cropper,etc) and descriptions of every song in the set. It says that this contains pretty much everything he ever recorded for the Atlantic label. If you like the real deal '60's soul, then you must own this. Wilson Pickett was one of the kings of soul. I put him ,Otis Redding,James Brown and Sam and Dave in a class by themselves.Great sound quality. This is an overall very high quality product.

The sound was very good. Somewhat airy but defiantly more dynamic then other remastered I've heard on Wilson Pickett. Also in depth material.

Whowever is selling this for $193 new should be turned in to the proper authorities!! Go to Rhino Handmade and get it for $99!!!! There's no need to rip people off like that!

Great cd

Fabulous set. Incredible packaging.

Hi,this set is a very nice compilation of all Wilson's Pickett Atlantic label recordings.It includes an interesting detail notes on every tracks of the set and each CD's are stored in a cardboard sleeve including tracks listing for every disc.This set is simple,well presented and affordable if I calculate all the content offered. See you next time!

This was the only way to get the missing albums of Wilson Picket in digital format. Great package.

このBOXすごくいいです!!もう、大満足です!!!!6枚組だったら、ライブ盤とか一枚ほしかったなぁ???って感じです。が、入ってる曲全部いいです!!素晴らしい!!

さすがと言うか、ここまでするかＲＨＩＮＯ（ライノ）さんよ〜って感じ！！もうちょっとシンプルにして販売価格を下げてもらっても...と思ってしまうくらいメチャメチャ豪華ですよ、このＢＯＸ。レコーディング・データもばっちりですし、なんて言ったって音が最高に良い。これはもうパッケージも解説もほとんど辞書か事典のようだ（笑）。単体で持ってるアルバム（ＣＤ）を全て売って買いましたが、これは３倍にビッグになって返ってきたような気分です！