…To Be Continued

Isaac Hayes’s fourth album is a landmark of progressive soul that expands the cinematic, orchestral and sensual approach of Hot Buttered Soul into a more elaborate format, combining extended interpretations of contemporary songs with Hayes’ own compositions and lush arrangements featuring strings, horns, keyboards and prominent wah-wah guitar. Dominated by Hayes’ deep, spoken-sung baritone and expansive instrumental passages, the album moves between romantic soul, funk, jazz and psychedelic textures, with long-form performances that emphasize atmosphere, groove and orchestral drama rather than conventional pop structures. New release on vinyl since late 90s.