Let Sunshine in (Mlps) [Import]

Supremes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 16, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Japan
• ASIN: B000QUCY9E
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,138 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Composer

2. Everyday People

3. No Matter What Sign You Are

4. Hey Western Union Man

5. What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

6. I'm Livin' In Shame

7. Medley-Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In

8. Let The Music Play

9. With A Child's Heart

10. Discover Me (And You'll Discover Love)

11. Will This Be The Day

12. I'm So Glad I Got Somebody (Like You Around)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS REMASTERED SOUND, September 26, 2007

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BOB (LOS ANGELES, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let Sunshine in (Mlps) (Audio CD)

Since the 1981 advent of the compact disc, Motown has shamelessly released reissue after reissue of its extensive catalog. For The Supremes, just like most of the major Motown acts, there is an endless plethora of albums, compilations and box sets, all of which had wildly-varying audio quality, regardless of mono or stereo content.

These ten 2007 Japanese mini-sleeve CD's are the best sounding stereo Supremes CD's I've heard yet. The separation and clarity is absolutely nothing short of miraculous and revelatory.

For me, the real joy of these new remasters is the ability to hear James Jamerson's playing in perfect, note-for-note clarity. That cat may have been one of the greatest to ever play the instrument, and being able to hear him so clearly is so enjoyable in a manner I haven't experienced before with any other release.

I own the 2000 box set, several of the latest anthologies, and the 2006 HIP-O "Where Did Our Love Go" 2CD. None of these sound as good as these Japan issues.

I just checked my Japan-based source for mini-sleeves, and as of this writing, six of these Supremes CD's are already OOP (all `sleeves are limited edition). If you're a fan, don't delay in getting these, as they are priceless.

Link by title to the 2007 Japan mini-sleeve Supremes catalog:

Where Did Our Love Go
More Hits by The Supremes
I Hear A Symphony
Supremes A Go-Go
Sing Holland Dozier Holland
Reflections
Join The Temptations
Love Child
Cream Of The Crop

WHAT IS A JAPAN "MINI-LP-SLEEVE" CD?

Have you ever lamented the loss of one of the 20th Century's great art forms, the 12" vinyl LP jacket? Then "mini-LP-sleeve" CD's may be for you.

Mini-sleeve CDs are manufactured in Japan under license. The disc is packaged inside a 135MM X 135MM cardboard precision-miniature replica of the original classic vinyl-LP album. Also, anything contained in the original LP, such as gatefolds, booklets, lyric sheets, posters, printed LP sleeves, stickers, embosses, special LP cover paper/inks/textures and/or die cuts, are precisely replicated and included. An English-language lyric sheet is always included, even if the original LP did not have printed lyrics.

Then, there's the sonic quality: Often (but not always), mini-sleeves have dedicated remastering (20-Bit, 24-Bit, DSD, K2/K2HD, and/or HDCD), and can often (but not always) be superior to the audio on the same title anywhere else in the world. There also may be bonus tracks unavailable elsewhere.

Each Japan mini-sleeve has an "obi" ("oh-bee"), a removable Japan-language promotional strip. The obi lists the Japan street date of that particular release, the catalog number, the mastering info, and often the original album's release date. Bonus tracks are only listed on the obi, maintaining the integrity of the original LP artwork. The obi's are collectable, and should not be discarded.

All mini-sleeve releases are limited edition, but re-pressings/re-issues are becoming more common (again, not always). The enthusiasm of mini-sleeve collecting must be tempered, however, with avoiding fake mini-sleeves manufactured in Russia and distributed throughout the world, primarily on eBay. They are inferior in quality, worthless in collectable value, a total waste of money, and should be avoided at all costs.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment!, June 7, 2005

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Music Lover "greatlandini" (Annapolis, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let the Sunshine in (Audio CD)

I finally heard this album after finding a copy for $3. I've gotta say that this album really doesn't do much for me, especially when compared to gems like "Sing HDH" "More Hits" & "Where Did Our Love Go". Out of the 3 singles ("Livin In Shame" "No Matter What Sign" & "Composer"), I would say "Composer" written by Smokey Robinson is the standout, sounding like an earlier Supremes' production. The other 2 songs sound a little too gimmicky for my tastes though they aren't terrible.

Ross sounds way out of her league on "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In". It sounds too Broadway-ish. Also, she sounds overly cute on "Let the Music Play". Dionne Warwick's version is superior. The B-sides "Will This Be the Day" & "I'm So Glad I've Got Somebody Like You" are okay, but definitely sound like b-sides.


The remake of Jerry Butler's "Hey Western Union Man" is okay but too rushed & definitely pales against the originial.

2 of the best tracks are the remake of "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted". Diana Ross sounds very good on this track. I've heard that her version may have possibly been recorded before Jimmy Ruffin's & that he insisted that the spoken intro (which is on Ross' version here) be kept off, though don't quote me on that. Also, the album filler "Discover Me" is quite good - sounds like it could have been a single.

Anyway, I finally got to hear the album. If you are unfamiliar with Supremes/Motown outside the hits, this is not a good place to start. If you are a fan who doesn't have this, I wouldn't spend too much for it. Overall, it is still listenable but there is better Supemes' music out there.

By the way, I believe this entire album is Diana Ross with background singers, though I am not entirely sure.

4.0 out of 5 stars What Becomes Of The Record Label Owner's Sweetheart?, April 14, 2008

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J. Jeffreys "from the disco to the theatre" (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let Sunshine in (Mlps) (Audio CD)

An argument can be made that this is actually Diana's debut solo album as none of the actual Supremes (Mary, Cindy) sang on any of the tracks. As such, the album cater's to Diana's singing style - light and commercial. Soul and R&B is sacrificed for pop appeal. Individually, these tracks are catchy and endearing. Collectively, they're an assault on the ears. The production follows the lack of depth the singer's voice embodies.

As far as listening to these songs randomized among the Supremes cannon as a whole, they're very catchy and great to listen to. Put together in one album from start to finish, they're a disappointment.