War of the Gods

Billy Paul | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 21, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Phantom Sound & Visi
• ASIN: B00000E1PC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #916,456 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Double CD from Philly soul legend of 'Me & Mrs. Jones' fame. Dutch reissue combines his 1972 album '360 Degrees of Billy Paul' with his 1973 album 'War Of The Gods' (currently outof print in the U.S.). Two standard jewelcases with individual artwork house --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars War Of The Gods, May 7, 2002

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strongjohnlee (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: War Of The Gods (Audio CD)

I first brought this album in 1973 and it is argutively Billy Paul's best work. I lost it , and have been in search of it every since.It's TSOP The Sound Of Philadelphia. With MFSB doing the music, and Gamble/Huff writing the tunes. If you dig Billy Paul,and are lucky enough to find a copy. You'll never hear Billy sound better...never!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect album, July 7, 2007

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R. D. Armstrong (Quincy, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: War of the Gods (Audio CD)

This is the rare pop album that is strong beginning to end. Every cut here belongs on any Billy Paul greatest hits album, although only "Thanks for Saving My Life" typically makes it. That one is a great, upbeat song, but the best one here may be the title cut.

Paul was a distinctive, perhaps even unique, R&B singer. He may have lacked vocal range, but when he performed Gamble and Huff numbers, the result was almost invariably stirring, and the first two selections here offer an other-worldly mysticism that shows why.

Paul compensated for his limited range with passion. That is evident on "The Whole Town's Talking" and "I Was Married." Even the final number, "Peace Holy Peace," though perhaps unsuitable for radio or mass audiences, due to length and message, is a passionate treasure. Easily Paul's best album.

5.0 out of 5 stars war of the gods, October 16, 2011

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binny - See all my reviews

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This review is from: War Of The Gods (Audio CD)

Billy Paul is my all time favourate.Thanks Amazon for helping me complete my collection.You are the best,keep up the good work.