The Precisions - Such Misery

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Review by Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D.

The album Such Misery by Precisions is a masterpiece of soulful music that captures the essence of love, heartbreak, and the complexities of life. The album features a collection of ten tracks that showcase the band's musical prowess and their ability to create poignant and emotional songs.

The album opens with the track "If This Is Love (I'd Rather Be Lonely)," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song features a soulful melody, accompanied by powerful vocals that are both heartfelt and melancholic. The lyrics are deep and introspective, exploring the pain of unrequited love.

The album continues with tracks like "Why Girl" and "Such Misery," which delve deeper into the themes of love and heartbreak. The band's instrumentation is top-notch, with each instrument working in harmony to create a rich and layered sound.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Don't Cry," which features a haunting melody that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. The vocals are raw and emotional, conveying the pain of loss and the struggle to move on.

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Artist: The Precisions
Album: Such Misery
Rating: 4.17

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
A Lover's Plea2:44
Such Misery2:55
A Lovers Plea

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The Precisions A Lover's Plea

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Catalog Numbers

  • D-1001
  • GRP 129

Labels

  • Drew
  • Grapevine

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Published BySidrian Music
Mastered AtColumbia Recording Studios, Chicago
Manufactured ByRCA Ltd.
Distributed ByRCA Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p)Grapevine Records

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByDale Warren

Notes

℗ 1979 Grapevine Records

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): ZSTC-121638
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): ZSTC-121637
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): GRP 129 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): GRP 129 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): ZTSC-121638
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): ZTSC-121637

About The Precisions

This energetic group from Detroit has a recording career that spreads over at least nine different labels. Beset by personnel changes, the Precisions dropped singles on Strand, Golden Crest, Wild, Highland, and Debra Records from 1960 to 1963. They achieved some regional play by emulating Nolan Strong's falsetto on two D-Town singles: "My Lover Come Back" b/w "I Wanna Tell My Baby" and "You're Sweet" b/w "Mexican Love Song," but enjoyed their best run on Drew Records. Their lineup consisted of Arthur Ashford, Michael Morgan, William Rodney Prince, Dennis Gilmore, and Robert Lowe; Billy Brooks was also around and may have blended with them on D-Town and Drew at some point. The first Drew single, "A Lovers Plea" b/w "Such Misery," flopped. A second attempt, "Sugar Ain't Sweet," wasn't issued. "Why Girl," the lively lamenter with the gritty tenor lead, got them recognized in the Midwest and the East, expanding their fan base to Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and other cities. Martin Coleman, Michael Valvano, and Charles "Cholly" Bassoline wrote "If This Is Love (Than I'd Rather Be Lonely)," a dweller on both the R&B and pop charts, the well-executed song would have passed Motown's quality control with flying colors. It got them television appearances on second-tier dance shows like Ken Hawkins World of Soul in Cleveland, DJ Hops, and better-paying gigs. The members wrote their fourth Drew single, "Instant Heartbreak (Just Add Tears)," which charted, but not as high as expected. The Drew story ends with "Never Let Her Go," but with no promotion it didn't have a chance and Drew folded

Name Vars

  • Precisions

Members

  • Arthur Greer Ashford
  • Billy Prince
  • Dennis Gilmore
  • Michael Morgan
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Summary by Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D.

Such Misery is a must-have album for anyone who loves soulful music. The Precisions have created a timeless classic that will resonate with listeners for years to come. The album's themes of love, heartbreak, and the complexities of life are universal, making it a relatable and powerful work of art.

Comments

braydenmojo
braydenmojo
2023-04-14
I hope no cats were injured in the production of that video! I watch Pet Rescue Australia, and I'll tell on ya! :)
greenguy27
greenguy27
2023-04-13
(corr) Sidra Records. Sidra might have been Detroit's best operation for a season after Berry Gordy absorbed Golden World and Motown was in flux after HDH left. All of the greatest Detroit personnel such as Dale Warren who could or would not work for Motown were at Sidra . Sidra produced so many great Northern Soul classics and their recordings had their own unique sound...
enilaa
enilaa
2023-04-12
If I am correct, the Precisions were the only act to appear on the Drew label. Drew was owned by Sound Inc. /Sidrea
tapasvidave77
tapasvidave77
2023-04-12
Very cool post, Soulhawk, the first of five singles released on the Drew label by the Precisions in December of 1966. While this one didn't chart, it has the distinction of being their own composition, being co-written by group members Arthur Ashford, Michael Morgan, and Denis Gilmore (the fourth member of the quartet was Billy Prince).
yolacikalim04d6f51e20
yolacikalim04d6f51e20
2023-04-12
SOULhawk another dynamite song, tyvm