What is the best Al Green album of all time?

From smooth Memphis soul seduction to spare spiritual confessions, his run of 70s Hi Records albums remains one of the most consistent in popular music — with later comebacks that still rival the originals. Which is the one?

1

Let's Stay Together

Al Green's classic 1972 album featuring the timeless title track, one of the best-selling soul singles of all time.

2

I'm Still in Love with You

Al Green's silky 1972 album featuring orchestral soul arrangements by Willie Mitchell and the hit 'Look What You Done for Me.'

3

Call Me

Al Green's 1973 album blending secular and gospel themes, featuring the romantic ballad 'Here I Am (Come and Take Me).'

4

Livin' for You

Al Green's smooth 1973 Hi Records album produced by Willie Mitchell, featuring the R&B hit 'Livin' for You.'

5

Al Green Explores Your Mind

Al Green's 1974 album featuring covers of the Bee Gees' 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart' and Marvin Gaye's 'Sha-La-La,' with a soulful Hi Records production.

6

Al Green Is Love

Al Green's 1975 Hi Records album showing his increasing incorporation of gospel elements as he began his spiritual transition.

7

The Belle Album

Al Green's 1977 landmark album marking his full embrace of gospel music, featuring the title track 'Belle' and a deeply personal spiritual message.

8

Full of Fire

Al Green's 1975 Hi Records album featuring lush string arrangements and his signature smooth falsetto on tracks like the title cut.

9

I Can't Stop

Al Green's acclaimed 2003 comeback album produced by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, his strongest secular work in decades.

10

Lay It Down

Al Green's Grammy-winning 2008 album co-produced by the Roots, featuring guest appearances by John Legend and Anthony Hamilton.

11

Green Is Blues

Al Green's 1969 debut album on Hi Records, which established his signature sound blending blues, soul, and gospel.

12

Gets Next to You

Al Green's 1971 breakthrough album featuring an early example of his distinctive vocal style and Willie Mitchell's production.