What is the best O'Jays album of all time?

Philadelphia International gave them the perfect home for their fusion of political messaging, romantic warmth, and tight vocal harmony — and they delivered album after album. Where do you stand?

Back Stabbers

The O'Jays' breakthrough 1972 Philadelphia soul album featuring the title track and 'Love Train,' introducing the Sound of Philadelphia to a mass audience.

1/10

Ship Ahoy

The O'Jays' 1973 masterwork featuring the epic side-long title track about the slave trade, a deeply political and emotionally charged soul statement.

2/10

Family Reunion

The O'Jays' celebratory 1975 album featuring the feel-good title track and 'I Love Music,' a Philadelphia International anthem.

3/10

Survival

The O'Jays' socially charged 1975 album tackling poverty, inequality, and perseverance with characteristic Philadelphia soul elegance.

4/10

So Full of Love

The O'Jays' romantic 1978 album featuring 'Used ta Be My Girl,' a sophisticated sweet-soul showcase for Eddie Levert's powerful voice.

5/10

Message in the Music

The O'Jays' lush 1976 album featuring the uplifting title track, a plea for music's power to unite and heal.

6/10

Identify Yourself

The O'Jays' late-disco 1979 album featuring the sleek R&B hit 'Sing a Happy Song,' adapting their sound to the changing musical landscape.

7/10

Travelin' at the Speed of Thought

The O'Jays' spiritually charged 1977 album questioning materialism and searching for deeper meaning amid the era's hedonism.

8/10

Serious

The O'Jays' 1989 comeback album featuring 'Have You Had Your Love Today,' a slick modern production that returned them to the R&B charts.

9/10

The Last Word

The O'Jays' acclaimed 2019 farewell album featuring collaborations with contemporary artists, a dignified capstone to a legendary career.

10/10