What is the best Temptations album of all time?
From impeccable Motown harmony to psychedelic funk reinvention to polished concept albums, they kept evolving long after most acts fade. Which era of the Temps do you love most?
Cloud Nine
The Temptations' psychedelic soul breakthrough 1969 album produced by Norman Whitfield, tackling drug addiction with gritty rock-influenced arrangements.
Masterpiece
The Temptations' ambitious 1973 concept album produced by Norman Whitfield, a meditation on social and political issues spanning two sides of vinyl.
All Directions
The Temptations' sprawling 1972 album featuring the 12-minute 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone,' a funk epic that defined an era.
Puzzle People
The Temptations' hard-edged 1969 album following up Cloud Nine with more psychedelic soul experimentation and the seething 'I Can't Get Next to You.'
Temptations Sing Smokey
The Temptations' beloved 1965 Motown album paying tribute to Smokey Robinson with their finest classic-era harmonies on some of his best compositions.
I Wish It Would Rain
The Temptations' emotionally rich 1968 Motown album featuring the devastatingly tender title track, one of David Ruffin's signature performances.
Psychedelic Shack
The Temptations' fully committed 1970 psychedelic soul album, one of Motown's most adventurous releases, featuring swirling soundscapes and social commentary.
Sky's the Limit
The Temptations' 1971 album continuing their socially conscious Norman Whitfield era with cosmic soul production and gospel-tinged vocals.
With a Lot o' Soul
The Temptations' 1967 classic featuring the gorgeous 'You're My Everything' and 'It's You That I Need,' peak Norman Whitfield/Barrett Strong early output.
A Song for You
The Temptations' mid-70s 1975 album featuring new lead singer Louis Price alongside Dennis Edwards, bridging the classic and post-classic eras.
Phoenix Rising
The Temptations' acclaimed 1998 comeback album reuniting original members and recapturing classic Motown elegance for a new generation.
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