What saves the song from becoming a generic 80s pop-soul filler is the sheer caliber of the voices. By this time, the lineup featured and Ali-Ollie Woodson , the latter of whom provides the fiery, gospel-inflected grit necessary to pierce through the heavy electronics.
"Look What You Started" is a testament to the Temptations’ survival instincts. While some legacy acts foundered in the 80s, the Temps embraced the technology of the time without losing their identity. It’s a slick, infectious piece of synth-soul that highlights the group’s ability to remain "The Emperors of Soul" regardless of the decade. The Temptations Look What You Started
The Temptations’ (1987) stands as a fascinating, neon-lit artifact of the group’s "Motown 6000" era—a period where the legendary vocal quintet attempted to pivot from classic soul to the high-gloss, synthesized landscape of late-80s R&B. Produced by the prolific Peter Bunetta and Rick Chudacoff, the track is a masterclass in polish, though it remains a polarizing chapter for purists of the "My Girl" era. The Sound: A Digital Soul Hybrid What saves the song from becoming a generic
What saves the song from becoming a generic 80s pop-soul filler is the sheer caliber of the voices. By this time, the lineup featured and Ali-Ollie Woodson , the latter of whom provides the fiery, gospel-inflected grit necessary to pierce through the heavy electronics.
"Look What You Started" is a testament to the Temptations’ survival instincts. While some legacy acts foundered in the 80s, the Temps embraced the technology of the time without losing their identity. It’s a slick, infectious piece of synth-soul that highlights the group’s ability to remain "The Emperors of Soul" regardless of the decade.
The Temptations’ (1987) stands as a fascinating, neon-lit artifact of the group’s "Motown 6000" era—a period where the legendary vocal quintet attempted to pivot from classic soul to the high-gloss, synthesized landscape of late-80s R&B. Produced by the prolific Peter Bunetta and Rick Chudacoff, the track is a masterclass in polish, though it remains a polarizing chapter for purists of the "My Girl" era. The Sound: A Digital Soul Hybrid