A Dramatic Experience by The Dramatics - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

1973's A Dramatic Experience seems to split the difference between a concept album dealing with the evils of drugs and polished, well-arranged ballads and dance tracks. Quiet as it was kept, this album has two different lineups and as William Howard and Elbert Wilkins departed, L.J. Reynolds and Lenny Mayes replaced them. The majority of the concept side of A Dramatic Experience is marred by a heavy hand. "The Devil Is Dope" has lead singer William "Wee Gee" Howard's David Ruffin-derived vocals coming this close to parody. The slightly humorous "Jim, What's Wrong With Him?" does attain the eerie nature of drug abuse and has powerful production values. "Beware of the Man (With the Candy in His Hand)" has its odd monster/pusher sentiment only redeemed by Tony Hester's great and innovative production. The non-concept tracks work best here. "Now You've Got My Loving You" has a pitch-perfect falsetto vocal from Ron Banks and particularly strong harmony from the group. The romantic and melodic "Beautiful People" has lead vocals and from Banks, the newly arrived Reynolds, and great group chemistry. Songs featuring the Howard era group, the rock-based "Stand Up and Clap Your Hands" and "Hum a Song (From Your Heart)" close the effort. A Dramatic Experience isn't ranked as a great concept effort, but the romantic ballads make this a necessity to lovers of '70s R&B. ~ Jason Elias

1. The Devil Is Dope

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Hester; Composer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Hester; Other

2. You Could Become The Very Heart Of Me

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Hester; Composer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Hester; Other

3. Now You Got Me Loving You

by The Dramatics

Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production

4. Fell For You

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Hester; Composer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Hester; Other

5. Jim, What's Wrong With Him?

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Hester; Composer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Hester; Other

6. Hey You! Get Off My Mountain

by The Dramatics

Performer: Paul Riser
Johnny Allen
Tony Hester; Performer
Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Hester; Composer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production
Recording Arrangement: Johnny Allen
Tony Hester
Paul Riser; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Hester; Other

7. Beautiful People

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Hester; Composer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Hester; Other

8. Beware Of The Man (With The Candy In His Hand)

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Hester; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Hester; Composer
Producer: Tony Hester; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Hester; Other

9. Stand Up Clap Your Hands

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Lyricist: Unknown; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Unknown; Other

10. Soul From Your Heart

by The Dramatics

Primary Artist: The Dramatics; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Lyricist: Unknown; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Unknown; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 59 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/10 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Contemporary R&B

Label

Fantasy Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1972

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

25218413121