Still Waters Run Deep - THE FOUR TOPS***

Still Water (Love)/Reflections/Its All In The Game/Everybody's Talking/Love Is The Answer/I Wish I Were Your Mirror/Elusive Butterfly/Bring Me Together/LA (My Town)/Still Water (Peace)

After over five years at the top the popularity of The Four Tops began to wane, as soul music moved towards a funkier sound. Still Waters Run Deep includes the UK No. 5 cover of Its All In The Game plus the US No.11 and UK No. 10 hit single Still Water (Love). (US:21 UK:29)

"The title track and its slowed side two reprise are really the main reasons to own this pretty average post peak Four Tops record. Everybody's Talkin' is a nice cover done well, but the rest of the record is pretty standard late 60s pre-funk Motown."

"The first side of this album is awesome. Tails off quite a bit on side two, but worth a listen, as I'd say most Four Tops releases are. If you're not a fan of Motown, this album is completely inessential. Still Water (Love) is a vastly underrated Tops track, and most of the covers, notably It's All In The Game and Everybody's Talkin', hold up well. Reflections is an excellent track and proof that even after the songwriting trio responsible left Motown, their mark would be forever coupled with the label. This song prominently highlights the baritone of front man Levi Stubbs, and is a prime example of how, when coupled with decent songwriting, his voice could easily carry a song."

"A lot of these songs are well written enough but there's nothing that you'll keep with you. There are some pretty breathtaking moments as well, to the point where I would recommend everybody at least listen to this album, if only just once."

"Within the first few months of the new decade, The Tops hit cycle was revived with the hauntingly beautiful Still Water (Love). The album was a song cycled concept album with well thought out originals and expertly considered covers like Elusive Butterfly and Everybody's Talkin'. They banked a second hit with a classic cover of It's All in the Game. Frank Wilson, with important input from the group members, rounded out the album with originals like L.A. My Town."