Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - One Dozen Roses (1971) [2016]

One of their better latter-period albums. Though the singles ("The Tears of a Clown," "I Don't Blame You At All," the lovely "Satisfaction") were the focal points of the set, the real gem is "No Wonder Love's a Wonder," a haunting, socially conscious ballad where Smokey Robinson speaks the lyrics as the Miracles harmonize in the background. It marked one of the few times Robinson ever engaged in social commentary.


Tracks:

01 When Sundown Comes 3:19
02 No Wonder, Love's A Wonder 3:17
03 The Tears Of A Clown 2:57
04 Satisfaction 3:22
05 Crazy About The La La La 2:55
06 Cecilia 3:00
07 I Don't Blame You At All 3:09
08 That Girl 2:50
09 Faces 2:39
10 I Love You Dear 3:46
11 Oh Baby Baby, I Love You 2:27
12 The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game 2:56