The 1974 album "Hard Core Poetry" saw Tavares exploring a more sophisticated soul sound, moving beyond their earlier funkier material. It featured a mix of socially conscious lyrics and ballads, showcasing their vocal versatility.
- "Hard Core Poetry" was released on September 1, 1974, by Capitol Records. The album was produced by David Van Dyke and Tavares. It charted at number 33 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.
- The album's lead single, "Who Done It?", reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the R&B chart. Another single from the album, "My Ship Has Sailed", also performed well, reaching the top 10 R&B.
- "Hard Core Poetry" was Tavares' third studio album and marked a shift in their musical direction, leading into their more prominent disco-era success with albums like "In the City" and "Sky High!"
Tavares is a Grammy-winning R&B group from New Bedford, Massachusetts, known for their smooth harmonies and disco-era hits. At the time of "Hard Core Poetry," they were transitioning into a more mature sound after establishing their name on the charts.
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