The Undisputed Truth - Face To Face With The Truth (1972) and Law Of The Land (1973)

The second and third albums by the Undisputed Truth saw more crossover with the work of the Temptations, with versions of "You Make Your Own Heaven And Hell Right Here On Earth," "Ungena Za Ulimwengu," "Friendship Train," "Law Of The Land" and "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone." Much of the other material on these albums also consisted of covers, with highlights including an extended version of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," and a rather attractive reading of Lori Lieberman's "Killing Me Softly With His Song" (completely overshadowed by Roberta Flack's Grammy-winning version released at almost the same time).

Album info. from Discogs:

Face To Face With The Truth

Law Of The Land

The Undisputed Truth - The Undisputed Truth (1971)

The Undisputed Truth came together as a trio in 1970. Original members were Joe Harris (formerly of the Preps, and involved with the Ohio Players in the 60's), and Billy Rae Calvin and Brenda Joyce (previously with the Delicates, and back-up singers for Diana Ross, the Four Tops and Edwin Starr). The "project" was backed by Norman Whitfield, the famous Motown producer, who at the time was also reworking and reshaping the Temptations. The Undisputed Truth were always seen as something of a warm-up-band, with Whitfield using them to experiment on his psychedelic soul ideas (a number of Temptations songs were also recorded by this group); however, their work has merit in its own right, with great musicality and vocal quality. Highlights of "The Undisputed Truth," their debut album, include "Smiling Faces Sometimes" (which reached #3 on the R&B charts), "California Soul" and the hyper-extended, 11-minute "Ball Of Confusion."

To Discogs for album info:

The Undisputed Truth