The “Truck Turner” album, released in 1974, is the official soundtrack for the Blaxploitation action film of the same name, starring Isaac Hayes as the titular bounty hunter. Renowned for its gritty and soulful sound, the album showcases Hayes’ talent for blending funk, soul, and orchestral elements into a dynamic cinematic score.

The soundtrack features hard-hitting grooves, lush string arrangements, and Hayes’ signature baritone vocals, though much of the album is instrumental. Tracks like “Main Title ‘Truck Turner’” and “Pursuit of the Pimpmobile” deliver high-energy funk, while slower pieces like “Hospital Shootout” add dramatic tension. The album also includes “Give It to Me,” a standout vocal performance filled with raw emotion and passion.

With its vibrant rhythms and evocative storytelling, Truck Turner has become a classic, both as a standalone album and as a representation of 1970s soul music. It remains a testament to Isaac Hayes’ influence on film soundtracks and the wider music industry, embodying the bold spirit of the Blaxploitation era.

1. Breakthrough
2. Now We’re One
3. Duke
4. Dorinda’s Party
5. Pursuit of the Pimpmobile
6. We Need Each Other Girl
7. Houseful of Girls
8. Hospital Shootout
9. You’re in My Arms Again
10. Give It to Me
11. Drinking
12. Insurance Company
13. End Theme
14. Give It to Me
15. Drinking
16. The Insurance Company
17. End Theme