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Breaker's Revenge: Original B Boy & B Girl Breakdance Classics 1970-1984
Arthur BAKER / VARIOUS
Cat: SJRLP 553. Rel: 27 Jun 24
Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band - "Scorpio" (4:03)
The Jimmy Castor Bunch - "It's Just Begun" (3:41)
BT Express - "Energy Level" (3:46)
James Brown - "Get On The Good Foot" (4:06)
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - "Planet Rock" (6:26)
Manu Dibango - "Soul Makossa" (4:24)
Esther Williams - "Last Night Changed It All" (4:23)
The Mohawks - "The Champ" (2:38)
Herman Kelly & Life - "Dance To The Drummer's Beat" (4:13)
Spanky Wilson - "Sunshine Of Your Love" (3:40)
James Brown - "Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose" (6:11)
Candido - "Soulwanco" (4:12)
Arthur Baker - "Breaker's Revenge" (4:53)
Manu Dibango - "The Panther" (2:29)
Abaco Dream - "Life And Death In G & A" (2:19)
The Jackson 5 - "Dancing Machine" (3:29)
Mongo Santamaria - "Cloud Nine" (5:42)
Edwin Starr - "I Just Wanna Do My Thing" (5:18)
Badder Than Evil - "Hot Wheels The Chase" (3:01)
Review: Curated by the legendary producer Arthur Baker, Breakers Revenge is a comprehensive compilation of original funk, soul, Latin, disco and electro tracks from 1970-1984. These tracks, ranging from well-known classics to hidden gems, have become legendary in the world of breakdancing. Featuring seminal tracks like Dennis Coffey's 'Scorpio', The Jimmy Castor Bunch's 'It's Just Begun' and Afrika Bambaataa's groundbreaking 'Planet Rock', this collection embodies the essence of breakdancing culture. The percussive breakdowns and infectious beats of these tracks have not only been the soundtrack to countless block parties and park jams but have also been sampled by numerous hip-hop artists and producers. With extensive liner notes and track-by-track breakdowns, Breakers Revenge is perfect time capsule for fans of breakdancing, hip-hop and music enthusiasts.
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Chris Bangs Presents The Playbox
Chris BANGS / VARIOUS
Cat: BGP2 319. Rel: 29 May 25
Johnny Hammond - "Los Conquistadores Chocolates" (6:01)
Bill Summers - "Brazilian Skies" (4:30)
Roy Haynes - "Quiet Fire" (8:11)
Willis Jackson - "Nuther'n Like Thuther'n" (7:27)
Louie Bellson & Walfredo De Los Reyes - "Sentido En Seis (Six Feeling)" (7:33)
Flora Purim - "Vera Cruz (Empty Faces)" (4:12)
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - "Visions Of A New World (Phase II)" (3:41)
Pleasure - "No Matter What" (4:49)
Fatback Band - "Njia Walk" (4:07)
Johnny Lytle - "Gunky" (4:31)
Patrice Rushen - "Jubilation" (5:54)
Cal Tjader - "Mambo Mindoro" (3:46)
Tania Maria - "Yatra-Ta" (4:21)
Dom Um Romao - "Braun-Blek-Blu" (4:50)
Review: Chris Bangs' varied and eclectic musical journey is a key reason he was chosen to curate a compilation for Ace. With a background ranging from space rock with The Mighty Om to DJ residencies across London, Bangs' career spans numerous genres, from jazz, funk, to soul. Bangs' DJ sets and parties - in such time-honoured venues as Special Branch in Brentford, London - were seminal in the evolution of the acid jazz genre alongside Gilles Peterson, where "acid jazz was never meant to be more than a pisstake". His foray into production, such as the proto-acid jazz classic 'Psychedelic Jack' with Peterson on vocals, cemented his legacy, but it's curation highlights such as this that really get our gears going. Hold tight as we scour early acid jazz brilliants from Gunky to Vera Cruz to Brazilian Skies to Jubilation.
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Played by: Pete Haigh
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Drug Story
Joe BATAAN / VARIOUS
Drug Story (LP + booklet)
Cat: NA 5235LP. Rel: 26 Jun 24
Joe Bataan - "Drug Story" (12:26)
Joe Bataan - "Latin Soul Square Dance" (alternate version) (5:24)
Joe Bataan - "(Goodbye Adios) Roberto Clemente" (4:19)
Eddie Lebron - "My Vows To You" (feat Little David) (2:31)
Eddie Lebron - "Sigue Tu Vida" (3:42)
The Edwards Generation - "Someone Like You" (2:59)
The Edwards Generation - "School Is In" (2:57)
One Sy Mack - "Never Listen To Your Heart" (2:39)
One Sy Mack - "A Part Of A Fool" (3:00)
Review: Previously unreleased, Joe Bataan (real name Bataan Nitollano) recorded the bulk of the material making up Drug Story in 1972. This new, highly limited box set hears seven revered, rarely-heard gems of Latin jazz, deep soul, raucous boogaloo, and heavy salsa by the legend, most of which were largely salvaged from his very own self-run Ghetto Records vaults. Drug Story was inspired by true events, and hears Bataan croon graciously over themes of destitution, lost family members and friends, and addiction. One of three definitive reissues of Bataan's greatest works, licensed from Bataan himself, with his oversight and input into a 15 page oversized book by Pablo Yglesia,s that details Bataan's larger-than-imagination life and his little Latin label that could.
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タグ: Salsa | Latin Jazz | Boogaloo
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The Craig Charles Trunk Of Funk Vol 3
Craig CHARLES / VARIOUS
Cat: BBE 764CLP. Rel: 04 Jul 24
The Third Degree - "Mercy" (Smoove remix) (5:18)
Say She She - "In The Morning" (3:55)
Beggar & Co - "Somebody Help Me Out" (Boogie Back radio mix) (4:55)
Sai Galaxy - "Rendezvous" (feat Vanessa Baker) (5:55)
Dave Lee & Omar - "Starlight" (radio edit) (3:50)
Kylie Auldist - "LYB (Love You Better)" (The Waz Exclusive Trunk Of Funk remix) (4:26)
Lexsoul Dancemachine - "I Don't Mind" (Mr Lex Trunk Of Funk remix) (5:13)
Sunlightsquare - "I Thought It Was You" (live) (4:11)
The New Mastersounds - "Watchu Want" (Exclusive Trunk Of Funk vocal version) (2:41)
The Harlem Gospel Travelers - "God's In Control" (2:38)
Sister Cookie - "Ain't No Good (But Its Good Enough For Me)" (Feat.Spencer Evoy) (2:53)
Sugaray Rayford - "Gonna Lift You Up" (3:29)
Kaz Hawkins - "Shake" (4:40)
The Nextmen - "Big Time" (feat Kiko Bun) (3:17)
La Rochelle Band - "Prophet" (3:36)
The Niceguys - "Power" (feat Bobby Saint - A Skillz remix) (3:22)
Sly Johnson - "Trust Me" (3:08)
Cotonete - "Day In Day Out" (feat Leron Thomas) (4:24)
Roy Ayers - "Tarzan" (4:14)
Review: Craig Charles, renowned for his soulful groove, presents The Craig Charles Trunk Of Funk Volume 3, a collection of 19 tracks that epitomize his passion for soul, blues, disco, and funk. This compilation, curated with long-time collaborator Greg Boraman, showcases Charles' lifelong dedication to soul music. With a career spanning poetry, acting, and television hosting, Charles' love for soul and funk has remained constant. His BBC 6 Music shows and global DJ sets have solidified his reputation as a premier ambassador for these genres. Volume 3 is a blend of club classics, contemporary hits, and timeless soul tunes. The collection, available in double LP gatefold sleeve and CD, is a testament to Charles' ability to seamlessly blend old-school classics with modern beats, creating a dynamic and infectious musical experience. Whether you're a long-time listener or a newcomer to his trunk of funk, this album will make you a fan.
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Wamano A To Z Presents Blow Up Trio: Japanese Rare Groove From The Trio Record Vaults 1973-1981
CHINTAM / VARIOUS
Cat: 180GWALP 05. Rel: 12 Sep 24
Tonpei Hidari - "Tonpei No Hey You Blues" (4:03)
Chu Kosaka & Ultra - "Kimagure Party" (4:07)
Kazushi Inamura - "Go Yojin" (4:20)
Fumio Karashima - "American Tango" (7:34)
Takao Uematsu - "Mysterious Jump" (8:14)
Maximum - "AshitaTenki Ni Nare" (2:55)
Jun Miyauchi - "Heartbreak Highway" (4:12)
Hiroshi Murakami & Dancing Sphinx - "Baby, It's Trivial" (6:15)
Review: Active since the late 80s, DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite is a celebrated DJ, remixer, compiler, and producer in Japan. An avid record collector and Wamono expert, he published the sold-out Wamono A to Z records guide in 2015, revealing rare Japanese groove records. DJ Chintam, a member of the Dayjam Crew and specialist in soul, funk, rare groove, and disco, opened Blow Up shop in Shibuya in 2018. Together, they created the Wamono A to Z guide. In this second volume of the Wamono series, Yoshizawa and Chintam showcase the best and rarest seventies' Japanese jazz, funk, soul, rare groove, and disco tunes.
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Reach Up Disco Wonderland Volume 3
DJ ANDY SMITH / VARIOUS
Cat: BBE 712CLP. Rel: 03 Oct 24
Weekend Sun - "Losers & Fools" (DJ Andy Smith Reach Up Disco Wonderland re-edit) (5:44)
Hot Streak - "Body Work" (Nick Reach Up remix) (5:12)
The Honeyshotz - "Lovin' You" (Smoove Disco dub) (4:25)
Uncle Louie - "I Like Funky Music" (Skratch Bastid Turntable mix) (5:46)
Quartz - "Beyond The Clouds" (5:09)
Buscrates - "Five Days" (feat DJ Epik) (3:31)
The Affair - "Please Don't Break My Heart" (feat Alyson Williams - DJ Andy Smith Reach Up Disco Wonderland re-edit) (5:24)
Change - "Platinum City" (8:08)
Rena Scott - "You're So Far Away" (DJ Andy Smith Reach Up Disco Wonderland re-edit) (5:44)
Birdee & Nick Reach Up - "Free Yourself" (feat Barbara Tucker - Full Intention extended remix) (6:32)
Trailer Limon - "Love Don't Pay The Bills" (3:02)
The Sunshine Band - "Black Water Gold" (part 2 - DJ Andy Smith Reach Up Disco Wonderland extended mix) (4:29)
Get To Know - "The Big Throwdown" (6:23)
BB Soul - "Make It Alright" (feat Laura Jackson) (4:11)
Orlando Julius - "Disco Hi-Life" (8:52)
Risk Assessment - "Bad Times" (Yam Who extended vocal remix) (6:29)
Review: Andy Smith's Reach Up - Disco Wonderland Vol. 3 continues his exploration of the "Discosphere" with 16 more and one again carefully curated tracks. Featuring artists like Buscrates, Trailer Limon, and Rena Scott, the compilation also includes stellar edits and remixes by Full Intention, Yam Who, and Skratch Bastid. Initially curated during pandemic lockdowns and inspired by virtual DJ sets, Andy continues to share his superb collection via the legendary BBE Music label and once again this triple vinyl LP offers a treat for DJs, collectors and audiophiles alike.
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タグ: Disco House
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Tokyo Bliss: Japanese Funk Boogie & City Pop From King Records 1974-88
DJ NOTOYA / VARIOUS
Cat: WWSLP 98. Rel: 13 Feb 25
BUZZ - "Garasumado" (2:35)
Mami Ayukawa - "Sabita Gambler" (3:53)
Johnny Yoshinaga - "The Rain" (5:44)
Keiko Toda - "Fade In" (4:13)
Koji Kobayashi - "Bokura No Date" (3:07)
Yuko Imai - "Hotel Twilight 4:49" (4:46)
Kumiko Sawada - "Your Love's Away" (4:14)
Masatoshi Kanno - "Day By Day" (3:32)
Yuji Mitsuya - "After Five At Caf-Bar" (4:40)
Fujimaru Band - "Paper Machine" (2:26)
Review: DJ Notoya returns with another expertly curated selection of Japanese gems, this time delving into the funky, soulful, and city pop sounds of King Records. Spanning the years 1974 to 1988, this compilation is a treasure trove of forgotten classics and hidden gems, a sonic time capsule that transports listeners back to the neon-lit streets and vibrant nightlife of 1980s Japan. Buzz's 'Garasumado' kicks things off with an infectious groove and funky guitar riffs that could rival any Western funk classic. Mami Ayukawa's 'Sabita Gambler' adds a touch of soulful sophistication, her smooth vocals gliding over lush instrumentation. Keiko Toda's 'Fade In' is a city pop gem, its dreamy melodies and catchy hooks evoking a sense of carefree optimism and urban cool. Elsewhere, Johnny Yoshinaga's soulful ballad 'The Rain' provides a moment of introspection, while Kumiko Sawada's disco-infused 'Your Love's Away' will get you moving and grooving. The compilation closes with the feelgood sounds of Masatoshi Kanno's 'Day By Day', a perfect encapsulation of the city pop aesthetic.
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Straight From The Decks Vol 4: Guts Finest Selection From His Famous DJ Sets:
GUTS / VARIOUS
Cat: LP 28404. Rel: 18 Dec 24
Jacob Velez & La Mambanegra - "Manana" (feat Nidia Gongora) (2:46)
Tonada - "Manezco" (3:17)
El Hijo Del Buno - "La Danza Del Espiritu" (feat Los Gaiteros De Pueblob Santo) (3:32)
De Mar Y Rio - "Bailen Y Gocen" (3:52)
Umu Obiligbo - "Udemba" (3:35)
Amadou Balake - "Massa Kamba" (4:33)
Joi N'juno - "Samemala" (5:18)
Conjunto - "Koemanoe Sani" (3:44)
Mendes Brothers - "Balumuka Palops!" (5:15)
Gaby Moy - "Ene Alengue" (5:53)
Poirier - "Teke Fren" (feat Waahli) (2:59)
Timothee Et Pot & Co - "Rentre Dans Ton Hlm" (5:24)
Locobeach - "Idea Desesperada" (4:05)
Review: This latest offering is a testament to Guts' curatorial flair, stitching together rhythms from across the globe. Each track is carefully chosen to highlight soulful grooves and infectious melodies, all while maintaining a sense of discovery. The release moves effortlessly between vibrant Afrobeat, laidback funk, and hypnotic Caribbean influences, creating a natural flow that feels like an intimate DJ set. This is music with heart and authenticity, a celebration of the dancefloor's rich diversity.

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Funky Best (remastered)
Jiro INAGAKI / VARIOUS
Funky Best (remastered) (limited heavyweight vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: CNLP 82. Rel: 04 Sep 24
I Don't Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky (2:53)
Boogie Joe, The Grinder (3:28)
Machine Gun (3:02)
Hair (3:39)
Express (3:36)
Jungle Boogie (3:28)
Living For The City (3:48)
Loose Booty (2:22)
Fire (3:51)
Outa Space (3:32)
Funky Stuff (2:03)
Review: Japan meets funky disco in an explosive fusion led by maestro Jiro Inagaki here on a classic album that gets a worthy reissue. In a particularly inspired year during which he also released Funky Stuff on Nippon Columbia, Inagaki masterfully reinterprets tracks by Quincy Jones, Commodores, Graham Central Station, B.T. Express, Kool and The Gang, Stevie Wonder, Sly and The Family Stone, Ohio Players, Ripple, and Billy Preston on this one. He does so in collaboration with Hiromasa Suzuki, a prominent name in Japanese jazz, and seasoned session musicians who add their own spice. Inagaki brings a fresh, danceable sound here with a broad mix of inspirations from jazz to city pop all shining through.
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Movements Vol 12
Tobias KIRMAYER / VARIOUS
Movements Vol 12 (gatefold 2xLP + 7" + MP3 download code)
Cat: TRLP 9122BONUS7. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Johnny April - "She Had A Pikanese" (feat Mat Matthews Quartet) (2:13)
Lu Elliott - "Common Sense" (2:24)
Lloyd Fatman - "No Big Thing" (part 1 & 2) (4:25)
Billy J - "Teacher Teach Me" (3:01)
Wayne Johnson & The Bridage - "Scram Gravy Ain't Wavy" (2:04)
4 Dimensions - "Hipper Snapper" (2:43)
The Villagers - "Funky Broadway" (3:56)
The Rippers - "Honesty" (3:28)
Exceptional Citizens Band - "Proud Mary" (5:38)
Gus Brendel - "Sax On The Rocks" (2:22)
The Hornets - "Seven Days To Tahiti" (2:40)
Bret Breitinger - "Jive Samba" (4:59)
Downtown Trio - "Summertime" (6:21)
ONYX - "Break It Loose" (part 1) (3:16)
The Shake & Bake Band - "Shake And Bake" (part 1 & 2) (6:41)
Lou Jackson - "Outside Looking In" (3:05)
Energy Crisis - "Tough Times Blues" (2:37)
Soul Unlimited - "Do It" (3:02)
Soul Unlimited - "Darkside Of Town" (2:43)
Review: Movements Vol.12 fills a bag of rare rhythm & blues, mod-jazz, and mid '70s funk. Launching on a note of obscure rhythm and blues from the 60s, most of the tracks heard thence were sifted from "hopelessly obscure" 7" singles; hopelessly obscure, that is, until now, when many a ravenous compilation curator seek to restore their honour. With most of the tracks doused in vocal reverb, and coming filled with oodles of commonsensical wisdom and everyday tootling advice, we segue from deepfunk to big band to mood jazz and then back to funk, the most impressive in the lattermost category having got to be the 4 Dimensions' 'Hipper Snapper' and Gus Brendel's 'Sax On The Rocks'; the instrumental side of the record is especially great.
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Going On Down The Road
Cat: CHARLY 770LP. Rel: 08 Jul 24
Daisy Burrris - "Four Strong Winds" (1:55)
Perk Lee - "The Docks" (2:07)
The Delcos - "Just Ask" (2:22)
The Fabulettes - "If It Wasn't For Girls" (2:22)
Ray & Dave - "Wrong, Wrong, Wrong" (2:50)
Compliments - "Beware, Beware" (2:51)
The Georgia Prophets - "Don't You Think It's Time" (2:13)
Frankie Newsome - "Tauting Love" (3:54)
Cashmeres - "Finally Waking Up (Bashful Man)" (2:31)
Tiny Tim Harris - "Don’t Say" (2:46)
Lenny McDaniel & The New Era - "Something Out Of Nothing" (2:32)
Lee Bates & Point Of View - "I’m Superman" (2:28)
Thomas East - "Follow The Rainbow" (3:27)
Benny Spellman - "This Is For You My Love" (2:18)
The Bobettes - "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" (2:30)
The Sonatas - "Going On Down The Road" (2:36)
Review: Levanna, the celebrated "Northern Soul Girl," shines in her new 'rare soul' series from the Charly vaults. As an influencer, dancer, promoter and DJ, she brings her energetic personality and deep love for Northern Soul to this LP compilation. Gathering her rare grooves in one record, this release is a DJ's delight, eliminating the need for extensive crate digging. Levanna's dedication and passion for Northern Soul music have earned her widespread respect and press acclaim. This collection captures her vibrant spirit and showcases some of the finest, hard-to-find tracks, making it an essential addition for any Northern Soul enthusiast.
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We've Got A Groovy Thing Going: The Latin Soul Of Bobby Marin
Bobby MARIN / VARIOUS
Cat: VAMPI 302. Rel: 19 Sep 24
Bobby Marin - "Movin' Much Too Fast" (3:16)
Bobby Marin - "A Groovy Thing Going" (3:19)
Richie & The Ps 54 School Yard - "Hey Mr. Skyjacker" (2:18)
Ricardo Marrero And The Group/The Ps 54 School Yard - "What I Feel" (2:06)
Bobby Marin & The Latin Chords - "Take A Ride" (feat Sonny Bravo) (3:00)
Bobby Marin & The Latin Chords - "Work Your Show" (feat Sonny Bravo) (3:23)
Bobby Marin & The Latin Chords - "'Neath The Heat Of The Summer Sun" (feat Sonny Bravo) (2:46)
107th Street Stickball Team - "Barbara With The Kooky Eyes" (2:19)
107th Street Stickball Team - "Mojo Shingaling" (2:20)
107th Street Stickball Team - "Rhythm And Soul" (2:21)
Louie Ramirez & His Orchestra - "Lucy's Spanish Harlem" (3:05)
Louie Ramirez & His Orchestra - "Love It Up" (2:59)
Johnny Rodriguez & Angel Rene Orchestra - "Jumpin' Around" (2:24)
La Cucaracha Brass - "Takin' Over" (4:08)
La Cucaracha Brass - "Hey, Mama" (2:52)
Herbie Olivieri & The Latin Blues Band - "We Belong Together" (2:50)
Herbie Oliveri & The Latin Blues Band - "Come Live With Me" (2:44)
The Ghetto Brothers - "Got This Happy Feeling" (4:33)
Los Africanos - "Do It" (4:52)
Los Africanos - "Pamoja Watu (Together People)"
Los Africanos - "It's Your Thing"
Ocho - "Undress My Mind"
La Crema - "Cisco Kid"
Louie Ramirez - "Gimme, Take It" (Bobby Marin edit)
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Diggin' Japanese AOR
MURO / VARIOUS
Diggin' Japanese AOR (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: FWRF 014. Rel: 11 Jun 25
Harada Yoshio - "Never Change Your Mind" (3:56)
Asakawa Mak - "American Night" (4:36)
Raji - "Good-bye Transfer" (4:09)
Hamada Kingo - "Dream Is Alive" (5:23)
Kazemi Ritsuko - "Uwaki Na Kare" (3:33)
Kado Asami - "Soradaki" (3:54)
Ito Ginj - "Heart & Soul" (5:41)
Inagaki Junichi - "Love's Super Magic" (4:45)
Ishikawa Seri - "Eternal 1/2" (4:27)
Hamada Kingo - "Yokaze No Information" (4:16)
Ueda Masaki - "Samui Nohara" (5:03)
Noguchi Goro - "Scrambled Eggs" (5:12)
Kato Kazuhiko - "Gardenia" (4:17)
BLUEW - "Natsu Kimi Ni My Love" (4:28)
Kazuto Murata - "Good Morning Kiss" (4:34)
Review: Mixed by Japanese producer and DJ Muro, who has a background in hip-hop, this connoisseur is never short on deep cuts and takes us on a journey through soulful, vintage AOR sonics from his home country. Whilst no two tracks are by the same artist, there's a cohesion to the tracklist thanks to Muro's ear in pulling out things that sit so well together. Asakawa Mak's 1988 cut 'American Night' is a smooth nod to sophisti pop greats Prefab Sprout; whilst Seri Ishikawa's elegant and lush number, 'Eternal 1/2', highlights how innovative she was in forging new sounds back in 1985. These two cuts are just the tip of the iceberg, yet this compilation is an ideal entry point to some of the finest Japanese music of the late 20th century. You can bank on Muro delivering the goods.
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Trans Groove Express: A Musical Journey To The Other Side Of Express Records
MURO / VARIOUS
Cat: FWRF 001. Rel: 23 Dec 24
Mari Nakamoto - "Day Dreaming" (4:05)
Yudai Suzuki - "Midnight Calling" (5:04)
Yasuhiro Abe - "Night Fish" (5:46)
Amateras - "Un Blco Nella Sabbia" (3:41)
Maki Asakawa - "Kohi Hitotsu" (3:35)
Yuji Ozeki - "Futaribun No Yume" (2:44)
Mari Nakamoto - "Bird Of Beauty" (3:54)
Hiroshi Kamayatsu - "Aruke Aruke" (2:23)
Jin Kirigaya - "Matenro Monogatari" (5:39)
Review: Fourth Wave's latest compilation feels like a musical postcard from Japan's vibrant underground, gliding through genres with effortless charm. Mari Nakamoto's 'Day Dreaming' sets a tranquil mood with her airy vocals drifting over soft, dreamy instrumentals. Yudai Suzuki's 'Midnight Calling' brings smoky sax riffs and laid-back grooves, perfect for late-night introspection. Yasuhiro Abe's 'Night Fish' dives into psychedelic waters, swirling with hypnotic melodies and unpredictable rhythms. Maki Asakawa's 'Kohi Hitotsu' radiates raw emotion, her voice rich with longing. Yuji Ozeki's 'Futaribun No Yume' blends traditional Japanese sounds with modern electronics, crafting a sound both timeless and futuristic. Jin Kirigaya's 'Matenro Monogatari' closes the collection with cinematic depth, its sweeping arrangement lingering long after the final note.
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Diggin' Victor: Deep Into The Vaults Of Japanese Fusion/AOR For Vinyl Selected By Muro
MURO / VARIOUS
Cat: FWRF 012. Rel: 08 Apr 25
Kumi Sasaki - "Kuroda Bushi" (4:45)
Kosuke Ichihara & 3L - "Yasuki Bushi" (3:48)
Zerosen - "Cool Head" (4:53)
Shigeru Suzuki - "On The Coast" (4:14)
Yasuko Agawa - "La Night" (5:28)
Atsuko Nina - "Teibo" (4:23)
Sadistics - "On The Seashore" (6:03)
Sadistics - "The Tokyo Taste" (3:38)
Kazuko Ishibashi - "Iyo" (3:59)
Issei Noro - "Transparency" (4:21)
Zerosen - "Son Of Pin Head" (3:13)
Tetsuo Sakurai - "Kimono" (5:10)
Yuji Ohno - "The Dawn Of Seychelles" (3:02)
Hiroshi Fukumura - "White Clouds" (6:35)
Review: Renowned DJ and selector MURO is a Jedi-level compiler and this new collection of his delves into Victor's extensive archives to spotlight a world of Japanese jazz, fusion and AOR. It take sin plenty of internationally known names like Yasuko Agawa on the sunset sounds of 'L.A. Night', Sadistics who offers the more psyched out guitar leans of 'On the Seashore', Yuji Ohno's neo-Balaeric bliss-out 'The Dawn of Seychells' and Hiroshi Fukumura's soul soothing Ry Ayres-style melodies on 'White Clouds.' These are luxurious sounds and timeless tracks with MURO's signature funky perspective making this a brillaint choice for brighter, warmer days.

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Jamaica To Toronto: Soul Funk & Reggae 1967-1974 (reissue) (Record Store Day Black Friday RSD 2024)
Jamaica To Toronto: Soul Funk & Reggae 1967-1974 (reissue) (Record Store Day Black Friday RSD 2024) (gatefold yellow & green vinyl 2xLP + 20-page booklet with obi-strip (plays at 45RPM))
Cat: LITA 01911. Rel: 02 Dec 24
Jo-Jo & The Fugitives - "Fugitive Song"
Eddie Spencer - "If This Is Love (I'd Rather Be Lonely)"
Jo-Jo & The Fugitives - "Chips - Chicken - Banana Split"
Jackie Mittoo - "Grand Funk"
Lloyd Delpratt - "Together"
Cougars - "I Wish It Would Rain"
Johnnie Osbourne - "African Wake"
Ram - "Love Is The Answer"
Bob & Wisdom - "I Believe In Music"
The Sheiks - "Eternal Love"
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy - "Fire (She Need Water)"
Cougars - "Right On"
Eddie Spencer - "You're So Good To Me Baby"
The Hitch-Hikers - "Mr Fortune" (feat The Mighty Pope)
Noel Ellis - "Memories"
Wayne McGhie - "Here We Go Again"
Review: Working in partnership with Light in the Attic and curated by Grammy-nominated producer, DJ and journalist Kevin Howes this wonderful new collection chronicles a vital musical migration: in late-1960s Toronto, Caribbean immigrants infused the city with ska, rocksteady and reggae and recorded some of the era's toughest tracks. Originators from Studio One, Treasure Isle and Trojan Records all united and broke racial and cultural barriers to build an influential yet under-appreciated Canadian reggae scene that is now showcased with a 20-page booklet with archival images, artist bios and essays on this double vinyl set.
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Chakalaka Jazz
Fred SPIDER / VARIOUS
Chakalaka Jazz (gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: HS 263LP. Rel: 08 Nov 24
Clarence Wilson - "The Sacred Lion Dance" (3:28)
Gibson Kente - "Saduva" (2:32)
The Soweto Boys - "What You Say" (14:24)
The Drive - "Zone No 6" (6:01)
The Cliffs - "Revelation" (feat Mankunku Ngozi) (6:41)
The Four Sounds - "Seven Steps Lament" (6:39)
The Jazz Ministers - "Zandile" (11:10)
The Tailfeathers - "Tail Feathers" (4:33)
Cassidy Clarke Band - "Doctor L" (6:39)
Zim Ngqawana - "Kubi" (7:28)
Johnny Dyani - "Magwaza" (13:02)
Review: Fred Spider Presents Chakalaka Jazz: A Selection of South African Gems celebrates South Africa's unique and ever-moving jazz landscape. It is a scene that has always blended traditional niches with global influences and styles like marabi, goema and mbaqanga capture the essence of this as Fred "Voom Voom" Spider dives into those and many other rich, eclectic depths. Spider's term "Chakalaka Jazz" reflects the spicy blend of influences and is named after the local relish made from tomatoes, onions and chilli. This collection, spanning 1969 to 2003, is a mix of local talent, exiles and expats that honours the golden era of the 1970s.
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タグ: Afro Jazz
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Borga Revolution! Vol 3: Ghanian Dance Music In The Digital Age 1984-1999
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Cat: KALITA 012LP. Rel: 22 May 25
Obibini Takyi - "Aburokyiri Abrabo" (7:45)
Lee Dodou - "Mampong Dwa" (4:37)
King Solomon (Nii Mantse) - "Dzen Ye Kokloo" (3:58)
Okyerema Asante - "Ateaa" (5:20)
George Darko - "Medo Menuanom" (LP version) (9:27)
Osei Banahene - "Woanwaremea" (6:06)
Osei-Osarfo Kantaka - "Mansa" (Special) (9:27)
King Solomon (Nii Mantse) - "Dzoohee" (4:53)
Classique Vibes - "Sankofa" (5:02)
Osei Banahene - "Odo Nye Me Sa" (6:21)
Obibini Takyi - "Ohia Sei Abrantie" (6:33)
Padmore Oware - "Menkowu" (4:44)
Review: Kalita returns with the third instalment of its Borga Revolution! series, continuing its deep dive into the sound of Burger Highlife, a genre born of traditional Ghanaian melodies, synths, drum machines, and disco groove-matics. Emerging in the 1980s during a time of great political turmoil, public strife and mass emigration, the style evolved as Ghanaian musicians abroad began blending their roots with the digital tools of their new homes. Volume 3 showcases rare and elusive cuts by the likes of Obibini Takyi, Osei Banahene, and Okyerema Asante, as well as keystone figures George Darko and Lee Dodou. The collection paints a fuller picture of a moment where innovation thrived in exile, and highlife was reshaped through transcontinental influence and technological experimentation.
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タグ: African Disco | Highlife
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Horse Meat Disco Presents: Disco & Boogie From Brazil Vol 1
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Cat: MRBLP 302. Rel: 21 Mar 25
Harmony Cats - "Harmony Cats' Theme" (3:26)
Luiza Maura - "Sorriso Vermelho" (2:46)
Gretchen - "Ela Tem Raca, Charme, Talento E Gostosura" (4:03)
Coisa Quente - "Edmundo (In The Mood)" (3:35)
Ze Carlos - "Venha" (remix) (6:00)
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Suspira" (5:40)
Os Carbonos - "Passaro Selvagem" (3:38)
San Rodrigues - "Fofa" (3:01)
Marcos Valle - "Parabens (Danca Do Daniel)" (8:34)
Lafayette - "Sol De Verao" (3:57)
Roberto Cesar - "Fevereiro (O Bamba)" (3:57)
Arlete - "Quero Ser Sua Mulher" (3:19)
Waldirene - "Queima Como Fogo" (3:28)
Luiza Maura - "Deixa Girar" (3:09)
Jorge Ben - "Rio Babilonia" (4:51)
Carlos Bivar - "Elo" (2:49)
Review: In full gatefold LP form comes the latest Brazilian boogie compilation by Horse Meat Disco, selected selectors of the best rarities in the disco genre. Curated mostly by founding member Luke Howard and with added consultations from crewmates James Hillard, Severino Panzetta and Jim Stanton, a lifetime of frolicking among samba troupes, carnival processions and yearly Rio visitations went into the choices you hear here, consummating one man's intuitive taste for a sound whose appeal stretches far wider than its nation of origin. Mr Bongo invited Howard to their Brighton HQ for an extended on-site selection, proving its off-the-cuff expertise: early electronica experiments from Ze Carlos blend voluminously with Jorge Ben pennings and mouth-watering Luiza Maura 7" cullings, proving a hand-picking that is at once eclectic and unifying.
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The Best Of Asona Records: Classic 80's Burger Highlife From Ghana
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Cat: BBE 791CLP. Rel: 06 Mar 25
Thomas Frempong - "Odo Pa" (5:34)
Eric Agyemang & His Kokroko Band - "Kokroko Special" (6:19)
Jewel Ackah - "Maame" (7:08)
Thomas Frempong - "Wobre" (4:41)
Mr Cee - "Bribiara Wone Mmre" (4:31)
Katata - "Saturday Night" (5:40)
Sam Yeboah - "Biribi Aye Me" (5:01)
Thomas Frempong - "Me Nyame" (3:55)
Jewel Ackah - "Onipa Dasa Ni" (5:46)
Kantata - "Monsom" (4:49)
Sam Yeboah - "Odo Mewu" (5:34)
Thomas Frempong - "Kweku Anansi" (5:31)
AK Yeboah & Mr K's No 2 Band - "Make Me Know My Position" (6:57)
Kantata - "It's High Time Now" (5:27)
Review: Prepare yourself for a wry chuckle, as we impart the fact that the compilation you see hyperlinked before you was not at all prepackaged, with work cut out for its curators. Rather, it came from the source, having first manifested as a pile of Ghanaian highlife LPs buried at the bottom of DJ Jerry Frempong's wife's garden. Frempong is the son of one of one of the most prominent former Ghanaian-British label owners, Anthony Roberts Frempong of Asona Records, whose founding movements in the South East London district of Peckham proved highly popular helping disseminate highlife music in the English capital. BBE Music owner Pete Adarkwah caught wind of the serendipitous discovery and approached Jerry to discuss the reissue of this historic catalogue, which you hear here. The sweetest of early and untrodden highlife highlights are heard here, including sparklers by Kantata, Jewel Ackah, Sam Yeboah, Mr Cee and even Thomas Frempong himself.
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This Is Funky Jazz
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Cat: BGPD 1121. Rel: 24 Apr 25
Richard "Groove" Holmes - "Six Million Dollar Man Theme" (5:55)
Cookin' Bag - "Super Strut" (5:26)
The Pazant Brothers - "Work Song" (2:41)
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - "Peace & Love" (2:31)
Oliver Nelson - "Skull Session" (6:01)
Harold Alexander - "Mama Soul" (5:45)
Bob Thiele Emergency - "Head Start" (2:57)
Joe Bataan - "Theme From The Men" (7:15)
Pretty Purdie - "Put It Where You Want It" (5:15)
Chucky Thurmon & Pharris Wheel - "Drifting" (3:05)
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Nigeria Special Volume 3: Electronic Innovation Meets Culture & Tradition 1978-93
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Cat: SNDWLP 167. Rel: 21 Nov 24
Ozzobia - "Ndi Oma" (7:20)
Sammy Obot - "Edue Ukot Akpa Itong" (5:06)
Eppi Fanio - "Farofa Dancer" (5:25)
Etiene T Boy - "Jealousy" (7:32)
Ayo Manuel - "Do Good" (dub) (4:16)
Feladey - "Experience" (4:54)
Chimex G Udensity & His Afrikan Band - "Okpoko Na Azo Eze" (edit) (6:19)
ISCAC Band - "Igbo Nwe Egwu" (edit) (6:41)
Jeje - "Jeje" (5:19)
Dizzy K - "Omoge" (4:04)
Blackman Akeeb Kareem - "Oya A (Eje Kajo)" (4:37)
Jimi Solanke - "Owo Orisa - Ancestral Respects" (3:32)
Soki Ohale - "Wumaya Awuma" (5:44)
Jap Band & Feladey - "Japadodo" (7:04)
Pal Sagie - "Esan" (5:32)
Mannix Okonkwo - "Ka Anyi Gbaa Egwu" (6:23)
Sonny Okosuns - "Highlife" (dub) (5:48)
Wura Fadaka Band - "Eyo" (5:27)
Review: The impeccable Soundway Records is back with another essential companion, this time in the form of Nigeria Special Volume 3: Electronic Innovation Meets Culture & Tradition 1978-93, which presents a collection of 19 tracks capturing the unique musical transformation in Nigeria during a pivotal era. This compilation reflects the fusion of drum machines, synthesisers and Western influences like pop, reggae, disco and soul, all blended with traditional Nigerian genres like highlife and juju. It represents a period of innovation where new technology was used to reimagine and refresh cultural sounds and what results is a bold new sounds that is going to be lapse dup by fans of names like Steve Monite and Charles Amoah.
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タグ: African Disco | Highlife
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968: Volume 6
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968: Volume 6 (limited gatefold 3xLP + booklet in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: ATL 7271771. Rel: 12 Jun 25
CL Blast - "I'm Glad To Do It" (3:02)
CL Blast - "Double Up" (2:00)
Judy Clays - "You Can't Run Away From Your Heart" (2:54)
Charmels - "I'll Gladly Take You Back" (2:37)
Sam & Dave - "Soul Man" (2:37)
Astors - "Daddy Didn't Tell Me" (2:33)
Bar-Kays - "Give Everybody Some" (2:24)
Eddie Floyd - "On A Saturday Night" (2:43)
Mable John - "Don't Hit Me No More" (2:43)
Johnny Taylor - "Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed" (2:43)
Booker T & The MGs - "Winter Snow" (3:25)
William Bell - "Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday" (2:33)
Johnny Daye - "What'll I Do For Satisfaction" (3:05)
Carla Thomas - "Pick Up The Pieces" (2:47)
Rufus Thomas - "Down Ta My House" (2:19)
Charmels - "As Long As I've Got You" (2:36)
Jeanne & The Darlings - "Soul Girl" (2:24)
Albert King - "Cold Feet" (2:46)
Sam & Dave - "I Thank You" (2:37)
Sam & Dave - "Wrap It Up" (2:26)
Otis Redding - "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" (2:40)
Memphis Nomads - "Don't Pass Your Judgement" (2:06)
Otis & Carla - "Lovey Dovey" (2:33)
Ollie & The Nightingales - "I Got A Sure Thing" (2:37)
Eddie Floyd - "Big Bird" (2:59)
Bar-Kays - "A Hard Day's Night" (2:41)
Johnnie Taylor - "Next Time" (2:33)
William Bell - "A Tribute To A King" (2:52)
William Bell - "Every Man Ought To Have A Woman" (2:42)
Mable John - "Able Mable" (2:41)
Rufus Thomas - "The Memphis Train" (2:30)
Rufus Thomas - "I Think I Made A Boo Boo" (2:18)
Jeanne & The Darlings - "What Will Later On Be Like" (2:46)
Jeanne & The Darlings - "Hang Me Now" (2:19)
Derek Martin - "Soul Power" (2:45)
Linda Lyndell - "Bring Your Love Back To Me" (2:05)
Carla Thomas - "A Dime A Dozen" (2:45)
Mad Lads - "Whatever Hurts You" (2:58)
Otis Redding - "The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)" (2:38)
Albert King - "(I Love) Lucy" (2:41)
Jonnie Taylor - "I Ain't Particular" (2:24)
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968: Volume 5
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968: Volume 5 (limited gatefold 3xLP + booklet in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: ATL 7271761. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Sam & Dave - "You Got Me Hummin'" (2:41)
Mable John - "You're Taking Up Another Man's Place" (2:53)
Carla Thomas - "All I Want For Christmas Is You" (2:51)
Charmels - "Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man)" (2:31)
Carla Thomas - "Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You)" (2:27)
Eddie Floyd - "Raise Your Hand" (2:33)
Johnnie Taylor - "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)" (2:58)
Mad Lads - "I Don't Want To Lose Your Love" (2:23)
Sam & Dave - "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" (3:14)
Bobby Wilson - "Let Me Down Slow" (2:07)
Booker T & The MGs - "Hip Hug-Her" (2:19)
William Bell - "Everybody Loves A Winner" (2:49)
Sir Mack Rice - "Mini-Skirt Minnie" (2:39)
Carla Thomas - "When Tomorrow Comes" (2:21)
Eddie Purrell - "The Spoiler" (2:40)
Otis Redding - "I Love You More Then Words Can Say" (2:52)
Ruby Johnson - "If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now)" (2:20)
Mable John - "Same Time, Same Place" (2:51)
Otis & Carla - "Tramp" (2:51)
Bar-Kays - "Soul Finger" (2:17)
Bar-Kays - "Knucklehead" (2:27)
Otis Redding - "Shake" (2:31)
Albert King - "Born Under A Bad Sign" (2:43)
Sam & Dave - "Soothe Me" (2:56)
Sam & Dave - "I Can't Stand Up" (2:38)
Eddie Floyd - "Don't Rock The Boat" (2:01)
Mad Lads - "My Inspiration" (2:45)
Sir Mack Rice - "Love Sickness" (2:25)
Rufus Thomas - "Sophisticated Sissy" (2:44)
Carla Thomas - "I'll Always Have Faith In You" (2:55)
Jeanne & The Darlings - "How Can You Mistreat The One You Love" (2:44)
Eddie Floyd - "Love Is A Doggone Good Thing" (2:24)
Booker T & The MGs - "Groovin'" (2:44)
Booker T & The MGs - "Slim Jenkin's Place" (2:29)
Otis Redding - "Glory Of Love" (2:49)
Mable John - "I'm A Big Girl Now" (2:26)
Mable John - "Wait You Dog" (2:08)
Johnnie Taylor - "You Can't Get Away From It" (2:47)
William Bell - "Eloise (Hang On In There)" (2:42)
Otis & Carla - "Knock On Wood" (2:51)
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Praise Poems Volume 10: A Journey Into Deep Soulful Jazz & Funk From The 1970s
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Cat: TRLP 9125. Rel: 06 Feb 25
Color Me Blu - "Fields Of Laughter"
Apple - "Love Melody In E Minor"
Tribal Sinfonia - "Do You Want Me"
Harve & Charee - "New Me"
Kwartet Frits Kaatee - "Easy Evil"
Ernie Scott Trio - "Souled Out"
Bunker Hill - "Dionysis"
San Diego - "Sands Of Malibu"
Synod - "Sheryl Song Is Gonna Do My Dancing"
Whiz Kids - "Long Time Gone"
Ross Miller - "I Can Love Her Anyway"
Thunderbolt The Wondercolt - "Ragged Edge"
Eyrle Oliver - "Lovely Lady"
Lisa Richards - "A Day In The Life Of A Fool"
Joe Bozzi Quintet - "Masquerade"
George Melvin Quintet - "It's Good Not To Forget"
Review: Tiny but big-hearted German label Tramp Rec. share Praise Poems, their latest journey deep into the heart of funk music. A curators' comp like few others, Tramp's tracking-down and selection efforts are little-matched here, and their assurances are comparably thorough. For example: "this album needs time and patience to be fully understood. Be prepared to listen to this album in tranquillity. If you do not do so you will most likely rate this release one out of five stars." The mystification of a records by the issuer prescribing how one might listen to it is an old and well-known trick, but we think it may genuinely apply in this case: Gemstones' 'Cold Soul', Cookie Thomas' 'Black Velvet Soul' and Lee Stone's 'What Is Life' are all examples of soft-spoken rarities. All the tracks here, in fact, were recorded courteously and dynamically, and not bombastically; such was characteristic of the best Latin and North American blues, jazz and funk of the 70s.
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Akasaka Soul Funk: 10 Masterpieces Of Japanese Soul Funk 1969-1977
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Cat: 180GWALP 07. Rel: 27 Feb 25
Mieko Hirota - "Soul Lady" (4:13)
Shinji Maki & Black Jack - "Nabeyoko Soul" (4:07)
Tan Tan - "Happy Day" (3:05)
Kenji Niinuma - "Airenki" (3:17)
Hatsumi Shibata - "Furui Fuku Nanka" (3:05)
Strawberry Jam - "Arimasen" (4:13)
Mieko Hirota - "Anata Ga Inakute Mo" (3:03)
Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk - "Kaeroka Kaeroka" (single version) (3:41)
Miki Hirayama - "Hatachi No Koi" (3:15)
Masaaki Sakai - "Baby Yuki Wo Dashite" (2:39)
Review: On a new compilation, 180g Japan zero in on a distinct '60s movement in soul jazz, tracking the development of the genre across improbably vast Pacific waters, from the United States to Japan. Rocketing to prominence in Japan after Nippon Columbia upheld contracts with US labels the likes of Buddah and Blue Thumb Records - in turn spurring sax player and NC label head Jiro Inagaki to release such music as Gladys Knight and Curtis Mayfield in conjunction with Japanese counterparts, such as Tan Tan, Kenji Niinuma, Masaaki Sakai and Mieko Hirota - the music you hear here is a dense and perhaps still untapped look at the ingenuity of transmarine soul-jazz. The target locale here is Tokyo's Akasaka neighbourhood: not only was it the hub and hotspot of soul jazz in Japan, but it was also the first municipality to host a discotheque in all of Japan. Most of these recordings were not previously available outside of the nation, marking a Pandora's lid opened on a crock of sweetly produced, brightly lit, downbeat soul delights.
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The Lowdown: A Catawba Records Story
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The Lowdown: A Catawba Records Story (limited gatefold orange vinyl LP)
Cat: CA 4000LP. Rel: 15 Apr 25
Maurice Starr - "You & Me" (5:12)
Eleanor Grant - "Don't Knock My Love" (4:06)
Leon Moses - "She's Too Serious" (5:12)
Dutch Robinson - "Lowdown" (7" mix) (3:43)
Silk - "Somethin' 'Bout The Way" (5:06)
Eleanor Grant - "Lovin' Your Good Thing Away" (5:43)
Jackie Moore & Wilson Pickett - "Seconds Of Your Love" (Satril 12" edit) (6:53)
The Fantastic Aleems - "Get Down Friday Night" (feat Leroy Burgess - 7" mix) (3:55)
Sandy Kerr - "Thug Rock" (Logan dub) (5:17)
Review: Catawba Records celebrates 40 years of influential music with The Lowdown: A Catawba Records Story. Founded by industry legend Richard Mack who helped launch icons like Earth, Wind & Fire and The Jacksons, this curated compilation from the label highlights Catawba's rich legacy in disco and soul with standout tracks from Maurice Starr, Dutch Robinson and The Fantastic Aleems. It takes in all manner of infectious grooves with throwback analogue drums sounds, brilliant keys and smooth vocals with plenty of rare edits, unreleased gems and more well-known but still timeless cuts. Favourites for us include the lithe and leggy Silk jam 'Somethin' 'Bout The Way' and the soul-drenched funk-disco of Jackie Moore & Wilson Pickett's 'Seconds Of Your Love'.
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タグ: Disco Funk | Soul Disco
 in stock $30.82
Hair (Soundtrack)
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Hair (Soundtrack) (limited numbered gatefold 180 gram pink vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: MOVATM 426C. Rel: 26 Feb 25
Aquarius (4:41)
Sodomy (1:30)
Donna/Hashish (4:14)
Colored Spade (1:34)
Manchester (1:55)
Abie Baby/Fourscore (1:36)
I'm Black/Ain't Got No (3:31)
Air (1:29)
Party Music (3:24)
My Conviction (2:28)
I Got Life (1:30)
Frank Mills (2:35)
Hair (2:43)
LBJ (1:12)
Electric Blues/Old Fashioned Melo (3:43)
Hare Krishna (3:15)
Where Do I Go? (2:51)
Black Boys (3:47)
White Boys (1:51)
Walking In Spac (4:12)
Easy To Be Hard (3:32)
3-5-0-0 (3:53)
Good Morning Starshine (2:22)
What A Piece Of Work Is Man (1:38)
Somebody To Love (4:11)
Don't Put It Down (2:22)
He Flesh Failures/Let The Sunshine In (6:06)
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume 7
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Cat: MRBLP 304. Rel: 04 Oct 24
Dudu Moraes - "Eloia" (3:20)
Yvette - "Upa Neguinho" (3:29)
As Sublimes - "Mangueira E Cancao" (2:48)
Os Panteras - "O Espaco" (2:32)
Chico Evangelista - "Frutas & Linguas" (3:26)
Roman Andren - "Captain's Sword" (4:21)
Romeu Fernandes - "Nago Nae" (3:08)
Conjunto De Percussao Dora Pinto - "Noite De Temporal" (2:23)
Gitte & Inger - "Ud Af Buret (Can't Hide Love)" (3:10)
Truth & Devotion - "Bless My Soul" (3:56)
Judson Moore - "Everybody Push & Pull" (2:38)
Willy Chirino - "Africa" (4:18)
Chain Reaction - "Search For Tomorrow" (3:25)
Claude Jay - "Find Your Light" (5:29)
The Shades Of Love - "Come Inside" (7:52)
The Duncans - "Too Damn Hot" (4:30)
Thandi Zulu & The Young Five - "Love Games" (9:36)
Tony Wilson - "Hangin' Out In Space" (dub mix) (6:16)
JC Lodge - "In Between The Sheets" (4:02)
Soyuz - "Spring Has Sprung" (feat Asha Puthli & Sven Wunder) (2:08)
Review: Mr Bongo Record Club's Volume 7 presents a meticulously crafted mix of classic favourites and exciting new finds spanning a broad array of genres, including Brazilian, Latin, soul, disco, gospel, cosmic, dancehall and downtempo. This series has fans of the label excited about each volume that comes. With standout tracks like Os Panteras' Brazilian funk, the underground disco vibes of Claude Jay, and the soulful melodies of the Danish duo Gitte & Inger. Truth & Devotion's gospel soul and Chain Reaction's infectious grooves further illustrate the diverse range of influences at play. This volume particularly emphasises Brazilian music, diving deeper into folk and Afro-Brazilian sounds with selections from As Sublimes, Romeu Fernandes, and Conjunto de Percussao Dora Pinto. These tracks offer a refreshing shift from earlier volumes and showcase Brazil's rich musical heritage. A highlight is the exclusive 'Spring Has Sprung,' a collaboration between legendary Asha Puthli, the inventive band SOYUZ, and Swedish producer Sven Wunder. This track exemplifies the high-quality productions Mr Bongo Record Club is known for. Volume 7 blends Brazilian depth with dancefloor-ready hits, such as The Shades of Love's 'Come Inside.' This collection celebrates both timeless and contemporary music, reflecting the enduring allure of diverse and dynamic sounds.
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The Original Sound Of Mali 2
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The Original Sound Of Mali 2 (gatefold 2xLP + booklet)
Cat: MRBLP 278. Rel: 06 Feb 25
Ousmane Kouyate & Ambassadeurs Internationaux - "Kefimba"
Bouba Et Sokona Sacko - "Mamaniya"
Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako - "Get Up James"
Allata Broulaye - "Moussokeleyato"
Tentemba Jazz Du Mali - "Yayoroba"
Tiwara Band De Kati - "Kogola"
Rail Band - "Massare Mousso"
Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako - "Matou Kagni"
Mystere Jazz De Tombouctou - "Sidi Yahia"
Allata Broulaye - "Yayoroba"
Les Messagers Du Mali - "Diamana Diarra"
Tiwara Band De Kati - "Midnight Hour"
Review: The liberation of Mali from French rule in 1960 led to an explosive musical renaissance, and on this latest 2xLP compilation, Mr Bongo seek to remonstrate the nation's excellence in the face of much strife. After 1970, amid revived drives to document many national and regional music productions from the West African nation, Malian culture underwent a fertile transformation, with state-sponsored bands and orchestras able to record with sound engineers for the first time. Compiled by French writer and journalist Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo's own David Buttle, we hear here the likes of Ousmane Kouyate & Ambassadeurs Internationaux, Rail Band, Les Messagers du Mali, Mystere Jazz de Tombouctou and many more, where bright, fuzz-packed tones whirl about our ears in serene squalls of balafon-driven funk, rumba, wassoulou, jeli and blues.
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タグ: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $28.57
La Haine: Musiques Inspirees Du Film
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Cat: 502173 2461933. Rel: 07 Feb 25
Intro (0:37)
Ministere Amer - "Sacrifice De Poulets" (3:22)
Sens Unik - "Le Vent Tourne" (4:17)
Iam & Daddy Nuttea - "La 25eme Image" (5:07)
Expression Direkt - "Dealer Pour Survivre" (5:02)
Ste Strausz' - "C'est La Meme Histoire" (4:25)
La Cliqua - "Requiem" (5:33)
Mc Solaar - "Comme Dans Un Film" (4:15)
FFF - "Le Vague A L'arme" (3:55)
Raggasonic - "Sors Avec Ton Gun" (9:22)
Les Sages Poetes De La Rue - "Bons Baisers Du Poste" (6:27)
Assassin - "L'etat Assassine" (0:23)
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume 7
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume 7 (limited purple vinyl 2xLP + insert (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 304P. Rel: 04 Oct 24
Dudu Moraes - "Eloia" (3:20)
Yvette - "Upa Neguinho" (3:29)
As Sublimes - "Mangueira E Cancao" (2:48)
Os Panteras - "O Espaco" (2:32)
Chico Evangelista - "Frutas & Linguas" (3:26)
Roman Andren - "Captain's Sword" (4:21)
Romeu Fernandes - "Nago Nae" (3:08)
Conjunto De Percussao Dora Pinto - "Noite De Temporal" (2:23)
Gitte & Inger - "Ud Af Buret (Can't Hide Love)" (3:10)
Truth & Devotion - "Bless My Soul" (3:56)
Judson Moore - "Everybody Push & Pull" (2:38)
Willy Chirino - "Africa" (4:18)
Chain Reaction - "Search For Tomorrow" (3:25)
Claude Jay - "Find Your Light" (5:29)
The Shades Of Love - "Come Inside" (7:52)
The Duncans - "Too Damn Hot" (4:30)
Thandi Zulu & The Young Five - "Love Games" (9:36)
Tony Wilson - "Hangin' Out In Space" (dub mix) (6:16)
JC Lodge - "In Between The Sheets" (4:02)
Soyuz - "Spring Has Sprung" (feat Asha Puthli & Sven Wunder) (2:08)
Review: The latest edition of the Mr Bongo Record Club series is a meticulously curated blend of timeless gems and fresh discoveries. Volume 7 showcases a rich tapestry of genres, spanning Brazilian, Latin, soul, disco, gospel, cosmic, dancehall and downtempo music.This version on purple vinyl shines a spotlight on vintage tracks while introducing a contemporary gem. Highlights include Os Panteras' Brazilian funk, Claude Jay's underground disco beats, and the soulful Danish duo Gitte & Inger. The gospel soul of Truth & Devotion and the infectious grooves of Chain Reaction also stand out, reflecting the diverse influences that inspire this compilation. Notably, this volume leans heavily into Brazilian sounds, exploring deeper into folk and Afro-Brazilian influences with selections from As Sublimes, Romeu Fernandes, and Conjunto de Percussao Dora Pinto. These tracks offer a refreshing contrast to previous volumes and highlight the expansive nature of Brazilian music. A standout feature is the exclusive track 'Spring Has Sprung,' a collaboration between iconic Asha Puthli, the innovative band SOYUZ, and Swedish producer Sven Wunder. This new production is a breathtaking addition, exemplifying the exceptional quality that Mr Bongo Record Club aims to deliver. Additionally, the compilation includes club-tested hits like The Shades of Love's 'Come Inside,' ensuring that the dancefloor favourites continue to resonate.
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Miami Sound: Rare Funk & Soul From Miami Florida 1967-1974 (2023 Edition) (B-STOCK)
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Cat: SJRLP 536C (B-STOCK). Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition
All The People - "Cramp Your Style" (2:14)
Helene Smith - "You Got To Be A Man" (2:43)
George McCrae - "I Get Lifted" (2:41)
James Knight & The Butlers - "Funky Cat" (4:09)
Gwen McCrae - "90% Of Me Is You" (2:53)
Little Beaver - "Funkadelic Sound" (2:33)
James Knight & The Butlers - "Save Me" (3:09)
Joey Gilmore - "Do It To Me One More Time" (2:30)
Helene Smith - "A Woman Will Do Wrong" (2:36)
James Knight & The Butlers - "Fantasy World" (4:25)
Timmy Thomas - "Funky Me" (2:56)
The New Clarence Reid - "Cadillac Annie" (2:42)
Frank Williams & The Rocketeers - "The Spanish Flyer" (2:08)
Della Humphrey - "Don't Make The Good Girls Go Bad" (2:36)
Frank Williams & The Rocketeers - "You Got To Be A Man" (2:42)
Joey Gilmore - "Somebody Done Took My Baby" (3:28)
Little Beaver - "I Love The Way You Love" (3:11)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


It's time to track back 20 years to one of the true gems from Soul Jazz's heavyweight range of compilations. Miami Funk takes into the beating heart of the late 60s-early 70s scene hovering around Florida's most famous city, and introduces us to some of the hip underground cats who were laying down the sweetest grooves at that time. Some it's rocking, some of it rolls, at times it's sweet and elsewhere it's nasty, but as you'd expect the quality never dips. This one has been long out of print, and now a limited run is making its way back, with this coloured vinyl edition sure to fly out, so don't sleep!
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Miami Sound 2: More Funk & Soul From Miami Florida 1967-1974
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Cat: SJRLP 541. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Betty Wright - "Clean Up Woman" (2:44)
Miami - "Party Freaks" (5:15)
Gwen McCrae - "All This Love That I'm Giving" (3:52)
Beginning Of The End - "Monkey Tamarind" (3:33)
Latimore - "I Get Lifted" (4:38)
Raw Soul Express - "Burn The Candle" (2:36)
Chocolateclay - "Free (I'll Always Be)" (4:35)
Betty Wright - "I Love The Way You Love" (3:00)
Little Beaver - "Concrete Jungle" (4:51)
Jimmy 'Bo' Horne - "Clean Up Man" (2:33)
Timmy Thomas - "Africano" (4:29)
Charles Allen - "Winterman" (3:15)
T-Connection - "Do What Ya Wanna Do" (7:03)
Robert Moore - "Jimmie Bo Charlie" (2:14)
Milton Wright - "Keep It Up" (4:10)
Clarence Reid - "Ten Tons Of Dynamite" (2:32)
Timmy Thomas - "Why Can't We Live Together" (4:36)
Little Beaver - "We Three" (4:06)
Paulette Reaves - "Do It Again" (5:32)
Lynn Williams - "Kisses, Kisses, Kisses" (2:20)
Review: Soul Jazz Records' new Miami Sound 2 is a superlative collection of 70s soul, funk, disco and boogie featuring tracks from legendary artists such as Betty Wright, Timmy Thomas, Gwen McRae, Milton Wright, T-Connection and many more, all released on the mighty TK Records musical empire based in Miami, Florida. Centring on the curatorial efforts of TK Records founder Henry Stone, who is credited by Soul Jazz as one of the tastemaking pioneers of boogie, after the early ferments of gritty funk and soul formed out of the arrival of disco in the mid-70s. This compilation snaps up a distinct, unforgettable moment in the pivot from disco into soul, with essential tracks from Betty Wright, to Timmy Thomas, to Raw Soul Express, to T Connection all in tow.
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This Is The Breaks 1966-1975
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Cat: BGPD 1117. Rel: 23 Oct 24
Millie Jackson - "If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right" (mono) (3:27)
Tammi Lynn - "Light My Fire" (mono) (4:00)
The Fatback Band - "Gotta Learn How To Dance" (mono) (3:46)
Billy Garner - "I Got Some" (part 1) (2:51)
Lowell Fulsom - "Tramp" (mono) (3:04)
Pretty Purdie - "Heavy Soul Slinger" (mono) (4:15)
Debbie Taylor - "Let's Prove Them Wrong" (mono) (2:58)
Little Ann - "Deep Shadows" (2:33)
Joe Simon - "Drowning In The Sea Of Love" (3:26)
Chico & Buddy - "Can You Dig It" (mono) (2:54)
Gil Scott Heron - "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" (mono) (3:20)
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - "Summer Nights" (mono) (5:03)
Review: This Is The Breaks is a 12-track journey through the history of influential breaks in jazz, funk and soul. Each track featured has not only shaped the golden age of sampling but continues to be used by contemporary artists. The album opens with Millie Jackson's 1974 version of 'If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right', famously sampled in 2023 by NLE Choppa. It also includes Debbie Taylor's soulful 'Let's Prove Them Wrong', used by JID in 2021. The collection highlights the enduring appeal of atmospheric tracks like Little Ann's 'Deep Shadows', which has been sampled by Grand Puba, Loyle Carner, and others. DJ Premier's masterful use of Joe Simon's 'Drowning In The Sea Of Love' for Gang Starr's 1997 hit 'You Know My Steez showcases his unparalleled production skills. Classic breaks like Lowell Fulsom's 'Tramp' and Fatback Band's 'Gotta Learn How To Dance' add to the album's richness, alongside iconic cuts from Bernard Purdie and Lonnie Liston Smith. These original songs continue to inspire, making This Is The Breaks a timeless celebration of musical innovation.
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This Is Retro Soul 1969-1979
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Cat: BGPD 1118. Rel: 23 Oct 24
Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes - "Sweet Music, Soft Lights, & You" (4:22)
Darrow Fletcher - "Now Is The Time For Love" (part 1) (3:17)
Phillip Mitchell - "I'll See You In Hell First" (3:12)
George Jackson - "Love Highjacker" (3:05)
The Magnificents - "I Can Fly" (3:48)
Millie Jackson - "It Hurts So Good" (3:25)
Cesar - "See Saw Affair" (3:24)
Ty Karim - "Lightin' Up" (3:14)
Brilliant Korners - "Three Lonely Guys" (mono) (2:37)
Debbie Lindsay - "Spells & Incantations" (2:59)
George Soule - "Midnight Affair" (mono) (3:20)
Soul Sensations - "When I Had You, Baby" (3:45)
Review: This Is Retro Soul 1969-1979 offers a vivid journey through the golden age of soul, spanning from the late 1960s to the late 1970s. Featuring a carefully curated selection of tracks, the album highlights the creativity and innovation of artists like Isaac Hayes, Millie Jackson and cult figures like George Jackson and Darrow Fletcher. From the deep emotion of ballads to infectious dance grooves, each track offers a fresh experience for both longtime soul fans and those new to the genre. Songs like Millie Jackson and Isaac Hayes' duet 'Sweet Music, Soft Lights And You' and George Jackson's 'Love Highjacker' evoke the elegance and passion of the era. Meanwhile, rarer gems like Cesar's 'See Saw Affair' and Ty Karim's 'Lightin' Up' reveal the depth of the soul scene's more obscure talents. The diversity of this collection, blending funk, r&b, gospel and jazz influences, creates a lively and sophisticated atmosphere. This Is Retro Soul is more than a trip down memory laneiit's a timeless reminder of the depth and brilliance of soul's most innovative period, inviting listeners to rediscover this iconic music anew.






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Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound (reissue)
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Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound (reissue) (purple & lavender vinyl 4xLP box set + hardback book)
Cat: NUM 050. Rel: 02 Oct 24
94 East - "If You See Me" (5:45)
Aura - "Taste Of Love" (3:29)
Herman Jones - "I Love You" (4:15)
Orville Shannon - "Oh Lover" (3:02)
Mind & Matter - "I'm Under Your Spell" (3:23)
Haze - "Waiting For The Moment" (3:25)
Prophets Of Peace - "Get It On" (3:08)
Cohesion - "Expense" (3:42)
Mind & Matter - "Sunshine Lady" (4:05)
The Lewis Connection - "Higher" (6:58)
Flyte Tyme - "It's The Things That You Do" (4:48)
Herman Jones - "Ladie" (5:01)
Michael Dixon & JOY - "You're All I Need" (3:43)
Music, Love & Funk - "Stone Lover" (6:59)
Cohesion - "Cohesion" (2:49)
Haze - "I Do Love My Lady" (4:03)
The Lewis Connection - "Got To Be Something Here" (4:15)
Walter Lewis & The Blue Stars - "I Have Love At Home" (5:15)
Flyte Tyme - "I've Got You On My Mind" (4:57)
Quiet Storm - "Can You Deal With It" (4:32)
Steven - "Quick" (3:20)
The Stylle Band - "If You Love Me" (3:01)
The Girls - "I've Got My Eyes On You" (4:03)
Sue Ann Carwell - "Should I Or Should I Not?" (3:16)
Alexander O'Neal - "Do You Dare" (6:03)
Ronnie Robbins - "Contagious"
Alexander O'Neal - "Borrowed Time"
Orville Shannon - "One Life To Live"
Andre Cymone - "Somebody Said"
Walter Lewis & The Blue Stars - "Do It Baby Do It" (3:27)
Rockie Robbins - "Together" (4:54)
Mind & Matter - "No One Else Can Do It To Me Baby" (6:54)
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Eccentric Soul: The Dynamic Label
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Eccentric Soul: The Dynamic Label (gatefold tangerine vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: NUM 043LPC2. Rel: 27 Mar 25
Commands - "Hey It's Love" (2:20)
Little Jr Jesse & The Tear Drops - "Give Your Love To Me" (1:56)
Tonettes - "I Gotta Know" (1:39)
Doc & Sal - "Can't Get You Offa My Mind" (2:37)
Commands - "I've Got Love For My Baby" (3:11)
Willie Cooper & The Webs - "You Don't Love Nobody" (1:59)
Little Jr Jesse & The Tear Drops - "Ain't No Big Thing" (2:48)
Commands - "No Time For You" (3:08)
Webs - "Little Girl Blue" (2:22)
Tonettes - "My Heart Can Feel The Pain" (2:34)
Doc & Sal - "Cry & Wonder Why" (3:14)
Commands - "Don't Be Afraid To Love Me" (2:34)
Willie Cooper & The Webs - "I Can't Take No More" (2:06)
Don & The Doves - "Together" (2:27)
Webs - "Don't Ever Hurt Me" (2:52)
Commands - "Must Be Alright" (1:49)
Bobby Blackmon & The Soul Express - "She's Gotta Have Soul" (2:15)
Doc & Sal - "Laughing To Keep From Crying" (2:59)
Webs - "Try Loving Me" (2:58)
Commands - "Too Late To Cry" (4:10)
Doc & Sal - "My Dream" (2:55)
Little Jr Jesse & The Tear Drops - "If You Don't Love Me" (2:09)
Webs - "Can't Let You Go" (1:58)
Commands - "A Way To Love Me" (2:26)
Little Jr Jesse & The Tear Drops - "It Keeps Rainin'" (2:32)
Don & The Doves - "I Need You" (2:12)
Bobby Blackmon & The Soul Express - "You'll Find Another" (2:36)
Commands - "Around The Go-Go" (2:27)
Review: Heavyweight champions of the compilation world, Numero Group, defend their undisputed title once more with this collection of greats from San Antonio mogul Abe Epstein's Dynamic label. In its heyday, it became a hub for soulful music with its flagship band the Commands scoring a hit in 1966 with 'No Time For You.' Their success led to 20 more singles over 30 months and Epstein's inclusive studio welcomed a diverse racial mix of Texas talent which in turn created a melting pot of sound. This collection reflects that across 28 gems from groups like the Tonettes, Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops and Bobby Blackmon & His Soul Express all exploring different soul niches.
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Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie Pop & Funk From The South China Sea 1974-1988
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Cat: SNDWLP 158. Rel: 24 Oct 24
Fatimah Razak - "Dahaga" (3:19)
Black Brothers - "Mangge Mangge" (4:45)
Marini & The Steps - "Kuingin Dekatmu" (2:49)
Tian Niu - "Deng Ni Zai Yu Zhong" (4:06)
The Rollies - "Disco" (4:51)
Regalado - "Pinoy Funk" (3:29)
John Philips & The Steps - "Ayo Ke Disco" (3:30)
Aria Yunior - "Salah Tingkah" (4:01)
Ahmadi Hassan - "Habibi (Mari Bersatu)" (4:05)
Pongsri Woranuch - "Track 10" (3:50)
Review: Soundway Records deliver a new compilation, delving deep into the many obscure and experimental disco cuts laid to record in 70s and 80s Southeast Asia. Here Soundway's longtime general manager Alice Whittington (aka. DJ Norsicaa) steps into the limelight, embracing her Malaysian heritage and selecting music from her heavy collection of Asian records. Taking its namesake from the Indonesian phrase for "let's go to the disco", Ayo Ke Disco spans ten rare slices of disco-funk, psychedelic funk, synth, city pop and Hindustani-Arabic rhythms, all painstaking licensed from the local labels whose efforts still often persist some forty years on.
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 2
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 2 (limited gatefold 3xLP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: 603497 822553. Rel: 30 May 25
Carla Thomas - "What A Fool I've Been" (2:16)
Eddie Kirk - "The Hawg" (part 1) (2:49)
Oscar Mack - "Don't Be Afraid Of Love" (2:28)
Cheryl & Pam Johnson - "That's My Guy" (2:06)
Booker T & The MGs - "Chinese Checkers" (2:27)
William Bell - "Somebody Mentioned Your Name" (3:02)
Bobby Marchan - "What Can I Do" (2:40)
Otis Redding - "That's What My Heart Needs" (2:36)
The Astors - "What Can It Be" (2:19)
Billy & The King Bees - "Bango" (2:15)
Eddie Kirk - "Them Bones" (2:19)
Rufus Thomas - "Walking The Dog" (2:31)
William Bell - "I'll Show You" (2:49)
Otis Redding - "Pain In My Heart" (2:23)
Carla Thomas - "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" (2:42)
Booker T & The MGs - "Mo' Onions" (2:32)
Floyd Newman - "Frog Stomp" (2:13)
Rufus Thomas - "Can Your Monkey Do The Dog" (2:26)
Bobby Marchan - "You Won't Do Right" (2:34)
The Drapels - "Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home)" (2:15)
Deanie Parker - "Each Step I Take" (2:50)
The Van-Dells - "The Honey Dripper" (2:02)
William Bell - "Who Will It Be Tomorrow" (2:22)
Otis Redding - "Come To Me" (2:44)
Otis Redding - "Don't Leave Me This Way" (2:57)
Eddie Jefferson - "I Don't Want You Anymore" (2:54)
The Cobras - "Restless" (2:25)
Rufus Thomas - "Somebody Stole My Dog" (2:38)
Barbara & The Browns - "Big Party" (2:41)
Rufus & Carla - "That's Really Some Good" (1:55)
Rufus & Carla - "Night Time Is The Right Time" (2:37)
Otis Redding - "Security" (2:35)
Oscar Mack - "Dream Girl" (2:59)
Dorothy Williams - "Closer To My Baby" (2:29)
Carla Thomas - "I've Got No Time To Lose" (2:59)
The Drapels - "Young Man" (2:32)
Booker T & The MGs - "Soul Dressing" (2:57)
Wendy Rene - "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" (3:00)
Ivory Joe Hunter - "Can't Explain How It Happened" (2:44)
Mar-Keys - "Bush Bash" (2:31)
The Fleets - "Please Return To Me" (2:33)
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 1
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 1 (limited gatefold 3xLP + booklet in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: 603497 822546. Rel: 29 May 25
Veltones - "Fool In Love" (1:57)
Carla & Rufus - "'Cause I Love You" (2:45)
Carla Thomas - "Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)" (2:21)
The Chips - "You Make Me Feel So Good" (2:12)
Carla Thomas - "A Love Of My Own" (2:31)
Mar-Keys - "Last Night" (2:38)
Rufus & Friend - "I Didn't Believe" (2:12)
Prince Conley - "I'm Going Home" (2:49)
Carla Thomas - "(Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck" (2:25)
Mar-Keys - "Morning After" (2:13)
Barbara Stephens - "The Life I Live" (2:24)
Mar-Keys - "About Noon" (2:33)
Triumphs - "Burnt Biscuits" (1:59)
Carla Thomas - "I Kinda Think He Does" (2:37)
Mar-Keys - "Foxy" (2:17)
William Bell - "You Don't Miss Your Water" (3:01)
William Bell - "Formula Of Love" (2:06)
Macy Skipper - "Goofin' Off" (3:01)
Barbara Stephens - "Wait A Minute" (2:24)
Nick Charles - "Sunday Jealous" (2:57)
Barbara Stephens - "That's The Way It Is With Me" (2:24)
The Tonettes - "No Tears" (2:33)
Mar-Keys - "Pop-Eye Stroll" (2:44)
Nick Charles - "The Three Dogwoods" (2:27)
The Canes - "Why Should I Suffer With The Blues" (2:51)
Mar-Keys - "Whot's Happenin'!" (2:29)
The Del-Rios - "Just Across The Street" (2:24)
The Del-Rios - "There's A Love" (2:16)
Rufus Thomas - "Can't Ever Let You Go" (2:34)
Booker T & The MGs - "Green Onions" (2:54)
Booker T & The MGs - "Behave Yourself" (3:53)
William Bell - "Any Other Way" (2:29)
Carla Thomas - "I'll Bring It Home To You" (3:05)
Mar-Keys - "Sack-O-Woe" (2:32)
Otis Redding - "These Arms Of Mine" (2:31)
The Tonettes - "Teardrop Sea" (2:30)
Rufus Thomas - "The Dog" (2:35)
Booker T & The MGs - "Jelly Bread" (2:29)
William Bell - "I Told You So" (2:31)
Mar-Keys - "Bo-Time" (2:43)
Booker T & The MGs - "Home Grown" (3:08)
Deanie Parker & The Valadors - "My Imaginary Guy" (2:37)
William Bell - "Just As I Thought" (2:56)
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Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos
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Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos (gatefold translucent green vinyl 3xLP)
Cat: STRUT 44LPC. Rel: 29 Aug 24
Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders - "Alo Mi Alo" (part 1 & 2) (7:51)
Segun Bucknor & His Revolution - "La La La" (3:25)
Lijadu Sisters - "Orere Elejigbo" (3:54)
Peter King - "Shango" (5:38)
Sahara All Stars Band Jos - "Enjoy Yourself" (5:52)
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa 70 - "Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench)" (7:14)
Tunji Oyelana & The Benders - "Ifa" (4:59)
Ofo The Black Company - "Allah Wakbarr" (3:26)
The Funkees - "Dancing Time" (3:19)
Monomono - "Tire Loma Da Nigbehin" (4:45)
Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika - "Ikon Allah" (5:27)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - "Akayan Ekassa" (3:03)
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists - "Agboju Logun" (11:34)
Gasper Lawal - "Kita Kita" (6:01)
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - "Ja Fun Mi" (instrumental) (7:13)
Review: Strut's definitive vinyl edition of Nigeria 70 brings fresh vitality to a landmark compilation first released in 2001. This collection, renowned for its role in popularizing 1970s Lagos music, remains a vital exploration of Afro funk and Afro jazz, showcasing a vibrant cross-section of Nigerian music that extends beyond Fela Kuti's legacy. The reissue offers a rich tapestry of sounds that captured Nigeria's dynamic musical landscape. Starting with Monomono's 'Loma Da Nigbehin,' the album dives into deep, rhythmically complex Afrobeat grooves. Fela Kuti's iconic tracks 'Upside Down' and 'Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'n' Quench)' highlight the revolutionary funk that defined the era, while Tony Allen's 'No Discrimination' from 1980 exemplifies the genre's evolving sophistication. The compilation's strength lies in its diversity. Tracks like Ofo & the Black Company's 'Allah Wakbarr' and BLO's 'Chant to Mother Earth' introduce psychedelic rock influences, while Joni Haastrup's 'Greetings' and Shina Williams & His African Percussionists' 'Agboju Logun' infuse disco and electro-funk elements into the Afrobeat foundation. William Onyeabor's 'Better Change Your Mind' offers a glimpse into how Nigerian artists engaged with global funk and synthesiser sounds. Nigeria 70 is a great example to the innovative spirit of Nigerian music in the 1970s, reflecting a rich interplay of local and global influences.
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Mizik Maladi: Disques Debs International Vol 3 (remastered)
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Cat: STRUT 190LP. Rel: 13 Mar 25
Sadi Lancreot - "Dou Se Vou Ki Siwo" (6:07)
Max Et Henri - "Se Pou Demen" (3:54)
Dominique Panol - "Come On Baby" (3:45)
Mariz - "Si On Jou" (4:26)
Jocelyn Mocka Et Kassav - "Mizik Maladi" (5:53)
Christian Yeye - "Misye Zanndo" (4:57)
Ramon Pyrmee - "An Mwe" (3:36)
Experience 7 - "Bel Toubonman" (4:55)
Ka Leve - "Apre Nou Byen Cheche" (9:24)
Horizon - "Neg Mawon" (5:27)
Ti Celeste - "Testaman" (5:38)
Yo - "Fo'w Maye" (6:17)
Alex Rosa - "L'appel Des Champions" (4:49)
Gwo Siwo - "Bele" (5:53)
Review: Strut introduces the highly anticipated third volume in the Disques Debs International series, diving deeper into the archives of one of the greatest French Caribbean labels, Disques Debs, based in Guadeloupe. Founded by Henri Debs in the late 1950s, the Debs studio naturally doubled as a record label and ran for over 50 years, releasing more than 300 7" singles and 200 LPs, cementing it as one of the foremost record labels to prize Caribbean music history. Not just limited to Guadeloupean musicians but also Martinicians and Parisians, the likes of Jocelyn Mocka, Mariz, Dominique Parol, Christian Yeye and Alex Rosa make this a thixotropic record, mercurial and restless as it is rooted in forms of zouk, biguine, gwoka and, of course, the nascent electronica. This third volume flaunts the label's dynamic latter-day period, as it interpreted the analog electronic dreams of the 1980s.
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タグ: African Disco | Caribbean | Zouk | Gwo Ka
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Tarantino Sounds (Soundtrack)
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Cat: WGAM 7455956.1. Rel: 24 Jun 24
Dick Dale & His Del Tones - "Misirlou" (2:10)
The Coaster - "Downn In Mexico" (3:15)
Keith Mansfield - "Fiunky Fanafre" (2:29)
The Tornades - "Bustin' Surfboards" (2:20)
Nick Perito - "The Green Leaves Of Summer" (1:45)
Dee Clark - "Hey Little Girl" (2:10)
Zarah Leander - "Davon Geht Die Welt Nicht Unter" (2:05)
Joe Tex - "The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)" (2:49)
Link Wray & His Ray Men - "Rumble" (2:15)
The 5 6 7 8's - "Woo Hoo" (1:51)
Annibale E I Cantori Moderni - "Trinity (Titoli)" (2:54)
Charlie Feather - "Can't Hardly Stand It" (2:50)
David Hess - "Now You're All Alone" (2:17)
Joe Tex - "I Gotcha" (2:21)
Elvin Bishiop - "She Puts Me In The Mood" (3:28)
Jim Croce - "I Got A Name" (3:06)
Johnny Cash - "I Walk The Line" (2:38)
Review: Quentin Tarantino has been one of the most beloved and well-respected directors over the better part of the last 35 years. His movies have altered culture, changed mindsets, created new ways to make movies all the while, the challenging the status quo by pushing the boundaries of entertainment. Equally memorable is his soundtracks to the projects he presents. This compilation features some of the most cherished and memorable songs that have supported his vision. Included are songs by Johnny Cash, The Coasters, Jay Clark and more. Fans of soundtracks and Quentin Tarantino will equally enjoy this most enjoyable trek down legendary cinema.
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Fania Records: The Latin Sound Of New York 1964-1978
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Cat: 726406 2. Rel: 30 Jan 25
Pete Rodriguez - "I Like It (I Like It Like That)" (4:25)
Eddie Palmieri - "Cafe" (6:34)
Joe Bataan - "Gypsy Woman" (2:32)
Ray Barretto - "Acid" (5:03)
Hector Lavoe - "Mi Gente" (5:27)
Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz - "Aguzate" (6:07)
Cheo Feliciano - "Anacaona" (4:16)
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco - "Quimbara" (4:43)
Ismael Rivera - "Las Caras Lindas" (7:12)
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe - "Che Che Cole" (3:20)
Hector Lavoe - "El Cantante" (4:33)
Ray Barretto - "Indestructible" (4:10)
Joe Cuba Sextet - "El Raton" (3:46)
Fania All Stars - "Estrellas De Fania" (5:38)
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe - "La Murga" (6:13)
Willie Colon & Ruben Blades - "Pedro Navaja" (7:02)
Review: There have been many concurrent sounds of 60s and 70s New York, but the Latin soul subsidiary of said multipli-city saw and heard its heyday in the sweet-spot of 1964-78, where the Latin American favourite label Fania Records reigned supreme in its niche. Bannering the likes of Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Ruben Blades, Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz, Fania was born of a desire to promote salsa music and adjacent styles in New York, after Dominican musician and label boss Johnny Pacheco underwent financial woes and sought respite in memories of a quaint Cuban luncheonette of the same name. The heady mix of sonic pimento collides several of the best salsa bands in a New York otherwise dominated by soul and funk, amounting to a charred, lively stew.
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タグ: Salsa | Latin Jazz | Afro Cuban
 in stock $39.77
Here There & Everywhere: Black America Sings John Lennon Paul McCartney & George Harrison
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Cat: XXQLP 2142. Rel: 27 Nov 24
Sam Fletcher - "Can't Buy Me Love"
Sarah Vaughan - "You Never Give Me Your Money"
Natalie Cole - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"
Four Tops - "Michelle"
Junior Parker - "Taxman"
Madeline Bell - "Step Inside Love"
The Supremes - "You Can't Do That"
Carmen McRae - "Here There & Everywhere"
Randy Crawford - "Give Peace A Chance"
Syreeta - "She's Leaving Home"
Mary Wells - "He Loves You" (mono)
Billy Paul - "Let 'Em In"
The Drifters - "Every Night"
Carleen Anderson - "Maybe I'm Amazed"
Margie Joseph - "My Love"
The Three Degrees - "Isn't It A Pity"
The Chiffons - "My Sweet Lord"
Keb Mo - "Imagine"
Donny Hathaway - "Jealous Guy"
Stevie Wonder - "We Can Work It Out"
Marvin Gaye - "Yesterday"
Esther Phillips - "And I Love Him"
Review: Here, There and Everywhere: Black America Sings John Lennon, Paul McCartney & George Harrison is Ace Records' third compilation of soulful jazz and r&b covers of Beatles classics by Black American artists. This collectio has a deep Motown presence, acknowledging the Beatles' early admiration for Motown before the label's music even hit the UK charts. The album spans Beatles and post-Beatles compositions from 1964 to 2004, with standout performances by artists like Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. The song selection takes listeners on an inspired journey through well-known hits, reimagined with rich soul and jazz interpretations. The Supremes' take on 'You Can't Do That' and The Four Tops' 'Michelle' reveal fresh, emotive layers in songs that are simultaneously faithful and transformative. Randy Crawford's stirring 'Give Peace a Chance' and Stevie Wonder's vibrant 'We Can Work It Out' underscore Black America's lasting engagement with the Beatles' work, while tracks like Sam Fletcher's 'Can't Buy Me Love' and Keb' Mo's 'Imagine' breathe new life into familiar melodies with jazz-infused warmth and soul. Each cover on the compilation not only reflects the artists' creative voices but also traces the Beatles' own roots in soul and r&b, bridging cultural influences that shaped music in the 60s and beyond. Here, There and Everywhere is an enriching and unique compilation that has one of the most enduring cross-cultural exchanges in modern pop history.
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The Soul & Songs Of Young Curtis Mayfield: The Spirit Of Chicago (Record Store Day Black Friday RSD 2024)
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Cat: 726306 6. Rel: 02 Dec 24
Jerry Butler & The Impressions - "For Your Precious Love" (2:43)
The Impressions - "The Gift Of Love" (2:44)
The Impressions - "At The County Fair" (2:05)
The Impressions - "Senorita I Love You" (2:31)
The Impressions - "A Long Time Ago" (2:23)
The Impressions - "Let Me Know" (2:37)
The Impressions - "Young Lover" (2:10)
The Impressions - "That You Love Me" (2:42)
The Impressions - "A New Love" (2:09)
Jerry Butler - "I Found A Love" (2:11)
Jerry Butler - "He Will Break Your Heart" (2:48)
Jerry Butler - "Thanks To You" (2:42)
Jerry Butler - "Find Another Girl" (2:49)
Jerry Butler - "When Trouble Calls" (2:44)
Wade Flemons - "At The Party" (2:15)
Wade Flemons - "Devil In Your Soul" (2:26)
Jerry Butler - "I'm A Telling You" (2:19)
Jerry Butler - "Aware Of Love" (2:15)
Jerry Butler - "Isle Of Sirens" (2:51)
Jerry Butler - "I'm The One" (2:10)
Gene Chandler - "Rainbow" (2:53)
Gene Chandler - "Man's Temple" (2:43)
Jerry Butler - "A Woman With Soul" (2:11)
Jerry Butler - "Need To Belong" (2:57)
Jerry Butler - "I've Been Trying" (2:59)
Jerry Butler & Betty Everett - "Just Be True" (2:31)
Jerry Butler & Betty Everett - "It's All Right" (2:28)
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Disco E Cultura Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition)
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Disco E Cultura Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition) (limited 180 gram orange vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MAR 098ORANGE. Rel: 21 Jun 24
Jorge Ben - "Solitario Surfista" (80's Side) (3:36)
Almir Ricardi - "Sao Paulo (High Society)" (4:22)
Guilherme Arantes - "Fio Da Navalha" (4:09)
Marcos Valle - "Bicicleta" (3:50)
Sandra Sa - "Pela Cidade" (3:22)
Tony Bizarro - "Apenas Uma Vez" (2:57)
Viva Voz - "Fugitivos De Azul" (4:15)
Hanna - "Deixa Rodar" (70's Side) (3:24)
Marilia Barbosa - "Manifesto" (3:02)
Tony Bizarro - "O Que Se Faz Da Vida" (2:35)
Coral Som Livre - "Fogo Sobre Terra" (2:31)
Ana Maria E Mauricio - "Figa De Guine" (2:08)
Djalma Dias - "Nada Sei De Preconceito" (2:37)
Inema Trio - "Arue Pam" (2:26)
Jeremias - "A Vida E Um Buraco" (2:37)
Review: Disco e Cultura Volume 2 is back with more carefully curated disco greatness. This one which comes on limited edition heavyweight orange wax offers 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s. As soul and funk swept the globe in the 1970s, Brazilian artists blended these international influences with their unique style and as a result crafted their own distinct and vibrant sound. This collection showcases those innovations which went on to become uniquely Brazilian and capture the essence of that dynamic era. This is a much-needed injection of sunshine into any record collection.

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タグ: Brazilian Disco | MPB
 in stock $45.93
More Loving On The Flipside: Sweet Funk & Beat Heavy Ballads 1968-1975
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Cat: NA 5282LP. Rel: 11 Feb 25
Del Jones - "The Last Letter"
Herb Johnson - "Where Are You"
Timothy Mcnealy - "Will You Be There"
Little Beaver - "Do Right Man"
Soul Superiors - "Trust In Me Baby" (feat Sherman Willis)
Outback - "Strangers In Our Homeland"
The Montecarlos - "If You Leave"
Words Of Wisdom - "You Made Me Everything"
Soul Charges - "My Heart Beats For You"
The Power Of Attorney - "I'm Just Your Clown"
James Reese - "Throwing Stones" (Kenny Dope main mix)
Richard Marks - "I'm With You Love"
Bonnie Floyd - "You're My Everything"
The Ledgends - "A Fool For You"
Apple & The Three Oranges - "Moonlight"
Review: Loving On The Flip Side compiles overlooked ballads from the flip sides of funk 45s in the Now-Again and Truth and Soul vaults, all presented in the same format as the Soul Cal anthology. This collection showcases incredible music that pairs heavy funk with sweet soul to create a sound the label calls "sweet funk." The journey began nearly a decade ago with the discovery of the Darling Dears and Funky Heavy's unique two-sided single which sparked a search that led to their full inclusion in this anthology. The process unearthed other soulful gems and now culminates in an essential exploration of black American creativity and musical innovation.
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You Can Be A Star: Deep Disco & Crossover 70s Soul From The Now-Again & Soul-Cal Vaults 1972-1982
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Cat: NA 5284LP. Rel: 07 Nov 24
Luther Davis - "You Can Be A Star" (4:35)
UPC All Stars - "Don't Get Discouraged" (3:33)
Pure Essence - "Wake Up" (6:08)
Anubis - "Ecology" (4:00)
Sag War Fare - "Girl You Better Change" (3:00)
Leon Mitchison & The Eastex Freeway Band - "Love Is" (Full version) (4:18)
Luther Davis Group - "To Be Free" (3:46)
Ellis & Cephas - "I'm Gonna Miss You Girl" (3:53)
Clifford Nyren - "Keep Running Away" (5:16)
Mixed Feelings - "Sha-La-La" (5:25)
C Henry Woods - "The Stranger" (3:01)
Freedom Express - "Get Down" (3:28)
Review: Soul Cal is a deep dive into America's independent 70s soul scene, expertly curated by Eothen 'Egon' Alapatt. This compilation is a prime blend of the retro-utopian vision, where small-town record stores and garages across the U.S. might have been hiding virtuosic funk and soul outfits. The bittersweet joy of these previously overlooked musicians finally getting recognition is palpable, and the music itself is an absolute thrill. Songs like Luther Davis' 'You Can Be A Star' and Pure Essence's 'Wake Up,' the album is an impressive variety of styles, from heartfelt ballads to hard-hitting funk grooves. Anubis' 'Ecology' and Mixed Feelings' 'Sha-La-La' add a dash of social consciousness, while Leon Mitchison & The Eastex Freeway Band's 'Love Is' brings smooth sophistication. Mastered by Dave Cooley and team, the sound quality is stellar, making these hidden gems shine. Soul Cal is not just a tribute but a rediscovery, offering a bittersweet glimpse into an era of soul music often overshadowed by its mainstream counterparts.
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タグ: Disco Funk | Soul Disco
 in stock $31.37
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