Miles Away レコード& CD

Review: Miles Away reissued Lamont Butler's acclaimed album It's Time For A Change back in 2020, much to the delight of funk and soul lovers everywhere. 'Ungodly War' was one of the standouts - a dynamic mix of jazz, funk and soul that has stood the test of time, and sounds as good now as when it was recorded 50 years ago. Here, Al Kent edits it slightly for a more beefy sound while on the flip is 'Get Up And Praise The Lord,' a deeper cut which is again taken from the album. The warmth of the rhythm section when paired with the cooing vocal makes for a fine combination.

Review: Delores Fuller's single 'One More Chance Lord' is a real beauty that came to the Miles Away label's ears via a friendly recommendation. Gospel, modern soul and disco all get melted into a gorgeous new sound that has stunning, buttery but pained vocals up top and a soothing rhythm section making you want to dance. On the flip is 'My Greatest Desire', a ballad that again puts Delores' vocal talents front and centre over stripped back piano. The single was originally released in 1983 on Intro Records and is reissued here with full blessings

Review: Miles Away are always on a mission to unearth new old gems. Their tireless work now gives rise to a pair of big hitters from The Grooms, a band who only ever flashed this one single back in the 1970s. It came originally on a little-known label in Norfolk, VA headed up by Noah H. Biggs, called Shiptown, and was during the peak era of Motown, Atlantic and Stax. Thankfully the label boss saw its potential. The super charged 'Slow Down' on the A side is wrought with emotion and on the reverse is a more moody and heartfelt ballad called 'I Deserve A Little Bit More.'