Atlanta Soul Lift Off to 2011
Christmas is now a distant memory and the new release for 2011 are beginning to trickle through.  Pride of place goes to Heston’s ‘Warm Human Cold World’.  This fine set is a strong example of the Atlanta Soul sound, a sound which we will be featuring over the coming weeks.  Heston is the master of the mellow, funky Soul sound.

Deborah Jordan is one the UK’s Jazz/ Soul scene best kept secrets, renowned on the underground Broken Beat circuit. For something a tad different check her ‘What You See’ CD.

The flow of reissues has slowed temporarily this week but Marlena Shaw’s ‘Sweet Beginnings’, and Tom Browne’s ‘Love Approach’ are fine albums from 1977 and 1980 respectively. 

Ben E King’s in-demand ‘Supernatural’ is coupled with his collaboration with the Average White Band ‘Benny and Us’, which is an under-rated album full of mid/late 70’s funky Soul gems.

VAT – PRICE HOLD to 31st JANUARY 2011
We are pleased to advise that our prices will not reflect the change in VAT on all currently held stock.  All new items and re-stocks will be adjusted for the new rate of VAT.

This offer applies to current stock only and whilst that stock lasts.

Soulfully yours

Malcolm.

TOP RELEASES - ALBUMS OF THE WEEK (w/e 21st ANUARY 2011) click artist/titles for review/soundclips

HESTON - WARM HUMAN COLD WORLD CD  13.99	DEBORAH JORDAN - WHAT YOU SEE CD 13.99	MARLENA SHAW - SWEET BEGINNINGS CD 11.99	TOM BROWNE - LOVE APPROACH CD 11.99
BEN E KING - SUPERNATURAL/BENNY AND US CD 15.99

TOP RELEASES - ALBUMS OF THE WEEK (w/e 14th JANUARY 2011) click artist/titles for review/soundclips

FRANK MCCOMB - NEW BEGINNING CD 14.99	VARIOUS ARTISTS - LUXURY SOUL 2011 CD 12.99	ESTHER PHILLIPS - YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY/ALL ABOUT ESTHER CD 13.99	ESTHER PHILLIPS - HERE'S ESTHER ARE YOU READY/GOOD BLACK IS HARD TO CRACK CD 13.99
KOOL AND THE GANG – LADIES NIGHT/ GOOD TIMES DOUBLE CD £13.99	MARLENA SHAW - TAKE A BITE CD 11.99	RODNEY FRANKLIN - RODNEY FRANKLIN/YOU'LL NEVER KNOW CD 11.99	ZZ HILL - BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME/ZZ CD 13.99
FIRST CIRCLE - BOYS NIGHT OUT CD 12.99	SYRETTA - SET MY LOVE IN MOTION CD 12.99	BRASS CONSTRUCTION - BRASS CONSTRUCTION 3/BRASS CONSTRUCTION 4 CD 12.99	TUBBY HAYES - LAMENT CD 12.99
STACEY LATTISAW - TAKE ME ALL THE WAY CD 12.99	NATURAL IMPULSE – WE’RE GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH 7” £10	BOBBY SHEEN – TOO MANY TO FIGHT/ I’M NOT STRONG ENOUGH 7” £10	MARY GRESHAM – I’LL NEVER LET YOU WALK ALONE/ YOU’VE NEVER REALLY LIVED 7” £10
THE TRUTHS INC – IF I HAD ALOVE/ WAITING FOR YOUR LOVE 7” £10	DORIS ALLEN – CANDY FROM A BABY / LETS WALK DOWN THE STREET 7” £10

WES BERWISE’S DECEMBER ALBUM OF THE MONTH

Eric Benet - Lost In Time (CD Of the Year)

Just in case you haven’t noticed, Christmas is upon us. The time of the year when we look forward to the festive season of peace and goodwill to all men, with great anticipation and enthusiasm. indeed, we cleverly participate in the charade of attempting to appear nonchalant, as we subtly gives hints and aid memoirs to our friends and loved ones, hopefully verifying exactly what we might like to receive in return for them recognizing that, well - at the very least – we’ve managed to survive another twelve months since Santa Claus was contractually obliged to break and enter (and uniquely welcomed), into our homes to fulfill his yuletide obligation.
This is also the time that I find myself being asked as to what CD releases over the last twelve months that I might recommend as gifts, so I was not only pleased but also immensely relieved when I had the pleasure of listening to “Lost In Time”, the fifth long playing release of the Soulful troubadour, Eric Benet.
Having had the privilege to have listened to so many new releases over the past year, I can happily report that Mr Benet is definitely on top form with this release. Benet’s decision to literally go back to his Milwaukee roots and rediscover the classic soulful sounds of the best that that era had to offer, is made evident in every track, as he appears effortlessly to move from some of the most gorgeous ballads and mid tempo songs, to some of the most inspiring head nod and dance tracks that have been released this year.
His staunch fan base will comforted to hear that there appears to be no hint of the moroseness that afflicted some his recent albums recorded during the period whilst he was going thru his infamous “Halle-gate” phase, and instead a positive uplifting air carries throughout many of the tracks. Strong song writing and wonderful production touches along with the decision by Benet to really use the full range of his vocal ability, truly does make this album a pleasure to listen to from start to finish.
Collaborations also work seamlessly, and the teaming up with artists such as Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Faith Evans and the legendary baritone of The O’Jays, Mr Eddie Levert helps to deliver even more value to the proceedings.
Put simply this album is sheer quality. So if you’re still looking for that soulful stocking filler, this album will definitely do the job! (Hint Hint…)
Very Highly Recommended!!
Have a great Christmas and stay blessed.
Wes

ERIC BENET - LOST IN TIME CD £16.95 - SEE REVIEW

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