2007
| NOVEMBER 2007 |
 RANCE ALLEN SAY MY FRIEND CD £12.95
Probably the best album and certainly the most soul oriented album from the powerful voiced Rance and his Brothers. The Mizell Brothers produced it in 1977 and add their semi funky layered sound and each song has a positive message . Highlights are the string laden stormer 'Truth Is Marching On' , the great mid tempo two stepper 'Reasons To Survive' with its swingling strings and great guitar licks and 'Peace Of Mind' an all time classic dancer with typical Mizell rhythms that builds and builds. Also check the ballads 'Im Gonna make it After All' and 'You're My Everything' and the dancer 'Got To Be ready'. Strong album.
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 BOBBY WOMACK ROADS OF LIFE CD £12.95
This 1979 album from Womack produced by Patrick Moten , includes the all time classic 'How Could You Break My Heart' a great mid tempo groover. Also of note are the uplifting mid tempo modern soul 'Give It Up' , the stomper 'Mr DJ Don't Stop The Music', upbeat title track and the slower 'Roots In Me'.
Also recommended forthcoming ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is/Pieces’ CD £12.95 (due lateNov/Dec)
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 PIECES OF PEACE – PIECES OF PEACE CD £13.95 LP £13.95
This previously unreleased material was recorded in Chicago in the early 70’s and is a mix of Funk and Spiritual Jazz ft Derf Reklaw and EWF horns. In style, this seven piece band is not unlike the Pharoahs. ‘Pollution’ is a superb slice of leftfield Funk that echoes Exit 9’s driving street sound. ‘Peace & Blessings’ hits a wickedly jazzy groove with its walking bassline ,whilst ‘Peace And Blessings’ starts with EWF style vocal harmonies and then builds into a spritiual jazz workout. Highly recommended
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 LIFEFORCE – FEARLESS WARRIORS CD £13.95 LP £13.95
From 1979, this Spiritual Jazz tinged Fusion set derives its inspiration from the likes of Pharoah Sanders. ‘Fearless warriors’ is fine tough Jazz Funk groove, whilst ‘To Pharoah With Love’ adds a Bossa flavour. Previously this album was released solely as a private pressing and is nigh impossible to find. The slower ‘Atlanta Anna’ and the relaxed ‘Wow’ are archetypal late 70’s Jazz Funk a la Crusaders/ early Spyro Gyra, whilst ‘Sister Bea’ is a melodic groove.
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 MAIN INGREDIENT- SPINNING AROUND –THE SINGLES 1967-75 CD £13.95
Main Ingredient were one of the leading vocal harmony groups of the 70’s and here are 22 of their singles. Many are outstanding but particularly the great 70’s dancer ‘Happiness Is Just Around The Bend’,
Willie Hutch’s stepper ‘California My Way’, and the modern dancers ‘Good Old Days’ and ‘Shame On The World’. Also check the civil rights ‘Brotherly Love’ the funky soul dancer (ala Temps) ‘Black Seeds Keep Growing’, the ballads ‘Im So Proud’, ‘You’ve Been My Inspiration’ and ‘You’ve Got To Take It’ , their hits ‘Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely’ and ‘Everybody Plays The Fool’ and the semi funky orchestrated ‘Rolling Down A Mountainside’. Quality 70’s soul.
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 CHARLES KYNARD – CHARLES KYNARD CD £19.95
Hammond maestro released this superb funky organ set in 1971. Powered by Kynard’s driving B3 and fluid fender bass lines courtesy of Carol Kaye, tracks like ‘Greeze’ and ‘El Toro Poo Poo’ are relentless. ‘Grits’ is a bluesy affair, whilst ‘Greens’ is a tough swinging groove, with Ernie Watts starring on tenor sax. Kynard recorded a few fine organ albums for Mainstream and Prestige, this up there with the best of them.
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 GATO BARBIERI RUBY RUBY CD £12.95
Follow up to 'Caliente', this under-rated album is more Latin tinged than its predecessor, which is a classic Jazz funk album). Gato's earthy tenor is expressive and growls over laid-back grooves like 'Latin Reaction' and 'Nostalgia'. The breezy 'Ngiculela-Es Histoiria..' is an upbeat dancer, 'Adios' flows at an ever increasing pace. The rhythm section includes Lenny White and bassist Gary King. This Fusion album oozes class and manages to sound fresher today than when it was recorded.
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 FRANK FOSTER LOUD MINORITY JAPANESE CD £19.95 LP £9.95
Ex Count Basie MD, Foster's intense sax is the perfect vehicle for this great Spiritual Jazz album. The title song featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater is a definite political statement and was re-interpreted in the 90's by UFO. 'JP's Thing' is a hard left of centre funky Jazz groove, driven by Stanley Clarke's relentless bass line. Try also the gentlier 'EW Beautiful People', whose vibe is very spiritual.
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  BOOTSY'S RUBBER BAND STRETCHIN OUT CD £13.95
WILLIAM 'BOOTSY' COLLINS ONE GIVETH… CD £13.95
Remastered and sounding fresher than ever before, these 2 albums are probably the pinnacle of Bootsy's solo work. 'Stretchin Out', 'My Point Of View' and the infectious 'Psychoticbumpschool' are the bass player at his funkiest best. Check also the slowies like 'I'D Rather Be With You' and the spacey 'Love Vibes'. 'One Giveth is his last great set from 1981, what was the first side of the vinyl is strong throughout with Bootsy's wit to the fore on cuts like 'Landshark', 'Countracula' and '#1 Funkateer'. Also try 'take A Lickin And Keep On Kickin' and 'What's W-r-o-n-g Radio'.
Strechin' Out
One Giveth
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| OCTOBER 2007 |
 BRENDA RUSSELL – BRENDA RUSSELL CD £9.95
At last on CD in its entirety Brenda’s first and best album. Includes the classics ‘So Good So Right’, ‘In The Thick Of It’ ,’Way Back When’ and the great two stepper ‘A little Bit Of love’. Classic Soul.
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 FOUR MINTS – GENTLY DOWN YOUR STREAM CD £13.95
Excellent and extremely rare vocal harmony album recorded in Columbus Ohio in 1973 for the Capsoul label. Includes the in demand two steppers ‘Row My Boat’ and ‘You’re my Desire’ and some great ballads ‘why Did I Go’, ‘Do You Really Love Me’ and ‘Cant Get Strung Out’. Also check the modern/northern dancers ‘You’ll Want To Come Back’ and ‘Keep On Loving You’.
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 GLORIA BARNES UPTOWN/CHOSEN FEW TAKING ALL THE LOVE I CAN CD £12.95
2 Rare connoisseurs’ raw soul albums from the Maple released in the early 70’s but possibly recorded earlier. Gloria’s album consists of northern dancers ‘I’ll Call Ya Back Later’ and the Ohio Players ‘Gotta Get Away’ and ‘You Don’t Mean It’, along with the mid tempo stepper ‘She Wants A Stand In’ and the southern ballad ‘Home’. Chosen Few inc the northern ‘Birth Of a Playboy’ and OP’s ‘Trespassin’ and ‘I Got A Hold On’, the motown-esq ‘Nobody Can Save Me’ and horn backed title track.
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 CARLA WHITNEY – CARLA WHITNEY CD £11.95
Reissue of super rare 1975 Modern soul album backed by and produced by Choker Campbell and his super sounds. The highlights are the mid tempo modern dancer ‘I’ve Been Hurt So Many Times’ and the beat ballads ‘Lovin At Midnight’ and ‘I’m Still In love With you’. Also check the string laden mid tempo ‘Questions’, the ballads ‘What Made you Change Your mind’ and ‘Tears On My Pillow’, the semi-funky ‘War’ and the funky soul stompers ‘Its You For Me’ and ‘Wisdom Song’. Strong album.
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 RAMP – COME INTO KNOWLEDGE CD £ 9.95
Rare Groove era classic, this Roy Ayers production is typical of his music c. 1977. Full of funky grooves like ‘Try Try Try’ ‘The American Promise’ and ‘Give It’, the album is renowned for its take on ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ and ‘Daylight’ and the haunting title track. The album has that slightly off-key vibe that sounds as fresh today as back in the day. Awesome stuff.
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 ROY AYERS – LIFELINE CD £9.95
From 1977, apart from ‘Running Away’, this album tends to get overlooked in the Roy Ayers discography, which would be a shame as it has stood the test of time. The afore mentioned classic is the standout, but check the mid-tempo groovers like ‘This Side Of Sunshine’, the marvellously atmospheric ‘Gotta Find A Lover’ and the jazzy ‘I Still Love You’, which is enhanced by the vocal contribution of Dee Dee Bridgewater. On the uptempo slant check the jaunty ‘Sanctified Feeling’ or the silly ‘Cincinnati Growl’.
Includes a bonus the long 12” version of ‘Running Away’ with vibes solo.
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 STANLEY CLARKE – CHILDREN OF FOREVER CD £9.95
Early classic Stanley Clarke from 1973, ‘Children’ was produced by Chick Corea and features vocalists Andy Bey and Dee Dee Bridgewater. The spiritual Jazz inspired cuts like the title song, ‘Unexpected Days’ and the 16 minute opus ‘Sea Journey’ and ‘Butterfly Dreams’ are a joy and deep. Try also the heavy instrumental ‘Bass Folk Song’. Clarke’s playing on upright bass is awesome, and this album is inspirational.
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 PRINCE PHILLIP MITCHELL –MAKE IT GOOD CD £9.95
Outstanding 1978 album from the great soulful underrated singer and songwriter. Standouts are the fantastic driving modern dancer ‘One on One’, the great stepper ‘Make It Good’, and the bonus killer string laden ballad ‘What Part Of Heaven Do you Come From’. The cover of AWB ‘Star In The Ghetto’ mid tempo stepper ‘You’re All I get In The World’ and the ballads ‘’Falling From Heaven’ and ‘Only Smoke Remains’ are also really good.
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 PRINCE PHILLIP MITCHELL –TOP OF THE LINE CD £9.95
Phillip’s 1979 album inc the standout uplifting modern dancer ‘I’m So happy’ and the string laden mid tempo shuffler ‘Paying The Price’. The mid tempo modern soul ‘Use Your Body’ and floater ‘Top Of The Line’ and the gentle ballads ‘Highlight Of My Life’ and ‘If it Aint Love I’ll Go Away’ are also highlights.
The up-tempo ‘Lets Get Wet’ is aimed at the dancefloor. Strong album.
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 RONN MATLOCK –LOVE CITY CD £9.95
1979 album contains the modern soul/2 step classic ‘I Cant Forget About You’, the atmospheric mid tempo plodder ‘Feeling Something’ and the modern dancer ‘You Got The Best Out Of Me’. Also try the mid tempo ‘Love City’ and the ballads’ Working Man’ and ‘Take Me To The Top Of Your Mountain’. Great Voice, shame he only made one album.
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 GWEN MCCRAE – GWEN MCCRAE - CANCELLED ****NOT ISSUED
1981 Album incl the boogie monster ‘Funky Sensation’ in both original album and superior previously unreleased extended remix (with heavier beat and bass line). The other single from the album ‘Poyson’ and the string laden and deeper bass propelled ‘Feels So Good’ are also good boogie tracks. ‘Have A Good Time’ and ‘Movement’ are also club tracks, whilst ‘All My Love’, ‘Stood The test’ and ‘Do You Wanna Be Mine’ are nice mid tempo ballads.
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 GWEN McCRAE – CANCELLED ****NOT ISSUED
1982 album includes the uplifting weekender anthem ‘Keep The Fire Burning’ (written by Willie Hutch) both in original album and UK 12” remix and alternative versions. ‘Doin It’ is another good boogie track and the mildly funky ‘I Didn’t Take Your Man’ is a horn backed dancer. The ballads ‘Make Believe’, ‘I Need To Be With You’ and ‘Be For real’ are also highlights.
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 VOICES OF EAST HARLEM –RIGHT ON BE FREE CD £9.95
Early 70’s raw gospel soul album includes the driving up tempo ‘Right On Be Free’ and ‘Gotta Be a Change’ and ‘Shaker Song’ with great harmonies. The covers of ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘For What Its Worth’ are also good. Best of the 11 bonus tracks are the semi funky ‘Oxford Town’ the adaptation of Hendrix’s Hey Joe ‘Hey Brother’ and the up-tempo social commentary ‘Nation Time’, ‘Angry’ and ‘I Wanna Be Free’.
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 LEROY HUTSON – PARADISE CD £9.95
1982 album made for Elektra inc the groove driven ‘Classy Lady’ and ‘Paradise’ and the 80’s Boogie ‘She’s Got It’, ‘Nobody But You’ and ‘Sat At It’. The highlights though are the more typical Hutson gentle groovers ‘’Nice And Easy’ and ‘You Make It Happen’
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JUNE 2007 |
 BILLY PAUL GOING EAST/WAR OF THE GODS CD £13.95 GOING EAST LP £9.95
Two of Billy's best albums on one CD. The pre -Me and Mrs Jones 'East' is an all time classic a shuffling jazzy soul atmospheric shifter with Billy's vocals floating over the top. His versions of 'This Is Your Life', 'Compared To What' and 'Magic Carpet Ride' are also good. The epic 10 min 'War Of The Gods' 10 is enthralling, the breezy/brassy 'Whole Towns Talking' and catchy 'Thanks For Saving My Life' , big ballad 'I See The light' and bluesy 'Peace Holy Peace' are also good. Classic early 70's Jazzy Philly Soul
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 BARBARA AND THE BROWNS CAN'T FIND HAPPINESS CD £13.95
20 Classic Memphis southern soul tracks from mid 60's to early 70's , including many unreleased gems.
Barbara has a great voice deserving much better recognition than she received., and the material is top draw Southern Soul. The brassy 'Big Party', 'Plenty of Room', 'You Don't Love Me', 'Watch Dog', 'If Its Good To You' , 'It Hurts Too Much' and the brilliant 'Pity A Fool' are all highlights on this magnificent set.
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 JJ BARNES BORN AGAIN/DEBBIE TAYLOR COMIN DOWN ON YOU CD £12.95
JJ Barnes was a great underground singer with a similar voice to Marvin. This 1973 Patrick Adams Perception album contains some of his finest post Ric-Tic moments. The Invictus style mid tempo dancers 'Cant See Me Leaving You' and 'Good men Don't Grow on Trees' , mid tempo 'Wishful Thinking' and 'No If's And's Or But's'and the ballads 'You're Just A Living Doll' and 'Time Is Love' are all good. Debbie Taylor's album incl her great modern soul version of 'No If's…' , the modern dancer ''No Deposit No Return' ballads 'Eye Doctor', 'To Sad To Tell' and 'Second To None'. bonus tracks Black Ivory's versions of 'No If's..', 'Time is Love' and their definitive take of 'Wishful Thinking'. Classic 70's soul.
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 CONFUNKSHUN FEVER CD £14.95
1983 Album from the evergreen Funk group fronted by Michael Cooper. 'Can You Feel The Groove Tonight' is a boogie track with similar backing to 'Billy Jean', 'Think about You Baby' is a nice soulful upper mid tempo dancer and 'Don't Let Your Love Grow Cold' a nice mid tempo floater. 'Lovin Fever''Hard Lovin', 'If Im Your Lover' and 'indiscreet Sweet' are all 80's boogie for the dancefloor.
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 DELLS VERY BEST OF STANDING OVATION DBL CD £13.95
39 Track double CD covering 1966-81.. Inc 'Run For Over', 'Wear It On Our Face', 'Its All Up To You', 'Give Your baby A Standing Ovation' , 'I Miss You' , 'Bring Back The Love Of Yesterday', 'You Bring Out The Best of me', 'I Touched A Dream', 'All About The Paper', 'Don't Trick Me Treat Me'. Classic male group harmony soul.
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MAY 2007 |
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LEROY BURGESS |
THROWBACK - HARLEM 79-83 - DUE MAY |
12 unreleased tracks from the legendary singer/songwriter/producer recorded in late 70's/early 80's. Some are the original demo's of tracks he wrote for others like 'Its So Easy (You Can Do It dino terell) ', 'Moment Of My Life' (inner life), and 'Fly Girl' (intrique) and 'Youre My Number One' (change) which all stand up well against the released versions because Leroy's voice is so good. Of the 7 new songs the best are the classic Burgess boogie tracks like 'Scandal', 'Midnight In The Streets' , 'Keepin On', 'Under Da Radar' and 'Hold up' whilst 'All Into You' is am id tempo groover. The live cover of the Isleys 'Hello Its Me' is also interesting. This brilliant project is unmissable if you are into Burgess, Boogie or early 80's uptempo soul. |
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SIR JOE QUARTERMAN/FREE SOUL |
SIR JOE QUARTERMAN/FREE SOUL (EXTENDED/REMASTERED) |
Re-mastered and extended version of this great Classic Funk album from 1973. ‘I’ve Got So Much Trouble In My Mind’ is of course a well known classic, but of an equal standard from the original album are ‘Trouble With Trouble’, ‘The Way They Do My Life’, ‘Find Yourself’ and ‘I Made A Promise’. Added here are the non album singles ‘Thanks Dad’ , ‘This Girl Of mine’ , ‘Get Down Baby’ , ‘Im A Young Man’ and the brilliant and often sampled ‘Im Gonna Get You’, plus 3 tracks that were unreleased at the time the best of which is ‘How High’. A Great album which now sounds incredibly fresh and punchy. |
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JERLINE AND FRIENDS |
BEST OF FRIENDS |
Previously unreleased album from the mid/late 70’s out of Chicago, from the band who, we believe became Starvue. ‘Joy Trip Part 1’ has a 70’s Modern Soul feel with warm bass and mid-tempo groove. ‘Tell Me’ is fine dancer with strong hook and horns, as is the string led ‘Best Of Friends’. ‘Open Up Your Heart’ could become a modern Soul anthem!!! Jerline has a voice in the Kellee Patterson mould. Worth checking this obscurity. |
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ISLEY BROTHERS |
LIVE IT UP/HEAT IS ON |
2 Isley Brothers albums from 1974 and 1975 respectively, at this time the enlarged group were at the peak of their powers. ‘Live It Up’ includes the classic floater ‘Hello It’s Me’. ‘Heat Is On’ is an Isleys’ classic with Funk cuts like anthemic ‘Fight The Power’, the heavier title song and the catchy ‘Hope You Feel Better Love’. And of course the beautiful all time classic Soul ballad ‘For The Love Of You’. |
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OLIVER CHEATHAM |
SATURDAY NIGHT (FROM MID TO LATE MAY) |
First time on CD for one of the most in demand 80’s soul albums . Inc the club classic ‘Get Down Saturday Night’ , ‘Bless The Ladies’ ‘Something About You’ and the ballad ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. |
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ELGINS |
MOTOWN ANTHOLOGY |
50 Track anthology of the Elgins and their other guises as the Downbeats and Saundra Mallett. Inc their big tracks ‘Heaven Must Have Sent You’, ‘Darlin Baby’, ‘Put Yourself In My Place’, ‘Stay In My Lonely Arms’ along with ‘No Time For tears’, ‘How Sweet It Is’ and a host of unreleased and rare tracks the best of which are ‘It’s a mans Mans World’, , ‘That’s The Night That Love Died’ and ‘Thank You Love’.
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| APRIL 2007 |
 BETTY WRIGHT I LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE
Renowned for the million selling single 'Clean Up Woman', this album drips with Soul. Check the funky 'If You, and the languid take of 'Ain't No Sunshine', with its creative bassline and Betty building to a vocal crescendo. The title song will please the modern crowd, whilst 'All Your Kissin..' is funky 70's at its best.
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 OHIO PLAYERS PAIN, PLEASURE , ECSTASY
Legendary 70's Funk group's three Westbound albums now released with bonus tracks. The bonus tracks comprise the albums released after the group joined Mercury i.e 'Climax' and 'Rattlesnake' plus several Unissued tunes. 'Pain' includes 'Players Ballin' and 'Pain' plus their take of 'What's Going On'. 'Pleasure' features 'Walt's First Trip', 'Pleasure''Funky Worm' plus 6 bonus cuts . 'Ecstasy' includes the title cut, 'Spinning', 'Silly Billy' plus as additions 'Rattlesnake', 'Hustle Bird' and the unreleased funky instrumental 'Trans-maximus'.
(Pain)
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 KAYGEES MASTERPLAN COMPLETE GANG AND DELITE REC 74-78
The first three Kaygees albums plus the single 'Hustle Wit Every Muscle' are released on a double CD. The first set 'Keep On Bumpin..' is a masterpiece from the Kool And The Gang like group with 'Get Down', 'You've Got To Keep On Bumpin' and 'Aint No time' standing out. The jazzier more reflective 'Find A Friend' includes the Disco Funk of 'Waiting At The Bus Stop', the Funk of 'On The Money' plus the beautiful jazzy groove of 'STP'. 'Kilowatt''s highlight is the thumping title cut.
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| MARCH 2007 |
 MALONE & BARNES AND SPONTANEOUS SIMPILICITY FREEDOM SERENADE
Highly sought after rare late 70's funky Jazz set that hits from the off. Jazz Funk instrumentals like 'Warp Ten' and the killer 'Moonstruck'. 'Road Man' strikes a full-on dance Funk groove, as does the spacey 'Journey To The Stars', plus the mellow Blackbyrds/ Mizell Brothers title cut, and for the soul folk 'Working Plan' is a really nice mid tempo floater that really grows. Great album .
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 ATLANTIC STARR RADIANT
1980 Album featuring Sharon Bryant and Wayne Lewis on vocals , one of their strongest includes the classic 'When Love Calls' and the dancer 'Does It Matter'. 'Mystery Girl' and 'under Pressure' have that Change sound to them and the ballads 'My Turn Now', 'Am I dreaming' and 'Send For Me' are also good on this consistent album.
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 MILLIE JACKSON FEELIN BITCHY CD £9.95
One of Millie's most successful albums that features the 11 minute opus 'All The Way Lover' with her trademark 'bitchy' rap/monologue. Also features the hit single 'If You're Not Back In Love By Monday', but check the southern Soul vibe of 'Cheatin Is' and 'A Little Taste Of Outside Love'. Remastered and includes 3 alternate takes, Millie is at her finest.
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 JAMES BROWN DYNAMITE X CD £13.95 DBL LP £15.95
Remixes of some of JBs tastiest tracks, this project was scheduled before James' passing on Christmas day. 'Sex Machine (Readymade Jazz Defector)' has been popular for a couple of years with its Latin feel and is completely different from the original. Other highlights include the Fantasista re-Formation take on 'Give It Up Turn It Loose' also with a Latin vibe. 'Cold Sweat', 'Sunny' and 'Soul Power' are also worth checking out.
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 ACT ONE ACT ONE
Sounding much better than I remember it, this 1974 album produced by Raeford Gerald includes the 'bump' dance classics 'Tom The Peeper' and 'Party Hardy People'. The orchestrated mid tempo 'Friends Or Lovers' has been heavily sampled and many of the tracks like 'It's the Same old Song', 'I Didnt Want to Know What You Do To Me', 'o You Feel It' and 'A Whole Lot of Love Makin' sound similar to the productions of the Invictus label. The dramatic ballad 'You Didn't Love Me Anyhow' and the bonus modern
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 ISLEY BROTHERS SHOWDOWN/ GRAND SLAM
2 fine Isleys albums together on one CD, these sets are indicative of their 70'd/early 80's sound. Showdown includes the disco hit 'Take Me To The Next Phase' and the 2 steps 'Groove With You' and 'Coolin Me Out'. Check also the break 'Ain't Giving Up No Love too. Grand Slam includes the riff laden 'Tonight Is The Night', the ballad 'I Once Had Your Love' and 'Young Girls'.
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 SUPREMES 70'S ALBUMS VOL 1 70-73 JEAN TERRELL YEARS
The 5 Supremes albums from this period 'Right On', 'New Ways But Love Stays', 'Touch', 'Floy Joy', Supremes' plus the unreleased 'Promises kept' sessions and a few odd singles. Incl 'Bad Weather', 'Floy Joy', 'up The Ladder To The Roof', 'Stoned Love', 'Nathan Jones' etc 67 tracks in total in a great presentation imitation photo album packaging.
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| FEBRUARY 2007 |
 BENNY JOHNSON VISIONS OF PARADISE
Benny's gutsy voice is similar to Syl Johnson, Johnnie Taylor and at times Al Green.
This his only record from 1973 has been long in demand on both the modern and two step scenes. 'I Just Got To Know' is as two step classic, the title track, 'Second To None', ’and 'Stop Me' are modern favourites and there's lots of great mid tempo tracks and ballads like 'Absolutely Positively', 'Please Come Back' and 'Wont You Stay'. The full band led by Julius Brockington are on point throughout with great horns and organ . This is a great overlooked classic 70's soul album available widely for the first time.
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 GEMINI - RISING
From 1981, this excellent selection of tunes includes dancers like 'It's A Friday Night' and 'Ain't No Love', but it is the mid-tempo grooves like the exquisite and catchy 'Can't Throw Away A Good Love' and the riff laden and infectious My Love For You Keeps Growing'. Check also the ballad 'Power Of Your Love' on what is a consistently strong album.
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 LAMONT DOZIER OUT HERE ON MY OWN
Possibly Lamont's best , a love story concept album dating from 1973 includes 'Fish Aint Bitin', 'Breaking Out All Over', 'Let Me make Love To You', 'Don't Want Nobody To Come Between Us' and the epic 'Trying To Hold On To My Woman' a fantastic ballad that builds and builds.. Classic soul music, also check the sleeve where a bare chested Lamont tries to imitate Al Green/Isaac Hayes.
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 DONALD AUSTIN CRAZY LEGS
Hard to find Funk album original vinyl goes for c. £100 that features one of the toughest breaks in 'Crazy Legs'. The album recorded in 1973 was released on the legendary Westbound label and is full of sparse instrumentals like 'Sex Plot', 'Hot Rooster', the dirge-like 'Rainy Day Fun', and the gritty 'Side Saddle'. Theer are two cracking Soul instrumentals too 'Do Me Right' and 'You Want It You Got It'.The rhythm section is tight and perfect for sampling, whuch helped make this album so in demand.
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 DYKE & THE BLAZERS - WE GOT MORE SOUL
This complete collection of Dyke & The Blazer’s work includes this consummate JB soundalike’s classics, from the title track, to ‘So Sharp’, the break heavy ‘Funky Walk’, the brilliant, socially conscious ‘Runaway People’, the swaggering head nodder ‘You Are My Sunshine’ and the oft requested ‘A Man Can’t Be A Man’, through to 14 previously unreleased cuts. Spanning Dyke’s Phonenix and Hollywood period this collection is a must for JB style funk fans.
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