This Brilliant 1977 album is one of Gil’s best, highlighting his sharp lyrics, great vocals and the fantastic band at their peak. ‘Hello Sunday Hello Road’ and ‘Racetrack In France’ are great uptempo groovers. ‘Song Of The Wind’ , ‘Vildgolia’ , ‘We Almost Lost Detroit , ‘Delta Man’ and ’95 South’ are more mid or down tempo but are totally captivating. This is music and lyrics that you can really feel and relate to giving food fro thought and showcasing what an important artist Gil was to our music. Essential album that should be regarded as one of the all...
There are quite a few interesting new albums this week, plus some great reissues. Arlo Parks has been creating a buzz and her album 'Collapsed in Sunbeams' fits into the Lianne La Havas/Jorja Smith terrority. Delvon Lamaar Organ Trio have a funky album on Colemine, and the Deborah Jordan and Georgie Sweet albums on Futuristica are now available on LP in limited quantities. Justin Thurgur album is new London Jazz with an afro feel and Giles Peterson's new compilation 'Idaba' features South african Jazz recorded in lockdown Cd out now Lp in March. William Stuckey's rare album 'Love of Mine'...
Check out this new batch of 35 Original Soul and Funk albums from the large collection that we are processing. This week we have a good selection of albums by Marvin Gaye, The Whispers, and some less well known artists and groups. Most of these records are in hardly played near mint condition as individually graded, sleeves have the slight wear you would expect for 40-50 year old records except where indicated. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment (apart from a couple where there are doubles). You can combine with last week's batch and...
Much needed reissue of this rare 1979 soul album out of Memphis, this was Stuckey's one and only full length effort after a handful of 45s in and around the region. Often referred to a Southern Soul album, it bears little musically to that definition in terms of genre with the bulk of material on this slightly expanded issue (eight tracks where the original has seven) being a mix of private nightclub disco and ballads/steppers. Vocally he's strong – touches of Hutson in places – and musically on point. The bubbling mid tempo 'I've Got Plan For You' reminds of...
WAREHOUSE FIND - LAST COPIES****** Side Effect’s first and most soulful album recorded in 1973 but unreleased at the time. It features Jim Gilstrap, Lamita Johnson and Augie Johnson on lead vocals and some really nice vocal harmonies from the group. It incl the string laden northern dancer ‘Run Run Run’ , ‘Spend it On Love’ a beautiful shuffling mid tempo , ‘Do Your Thing’ and ‘Unless You’re Wearing Your Emotions’ nice deep soul ballads. The outstanding track is ‘Do You Believe’ which starts off slow then builds into a semi funky groover that really kicks. The ballads ‘Tree Of...
Spiritual Jazz Now! Is the 13th volume in the acclaimed series and across the two volumes (24 tracks in total) we are presented with an overview of a clutch of contemporary exponents of Spiritual Jazz; musicians who are intent on bringing something personal to the table as well as recognising the importance of those who have paved the way for them. Featuring music from the past 20 years and from 15 different countries this series includes modern classics from veterans Steve Reid and Idris Ackamoor, providing a vital link between the past masters and the enlightened new generation.Pioneers such as...
Jazzman continue their excellent Spiritual Jazz series with volume 13 concentrating on music from the 21st Century split over two volumes on both CD and Double LP. BBE continue their rare Japanese Jazz reissue series with Shintaro Quintet and there is a very limited edition compilation of German Jazz saxophonist Fitz Gore with a bonus 45. Lon Moshe excellent 'Love where the Spirit Lies' from the Black Fire vaults gets its first vinyl issue, pre-order Cd for next week. Sharon Jones has a great uptempo Northern Soul influenced 45 on Daptone and there is a new Menahan Street band 45....
Check out this latest batch of great Soul and Funk albums from the large collection that we are processing. This batch includes I think the complete albums of David Ruffin, Edwin Starr and Undisputed Truth. As always the records are in fantastic condition, many hardly played as individually graded. Most records are one off's (although there are few duplicates) so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can view other records from the same collection here. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 for delivery or you can use our click and collect service from...
