Preservation Records present this limited edition 7 track mini LP that gathers together the output of this short lived combo directed by Jerry J. This album sees the group’s work brought together like this on vinyl for the first time. The slick self-titled opener introduces us to the band and their smooth, soulful boogie rooted sound, the bright dancer ‘Got To be Loved’ is a gem while the stepper ‘On Our Own’ is a delightful slowie. The wiry boogie of ‘Do You Feel My Love’ rides on a slap bass and party groove, the flowing ‘God Gifted’ is a superb uplifting slab of modern soul while ‘Dance On It’ is a joyous uptempo, feel good dancer. The group go into full on expansive, laid back mode on the beautiful ‘Looking Back On Yesterday’ and wrap up this brief glimpse into the creative processes of an independent outfit from early 80s California. Essential!
Track listings:
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01 California Flight by California Flight Project
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02 Got To Be Loved by California Flight Project
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03 On Our Own by California Flight Project
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04 Do You Feel My Love by California Flight Project
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05 God Gifted by California Flight Project
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06 Dance On It by California Flight Project
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07 Looking Back On Yesterday by California Flight Project
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California Flight. Clearly the best boogie groove ever smooth soul makes life even smoother than pure gold for the soul.