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Soul Recommendations Best Of 2016

Juno Recommends Soul

Juno Recommends Soul

Soul Recommendations Best Of 2016
13 Dec 2016
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Cat: ROC 015. Rel: 10 Oct 16
 
Soul
If You Want My Love (3:59)
Get Down With The Get Down (3:23)
Review: Pure boogaloo gold: Melvin's rich repertoire is loaded with gems, but his collaborative fusions with Jimmy Scott on his fifth album Melvin Sparks '75 are some of the most distinctive and unique. "If You Want My Love" was way ahead of its time with its staccato synth hits and textures buried deep behind the emphatic vocal power and almost hip-hop style groove. Flip for "Get Down With The Get Down" that builds and builds and builds with such ease and natural rhythm there's a strong chance you'll get lost inside it every time. Search party not included.
out of stock $10.01
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Cat: BGPS 048. Rel: 04 Apr 16
 
Soul
Make Me Believe In You (Tom Moulton remix) (6:28)
Ain't No Love Lost (Tom Moulton remix) (5:47)
Review: Should you require further evidence of the all-round genius of Curtis Mayfield, look no further than this early '70s funk gem from Patti Jo. "Make Me Believe In You" was written and produced by the velvety-voiced musician in 1973, one of just a few singles released by Patti Jo but undoubtedly now an all-time classic. That rolling drum intro, the ear-wagging piano, the subtle orchestration and, above all, Patti Jo's killer vocal all combine for a perfect example of the halcyon days when funk was beginning to transform into disco. Mayfield himself later covered the track for the closer to his Sweet Exorcist LP! This BGP 7" sees Tom Moulton's extension of "Make Me Believe In You" combined with his remix of the other Patti Jo burner, "Ain't No Love Lost". Any self-respecting DJ needs the A-side though.
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out of stock $8.94
3
Cat: EX 7014. Rel: 03 Oct 16
 
Soul
I Know You Care (Arranged & Produced By Roy Ayers) (5:18)
It's Your Love (Arranged & Produced By Roy Ayers) (4:00)
out of stock $10.27
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Cat: BEWITH 015LP. Rel: 15 Aug 16
 
Soul
Realize (3:47)
Mr. Man (3:11)
Baby I Don't Know Where Love (4:34)
Martin (2:34)
In Our Time (5:07)
Man Is Free (4:27)
Sister Bessie (2:34)
Lipstick (4:37)
Man's Got Style (2:49)
Jail Cell (5:11)
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free (3:31)
Review: Serious reissue business: Be With take us back to 1971 for Air's one and only album. The brainchild of Googe Coppola (who you may recognise from Fire Island or cameos with Jeremy Steig) and her partner in jazz Tom Coppola, you can hear vapour trails of the pastoral, laidback folk of the late '60s with a more forthright funk energy and jazz mindset as the lovers and their bandmates dazzle us with meandering melodies and stories; from The Doors level organ frenzy of "Baby I Don't Know Where I Love" to the galloping momentum of "In Our Time" that suddenly stops dead into an almost medieval breakdown by way of ballads such as "Sister Bessie" and Afrobeat-style horn chaos like "Lipstick", this really captures an exciting time in music and, if the music is as honest as it seems, a rather exciting time in the lives of the Coppolas too...
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out of stock $27.11
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Cat: SAM 755001. Rel: 30 May 16
 
Soul
Woman Of The Ghetto (3:40)
Woman Of The Ghetto (instrumental) (3:11)
Review: When you hear people talk about 'boogie', it's largely thanks to the music that resides on the catalogue of the SAM label, some to some of the most blazing electro-disco bangers from the '80s. Standing undisputed as one of the founding labels for the genre, Doris Duke's cover of Marlena Shaw's "Woman Of The Ghetto" is the perfect balance between soul and something else, something murkier, deeper, with a more electronic edge. Both the vocal and the instrumental cuts are serious weapons for any dance floor, and although they might be relatively slower compared to other SAM joints, they're still as sexy as hell...
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out of stock $7.90
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Cat: SDE 20 R. Rel: 31 Oct 16
 
Soul
Finally Made It Home (3:26)
I Won The Big Deal (This Time) (alternative version) (3:27)
out of stock $12.62
7
Cat: 478345 8. Rel: 18 Jul 16
 
Soul
Cold Little Heart (10:06)
Black Man In A White World (4:12)
Falling (4:16)
Place I Belong (4:40)
Love & Hate (7:00)
One More Night (3:55)
I'll Never Love (2:45)
Rule The World (5:44)
Father's Child (6:56)
The Final Frame (4:59)
Review: One of UK soul's brightest sparks and Danger Mouse on production: Michael Kiwanuka's highly anticipated sophomore takes a running jump and kicks the Motowns out of the difficult second album cliche. Ranging from epic urgent cinematica "Rule The World" to the smouldering blues ballad "The Final Frame" by way of ELO-meets-Finlay Quaye fuzzy rock funk "One More Night" Michael and Mouse take us through a detailed, dreamy and dramatic adventure that really explores Michael's gutsy range and developed writing style. On level, if not better, than Home Again.
 in stock $36.84
8
Cat: ALSTON 4407. Rel: 20 Jun 16
 
Soul
She Can Have Anything She Wants (2:41)
Dance Have Fun (4:44)
Magic Music (3:39)
All I Know Is That I Have You (3:14)
Let's Take A Break (1:44)
You Like To Dance (4:56)
You Don't Even Know Me (3:10)
Leave Me Alone (3:39)
Be With Me (2:42)
Job (3:05)
Review: 1977's Spaced by Milton Wright is a perfect encapsulation of the times in which it was conceived. Wright exudes soul with every syllable, and the whole LP is a gem; it's certainly one of those albums that you can safely leave on while you go about your life. While this would be typically categorised under the jazz-funk banner, Wright offers something fresh and different throughout each track: "Dance Have Fun", for instance, is an uptempo disco nugget, "Magic Music" is a classic soul-dance piece, "Let's Take A Break" offers a moodier funk vibe, and other still such as "Be With Me" are the sort of proto-boogie we like to hear from a 70's soul LP. Essential for the soul boys and girls!
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out of stock $22.90
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Cat: LOA 005V. Rel: 18 Apr 16
 
Soul
I Got The Rhythm (feat Elliott Cole) (3:09)
All My Love (feat Juliette Ashby) (2:59)
Review: Two highly contrasting soul cuts from Lack Of Afro's forthcoming fifth studio album Hello Baby. "I Got The Rhythm" is a firing workout that taps deep into mid '60s Motown, all sweaty and slightly rough around the edges yet still tighter than a banker's hedge fund. "All My Love" is a much silkier, string-based session that taps more into the late 70s pop style of soul with delicious vocals from London soulstress and previous LOA collaborator Juliette Ashby. A great introduction to the album.
out of stock $7.63
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Back To Scales Tonight (4:15)
Sing Me Your Song (3:58)
One Day Won't Give It Away (5:08)
Dream On The Sand (4:40)
London Town (instrumental) (0:51)
He Was A Rasta In London Town (4:25)
She Turns Me On (4:24)
Lady Finger Blue (instrumental) (3:05)
Preachin' (4:23)
Review: There are few certified music stars that France's Wally Badarou hasn't worked with along his illustrious career. Black Uhuru, Grace Jones and Herbie Hancock are just some of the names he's collaborated with, but the man only got to that stage thanks to his wonderful solo albums of the early '80s. His very first LP, the much-coveted Back To Scales To-Night, is a sublime boogie-soul gem and it's thanks to the collaboration between Expansion and Love Vinyl that we have it on our shelves once again. The title track is an instant hit of euphoria upon first listen, and its sonic treatment which rendered it stand-out back in the day... and still today! "One Day Won't Give It Away" is another favourite of ours, a drum-machine soul groover, but the instrumental version of "London Town" is also a reason to cop this magnetic, and refreshing soul album.
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out of stock $14.73
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Cat: DAP 041. Rel: 04 Apr 16
 
Soul
God Bless America (4:31)
Good To Be Back Home (3:56)
Nobody But You (3:51)
Ain't Gonna Give Up (5:36)
Changes (3:41)
Ain't It A Sin (1:48)
Things We Do For Love (1:39)
Crazy For Your Love (4:18)
You Think I Don't Know (But I Know) (3:24)
Change For The World (3:32)
Slow Love (3:35)
 in stock $20.53
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Cat: AOE 020. Rel: 26 Sep 16
 
Soul
Mr Magic (Fryers edit) (4:23)
Talking About My Baby (3:34)
Review: John Heartsman and Circles are precisely the sort of fellas you'd expect to see land on Athens Of The North, the most recent boogie-jazz reissuers to come out of the US of A. This material from the late 70's is like gold on the second hand market, and more like a mirage given the fact that original copies are her impossible to come by. Anyhow, this is proper soul-jazz goodness at its best, so if that's your thing, then get on it real fast. "Mr Magic" appears here as an edit from Fryers, but it's not million miles away from the original, its subtle organs still intact and that catch, funky swing still very much at the core of the tune. Heard the Idris Muhammad version? Check it to compare. "Talking About My Baby" is looser, more soulful affair with a faster tempo and Heartsman's rugged vocals in its underbelly. Quality.
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out of stock $14.21
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Cat: DEEPSOUL 02. Rel: 01 Feb 16
 
Soul
Little Ann - "Deep Shadows" (2:45)
The Turn Arounds - "Stay Away" (3:32)
 in stock $10.52
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Cat: BC 0397. Rel: 26 Sep 16
 
Soul
Terrorize My Heart (45 edit) (3:46)
Terrorize My Heart (Disco dub) (3:28)
out of stock $8.69
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Cat: AGS 7003. Rel: 11 Jul 16
 
Soul
Magic Lover (3:40)
Let Go, It's Over (4:36)
Review: Raw funk and honey-coated soul on beautiful Hawaiian 45. Purloined from the family-based band's one album (circa 79) both "Magic Lover" and "Let Go It's Over" represent the band's broadest scope. The former is a Jackson-style shape-maker, all boogie, grooves and big smiles. The latter plays the perfect foil; lavish Hayes-level horns, jazzy space and twists in the dynamic and luxury full spectrum harmonies. Stunning.
out of stock $9.21
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Cat: SOL 1001. Rel: 23 May 16
 
Soul
Love Flight (3:42)
Turn It Around (4:08)
Review: Brand new sub-label from the Favorite camp, SOL Discos launches with an absolute reissue gem that has previously passed hands for well over a L100. Hiram & Direct's Detroit-recorded, Hirome-released double-A sets up the new label's stall really well as we're treated to frenetic jazz boogie on "Love Flight" which hasn't lost so much as an ounce of dancefloor focus in its 30+ years while "Turn It Around" is a classic torch ballad Faze-O style. One for getting freaky on the floor, one for getting freaky elsewhere. More please.
 in stock $12.10
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Cat: SOUL 7045. Rel: 30 May 16
 
Soul
Joey Irving - "There's A Man" (3:12)
Just Us - "Have This World & You" (3:03)
Review: A stunning soul double A with a percussion heavy smoky soul cover of Leroy Lane & The Upstairs Maids' "There's A Man" and a big-swing, horn-heaved late 60s Motown-style ballad "I Have This World & You". Canadian soul act Joey Irving & Just Us only wrote and recorded a handful of songs and - madly - they couldn't get a deal on home soil so turned to Belgium's Baltic label which was usually the sole preserve of elevator music and native Flemish folk. Few original pressings have been spotted, but when they do they regularly fetch over L200. Jump on this.
out of stock $8.41
18
Cat: BBE 347ALP. Rel: 29 Feb 16
 
Soul
Let's Get High (5:23)
Love, Love (4:32)
Chocolate Coated People Song (4:47)
Funkathone (4:00)
Why Do I Need An Education (3:26)
This Song (3:34)
Save Your Money (3:05)
Stand Up For Jesus (3:53)
A Song For The Children (7:00)
Review: The Houston Talent Expo '82 is one of those curious releases that has come out of a very special moment in time. Moreover, it's a one-off, a exception that came to be out of chance. The group was an extended collection of African-American in the Houston area throughout the 1980s, and this was their only release as a unit. "Let's Get High" sets the scene in perfect fashion, a funky, slow-motion groove with enough soul to kill the devil himself, but there's even gear for the diggers and samplers to salivate over. The absurdly good "Chocolate Coated People" drops a wonky, gritty slice of percussion over drugged-out melodies and a sea of funkiness. This is a truly special piece of music - don't miss it.
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out of stock $22.10
19
Cat: LOLWC 004. Rel: 15 Oct 18
 
Soul
If I Could Only Be Sure (3:19)
Keep On Keeping On (2:56)
out of stock $8.41
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Cat: 602547 739384. Rel: 11 Jul 16
 
Soul
What's Going On (original mono single version) (3:57)
God Is Love (original mono single version) (2:48)
What's Going On (feat BJ The Chicago Kid) (5:03)
What's Going On (Coffeehouse Mix) (3:59)
Review: One of the most important and influential records in both Marvin and Motown's history, "What's Going On" celebrates 45 years with a revisit that includes some of the oldest mono versions of "What's Going On" and "God Is Love" and brand new twists including a superbly mixed posthumous duet with BJ The Chicago Kid which truly feels like they're in the same room together and an Elevado-mixed acoustic Coffeehouse mix where Marvin's vocals and sentiments are given even more muscle due to their forefront position.
out of stock $11.32
21
Cat: CAT 2008. Rel: 27 Jun 16
 
Soul
One Of These Fools Has Got To Go (3:45)
Concrete Jungle (3:43)
Review: Memphis Rocketeer William Hale wrote and recorded as Little Beaver throughout most of the '70s yet most of his output (besides Betty Wright's "Clean Up Woman") remained rare ever since. In 2008 it finally enjoyed the reissue it's always deserved; "One Of These Fools Has Got To Go" is a straight up heart-melter that comes on strong like Lee Fields with a deep Hayes style funk to the groove. Meanwhile "Concrete Jungle" takes to the streets with more of Cymande strut. Both killer soul funk, this second reissue is also wholly deserved.
out of stock $7.37
22
Cat: BEWITH 012LP. Rel: 14 Mar 16
 
Soul
Celestial Blues (3:19)
Experience (2:55)
Judgment (2:55)
I Know This Love Can't Be Wrong (4:19)
Hibiscus (4:38)
You Should've Seen The Way (2:30)
Tune Up (4:06)
Rosemary Blue (3:23)
Being Uptight (3:02)
A Place Where Love Is (4:36)
Trust Us To Find The Way (2:40)
The Power Of My Mind (2:52)
out of stock $25.00
23
Cat: DAP 040LP. Rel: 08 Feb 16
 
Soul
If That Don't Tell You (2:30)
This Is Where We Came In (4:27)
(Baby) Hold On (2:41)
Something's Calling (3:22)
A Truer Heart (2:39)
Free Your Mind (While You Still Got Time) (2:59)
Light Of My Life (3:13)
Stranded (2:35)
Satchel Foot (2:30)
In The Dark (3:12)
Review: Gabriel Roth and Neal Sugarman's Daptone label is always right on-point when it comes to funky Afro beats, and disco-flavoured dance music, and aside from releasing a whole breadth of new talent in that field, they two dudes have also resurrected plenty of golden material from the 70's and 80's, including our all-time favourite Soul Explosion by The Daktaris. The inimitable James Junter Six are back for the imprint's latest release, coming through with a sweet n' soulful soul album with plenty of psych and ska influences - the aptly named Hold On! Organs flying from side to side, a gorgeous selection of deep, coarse vocals, and plenty of stunning, intimate moments for the lovers. A peach.
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out of stock $20.53
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Cat: LPEXP 53. Rel: 03 Oct 16
 
Soul
Diephuis & Eastar - "Don't Quit (Be A Believer)" (feat Jocelyn Brown) (7:34)
Los Charly's Orchestra - "Sunshine" (feat Andre Espeut) (4:22)
SouLutions - "I Got To Party" (4:59)
Farina Miss - "Stranger" (Back To The Future mix) (3:20)
Breakwater - "No Limit" (extended version) (6:34)
Tracy Hamlin - "Just Talk To Me" (Boogie Back remix) (4:58)
Zo! - "Just Whatcha Like" (feat Joi) (4:15)
Ronnie Jones - "You & I" (Spider edit) (4:12)
Seest - "All In The Name Of Love" (5:58)
Big Lee Dowel & The Cannonballs - "What I Done Wrong" (feat Maxim Moston) (3:30)
Nicolette Larson - "Lotta Love" (extended original version) (4:22)
Trina Broussard - "Adieu" (4:01)
Beat Rivals - "I Can Feel It" (Soulshy mix) (7:49)
Hannah White - "Sunny Day" (Caister Soul mix) (6:59)
Puff Johnson - "Never Loved Nobody" (4:13)
out of stock $18.94
25
Cat: SDE 18. Rel: 15 Aug 16
 
Soul
Run Around (4:50)
Run Around (Sparse mix) (4:48)
Review: Having released on classic powerhouses such as Capitol and Atlantic, as well as other lesser known but equally coveted soul labels, we can safely say that Wilson John Turbinton aka Willie Tee is up there with the greats. The multi-talented keyboardist and vocalist released an astounding volume of music before his death back in 2007, and not all of it easy to come by these days. So, we're pleased to see "Run Around" previously unissued and now on 7" for Super Disco Edits because it's a funky and timeless soul ballad with a warm twist and a touch of sexiness for the dance. The 'Sparse' mix on the flip is perhaps less seductive but Turbington lays out more space for his own vocal charm on this version. Excellent.
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out of stock $11.57
26
Cat: COL 033147. Rel: 23 Oct 06
 
Soul
The Winstons - "Color Him Father"
Irma Thomas - "I Wish Someone Would Care"
out of stock $4.47
27
Cat: TR 708. Rel: 03 Oct 16
 
Soul
Queen Of Soul (part 1) (3:56)
Queen Of Soul (part 2) (3:55)
Review: Finland's Timmion Records should, by now, be categorised as leaders in the leftfield soul game. Their catalogue contains a wealth of both old and new talents and, whenever we see that famous 'TRI' sign hit our shelves, we just know we're in for the good shit. Thankfully, this new collaboration by the mysterious Cold Diamond and Mink is right up there with the rest of the label's wacky, soulful mind-melters, except that here we head into even deeper quarters. The 7" contains two parts of "Queen Of Soul", a rough, wavy piece of lo-fi strumming that uses its wonderfully exchoing guitars to guide the listener into a state of total psychedelia. We love it, and we suggest you to cop one now before it pops up for the triple the price in a decade's time. Bliss.
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out of stock $6.30
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Running Wild (Ain't Gonna Help You) (2:28)
Gotta Find A New Love (3:01)
Review: Fresh from 68: Atlanta family trio Scott Three only ever recorded two singles and remained something of a local sensation thereafter. It's a shame as there's a real Jackson Five feel to their delivery, especially on "Running Wild" where the session band breaks down and each member pops above the dense music bed. "Gotta Find A New Love" takes a much bluesier tact with rougher instrumentation and an almost rocky build on the choruses. Spotted passing hands for sizeable sums on one bidding site, this is the first time it's been pressed in over 45 years.
 in stock $10.52
29
Cat: PJ 00645. Rel: 21 Mar 16
 
Soul
I'm Leavin (2:32)
I'm Leavin (instrumental) (2:34)
Review: Scarface collaborator Shateish laid this apparent homage to Etta James down four years ago and it still sounds raw, heavy and real to this day. Nottz's early '90s hip-hop style production is the perfect setting for Shateish's gutsy Marlena Shaw-style delivery singing about when a woman deeply in love rather go blind then leave her man. Swinging, funky and the full of soul detail. Full instrumental included for added creativity.
out of stock $9.21
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