Sonny Ace & The Twisters - "Wooleh Booleh" (2:17)
Mike & The Belairs - "Buscando (Searchin')" (feat Nyolia Moore) (2:49)
Royal Five - "My Baby Cares For Me" (2:23)
J Jay & The Dell-Tones - "Just A Matter Of Time" (1:49)
Little Henry & The Laveers - "I Don't Want No Woman" (2:15)
Danny Segovia & The Sessions - "Hey Babe" (2:12)
Dell Tones - "Golly Gee" (2:11)
Sonny Ace & The Twisters - "Stand-By Love" (2:46)
Henry & The Kasuals - "Funny Funny Funny" (2:25)
The Royal Jesters - "Is That Good Enough For You?" (with The Jimmy Johnson Combo) (2:41)
Mad Mods - "Warm & Tender Love" (2:46)
J Jay & The Dell-Tones - "If I Cry A Little More" (2:23)
The Dreamliners - "Just Me & You" (2:22)
The Royal Jesters & The Memphis III - "Love Me" (2:40)
Doug Sahm & Spot Barnett - "Just A Moment" (2:40)
Henry & His Kasuals - "Slowly But Surely" (2:50)
Dell Tones - "The Best Man Cried" (2:46)
Royal Five - "Someone Who Cares" (2:19)
J Jay & The Dell-Tones - "Too Late To Forgive" (2:12)
Shades McRay & The Invictas - "Summer Is Here" (2:26)
The Royal Jesters - "I Want To Be Loved" (with The Casuals) (2:22)
Sonny Ace & The Twisters - "Fever" (2:34)
Rod Andrea & The Ram Rods - "If It's Lovin' You Want" (1:55)
Little Henry & The Laveers - "Break It To Me Now" (2:17)
Mike & The Belairs - "She's Mine" (feat Nyolia Moore) (2:24)
Dino & The Dell-Tones - "Sticks & Stones" (1:58)
Henry & His Kasuals - "Workout" (2:17)
Freddie Martinez - "Summer Rain" (2:12)
Review: Eccentric Soul: The Cobra Label unearths a fascinating collection of soul and r&b from the obscure Cobra label, offering a unique blend of raw energy and heartfelt emotion. Opening with the infectious 'Wooleh Booleh' by Sonny Ace & The Twisters, the compilation quickly sets a vibrant, foot-tapping tone. Tracks like 'Buscando (Searchin')' by Mike & The Belairs showcase smooth, silky vocals and catchy grooves, while 'Funny Funny Funny' by Henry & The Kasuals introduces a more playful, upbeat rhythm. The diversity of sounds is clear, with everything from the introspective 'Someone Who Cares' by Royal Five to the funky 'Summer Rain' by Freddie Martinez. The compilation's eclecticism is a testament to the variety and depth of Cobra's catalog, making it an essential listen for soul enthusiasts.
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