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Singles
Nautilus
Cat: BCR 176. Rel: 29 May 25
Nautilus (3:15)
Maria Tambien (3:10)
Review: Germany's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band's profile skyrocketed in 2024 when their hypnotic steel pan cover of 50 Cent's 'Pimp' became a surprise emotional core in the Oscar-winner Anatomy Of A Fall. So pivotal was the track that steel pans would here make their first ever Academy Awards orchestra debut. But for longtime heads, 'Pimp' first turned heads in 2008, where it was pressed on Bjorn Wagner's Mocambo label and was often mistaken afterwards for a 50s sample source. The 'Big Crown Vaults' series now swoops in to save and preserve the group's best contributions to the music world, in addition to and in excess of the 'Pimp' version. A true archive-delving if we've ever heard one, the tracks so preserved include Bob James' breakbeat classic 'Nautilus' and a thunderous take on Khruangbin's 'Maria Tambien'. Then there's the B's funked-up flips of the Jackson 5 and Billy Jones, plus one original, 'Kaiso Noir'.
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Party People
Cat: CS 011. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Party People (Night & Day) (9:08)
Every Night (Hold Me Tight) (7:18)
Review: Nick Bike has been at it again, crafting high-grade club cuts that always make an impact. These two have already been well road-tested with great effect. 'Party People (Night & Day)' is the first and is a brilliant collision of some funky, soulful disco classics into one new and strident sound with irresistible claps and vocal hooks. On the flip is the scorching 'Every Night (Hold Me Tight)' which is just timeless and super smooth disco-funk with a persuasive charm. Two no-brainers here that will bring next-level fun to any set.
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Played by: Ursula 1000, VRRS
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Que Se Faz Da Vida (B-STOCK)
Cat: VAMPI 45086 (B-STOCK). Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Que Se Faz Da Vida (2:33)
Nao Vale A Pena (2:46)
Como Esta Nao Faz Sentido (2:10)
Agradeco Amor (I Could Dance All Night) (2:27)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Brazilian electronics are back in vogue, and Tony Bizzaro might have just snaffled up said new wave's crown. All the way from 1976 comes 'Que Se Faz Da Vida', a strutting, suave, emotionally cool EP of only the most DJ-able and collected soul-funk. This reissue is, bizarrely, Bizarro's first ever.
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Don't You Care
Don't You Care (limited 7" repress)
Cat: BGPS 046. Rel: 29 May 25
Don't You Care (2:47)
Never Did I Stop Loving You (2:32)
Review: Two powerful soul sessions from Alice Clark's eponymous debut 1972 album. "Don't You Care" is a hard-hitting soul standard (that became very popular in acid jazz scene in the early 90s) where Alice opens her heart for all to see while her incredible band ebb and flow with Clark's emotions. "Never Did I Stop Loving You", meanwhile, languishes in sentiment at a slightly lower tempo that allows her to really dig deep for those low notes. The real fun happens as we reach momentum towards the end and every band member brings out their A-game and bounces off each other - backing up Alice every step of the way. You will care about this.
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Once I've Been There (reissue)
Cat: EXPAND 108RE. Rel: 30 May 25
Once I've Been There
Captain Connors
Review: Released in 1977 on Buddha Records, Norman Connors' heartfelt number 'Once I've Been There' is a lush piece of honest-to-goodness soul music that's long been held in high regard by diggers. It features a powerful vocal performance from Prince Phillip Mitchell, warm orchestral instrumentation, and a gentle groove arranged by Jerry Peters. Blending elements of classic r&b with jazz sophistication, the track has a timeless, cinematic feel. It's a standout in US drummer Connors' catalogue. Released in the same year, 'Captain Connors' is a loose and limber soul-jazz workout, with energetic horns and deinty keys riding over a sprawling arrangement. Well worth adding to the collection.
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Played by: Pete Haigh
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Lost Girl
Lost Girl (translucent green vinyl 7")
Cat: DD 023G. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Lost Girl (Marc Hype & Jim Dunloop Late Night rework) (3:24)
Special Technique Of Love (Jim Dunloop Shaolin Soul edit) (3:08)
Review: Dusty Donuts return with another heavyweight 7" of hip-hop gold, this time journeying from Queensbridge to Staten Island. Side A delivers a bouncy, chopped-up rework featuring a Lost Girl once heard on a legendary QB mixtape and it is guaranteed to ignite any dancefloor. Flipping over, the vibe shifts to Shaolin with a raw and soulful reinterpretation of a classic that pays tasteful homage to Staten Island's finest. With tight edits and a deep love for golden-era hip-hop, this release hits hard on both sides and is another great example of the craftsmanship, nostalgia and party-starting energy the Dusty Donuts crew always deals in.
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Played by: Marc Hype
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Hollywood Dreaming
Cat: EXUMG 16. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Hollywood Dreaming (4:40)
Got To Get Away (4:29)
Review: Originally hailing from Washington DC, Father's Children were one of the capital's most promising funk outfits in the late 70s. This new 7" reissue on South Street Soul revives two prized tracks from their Mercury Records era, produced by Wayne Henderson of The Crusaders. 'Hollywood Dreaming' is a breezy, rolling slice of mellow soul-funkithe sort of elegant groove that turns up on late-night radio, all gentle clavs and cruising vocals. Flip it and 'Shine On' turns up the energy, driven by a snapping slap bassline, crisp brass jabs and a slick group vocal arrangement. Both cuts originally appeared on their 1979 LP, but the original 45 has long been a holy grail for collectorsifetching triple digits. This reissue not only preserves the format but delivers on fidelity and style, giving DJs and heads alike a long-awaited chance to spin these Washington-grown grooves without fear of shelling out a fortune.
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Played by: Pete Haigh, Marc Hype
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Versions Part Two
Versions Part Two (double 12")
Cat: GE3 HBR. Rel: 04 Jun 25
Mee & The Gang (Raw Stripdown version) (6:35)
Keeep The Beat (extended Funk mix) (4:33)
Afrika (Ge-Ology's Sunshine mix) (6:34)
Sumthing Else (Ge-Ology Deepdisco mix) (4:01)
Still In Love (extended Feelthefire mix) (5:03)
You Don't Want My Luvvv (Beatin' Hard version) (5:42)
Review: Brooklyn producer Gerard Young aka Ge-ology has always championed intricacy in his original house productions, preferring to survey and purpose-build from the ground up, not prefabricate. His Versions series through Hot Biscuit has been going since 2025, with a higher-than-usual number of deep cuts (usually six in total for each 12") all given names like "Extended FeelTheFire Mix", "From SideToSide", "CapricornTribe Mix" and "Raw Stripdown Version", evidencing a sense of literary licence and playing on otherwise boxed-in remix titling traditions. Janky sampled refuse of disco-soul and gospel replay over 'Keeep The Beat' like trash-humped radio components larked from wreckage - our fave track here by far.
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In The Bush
Cat: DARRYN 003HBR. Rel: 04 Jun 25
In The Bush (edit) (6:12)
Now I Know (edit) (6:33)
Review: Born and raised in Chicago, Durty Truth Records founder Darryn Jones delivers a couple of corkers for North-East England re-edit imprint Hot Biscuit Recordings. A-side 'In The Bush' is a thrillingly heavyweight jam - an Afro-funk meets Afro-disco version of a track made famous by US disco and boogie outfits, which Jones has expertly extended and rearranged in all the right places. B-side 'In The Know', meanwhile, is a take on a more classic-sounding slab of Afro-disco that boasts a superb "walking bassline", extended electric piano solos, sultry strings and a fine male lead vocal.
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Mon Cher Amor
Mon Cher Amor (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ZP 112. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Shaun LaBelle - "Mon Cher Amor" (feat Maysa & Bobby Lyle) (4:15)
Shaun LaBelle - "Your Love Kept Calling My Name" (feat Maysa & Stokey) (4:02)
Review: Minnesota's Shaun LaBelle returns with two collaborative cuts that shimmer with West Coast class. On 'Mon Cher Amour', Maysa's effortlessly fluid delivery rides plush piano chords from Bobby Lyle, whose presence elevates the arrangement with vintage jazz-funk elegance. Lyle's involvement i rare and usually reserved i speaks volumes. Flip to 'Your Love Kept Calling My Name', a slower burn that shows off LaBelle's syrupy synth bass and clean guitar touches, anchored again by Maysa, this time joined by Stokley. The track's groove is thick but graceful, helped along by contributions from Jeff Lorber, Patrick Lamb and Maurizio Metalli. While there's a polish that veers towards the adult contemporary side of soul-jazz, both tunes have the kind of melodic strength and studio richness that make sense of their Billboard and UK Soul Chart success.
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Nomalizo (reissue)
Cat: SSINT 003. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Nomalizo (5:10)
Kilimanjaro Take Us Higher (5:03)
Review: This priceless double-header brings together two timeless gems from South African music icon Letta Mbulu. On one side, the afro-electro boogie cult classic 'Nomalizo', a favourite among diggers and refined selectors alike, with its honeyed vocals, salty synth work and languid rhythms. On the other, there's 'Kilimanjaro Takes Us Higher', an uplifting, up-tempo dancefloor anthem radiating optimism with soul-drenched vocals, funk bass, disco strings and agile keys. Released together as a single for the first time, these sought-after tracks have been embraced across countless scenes for decades. Nothing short of essential.
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Get Up
Get Up (12")
Cat: RAHAAN 009HBR. Rel: 04 Jun 25
Get Up (5:27)
Zombies (5:17)
How (5:30)
Review: No one's edits and disco bombs slap quite like Rahaan's. The US master of all things soulful and funky can tap right into your core with his work and this new EP on Hot Biscuit is the latest example of that. 'Get Up' opens with retro disco favours, funky guitars and lung-busting vocals that bring the heat. 'Zombies' sinks into a nice silky sound with sliding cymbals and hi hats and knotted bass, then 'How' slows it down a bit for a more playful and seductive disco sound with nice horns and squelchy bass. Three real heaters.
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Tags: Disco Funk
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Edits & Remixes Inspired By The Golden Age Of Chicago's Club Culture Vol 2
Do You Like It (5:58)
A Disco (4:19)
Columbian Dance (5:10)
Jealous 4 No Reason (6:11)
Return Of The Boogie (5:42)
Can't Shake Your Love (4:59)
Review: It would be fair to say that Rahaan's Chicago Club Culture series, which here reaches its second instalment, is something of a passion project, inspired as it is by - in his words - "the golden age of Chicago club culture". Our reading of that is the 1970s and 80s, with all of the tracks on show being versions of cuts big on Windy City dancefloors in that period. The double-pack is heavy on tried-and-tested treats, from the expansive, Clavinet-sporting disco rush of 'Do You Like It' and the delay-laden, percussion-heavy brilliance of 'Columbian Dance' (all chanted vocals, punk-funk sax sounds, heavy electronic bass and layered Latin beats), to the crispy and crunchy, Chic-influenced excellence of 'Jealous For No Reason' and the low-down disco hustle of closing cut 'Can't Shake Your Love'.
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93 Til Infinity
93 Til Infinity (7") (1 per customer)
Cat: FFB 7016. Rel: 02 Jun 25
93 'Til Infinity (3:27)
Day One (3:08)
Review: A jazz head with deep hip-hop roots, New York-based saxophonist Benny Reid returns with a brand-new 7" on Fat Beats, following his 2023 The Infamous Live reinterpretation. This is his latest standalone tribute, and it plays like a deliberate two-sided concept: '93 'Til Infinity' on the A, 'Day One' on the B i reworked with full reverence but plenty of vision. Reid's take on the former is all patience and atmosphere, stretching the groove into moody, modal territory without losing its swing. Flip it for a tighter, chunkier pass at the D.I.T.C. classic, where arrangements lean into low-end murk and sharper rhythmic interplay. Drawing on years of post-bop work for Concord, Reid reanimates sample culture as memory, process and momentum.
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Played by: Smoove, Marc Hype
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Galaxy Amonst The Stars
Cat: RD 006. Rel: 29 May 25
Galaxy Amonst The Stars (3:36)
A Nostalgic Future (3:49)
Review: Skeme Richards of New York pioneers Rock Steady Crew returns to the Redropped series with a tour-exclusive 7" packed with two raw-edged flips. For this release, he's unearthed a pair of cosmic disco and jazz-funk originals from his bottomless crates and retooled them with heavier low-end and tighter edits built for modern rigs. The result? Deep cuts reimagined for today's selectors, shaped by Skeme's seasoned touch as both a dancer and DJ. Ahead of a confidently slated Skeme Richards x Oonops tour across Germany in May 2025, 'Galaxy Amonst The Stars' is truly a riotous cosmic soiree, made unforgettable by its kazooing sax and brilliantly bright beat novae.
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Lady Day & John Coltrane
Cat: TOWN 147. Rel: 29 May 25
Gil Scott-Heron - "Lady Day & John Coltrane"
Cesar - "See-Saw Affair"
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ReWax EP
ReWax EP (12")
Cat: BLURWAX 006. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Beno, Bernardo Campos - "Space Gruv" (Scruscru remix) (4:42)
Tree Threes - "Sunshine Miss" (Scruscru remix) (4:44)
Manuel Kane - "Disco Visions" (Scruscru remix) (5:08)
Immersif - "La Tournee Des Phares" (Scruscru remix) (4:14)
Punky Wash - "Rebecca's Mystery Mood" (Scruscru remix) (5:16)
Justnique - "Elevator Music" (Scruscru remix) (4:15)
Review: A bumper package of six - count 'em - reworkings of disco grooves by Scruscru, offering a myriad of new takes on classic sounds. Beno, Bernardo Campos's 'Space Gruv' opens proceedings with a luxurious, soulful edge, while Tree Threes' 'Sunshine Miss' coasts along gracefully with more of a beefed up jazz house vibe. Manuel Kane's 'Disco Visions' throws more beautifully jazzy chord shapes and adds a devastating diva vocal for a proper peak time feel, Immersif's 'La Tournee Des Phares' employs more of a broken beat shuffle and 'Rebecca's Mystery Mood' by Punky Wash revolves around Latin beats and lilting guitar lines. Finally comes arguably the EP's jazziest moment of all, Justnique's 'Elevator Music', with some mighty impressive tinkling of the ivories. Authentic, gorgeous sounds overlaid on some sturdy 4/4 templates - pure DJ heaven.
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Played by: Scruscru
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Multitrack Reworks Volume 10
Multitrack Reworks Volume 10 (hand-stamped 12")
Cat: MT 010. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Peg (Smoove Multitrack rework) (5:59)
Baby Be Mine (Smoove Multitrack rework) (6:26)
This Time (Smoove Multitrack rework) (4:39)
Review: Geordie one-man production line Smoove's Multitrack Reworks series consistently delivers the goods, with the popular funk, soul, breaks and disco DJ/producer dropping fine, Reflex style revisions of both classic cuts and lesser-celebrated gems. He begins volume ten by reworking Steely Dan's 'Peg', a cut beloved of hip-hop DJs thanks to its killer drum-break and use in De La Soul's 'Eye Know'. His version makes great use of the multi-track stems, teasing out the break and slowly building the instrumental elements before unleashing the vocals. It's a genuinely great rework, as you'd expect. Over on the flip, he gives 'Baby Be Mine', with its' crispy drums, glistening disco guitars and squelchy synth-bass, a similar treatment, before successfully chopping up a heavy, percussion-laden deep AOR soul number ('This Time').
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Let's Get Together (warehouse find)
Cat: VLA 051. Rel: 06 Jun 25
Let's Get Together (Mr K edit) (8:38)
Let's Get Together (Mr K remix edit) (2:52)
Let's Get Together (club mix) (5:23)
Review: Pam Todd & The Love Exchange's 'Let's Get Together' dropped in the golden disco era of the late 70s and is one of our all-time top jams. The percussive breakdown at the mid-section is magic, and it all oozes funk, as well as having a proper singalong vocal up top. Mr K maintains the care of the original while tweaking the drums for modern floors across three subtly different mixes here on the Shrylden label. We found this one in the warehouse, so don't sleep, cause it won't be around long.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $14.41
Toxic Funk Vol 18
Cat: BBP 240. Rel: 29 May 25
No Sugar (4:33)
Saoco Root (4:53)
Review: Croatian producer Umbo makes a raucous return to Breakbeat Paradise with this two-tracker of throwback funk edits. A-side 'No Sugar' is a no-nonsense breakbeat soul cut, filtering vintage vocal hooks through crisp drums and rubbery basslines. On the flip, 'Saoco Root' cranks the tempo and energy, fusing jazzy brass, hype vocals and Beastie Boys swagger into a fast-cutting party tool. A continuation of BBP's long-running Toxic Funk series, this latest volume slots right into the label's wheelhouse: dusty, high-energy edits with bite.
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Cranes
Cranes (7")
Cat: NW 520. Rel: 29 May 25
Douglas Wood - "Cranes" (0:51)
Douglas Wood - "Drag Racer" (1:28)
John Cameron - "Sprocket Shuffle" (2:00)
Review: Measured Mile, the 7"s label run by Bob Stanley, firms its focus on DJ-friendly 45s that are or were either very rare or previously unavailable in the format. Its run of sharply curated 7"s is replenished with another three-tracker, this time an unusual choice, fencing two classic British sports broadcasting themes, pivoting from midtempo funk to faster breaks. Leading the A are two standouts from Douglas Wood, 'Cranes', known as the punchy, synth-heavy theme from the BDO World Darts Championship - and 'Drag Racer', the atmospheric opener to the BBC's Snooker World Championships coverage, both drawn from the revered Studio G library catalogue. On the flip, John Cameron's 'Sprocket Shuffle' - the lively 1980s ITV Snooker theme - rounds out the package in a flurry of analogue texture and charming nostalgia.
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Albums
The Action 4s
Cat: APR 147LP. Rel: 27 May 25
The Mikster (6:25)
Sugaruzd (6:07)
Drommeland (2:57)
Smoothie (4:16)
IOEDWLTO (4:30)
Searchlight Theory (4:55)
Rough Patch (5:39)
SXL (2:04)
Eclectic Horizons (5:24)
 in stock $20.05
Trois
Trois (LP + insert)
Cat: FVR 200LP. Rel: 30 May 25
Alderaan Overture (2:15)
Gulf Of Mexico (6:20)
Opium Des Nuits (4:52)
Cosmic Boy (3:23)
Swingers On The Moons (4:23)
Sweet Spot (4:12)
Riviera Serenade (5:00)
Back To Mother Earth (4:09)
City High (3:59)
Carnaval Ao Sol (Para Airto) (3:47)
Review: Fusion five-piece Aldorande are no fustians when it comes to full-length LPs. These self-styled groove adventurers remain radically open to the sound, thanks to their stylistic touchstone, 70s funk, and its diachronic conduction of future styles. Recorded on tape in a top Parisian studio, their third record Trois brims with trifect textures, bold phrasing, and soaring choral waves. Mathieu Edouard's precise drumming is glued to the spot by Erwan Loeffel's plaited percussion, all the while Laurent Guillet's fingertips and Florian Pellissier's splayed hands make the best uses of Fender Rhodes, axe and Minimoog.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $29.94
Trois
Trois (CD)
Cat: FVR 200CD. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Alderaan Overture
Gulf Of Mexico
Opium Des Nuits
Cosmic Boy
Swingers On The Moons
Sweet Spot
Riviera Serenade
Back To Mother Earth
City High
Carnaval Ao Sol (Para Airto)
Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $17.23
New African Orleans
New African Orleans (gatefold LP)
Cat: YEB 78491. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Night Tripper (4:13)
Boogie & Juju (5:06)
Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya (5:12)
Voodoo Child (4:55)
Water No Get Enemy (5:04)
From Congo To Square (5:39)
Same Fufu (5:49)
 in stock $27.40
Marca Passo
Cat: FARO 251LP. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Belenzinho (5:28)
Fantasy '82 (6:04)
Marca Tempo (4:19)
Andarai (6:30)
Arabuta (5:51)
Samba Pro Mamao (5:17)
O Mergulhador (5:46)
Last Summer In Rio (feat Jean Paul 'Bluey' Maunick) (8:36)
Review: It has been a full half a century since legendary Brazilian outfit Azymuth made their debut and their new album, Marca Passo, reaffirms their place as legends of jazz-funk. It was recorded in Rio and produced by Daniel Maunick and is the group's first album since drummer Ivan "Mamao" Conti's passing, with bassist Alex Malheiros now the sole founding member. He's joined by Kiko Continentino and new drummer Renato Massa to continue Azymuth's tradition of blending samba soul, funk and cosmic jazz. Highlights include a tribute to Conti, 'Samba Pro Mamao,' and a refreshed take on 'Last Summer In Rio.' The album is a vital, heartfelt continuation of Azymuth's enduring legacy.
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Marca Passo
Marca Passo (limited red vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 251LPRED. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Belenzinho (5:28)
Fantasy '82 (6:04)
Marca Tempo (4:19)
Andarai (6:30)
Arabuta (5:51)
Samba Pro Mamao (5:17)
O Mergulhador (5:46)
Last Summer In Rio (feat Jean Paul 'Bluey' Maunick) (8:36)
Review: Released 50 years after their self-titled debut, Azymuth's Marca Passo feels less like a comeback and more like a confident continuation, with the legendary Brazilian outfit carrying its past into the present with all the same vigour that marked their winding career. The formula remains intact: Brazilian jazz-funk, dreamy synths, and loose but locked-in rhythm. There's something moving in how naturally the trio i with Alex Malheiros still at the helm i navigates loss, memory and legacy without turning sentimental. 'Samba Pro Mamao' is a tender nod to Ivan Conti, but the record never lingers in nostalgia. Daniel Maunick's production keeps things warm and fluid, and there's joy in hearing Incognito's Bluey drop in on the rework of Last Summer in Rio. Not flashy or forced. Just a deep, grooving reminder that Azymuth's music still flows from somewhere timeless.
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Marca Passo
Marca Passo (limited blue vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 251BLUE. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Belenzinho (5:28)
Fantasy '82 (6:04)
Marca Tempo (4:19)
Andarai (6:30)
Arabuta (5:51)
Samba Pro Mamao (5:17)
O Mergulhador (5:46)
Last Summer In Rio (feat Jean Paul 'Bluey' Maunick) (8:36)
Review: Tonal treasures and "three-man orchestra" Azymuth mark fifty years of service to the progosphere with Marca Passo, largely a conduit through which to reflect on the of loss of their founding drummer Ivan "Mamao" Conti in 2023. Now with only bassist Alex Malheiros as the last surviving original member, and joined by longtime keyboardist Kiko Continentino and new drummer Renato Massa, the new record deepens Azymuth's signature blend of samba, jazz-funk and 70s MPB studio textures. A rework of 'Last Summer In Rio' is an especial great, as it brings in Incognito's Bluey as a nod to Bertrami, while 'Samba Pro Mamao' honours Conti.
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Marca Passo
Cat: FARO 251CD. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Fantasy '82
Belenzinho
Marca Tempo
O Mergulhador
Last Summer In Rio
Arabuta
Criancas Valentes
Andarai
Samba Pro Mamao
Togu
Played by: Pete Haigh
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Chris Bangs Presents The Playbox
Chris BANGS / VARIOUS
Cat: CDBGPD 319. Rel: 29 May 25
Johnny Hammond - "Los Conquistadores Chocolates" (6:01)
Bill Summers - "Brazilian Skies" (4:30)
Roy Haynes - "Quiet Fire" (8:11)
Willis Jackson - "Nuther'n Like Thuther'n"
Louie Bellson & Walfredo De Los Reyes - "Sentido En Seis (Six Feeling)"
Flora Purim - "Vera Cruz (Empty Faces)"
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - "Visions Of A New World (Phase II)"
Pleasure - "No Matter What"
Fatback Band - "Njia Walk"
Johnny Lytle - "Gunky"
Patrice Rushen - "Jubilation"
Cal Tjader - "Mambo Mindoro"
Tania Maria - "Yatra-Ta"
Dom Um Romao - "Braun-Blek-Blu"
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City Life
City Life (gatefold 180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: CR 846. Rel: 30 May 25
Rock Creek Park (4:31)
Thankful 'Bout Yourself (5:05)
City Life (5:12)
All I Ask (3:47)
Happy Music (4:50)
Love So Fine (4:48)
Flying High (3:32)
Hash & Eggs (4:48)
Review: The Blackbyrds, Washington Direct-Current pioneers of jazz-funk from the early 70s, overloaded the jazz circuit with City Life, a hair-frying album renowned for its flowing, fulminous rhythms. Core tracks 'Happy Music' and 'Rock Creek Park' set the stage for a long sampling legacy: the latter was famously sampled by both De La Soul and Nas, on 'Bitties In The BK Lounge' and 'Fried Chicken' respectively. This reissue, cut from the original tapes (AAA) by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI, reupholsters the Blackbyrds' debut worm-catching funk pecks for the world's ears to witness once more.
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In The Jungle Groove (reissue)
In The Jungle Groove (reissue) (limited clear vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: B 003863001. Rel: 01 Jan 90
It's A New Day
Funky Drummer
Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose (remix)
I Got To Move
Funky Drummer (bonus Beat reprise)
Talkin' Loud & Sayin' Nothing (remix)
Get Up, Get Into It & Get Involved (mono)
Soul Power (re-edit - mono)
Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants)
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Exploration
Cat: RKX 103LP. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Reptile Strut (3:31)
Discomania (3:05)
Nautilus (4:21)
Jazz Carnival (3:44)
Gassman Blues (4:14)
Pied De Poule (4:09)
Chameleon (6:06)
Mission Impossible (2:23)
The Twang (4:12)
Coffy Is The Color (3:53)
Lunedi Cinema (feat Marco Castello) (2:06)
Review: Calibro 35 recalibrate with Exploration, a fresh dive into cinematic jazz-funk marking their first full-length LP on the independent since 2023's Nouvelle Aventures, continuing the path set by last year's 'Jazzploitation' EP. Yarning vintage soundtrack stylings with contemporary groove, the Milan group balance reverent covers - like Roy Ayers' 'Coffy' and Bob James' 'Nautilus' with bold, golden originals. Lead tune 'Reptile Strut', not to mention 'The Twang' and 'Pied De Poule', twine round taut rhythms, lush horn lines, and evocative cinematic textures. The band tips its hat to touchstones like Herbie Hancock, Lalo Schifrin, and Italian great Piero Umiliani, whose 'Discomania' appears on the accompanying limited clear blue 7" single, backed with 'Jazz Carnival'.
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Exploration
Cat: RKX 103CD. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Reptile Strut (3:31)
Discomania (3:05)
Nautilus (4:21)
Jazz Carnival (3:44)
Gassman Blues (4:14)
Pied De Poule (4:09)
Chameleon (6:06)
Mission Impossible (2:23)
The Twang (4:12)
Coffy (3:53)
Lunedi Cinema (feat Marco Castello) (2:06)
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Action Speaks Louder Than Words
Action Speaks Louder Than Words (180 gram audiophile blue vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3652B. Rel: 28 May 25
Action Speaks Louder Than Words (3:10)
Time Machine (4:34)
My Mind Is Hazy (4:40)
Confusion (4:14)
Pretty Pimpin' Willie (3:58)
Tin Man (3:18)
Chocolate Pleasure (3:35)
People (2:56)
Ain't Nothin' But A Thing (2:55)
Out Among The Stars (5:36)
Review: Funk and soul album don't come much better than this. Chocolate Milk's Action Speaks Louder Than Words is a 1975 classic and an essential piece of New Orleans music history. Discovered and produced by the legendary Allen Toussaint, the band's debut blends tight grooves, sharp horn lines and socially conscious lyrics with the rich musical heritage of their hometown. The standout title track is a rare groove classic still sampled and revered decades later. With polished arrangements and undeniable rhythm, this album firmly established Chocolate Milk as a force in 70s funk and remains a superb boogie-infused release that is as vital and infectious today as ever.
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Som Sangue E Raca
Som Sangue E Raca (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile blue vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3687B. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Uma Vida (2:46)
Guanabara (3:10)
Hei! Voce (2:32)
Som, Sangue E Raca (2:44)
Tema Pro Gaguinho (2:27)
O Rio (3:59)
Evo (3:03)
Number One (3:39)
Folia De Reis (2:30)
Moeda, Reza E Cor (3:22)
Samba Do Malandrinho (2:25)
Tio Macro (2:17)
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East Of Underground (reissue)
East Of Underground (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: 64185. Rel: 06 Jun 25
I Want To Take You Higher (4:15)
Smiling Faces Sometimes (6:21)
(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go (6:02)
People Get Ready (4:20)
Getting Over (2:14)
I'll Bet You/California Dreamin' (3:43)
Popcorn/Oye Como Va (5:50)
I Love You For All Seasons (3:04)
East Of Java (2:06)
Walk On By (2:40)
Review: How much soul and funk does East of Underground deliver? A lot, that's how much. This raw and righteous gem from 1971 was originally issued by the US Army and handed out to troops during the Vietnam War, which means that original copies are insanely rare and pricey. Thankfully, this reissue brings it back to the people, minus the less memorable Soap LP. What remains is pure fire: gritty covers of Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, James Brown and more, all of which are played with heart and urgency by a group of enlisted musicians. Bonus fact: their take on The Fuzz's 'I Love You for All Seasons' became the backbone of US trap star 21 Savage's 'A Lot.'
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The Best Of Isaac Hayes
The Best Of Isaac Hayes (limited LP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: 726759 1. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Theme From Shaft (3:16)
Walk On By (4:31)
Never Can Say Goodbye (3:38)
The Look Of Love (3:11)
Theme From The Men (3:56)
By The Time I Get To Phoenix (6:51)
Joy (Pt 1) (4:35)
Do Your Thing (3:18)
I Stand Accused (4:02)
Wonderful (3:40)
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Mind Games
Mind Games (LP repress)
Cat: AOTNLP 067. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Mind Games (6:47)
Pretty Melody (1:55)
Titi (4:48)
The Essence Of Jai (5:50)
Ceta Theme (intro) (0:46)
Ceta Theme (1:28)
I'll Always Be There (5:26)
Daddy Rob (2:42)
Jobman Caravan (3:20)
Donna (1:16)
Cast Your Fate To The Wind (4:43)
Review: An exceptional, almost entirely unreleased jazz-funk LP from Roland Haynes Jr., previously known only for a single 45 released in 1983 (included here). If you're thinking undiscovered James Mason, you're on the right track. This LP is huge, even by the highest standards. Until now, that rare single was the only material trace of Haynes and his band. However, Haynes meticulously documented his musical journey, recording both packed-out live gigs and studio sessions. The tracks on this release come directly from Haynes' personal archive, offering an incredible glimpse into his unreleased, carefully crafted studio work.
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Collected
Collected (3xCD)
Cat: MOCCD 14449. Rel: 28 May 25
The Mynah Birds - "It's My Time"
The Great White Cane - "You Make The Magic"
You & I
Mary Jane
High On Your Love Suite
Bustin' Out (On Funk)
Fool On The Street
Love Gun
Come Into My Life (part 1)
Big Time
Summer Love
Stone City Band - "Little Runaway"
Give It To Me Baby
Super Freak
Shetto Life
Standing On The Top (feat The Temptations)
Dance Wit' Me (part 1)
Hard To Get
She Blew My Mind (69 Times)
Slow Dancin' (feat Chaka Khan)
Cold Blooded
U Bring The Freak Out
Ebony Eyes (feat Smokey Robinson)
17
You Turn Me On
Can't Stop
Glow
Spend The Night With Me
Eddie Murphy - "Party All The Time" (feat Rick James)
Sweet & Sexy Thing
Forever & A Day
Loosey's Rap (feat Roxanne Shante)
Wonderful
Day & Night
Black & White
The Magic Moment/Dance With Me (Medley)
Bust Rhymes - "In The Ghetto" (feat Rick James)
You & I (extended M&M mix)
Bustin' Out (12" extended mix)
Love Gun (12" extended mix)
Super Freak (12" version)
Give It To Me Baby (12" version)
She Blew My Mind (69 Times) (12" extended mix)
U Bring The Freak Out (12" extended mix)
Glow/Glow (reprise - 12" version)
Spend The Night With Me (12" extended version)
Sweet & Sexy Thing (12" extended mix)
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Collected
Collected (gatefold 180 gram audiophile vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: MOVLP 3771. Rel: 28 May 25
You & I (3:08)
Mary Jane (3:58)
High On Your Love Suite (3:26)
Bustin’ Out (On Funk) (3:54)
Love Gun (3:59)
Come Into My Life (part 1) (3:06)
Big Time (3:34)
Give It To Me Baby (4:04)
Super Freak (3:24)
Ghetto Life (4:23)
Dance Wit Me (part 1) (4:16)
She Blew My Mind (69 Times) (4:12)
Hard To Get (4:06)
Standing On The Top (feat The Tempations) (3:50)
Cold Blooded (4:23)
U Bring The Freak Out (4:06)
Ebony Eyes (feat Smokey Robinson) (3:55)
17 (4:11)
You Turn Me On (3:37)
Glow (5:39)
Can’t Stop (4:19)
Spend The Night With Me (4:10)
Sweet & Sexy Thing (4:23)
Loosey’s Rap (feat Roxanne Shante) (3:55)
Busta Rhymes - "In The Ghetto" (feat Rick James) (3:54)
Review: There's more to US funk god Rick James than just 'Super Freak' and this sprawling retrospective proves it. Across four sides, the Buffalo-born musician's full-spectrum funk is on glorious display i from the righteous bounce of 'You & I' and weed-soaked romance of 'Mary Jane', to the hard-grinding grooves of 'Ghetto Life' and 'Give It To Me Baby'. The hits are all here, but so are deeper cuts like 'She Blew My Mind (69 Times)', 'Cold Blooded' and 'Can't Stop', showing off James's twisted humour, whip-smart arrangements and genre-bending instincts. Highlights like 'Glow', 'Dance Wit Me - Part 1' and the Temptations-featuring 'Standing On The Top' cement his reputation as a psychedelic soul innovator who consistently defied convention. Even the closing Busta Rhymes flip of 'In The Ghetto' feels earned i a nod to his lasting influence on rap and r&b. This isn't just a greatest hits i it's a flex, a time capsule and a reminder that Rick James could outplay, outsing and outfreak almost anyone.
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Felicite Thosz (remastered)
Felicite Thosz (remastered) (180 gram audiophile vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3908. Rel: 04 Jun 25
Felicite Thosz (17:31)
Les Hommes Sont Venus (15:00)
Review: Studio album number 11 from legendary French outfit Magma, now reissued on 180g vinyl, marking a vital return to new composition after nearly three decades. Written by founder Christian Vander in the early 2000s and performed live for years before recording, the material fuses operatic vocals, rigid minimalism, and the band's signature invented language, Kobaian. 'Ekmah' and 'Teha' move like liturgical invocations, while the choral repetitions of 'Les Hommes Sont Venus' sound as if channelled from another realm entirely. Vander's drumming is restrained but authoritative, a quiet force guiding the momentum beneath 'Zahrr' and the ecstatic climax of 'Felicite Thosz'. There's a sense of ritualised propulsion throughout, as Magma treat rhythm not as groove but as mantra. It remains singular music: hermetic, alien, and undeniably spiritual - a rare return from a band that have always existed somewhere outside of time and genre.
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On My Way (reissue)
On My Way (reissue) (pink vinyl LP)
Cat: RCV 180019. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Hang In (4:19)
Make Believe (4:57)
Keep The Fire Burning (5:33)
I Need To Be With You (3:50)
Be For Real (4:29)
Hey World (4:27)
I Didn't Take Your World (4:39)
Doin' It (4:47)
Review: Originally released in 1982 and now reissued by RHINO, this collection from Florida-born Gwen McCrae captures the tension between silky r&b and the tougher end of early 80s boogie. Her voiceiraspy, agile, unmistakably Southernidelivers every line with a kind of electrified conviction, whether she's yearning ('I Need To Be With You'), standing her ground ('I Didn't Take Your World'), or commanding the floor on 'Keep The Fire Burning'. That track alone has become a staple across dance, soul and disco scenes, but deeper cuts like 'Doin' It' and 'Make Believe' show her range in full colour. It's an archival release that still hums with present-tense urgencyisleek, groove-led and proudly unpolished. A welcome reissue that highlights McCrae's enduring place in the post-disco lineage.
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A Higher Frequency
Cat: MLP 1014. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Open The Gate (2:52)
Get Loose (3:44)
Spinning (3:05)
Back & Better (3:31)
Sweet Company (2:55)
Sparks Of Joy (3:09)
Phantom Power (3:25)
Can't Stop This Fire (feat Carlton Jumel Smith) (3:25)
When We Roll (3:58)
Homebound (3:33)
Review: Germany's funk collective expand their sound on this release, recorded live at the MPS studio in the Black Forest. The raw, break-heavy foundation remains, but the album ventures into jazz, soul, and psychedelia, capturing an organic energy that feels both spontaneous and precise. Tracks like 'Open The Gate' blend punchy brass with intricate rhythms, while 'Spinning' layers folk-psych guitar and cinematic horns, creating a fluid dialogue between the musicians. 'Back And Better' highlights Nichola Richards' soulful vocals, adding depth to the sparse beats. The album also explores playful experimentation, with 'Sparks of Joy' embracing a swampy groove, and 'Phantom Power' introducing an electric phin, nodding to world jazz influences. Carlton Jumel Smith's performance on 'Can't Stop This Fire' and the gospel-tinged 'Homebound' anchor the album, grounding its expansive journey. The result is a cohesive and evolving soundione that truly captures the clearly audible joy of collaboration.
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Late Night Tales (reissue)
ROYKSOPP / VARIOUS
Cat: CSRD 77025142. Rel: 27 May 25
Royksopp - "Daddy's Groove" (exclusive new track)
Rare Bird - "Passing Through"
Little River Band - "Light Of Day"
Tuxedomoon - "In A Manner Of Speaking"
Vangelis - "Blade Runner Blues"
Royksopp - "Ice Machine" (exclusive Depeche Mode cover version - Godlike edit)
Johann Johannsson - "Odi Et Amo"
FR David - "Music"
Prelude - "After The Goldrush"
Richard Schneider Jr - "Hello Beach Girls"
Acker Bilk - "Stranger On The Shore"
Thomas Dolby - "Budapest By Blimp"
Byrne & Barnes - "Love You Out Of Your Mind"
Andreas Vollenweider - "Hands & Clouds"
John Martyn - "Small Hours"
XTC - "The Somnabulist"
This Mortal Coil - "Til I Gain Control"
Popol Vuh - "Aguirre I Lacrime Di Rei"
Review: Second time around for Royksopp's superb contribution to the popular, post-club focused LateNightTales mix series, a beloved volume that first hit record stores back in 2013. For the uninitiated, it sees the long-serving Norwegian twosome offer up an attractive blend of synth-heavy Scandolearic shufflers (their own cosmic pop number 'Daddy's Groove'), dubbed-out soul (Rare Bird), swelling synth soundtrack fare (Vangelis), neo-classical (Johann Johannsson), reverb-laden accapella beauty (Prelude), sun-soaked blue-eyed soul (Richard Schneider Junior), nods to the KLF's Chill Out album (Acker Bilk), seductive slow jams (Byrnes & Barnes), vintage Balearica (Andreas Vollenweider, John Martyn) and atmospheric new wave (XTC, This Mortal Coil).
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Golden Best Masayoshi Takanaka: EMI Years
Cat: TOCT 11272. Rel: 01 Jan 90
The Party's Just Begun
Shake It
Nagisa Moderato
Bad Chicken
Blue Lagoon
The Wind Of Epidaurus
China
Blue Shark
Pick Up The Pieces
Calling You
Two Of Us
When You Wish Upon A Star
Ballade 2u
Purple Haze
Can You Feel It
Voyage
 in stock $19.50
Jugoton Funk Vol 2
VARIOUS
Jugoton Funk Vol 2 (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: EVERLANDYU 010LP. Rel: 06 Jun 25
Darko Domijan - "Zlatokosa" (4:34)
Plesni Orkestar RTZ - "Quiz-balet" (6:36)
Dalibor Brun - "Svadamo Se" (2:41)
Novi Fosili - "Ti Koja Ne Gledas Me Nikad" (1:24)
VIS Mi - "Jednog Od Ovih Dana" (5:04)
Muharem Serbezovski - "Diskoteka" (2:26)
Miki Jevremovic - "Ti I Ja" (3:03)
Tihomir Pop Asanovic - "Telepatija" (2:56)
Zlatni Prsti - "Prsti Od Plastike" (3:35)
Pop Grupa Selekcija - "Magle" (4:07)
Spektar - "Kao Sad" (2:48)
Zdenka Kovacicek - "Frka" (3:41)
Cod - "Moja Mala Na Popravni Pala" (4:29)
Meta Sekcija - "Fly By JAT" (2:41)
Nina Spirova - "Ljubov Od Minatoto" (3:11)
Josipa Lisac - "Carobna Moc Mjeseca" (2:59)
The Montenegro Five - "Soul Finger" (2:17)
Igor Savin - "U Mukama Rodena" (4:23)
Marijan Kasaj - "Bo Bo" (3:30)
Grupa 777 - "Potrazi Svoj Dom" (3:45)
Jazz Sextet Boska Petrovica - "Trogir By Day" (7:05)
Review: This latest collection from Yugoslavia's Jugoton label provides a revealing snapshot of the country's diverse and often overlooked musical legacy. With remastered tracks drawn from the label's extensive vaults, it offers a fascinating blend of rare grooves, soul, and jazz, alongside the quirky folk-disco fusion that emerged in the wake of Tito's death. From the funky, breakbeat-driven 'Zlatokosa' to the smooth jazz textures of Bosko Petrovic's 'Trogir by Day', the compilation captures a musical landscape both nostalgic and ahead of its time. Artists like Novi Fosili and Josipa Lisac contribute to a sound that is distinctly Eastern Bloc, yet remarkably universal in its appeal. The selection not only highlights the richness of Yugoslavian music in the late 70s and early 80s but also reflects the cultural shifts of the era. It's an evocative listen, brimming with the kind of unexpected pleasures that continue to excite collectors and newcomers alike.
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 2
VARIOUS
The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 2 (limited gatefold 3xLP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: 603497 822553. Rel: 30 May 25
Carla Thomas - "What A Fool I've Been" (2:16)
Eddie Kirk - "The Hawg" (part 1) (2:49)
Oscar Mack - "Don't Be Afraid Of Love" (2:28)
Cheryl & Pam Johnson - "That's My Guy" (2:06)
Booker T & The MGs - "Chinese Checkers" (2:27)
William Bell - "Somebody Mentioned Your Name" (3:02)
Bobby Marchan - "What Can I Do" (2:40)
Otis Redding - "That's What My Heart Needs" (2:36)
The Astors - "What Can It Be" (2:19)
Billy & The King Bees - "Bango" (2:15)
Eddie Kirk - "Them Bones" (2:19)
Rufus Thomas - "Walking The Dog" (2:31)
William Bell - "I'll Show You" (2:49)
Otis Redding - "Pain In My Heart" (2:23)
Carla Thomas - "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" (2:42)
Booker T & The MGs - "Mo' Onions" (2:32)
Floyd Newman - "Frog Stomp" (2:13)
Rufus Thomas - "Can Your Monkey Do The Dog" (2:26)
Bobby Marchan - "You Won't Do Right" (2:34)
The Drapels - "Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home)" (2:15)
Deanie Parker - "Each Step I Take" (2:50)
The Van-Dells - "The Honey Dripper" (2:02)
William Bell - "Who Will It Be Tomorrow" (2:22)
Otis Redding - "Come To Me" (2:44)
Otis Redding - "Don't Leave Me This Way" (2:57)
Eddie Jefferson - "I Don't Want You Anymore" (2:54)
The Cobras - "Restless" (2:25)
Rufus Thomas - "Somebody Stole My Dog" (2:38)
Barbara & The Browns - "Big Party" (2:41)
Rufus & Carla - "That's Really Some Good" (1:55)
Rufus & Carla - "Night Time Is The Right Time" (2:37)
Otis Redding - "Security" (2:35)
Oscar Mack - "Dream Girl" (2:59)
Dorothy Williams - "Closer To My Baby" (2:29)
Carla Thomas - "I've Got No Time To Lose" (2:59)
The Drapels - "Young Man" (2:32)
Booker T & The MGs - "Soul Dressing" (2:57)
Wendy Rene - "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" (3:00)
Ivory Joe Hunter - "Can't Explain How It Happened" (2:44)
Mar-Keys - "Bush Bash" (2:31)
The Fleets - "Please Return To Me" (2:33)
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 1
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The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 1 (limited gatefold 3xLP + booklet in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: 603497 822546. Rel: 29 May 25
Veltones - "Fool In Love" (1:57)
Carla & Rufus - "'Cause I Love You" (2:45)
Carla Thomas - "Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)" (2:21)
The Chips - "You Make Me Feel So Good" (2:12)
Carla Thomas - "A Love Of My Own" (2:31)
Mar-Keys - "Last Night" (2:38)
Rufus & Friend - "I Didn't Believe" (2:12)
Prince Conley - "I'm Going Home" (2:49)
Carla Thomas - "(Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck" (2:25)
Mar-Keys - "Morning After" (2:13)
Barbara Stephens - "The Life I Live" (2:24)
Mar-Keys - "About Noon" (2:33)
Triumphs - "Burnt Biscuits" (1:59)
Carla Thomas - "I Kinda Think He Does" (2:37)
Mar-Keys - "Foxy" (2:17)
William Bell - "You Don't Miss Your Water" (3:01)
William Bell - "Formula Of Love" (2:06)
Macy Skipper - "Goofin' Off" (3:01)
Barbara Stephens - "Wait A Minute" (2:24)
Nick Charles - "Sunday Jealous" (2:57)
Barbara Stephens - "That's The Way It Is With Me" (2:24)
The Tonettes - "No Tears" (2:33)
Mar-Keys - "Pop-Eye Stroll" (2:44)
Nick Charles - "The Three Dogwoods" (2:27)
The Canes - "Why Should I Suffer With The Blues" (2:51)
Mar-Keys - "Whot's Happenin'!" (2:29)
The Del-Rios - "Just Across The Street" (2:24)
The Del-Rios - "There's A Love" (2:16)
Rufus Thomas - "Can't Ever Let You Go" (2:34)
Booker T & The MGs - "Green Onions" (2:54)
Booker T & The MGs - "Behave Yourself" (3:53)
William Bell - "Any Other Way" (2:29)
Carla Thomas - "I'll Bring It Home To You" (3:05)
Mar-Keys - "Sack-O-Woe" (2:32)
Otis Redding - "These Arms Of Mine" (2:31)
The Tonettes - "Teardrop Sea" (2:30)
Rufus Thomas - "The Dog" (2:35)
Booker T & The MGs - "Jelly Bread" (2:29)
William Bell - "I Told You So" (2:31)
Mar-Keys - "Bo-Time" (2:43)
Booker T & The MGs - "Home Grown" (3:08)
Deanie Parker & The Valadors - "My Imaginary Guy" (2:37)
William Bell - "Just As I Thought" (2:56)
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Melodies (50th Anniversary Moon Vinyl Collection)
Melodies (50th Anniversary Moon Vinyl Collection) (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: WPJL 10258. Rel: 27 May 25
JODY (She Was Crying) (3:49)
Koukiatsu Girl (4:18)
(Night-Fly) (4:20)
Guess I'm Dumb (3:10)
Time (3:58)
Merry-Go-Round (6:11)
Blue Midnight (4:08)
Ashioto (3:54)
Mokusou (1:29)
Christmas Eve (4:09)
Review: Japanese singer/songwriter/producer Tatsuro Yamashita's latest marks a bold step forward in his ongoing evolution as a musical force, most specifically as a pioneer of the 'city pop' sound. Far from his earlier, more polished pop sensibilities, this release delves into the subtle interplay between soul, jazz and funk, wrapped in lush, sophisticated production. Tracks like 'High Pressure Girl' and 'Merry-Go-Round' reveal a deeper emotional core, where complex arrangements meet timeless melodies. Yamashita's expert use of space and texture pulls you into a world that feels both intimate and expansive, drawing on influences that span from the silky smoothness of 70s soul to the warm grooves of early 80s pop. The work pulses with a sense of nostalgia, yet feels forward-thinking, a bridge between past and present. What stands out here is the transparency of Yamashita's approach to songwritingieach note feels carefully considered and every shift in rhythm deliberate. Tracks like 'Christmas Eve' and 'In the City' carry an understated elegance, as if time itself has slowed down to match the pace of the music. The compositions shift between bright, shimmering highs and deep, reflective lows, creating a dynamic yet cohesive listening experience. The idea is clear: it offers a glimpse into Yamashita's artistry while inviting us to engage with his creative process, blending analog warmth with intricate production techniques that resonate with emotional depth and maintain striking sonic clarity.
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