Motown US Vinyl & CDs

Review: Erykah Badu tops up her patented purple vinyl reissue series, which she's slowly been building up over the last few years. Taking influence from hip-hop, jazz, R&B and art rock, the album 'But You Caint Use My Phone', originally released in 2015, dealt with the challenges of dealing with quiet-storm emotion in an isolated digital age. Prescient for the post-COVID era, this remaster and reissue is just as well-received for missed Zoom calls as it is for missed Nokia bells.

Review: The Jackson 5 were a legendary American pop band consisting of famous musical brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson. Managed by their father, Joe Jackson, the group achieved great success in the 1970s and were much loved amongst younger audiences. They had plenty of chart hits and several of them went on to have great solo careers, of course. Their eighth studio album, G.I.T.: Get It Together was released on September 12, 1973, under the Motown label and now gets reissued on limited red vinyl with an insert.

Review: I Hear A Symphony by the Supremes is a catchy mix of Motown's signature sound and orchestral elegance. The title track, 'I Hear A Symphony,' stands out with its sweeping orchestration, marrying the classic "Wall of Sound' with an expansive musical arrangement. 'My World Is Empty Without You" is another highlight, featuring haunting organ and baritone sax. The album's charm lies in its original tracks, such as 'Any Girl In Love (Knows What I'm Going Through),' showcasing superb backing vocals, and 'Everything Is Good About You,' a precursor to the disco sound. 'He's All I Got' shines with its powerful lyrics and spirited delivery. While the covers songs are pleasant additions that add variety. The Supremes were unstoppable during this time with radio hits - this reissue shows you precisely why.