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R&B
VA - R&B Humdingers Vol. 01 -14 [2009-2013] (14 x CDs)
The “R&B Humdingers” is an enthralling CD series that guides listeners through the golden age of Rhythm & Blues music. This anthology, without dwelling on individual tracks or artists, presents a rich array of sounds that marked a pivotal era in music history. Rhythm & Blues, or R&B, surfaced in the late 1940s as a musical style that blended elements of jazz, blues, and gospel. It was distinguished by its robust, rhythmic beat and heartfelt vocals, often conveying narratives of love, loss, and the human condition. The “R&B Humdingers” series embodies this spirit, offering a glimpse into the lively and dynamic realm of R&B music.
The series encompasses 14 volumes, each a treasure chest of R&B gems. The first 10 volumes each has 20 tracks and released by Yam Records, the remaining volumes were released by Vee Tone Records and contains 22 tracks on each CD. The musical style showcased in these compilations is primarily Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues. These genres, especially in the mid-20th century, were groundbreaking, shattering norms and paving the way for many modern music styles. The series excels in capturing the vitality and creativity of this era.
The “R&B Humdingers” series thrived during a period when R&B was evolving and shaping other genres. The series features music from the 1950s and 1960s, an era often hailed as the ‘golden age’ of R&B. This was a time when R&B was more than just a genre; it was a potent cultural movement that resonated with people worldwide.
Immersing oneself in the “R&B Humdingers” series is akin to stepping back in time. The music whisks listeners away to a time of jukeboxes and dance halls, where the rhythm of the blues dominated the sound waves. The series doesn’t just offer songs; it narrates a story of a vibrant and transformative period in music history.
The “R&B Humdingers” series is a tribute to a genre and an era. It encapsulates the energy and rhythm of a time when music was a potent medium of expression and a catalyst for cultural transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned R&B enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, the “R&B Humdingers” series promises a unique and captivating listening journey. (B)
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Track lists
Vol. 01
01 Kents - I Found My Girl 1:47
02 Titus Turner - Hold Your Lovin' 2:33
03 Adventurers - My Mama Told Me 1:55
04 Jimmy Breedlove - Killer Diller 1:47
05 Wild Jimmy Spruill - Country Boy 2:33
06 Young Jessie - My Country Cousin 3:02
07 King Curtis - Twistin' Time 2:25
08 Red Prysock - The Shakers 2:37
09 Coo-Coo Rachas - Trackdown 2:24
10 Wayne Cochran - The Coo 2:21
11 5 Shades - One Hot Dog 2:21
12 Sugar Boy Crawford - I Don't Need You 2:32
13 Tommy Frederick - Where'd Ja Go 1:57
14 Tramps - Ride On 2:09
15 Earlston Ford - Ain't Nothin' Shakin' 2:06
16 Jimmy Norman - Just To Get To You 1:46
17 Paramours - Prison Break 2:11
18 Paul Perryman - Just For Your Call 2:11
19 Del Knights - Everything 1:58
20 Teddy Reynolds - She'll Only Twist With Me 2:03
Vol. 02
01 Screamin' Jay Hawkins - All Night 2:11
02 Little Jerry Williams - I'll Always Remember 2:47
03 Guitar Slim - Plenty Good Room 2:01
04 Clarence Samuels - We're Going To The Hop 1:56
05 Montereys - You Said That You Loved Me 2:25
06 Billy Guy - She's A Humdinger 2:49
07 Little Murph & His All Stars - Murph Walks 2:40
08 Bobby Dunn - Diddle Dee Dee 2:25
09 Delchardos - Girl, Girl 1:59
10 Romaines - Till The Wee Wee Morning 2:33
11 Frank Brunson - How You Gonna Live 2:26
12 Jack Gale - The Medicine 2:32
13 Lula Reed - Puddentane 2:14
14 Joe Houston - Cornbread And Cabbage 2:28
15 Clovers - Have Gun (Will Travel) 2:09
16 Jimmy Nolen - Wipe Your Tears 2:46
17 Bobby Adams - I Want My Lovin' 2:25
18 Orioles - Hey Little Woman 2:24
19 King Curtis - The Arthur Murray Twist 2:21
20 Laurel Aitken - Mabel 2:23
Vol. 03
01 Timmie Rogers - Teedle Dee Teedle Um 2:49
02 Electras - Ten Steps To Love 2:37
03 Adventurers - Wallflower 2:09
04 Eddie Lang - Easy Rockin' 2:31
05 Del Knights - Compensation 2:09
06 Emersons - Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 2:15
07 Gar Bacon - Chains Of Love 2:27
08 Jimmy Peterson - One Buffalo (You Mean A Dollar) 2:24
09 Joe Houston - I Woke Up This Morning 2:04
10 Screamin' Jay Hawkins - My Kind Of Love 2:17
11 Devilles - Tell Me So 1:49
12 Sil Austin - Titanic 2:38
13 Joe Jones - You Done Me Wrong 2:22
14 Titus Turner - Walk On The Wild Side Twist 2:11
15 Kuf-Linx - Service With A Smile 2:18
16 Little Jimmy Ray - You Need To Fall In Love 2:30
17 Delacardos - Mr. Dillon 2:36
18 Dave Dixon - Hey Hey Pretty Baby 2:51
19 Empires - Don't Touch My Gal 2:15
20 Buck Rogers - Rose Marie 2:23
Vol. 04
01 Isley Brothers - Wild As A Tiger 2:07
02 Les Cooper - Twistin' One More Time 2:42
03 Guitar Crusher - The Monkey 2:19
04 Sammy Ambrose - Monkey See, Monkey Do 2:39
05 Danny Cobb - Some Day 2:26
06 Chris Kenner - Johnny Little 2:27
07 Jive Five - You Know What I Would Do 2:18
08 Gloria Jean Pitts - I Don't Stand No Quittin' 2:00
09 Calvin Spears - Come On Home 2:34
10 Tymes - Roscoe James Mcclain 2:34
11 Barons - If You Want A Little Lovin' 2:30
12 Lenny Capello - Cotton Candy 2:13
13 Billy Guy - Here I Am 2:24
14 Boots Brown - Hip Boots 2:54
15 Daps - Down And Out 1:57
16 Jimmy Breedlove - That's My Baby 2:06
17 Del Knights - Wrapped Too Tight 2:02
18 Billy Nightingale - The Price Of Love 2:45
19 Ding-A-Lings - C-Percy Mercy 2:19
20 Titus Turner - Coralee 2:37
Vol. 05
01 Elliot Shavers - Scratch That Itch 2:38
02 Guitar Crusher - Itch With Me 2:09
03 Elroy 'shadow' Peace - Where Did I Goof 2:15
04 James Dixon - You've Got To Move 2:04
05 Rivingtons - You Move Me Baby 2:34
06 Frank Dalton - Quick Draw Mcgraw 1:50
07 El Venos - My Heart Beats Faster 2:22
08 Ernest Tucker - What's The Matter Claudy 1:50
09 Little Frankie Brunson - How Can I Please You 2:10
10 Hal Singer - Hounds Tooth 2:23
11 Junior & The Classics - The Dog 2:08
12 Jimmy Breedlove - Rock N Roll Music 2:18
13 Toni Knight - You Can't Do Me Wrong 2:07
14 Don Covay - Turn It On 2:31
15 Johnny Oliver - My Lady Love 2:35
16 African Beavers - Find My Baby 2:46
17 Emmet Davis - I'm Talkin' About You Baby 2:26
18 Sonny Til & The Orioles - The Wobble 2:19
19 Henry Hayes Orchestra - If You'll Be My Love 2:14
20 Bob Arnold - Astronaut 2:02
Vol. 06
01 Premiers - Do It 1:38
02 Count Yates - Chimpanzee 1:57
03 Butanes - Don't Forget I Love You 2:24
04 Calvin Spears - Doing The Rock 'n' Roll 2:37
05 Emmett Lord - Women 2:27
06 Equaders - Stay A Little Longer 2:29
07 Jessie Hill - Scoop Scoobie Doobie 2:30
08 Lester Williams - Mcdonald's Daughter 1:55
09 Betty Jean Morris - Shack Daddy 2:30
10 Red Prysock - Finger Tips 2:24
11 Professor Hamilton & The Schoolboys - Back To School 2:27
12 Al T. Joe - Goodbye Dreamboat 1:58
13 Ce Pee Johansen - Got My Gun 1:52
14 Sascha Burland - Gorilla Walk 2:33
15 Frontiers - You Shake Me Up 2:36
16 Walter Spriggs - Rack 'em Back 1:55
17 Ronnie & Roy - Big Fat Sally 2:08
18 Bob Ackoff - Come Dance With Me 1:56
19 Donnie Carl - Do The Wiggle Wobble 2:43
20 Jimmy Donley - On The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine 2:22
Vol. 07
01 Meep Meep & The Roadrunners - Justine 2:21
02 Little David Dunn - My Gal Rockhead 1:56
03 Fearsome Foursome - Stranded In The Jungle 2:46
04 Bill Pinky - Sally's Got A Sister 2:26
05 Good Rockin' Bob - Take It Easy Katy 2:23
06 Jeanette "Baby" Washington - Medicine Man 2:26
07 Isley Brothers - The Drag 2:10
08 Ernie Tucker - Can She Give You Fever 2:45
09 Bobby Dunn W; Les Cooper - Shimmy Baby 2:43
10 Earlston Ford - Wings To Fly 1:57
11 Bobby Davis - Damper Down 2:06
12 Varnells - Day In Court 1:51
13 Billy David - The Chicken 1:59
14 John Fred - Good Lovin' 2:04
15 Electras - Boo Babe 2:38
16 Citations - Chicago 2:22
17 Eddie Kirkland - I Tried 2:14
18 Scotty Mann & The Masters - The Mystery Man 2:28
19 Bobby Freeman - Sinbad 2:20
20 Sam Price - Gulley Stomp 2:45
Vol. 08
01 Owen Gray - Farewell 2:01
02 Tommy Brown - The Thrill Is Gone 2:20
03 Dolores Ware - Thrill A Dill 2:43
04 Five Pennies - Let It Rain 2:24
05 Emmet Davis - How About It Baby 1:59
06 Baby Jean - Oh! Johnny 2:02
07 Five Blind Boys - I Got It Within Me 2:26
08 Adventurers - Rock N Roll Uprising 2:04
09 Lloyd Price - Don't Cry 2:24
10 Jessie Perkins - One More Kiss 2:07
11 Timmie Rogers - Take Me To Your Leader 2:09
12 Don Downing - A Bird In The Hand 1:54
13 Calvin Ruffin - Hurry, Hurry 2:18
14 Hot Tamales - You Are My Sunshine 2:12
15 Red Prysock - Fruit Boots 2:18
16 Floyd Dixon - Roll Baby Roll 2:18
17 Jay Brown - That's How Much 2:16
18 Freddy Carpenter - Money, Money, Money 2:10
19 Ike Perry & The Lyrics - At The Party 2:23
20 Tommy Hunt - I'm With You 2:02
Vol. 09
01 Tabbys - Hong Kong Baby 2:03
02 Lester Robertson - Take It Home To Grandmama 2:03
03 Billy Emerson - The Woodchuck 2:43
04 Claude Cloud's Thunderclap - One Bone 2:30
05 Coasters - My Babe 2:05
06 Crown Prince Waterford - Pow Wow 2:43
07 Billy Brooks - I'm Gone 2:41
08 Tal Miller - Only Sixteen 2:31
09 Chris Kenner - Don't Make No Noise 2:24
10 Tammy James - That's Fat Jack 2:28
11 Shooters - Tuff Enuff 2:10
12 Jimmy Mccracklin - The Drag 2:34
13 Paul Winley & The Rockers - My Confession 2:34
14 Billy Boy Arnold - School Time 2:23
15 Raymond Vasques Jr. - Jam Session 3:08
16 Fleas - The Flea 2:28
17 Little Sammy Jones - Doing The Roach 2:57
18 James Davis - Come To The Rock N Roll 2:07
19 Gene Allison - If Things Don't Change 2:22
20 Frankie Ervin - Wilhemina 2:15
Vol. 10
01 Chubby Checker - Good Good Lovin' 2:22
02 Farris Hill - The Twirl 1:57
03 Wayne Cochran - Monkey, Monkey 2:38
04 Connie Christmas - Big Chief 2:01
05 5 Shades - Sherlock Jones 2:25
06 Harmon Hump Jones - Pack Your Clothes 2:39
07 Rene Hall - Do It Up Right 2:27
08 Equadors - Sputnik Dance 2:38
09 Rev. Lawrence Roberts - I Know The Lord 2:44
10 Dizzy Dixon - Soup Line 3:09
11 Jimmy Norman - I Don't Love You No More 2:32
12 Orbits - Mr. Hard Luck 2:37
13 Al T. Joe - Slow Boat 2:09
14 Roy-Sarah & The Traits - Get Back 2:16
15 Pervis Herder - All That's Good Pt.2 2:09
16 Roy Tann - I Don't Like It 2:02
17 El Torros - Doop Doop A Walla Walla 2:17
18 Four Jewels - Dapper Dan 1:41
19 Five Stars - Dead Wrong 2:33
20 Sam Price - Bar B Q Sauce 2:10
Vol. 11
01 Sugar Boy Crawford - Round And Round 2:07
02 Joe Perkins & The Rookies - Ain't You Glad Nature Did It 2:05
03 Faye Adams - Witness To The Crime 2:09
04 Joe Jones - To Prove My Love To You 2:02
05 Sterling Harrison - Working On Your Heart 2:30
06 Boulevards - Chop Chop Hole In The Wall 1:59
07 Red Prysock - What's The Word! Thunderbird! 2:44
08 Billy Emerson - Holy Mackerel Baby 2:16
09 Larry Darnell - Ramblin' Man 2:53
10 Buddy Guy - Slop Around 2:08
11 Chet "Poison" Ivey - The Slop 2:25
12 Phil Flowers - No Kissing At The Hop 2:20
13 Billy Tate - Don't Call My Name 2:34
14 Stewart Bothers - Sleep On The Porch 2:18
15 Royal Jokers - You Tickle Me Baby 2:45
16 H.B. Barnum - Tia Juana 2:11
17 Tiny Morrie - You're The Girl For Me 2:29
18 Eddie Boyd - Real Good Feeling 2:16
19 Lavern Baker - Love Me Right 1:55
20 Memos - The Biddy Leg 2:19
21 Roy Gaines - Isabella 2:35
22 Donnie Elbert - Wild Child 2:32
Vol. 12
01 Little Eddie Love - Come Runnin To Me Baby 2:19
02 Rusty Bryant - Moonlight Garden Stomp 1:47
03 Mathew Jacobs - Loaded Down 2:07
04 Johnny Otis - Ring A Ling 1:55
05 Hub Moore - The Drift 2:25
06 Marvin Phillips - Mamo Mamo 2:32
07 Slim Sanders - Bye Bye Baby 2:07
08 James "Sugar Boy" Crawford - She Gotta Wobble 2:05
09 Jimmy Mccracklin - The Wobble 2:18
10 Dean & Jean - Turn It Off 2:27
11 James Brown - Fine Old Foxy Self 2:11
12 Joe Johnson - Cool Love 2:14
13 Annie Laurie - Rockin' And Rollin' Again 2:10
14 Individuals - Jungle Superman 2:37
15 Joe Jones - Will Call 2:17
16 James Wayne - A Two Faced Man 2:51
17 H-Bomb Ferguson - Little Tiger 2:10
18 Melvin Smith - Zaki Sue 2:16
19 Bobby Mitchell & The Toppers - Goin' Round In Circles 2:34
20 Sam Price - Ain't No Strain 2:22
21 Bob Williams - My Goose Is Cooked 2:12
22 Heartbeats - Oh Baby Don't 2:26
Vol. 13
01 Ernie Williams - My Pretty Baby 1:58
02 Bill Parker Vocal - Jesse Palmer - All Day, All Night 2:19
03 Priscilla Bowman - I've Got News For You 2:55
04 Frank Dalton & The Dalton Gang - Cruised 2:03
05 Jimmy Mccracklin - Let's Do It (The Chicken Scratch) 2:42
06 Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - Hurry Back Good News 2:44
07 L.C. Mckinley - Nit Wit 1:59
08 Jimmy Beck Orchestra - Arabian Blues 2:42
09 Blue Chips - The Contest 2:23
10 Lattimore Brown - Got Plenty Troubles 2:20
11 Claude Robinson - Cotton Pickin' Mama 2:04
12 Freddie Scott & The Chimes - Letter Came This Morning 2:04
13 Billy Tate - Right From Wrong 2:36
14 Snooks Eaglin - Yours Truly 2:10
15 Citations - The Stomp 2:31
16 Otis Smith - You're So Good Looking 2:35
17 Tony & The Masquins - Fuji Womma 1:51
18 Johnny Otis - Let's Rock (Let's Surf Awhile) 2:08
19 Bobby Elvin - Blind Boy 2:39
20 Gene Franklin & His Houserockin' Spacemen - Hackensack 2:09
21 Five Stars - Hey Juanita 2:33
22 Cornbread & Biscuits - Big Time Spender Pts 1&2 5:38
Vol. 14
01 Lenny Capello & The Dots - Tootles 2:12
02 Five Jets - Crazy Chicken 2:36
03 Johnny "Guitar" Watson - Johnny Guitar 2:27
04 Angel Face And The Jimmy Davis Combo - I Know 1:57
05 Eddie Kirkland - Train Done Gone 2:27
06 Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Come And Get It 2:17
07 Jimmy Mccracklin - Everybody Rock 2:22
08 Willis Jackson - Howling At Midnight 2:50
09 Jimmy Young - Need Your Love 2:09
10 Lloyd Price - Hello Little Girl 1:58
11 Otis Blackwell - Bartender, Fill It Up Again 2:40
12 Ike & Tina Turner - I'm Jealous 2:15
13 Willie Ward - Be Mine 2:34
14 Harold Burrage - Messed Up 2:05
15 Little Willie Brown And The Cameos - Gonna Make It On Back 2:30
16 J.B. Lenoir - Do What I Say 2:01
17 Joe "Google Eyes" August - Oh Ho Doodle Lu 2:26
18 Ted Taylor - I Don't Care 2:10
19 Curley Hammer - Air-Raid 2:36
20 Flannels With Earl Hyde - Hey Rube 2:38
21 Froggy Landers & The Cough Boys - River Rock 2:08
22 Howie & The Sapphires - Rockin' Horse 2:04
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WHO
Who - The Story Of The Who [1976] (2 x LPs)
The Story of The Who is a 2-LP compilation album from the Who. The British branch of Polydor released the double-album compilation in 1976. The album reached number two in the UK charts. Another version of this collection with a different track listing was also released in Japan. This collection has not been released on CD. The exploding pinball machine comes from film shot for a TV advertisement of the album. John Entwistle didn't think the album was truly definitive. The Who could only release the tracks that they had the rights to.
The album was heavily promoted in the UK via TV advertising using this great commercial created by advertising agency McCann-Erickson featuring the exploding pinball machine as seen on the album cover and the distinct voice-over by the inimitable DJ, John Peel. (Video above)
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01 Who - Magic Bus 4:32
02 Who - Substitute 3:49
03 Who - Boris The Spider 2:30
04 Who - Run, Run, Run 2:33
05 Who - I'm A Boy 3:44
06 Who - Heat Wave 1:58
07 Who - My Generation 2:34
08 Who - Pictures Of Lily 2:43
09 Who - Happy Jack 2:11
10 Who - The Seeker 3:12
11 Who - I Can See For Miles 4:06
12 Who - Bargain 5:36
13 Who - Squeeze Box 2:41
14 Who - Amazing Journey 4:24
15 Who - The Acid Queen / Do You Think It's Alright? 3:58
16 Who - Fiddle About 1:29
17 Who - Pinball Wizard 2:59
18 Who - I'm Free 2:39
19 Who - Tommy's Holiday Camp 0:57
20 Who - We're Not Gonna Take It 7:05
21 Who - Summertime Blues 3:23
22 Who - Baba O'riley 5:01
23 Who - Behind Blue Eyes 3:40
24 Who - Slip Kid 4:30
25 Who - Won't Get Fooled Again 8:33
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CHORDS
Chords - ReChordings 1978-1981 [2019] (5 x CDs)
In the vast universe of music, few things match the thrill of unearthing a box set that perfectly captures the soul of a band’s musical odyssey. A shining example of this is the “Chords - ReChordings 1978-1981” box set. This anthology, brought to life by Caroline Records in 2019, is a gold mine for any admirer of The Chords, a band whose influence on the music landscape remains unforgettable.
This box set is more than just a compilation, it’s a time machine that transports you back to the pivotal years of 1978 to 1981, a time that was incredibly transformative for The Chords. The set bears witness to the band’s metamorphosis, highlighting their progression and maturation during these years. The true charm of this box set lies in the vast array of content it presents. It’s not merely about the music, it’s about the entire experience. The set encompasses bonus material, live performances, and a goldmine of rarities that provide a unique window into the band’s artistic process. It’s akin to having an all-access pass to The Chords’ musical expedition.
The craftsmanship of the set is also praiseworthy. The sound quality is top-notch, enabling listeners to lose themselves in the music. The packaging is thoughtfully designed, making it a worthy addition to any music library. Feedback for the set has been predominantly positive, with listeners lauding the exhaustive nature of the collection.
In summary, the “Chords - ReChordings 1978-1981” box set is an essential acquisition for any Chords enthusiast. It provides an all-encompassing view of the band’s journey, making it a priceless asset to any music collection. So, whether you’re a Chords devotee or a music lover keen to discover new bands, this box set is certainly worth your consideration. (B)
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CD01
01 Chords - Maybe Tomorrow 3:14
02 Chords - Happy Families 4:09
03 Chords - Breaks My Heart 3:38
04 Chords - Tumbling Down 3:21
05 Chords - Hold On I'm Coming 2:20
06 Chords - I'm Not Sure 3:27
07 Chords - Something's Missing 3:25
08 Chords - It's No Use 3:04
09 Chords - What Are We Gonna Do Now 2:58
10 Chords - She Said, She Said 2:26
11 Chords - Dream Dolls 2:32
12 Chords - So Far Away 4:47
13 Chords - Now It's Gone [1980 Version] [Bonus Track] 3:53
14 Chords - Things We Said [Bonus Track] 3:48
CD02
01 Chords - Now It's Gone 3:07
02 Chords - Don't Go Back 2:39
03 Chords - Maybe Tomorrow 3:14
04 Chords - I Don't Wanna Know 2:52
05 Chords - Hey Girl 2:17
06 Chords - Something's Missing 3:26
07 Chords - This Is What They Want 3:18
08 Chords - So Far Away 3:17
09 Chords - British Way Of Life 3:33
10 Chords - The Way It's Got To Be 2:58
11 Chords - In My Street 3:39
12 Chords - Empty Dreams 3:47
13 Chords - I'll Keep On Holding On 3:32
14 Chords - One More Minute 3:35
15 Chords - Who's Killing Who? 2:56
16 Chords - Turn Away Again 3:34
17 Chords - Turn Away Again (Again) 3:58
18 Chords - Another Thing Coming 3:35
CD03
01 Chords - Something's Missing [Bbc Radio 1 John Peel Session - 05/07/1979] 3:10
02 Chords - Maybe Tomorrow [Bbc Radio 1 John Peel Session - 05/07/1979] 3:41
03 Chords - It's No Use [Bbc Radio 1 John Peel Session - 05/07/1979] 3:19
04 Chords - Now It's Gone [Bbc Radio 1 John Peel Session - 05/07/1979] 3:52
05 Chords - Circles [Bbc Radio 1 Kid Jensen Session - 11/03/1980] 2:50
06 Chords - Maybe Tomorrow [Bbc Radio 1 Kid Jensen Session - 11/03/1980] 3:08
07 Chords - I'm Not Sure [Bbc Radio 1 Kid Jensen Session - 11/03/1980] 3:23
08 Chords - Tumbling Down [Bbc Radio 1 John Peel Session - 24/03/1980] 3:33
09 Chords - Happy Families [Bbc Radio 1 John Peel Session - 24/03/1980] 4:07
10 Chords - So Far Away [Bbc Radio 1 John Peel Session - 24/03/1980] 4:56
11 Chords - Something's Missing [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:30
12 Chords - Happy Families [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:54
13 Chords - It's No Use [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:16
14 Chords - Now It's Gone [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:15
15 Chords - I'm Not Sure [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:49
16 Chords - The British Way Of Life [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:47
17 Chords - So Far Away [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 5:04
18 Chords - I'll Keep On Holding On [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:08
19 Chords - Tumbling Down [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:52
20 Chords - Maybe Tomorrow [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 3:49
21 Chords - Breaks My Heart / This Is What They Want [Live At The Rainbow - 1980] 4:33
CD04
01 Chords - Naked Eye [Quadrophenia Demo] 2:36
02 Chords - Now It's Gone [Demo] 3:48
03 Chords - Dreamdolls [Demo] 2:31
04 Chords - Hey Girl [Demo] 1:59
05 Chords - Now It's Gone [Unedited Version] 3:51
06 Chords - Breaks My Heart [Demo] 3:53
07 Chords - Maybe Tomorrow [Demo] 3:41
08 Chords - I Don't Wanna Know [Demo] 3:00
09 Chords - Something's Missing [Lp Demo] 3:20
10 Chords - It's No Use [Lp Demo] 3:22
11 Chords - Happy Families [Lp Demo] 4:00
12 Chords - Tumbling Down [Lp Demo] 4:04
13 Chords - Breaks My Heart [Lp Demo] 3:46
14 Chords - Dreamdolls [Lp Demo] 2:29
15 Chords - Knock On Wood [Lp Demo] 2:30
16 Chords - Hold On I'm Coming [Lp Demo] 2:09
17 Chords - I'm Not Sure [Lp Demo] 4:00
18 Chords - Maybe Tomorrow [Lp Demo] 3:45
19 Chords - This Is The Life [Demo] 3:34
20 Chords - In My Street [Demo] 3:45
21 Chords - Just Like Empty Dreams [Demo] 3:19
22 Chords - Turn Away Again [Demo V1] 3:26
23 Chords - Red White And Blue [Demo V1] 3:53
24 Chords - Martin's Song [Demo] 2:35
CD05
01 Chords - So Far Away [Kip's Audition Tape] 7:23
02 Chords - Jamming In A 2:42
03 Chords - Osterberg 3:29
04 Chords - Cosmic Chords 4:08
05 Chords - Empty Dreams 1:46
06 Chords - Burning All Around 4:50
07 Chords - Reggie 4:19
08 Chords - One More Minute [Demo] 3:47
09 Chords - Looking For You [Demo] 4:04
10 Chords - Nowhere Land [Demo] 3:35
11 Chords - Home Sweet Home [Demo] 3:31
12 Chords - Inside Outside [Demo] 3:31
13 Chords - Red White And Blue [Demo] 4:47
14 Chords - Beside Themselves 3:37
15 Chords - Turn Away Again [Dub] 3:44
16 Chords - Turn Away Again [Harmony Hairspray Mix] 3:40
17 Chords - Radio Medway Interview 4:51
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BLACK FIRE RECORDS
VA - Soul Love Now, The Black Fire Records Story, 1975-1993 [2020]
“Soul Love Now, The Black Fire Records Story 1975-1993” is a remarkable compilation album that encapsulates an era of musical innovation and spiritual expression. Released in 2020, it represents a rich tapestry of sounds that defined the Black Fire label, which was known for its unique blend of spiritual jazz and conscious soul. The album is a sonic journey through time, capturing the essence of a transformative period in music history. The musical style is characterized by a fusion of jazz and soul, with elements of funk, afrobeat, and rhythm and blues. The compositions are deeply rooted in African rhythms, creating a vibrant and dynamic soundscape that transcends conventional genre boundaries. The key features of the album lie in its authenticity and the raw emotion conveyed through the music. The tracks are imbued with a sense of spirituality and consciousness, reflecting the socio-political climate of the time. The album is a narrative of resilience, unity, and the power of music to inspire and uplift.
In conclusion, “Soul Love Now, The Black Fire Records Story 1975-1993” is a musical testament to a pivotal era, encapsulating the spirit and soul of a generation. It stands as a beacon of creativity, expression, and cultural identity, resonating with listeners even decades later. (B)
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01 Theatre West - Children Of Tomorrow's Dreams 4:08
02 Oneness Of Juju - Soul Love Now 4:52
03 Byard Lancaster - Drummers From Ibadan 4:09
04 Juju - Nia (Poem: Complete The Circle) 8:37
05 Lon Moshe - Doin' The Carvin' For Thabo 5:35
06 Wayne Davis - Look At The People! 5:10
07 Southern Energy Ensemble - Third House 6:59
08 Oneness Of Juju - African Rhythms (Live In Washington Dc, 1975) 7:43
09 Okyerema Asante - Follow Me 5:34
10 Experience Unlimited - People 6:09
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