VA - Lamp Records, It Glowed Like The Sun, The Story Of Naptown’s Motown 1969-1972 [2019] (4 x CDs)

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VA - Lamp Records, It Glowed Like The Sun, The Story Of Naptown’s Motown 1969-1972 [2019] (4 x CDs)

If you are a fan of soul, funk, and gospel music, you might want to check out this amazing 4CD box set that showcases the sound of Lamp Records, a label that was active in Indianapolis from 1969 to 1972. Lamp Records was known as “Naptown’s Motown” because it produced some of the finest music in the genre, rivaling the Detroit scene. The box set, titled “Lamp Records, It Glowed Like The Sun, The Story Of Naptown’s Motown 1969-1972”, includes 45 tracks from various artists who recorded for the label, such as the Vanguards, the Ebony Rhythm Band, the Words of Wisdom - Truth Revue, and the Mighty Indiana Travelers. These artists represent the diversity and creativity of the Naptown scene, blending soul, funk, gospel, jazz, and rock influences into their own unique styles. The box set also comes with a 128-page hardcover book that tells the story of the label and its artists, with rare photos and interviews. The book is written by Eothen Alapatt, the founder of Now-Again Records, the label that reissued this box set in 2019. Now-Again Records is a label that specializes in reissuing rare and obscure music from around the world, and they have done a great job in restoring and remastering these recordings for a new generation of listeners. You will be amazed by the quality and variety of the music. “Somebody Please” by the Vanguards, is a soulful ballad that expresses the pain of a broken heart; “Drugs Ain’t Cool” by the Ebony Rhythm Band, is a funky and psychedelic tune that warns against the dangers of substance abuse; “You Made Me Everything” by Words of Wisdom - Truth Revue, is a gospel-infused track that celebrates love and gratitude; and “I’m A Believer” by Mighty Indiana Travelers, a rocking and uplifting song that affirms faith and hope. This box set is a treasure trove of musical gems that deserve to be heard and appreciated by more people. It is not only a great collection of music, but also a fascinating document of history and culture. If you are looking for something new and exciting to listen to, I highly recommend this box set. You will not regret it. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Words Of Wisdom - Truth Revue - You Made Me Everything 3:34

02 P.h.d.'s - It Swells My Desire 2:34

03 Tony Black & Revolution Compared To What - Huh 3:47

04 Montiques - Fool Am I 2:43

05 Pearls - Can I Call You Baby 3:21

06 Embers - I'm Only Human 4:11

07 Moonlighters - Just Like She Said She Would 2:49

08 Words Of Wisdom - Truth Revue - Do You Understand Me Now 3:17

09 Pearls - Shooting High 2:57

10 Montiques - Take Another Look 2:27

11 Moonlighters - More Than I Can Stand 2:53

12 P.h.d.'s - The Way It Used To Be 3:02

13 Indy's - Another Weekend 2:56

14 Indys - Come See About Her 2:46

15 Funder Cooper - I've Got To Get Around 2:46

16 Funder Cooper - I Didn't Know (Don't Shoot Me) 3:02

17 Embers - I'm Only Human (Instrumental) 4:01

CD2

01 Ebony Rhythm Band - Intro 0:38

02 Fabulous Souls - Take Me 2:44

03 Moonlighters - Right On Brother 2:27

04 Moonlighters - Lonely Baby 2:38

05 Ebony Rhythm Band - Interlude 0:36

06 Ebony Rhythm Band - Drugs Ain't Cool 2:44

07 Squidd - Mystic Confusion 3:09

08 Squidd - High On The Hill 3:39

09 Ebony Rhythm Band - Soul Heart Transplant 2:54

10 Amnesty - Everybody Who Wants To Be Free 5:28

11 Diplomatics - Hum-Bug 5:05

12 Revolution Compared To What - Go To Work 3:34

12 Ebony Rhythm Band - Outro 1:08

CD3

01 Vanguards - Somebody Please 4:25

02 Vanguards - Woman Come Home 2:55

03 Vanguards - It's Too Late For Love 3:25

04 Vanguards - Girl Go Away (It's Wrong To Love Two) 3:04

05 Vanguards - The Ground That You're Walking On (Is Mighty Shakey) 3:07

06 Vanguards - Before You Take Another Step Girl 3:09

07 Vanguards - Man Without Knowledge 2:54

08 Vanguards - The Thought Of Losing Your Love 2:44

09 Vanguards - I Can't Use You Girl 1:54

10 Vanguards - Falling Out Of Love 3:37

11 Vanguards - Gott'a Have Love 2:08

12 Vanguards - Good Times Bad Times (Stereo) 2:02

13 Vanguards - Good Times Bad Times (Mono) 2:04

13 Vanguards - You're Breaking My Heart 3:18

15 Vanguards - All The Women I've Wanted 3:15

16 Vanguards - Blue Star Rising 4:14

CD4

01 Mighty Indiana Travelers - Anywhere In Glory 2:40

02 Mighty Indiana Travelers - Then They Will Know 2:31

03 Mighty Indiana Travelers - I'll Be Satisfied 2:39

04 Mighty Indiana Travelers - See The Lord 3:20

05 Mighty Indiana Travelers - Rock Me Jesus 2:28

06 Mighty Indiana Travelers - Did You Stop To Pray 2:52

07 Mighty Indiana Travelers - Jesus Is With Me 3:15

08 The Mighty Indiana Travelers - Let's Go Home 3:03

09 The Mighty Indiana Travelers - Since My Soul's Been Saved 2:35

10 The Mighty Indiana Travelers - I Found A New Home 2:53

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