Senor Soul - Plays Funky Favorites 1968 (Double Shot Records)

Label : Double Shot Records

Value :

Tremendously groovy work from the legendary Senor Soul -- a fab little combo from late 60s LA, and one who played in a wonderful blend of soul, funk, and Latin-based modes! The sound here is made up from elements that include vibes, organ, piano, guitar, and drums -- plus plenty of funky flute on most numbers, really taking the lead in a snappingly soulful kind of way! Like most LA groups of the time, Senor Soul do a great job of blurring lines between genres working in some jazz, but staying more in a soul instrumental bag and acting Latin at times, but usually going for more of a funky approach in the end! Some tracks are covers, and some are originals.

Taste :

Senor soul - Poquito Soul 

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Mike Francis - Features Of Love 1985 (Club)

Label : Club

Value :

This 12" version of "Features" is an absolute Italian masterpiece in both it's arrangement & production--excellent sonics too. The synth bass coupled with the acoustic rhythm guitars is something not heard too often, and works fantastically here. Excellent!

Taste :

Mike Francis - Features Of Love

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By Electric Looser

The Frightnrs - Nothing More To Say 2016 (Daptone)

Label : Daptone

Value :

The Frightnrs have plenty more to say here – and they say it in a really sharp-edged approximation of older rocksteady modes! The group are contemporary, but like the best acts on Daptone, they've got an instantly classic feel – thanks to instrumentation and production that take us right back to late 60s Kingston, but with some of the sharper funky currents we've come to expect from the label! And while The Frightnrs may pitch themselves as an old school reggae act, they're also one that have a heavy dose of soul – almost a late night New Jersey current to their music at times – as if the All Platinum/Stang label put out their own version of Jamaican soul.

Taste :

The Frightnrs - What Have I Done

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By Electric Looser