Thanks to KUNG for this rip of these wonderful two albums issued together. No time for the type of review this deserves, not this week, but you can read the back cover. I’ve just been enjoying this too much lately to keep all the fun to myself. ENJOY! And thanks again Kung! Blackbyrds (1973) and…
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson“Bridges”Released 1977Japanese CD Reissue This is one of my favorite records from Gil and Brian, absolutely. At one point I had this idea that I was going to share his entire classic discography from the 70s here, but then I ran out of steam and time. So I decided to jump…
Eddie Kendricks has a magic wand, that moves at his command, and he wants to turn you on. Eddie Kendricks just wants to make you happy. He wants to take your frown and turn it upside down. Eddie Kendricks wants you not to be afraid to pleasure yourself. He wants you to get the cream…
Syl Johnson – Is It Because I’m Black, 1969-1971 (2006) 320kbsFeaturing the Hi Records crew and arrangements by Donny Hathaway So, I *believe* that the first 8 tracks of this CD make up what is a stone-soul classic of an album, a lost classic of Chicago soul at that. It really is nothing short of…
The first album on his own from Nelson Sargento, sambista of the Mangueira samba school (and sometimes Portela) is an excellent addition to any Brazilian music collection! Faixas: 1. Triângulo Amoroso 2. Falso Moralista 3. Agoniza Mas Não Morre 4. A Noite se Repete 5. Muito Tempo Depois 6. Minha Vez de Sorrir 7. Sonho…
Trojan Records, 1997 release What a collection of beautiful reggae music this is!! What can I say about it, everything on here is classic. I think maybe its best to let the music speak for itself. But do you remember that comedian from the 90s, Prince Jeff I Foxworthy? Remember that routine he used to…
