Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Miss Sharon Jones - O.s.t. - VINYL LP

Stokowski - Leopold Stokowski in Perfroman [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/01/1990

Double vinyl LP pressing. Includes . 2005's Naturally was a pivotal moment in the history of soul music. It was the first Daptone album tracked at the renowned InchHouse of Soul,Inch a recording studio handbuilt by Sharon and the rest of the Daptone family in a two story rental in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The album has gone on to sell over 200,000 records, with hit singles InchHow Long Do I Have to WaitInch and InchThis Land is Your LandInch streaming in the hundreds of millions-staggering figures for a wholly independent . Up to this point Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings had yet to reach an audience outside of dingy, hole-in-the-wall clubs, dive bars, and underground DJ parties, attended by only the most in-the-know. But this was the scene where the band began to flourish, developing the sound that would forever alter the musical landscape and set a lofty new bar for what could be considered real-deal soul music. It made Daptone a household name and opened doors for countless musicians and record labels to come. Naturally sparked a renaissance that is still vibrating today-a testament to Sharon Jones' legacy as the undisputed, reigning Queen of heavyweight soul. This 20th Anniversary edition is completely remastered and includes second LP with never before heard instrumental mixes of all tracks.

Vinyl LP pressing includes . Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final studio album, Soul of a Woman is a rich, orchestral masterpiece. A true testament to the life and career of Daptone's fearless leader and one of the world's greatest performers. In the year prior to her death from pancreatic cancer in 2016, Sharon Jones toured and performed tirelessly, and was also the subject of Miss Sharon Jones!, an acclaimed documentary by Oscar-Winning director Barbara Kopple. Yet somehow, the beloved and heroic soul singer found time to complete a studio album. Soul of a Woman features eleven songs which reveal that the emotion, dynamics, and drama of Jones' voice remained at full power until her final days. The songs on Soul of a Woman exemplify two distinct sides of the band's sound. Side One showcases the grittier, bluesier material like InchMatter of TimeInch and InchSail OnInch giving Sharon the room to flex her vocal prowess, creating a InchlivenessInch that few studio albums posses. Side Two takes on a more sophisticated orchestral mood. Tracks like InchWhen I Saw Your FaceInch and InchThese Tears (No Longer For You),Inch capture a soft vulnerability in Sharon's vocals that draws you deep inside, and yet they remain nuanced with the signature toughness that never allow you to forget she's steering the ship. The finished product is an album that captures a band and a singer at their peak.