Various Artists - A Taste Of Soul Vol. 1 / Various - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A selection of 22 tracks pulled from the 7 inch catalog of Colemine Records, a tag steeped in modern groups recording deep funk and soul music. Many of these tracks are presented here on an LP for the first time.

This double CD set (Digitally Re-mastered, Slip Case) gathers together smash hits and hot grooves from some of the most influential R&B artist of the late 20th century. These performances remind US of the importance of the location in the American music scene. Many major cities developed their own distinctive scenes, and you can hear various disparate influences brought to bear on the artists here, who hail from such hip locales as Detroit, Memphis and Philadelphia. There are great bands like the Bar Kays and Showstoppers and Inspirational artist Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Lee Dorsey and Smokey Robinson. Pop singing as an art. Certainly when it's done by Steve Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding.

Vinyl LP pressing. Debut album from the former Slits member and daughter of S*x Pistols drummer Paul Cook. With cues from Phyllis Dillon and Janet Kay, Hollie Cook has officially launched her career with an excellent Reggae album in a Lovers Rock style. Mr. Bongo.