Soul And Funk Music Album Reviews, Reissues and New Releases Of Various Labels
Reiisue of James D-Train Williams - Miracles Of The Heart
|
James 'd-train' Williams and producer, arranger, general Mr. Talent Hubert Eaves III couple up again for their debut album on a new label but unfortunately can't keep up the steam of the excellent, definitive D-Train style lead single "You Are Everything" a track that reminds us just who had been around the 'house' for a goodly while. There is, however, one excellent dancer here called "Misunderstanding", but this has taken a leaf out of Bronx boy Mantronik's book with its popping 'Ladies' bass line and works a treat for it. There are other dance cuts like "Let Me Love You", "I Got Your Number" and, the best of the three, "Stand Up And Fight"' but they are, by this team's high standards, lame and a touch poppy. Williams also has a serious crack at the old balladeering and, although his growl does waver occasionally on this more demanding style, "Ice Melts In To Rain" (featuring the marvellous guitarist Hyram Bullock) at least works. Don't forget the faboulous 'Oh How I Love You Girl'. This Release is remastered From THE ORIGINAL TAPES and will include 6 bonus tracks. |
| Buy This CD From FUNKY TOWN GROOVES Now! | |
First time ever on CD for Teases's 1986 Album Tease
|
Tease, a young quartet making their debut with an excellent album. They hit the funk groove with 'The Note', 'Better Wild (Than Mild)', 'Body heat' and 'Total Control'. But don't let that indicate to you that this band is one-paced because Tease made their first impression on us with a smooth, sweetly harmonised groover called 'Firestarter'. This is equally for 'Soft Music'. An absolute killer tune is 'Baby Be Mine'. Funky Town Grooves from the UK did a great job to reissue this album. First time ever on CD for Teases's 1986 Album remastered from the original master tapes. |
| Buy This CD From FUNKY TOWN GROOVES Now! | |
New Reissue album Switch II on PTG records
 |
SWITCH members are Bobby Debarge, Attala Zane Giles, Phillip Ingram. SWITCH released Six albums from 1978 till 1984. The first album SWITCH released in the seventies is 'Switch' on GORDY Records. Other albums that SWITCH recorded are 'Am I Still Your Boyfriend?', 'Reaching For Tomorrow', 'Switch II', 'Switch V'. Five albums of SWITCH reached the billboard Top R&B Albums chart. The highest charted album was 'This Is My Dream' from 1980. This reissue album `Switch II' reached #8 on the Top R&B Albums. This album holds 7 fantastic soul and boogie tracks. Now available on CD by vinyl-masterpiece. |
| Buy This CD From VINYL MASTERPIECE Now! | |
Former Dramatics member L.J. Reynolds is back with very strong album
 |
Former Dramatics member L.J. Reynolds is back with very strong album. Reynolds produced and sang the lead vocals on various Dramatics songs during the seventies. In the early eighties Reynolds went solo and delivered various albums such as 'Travelin' (1982)' and 'Lovin' Man (1984)'. Now Reynolds is back with his album 'Come Get To This' on Motor City Hits. On this album Reynolds recorded some covers of late Marvin Gaye. There are slow, mid and uptempo tracks 'Find Your Love' on this album. Curious how it sounds? Check the album page of 'Come Get To This'. |
Legendary Isley Brother Chris Jasper's new single release
 |
Legendary Isley Brother Chris Jasper's releases his new HOT single 'Someone'. This single is from his upcoming album 'Inspired'. This album is scheduled for 2011 on Jasper his own label Gold City Music. Check this single out on Save the album page (click on listen) |
Alicia Myers returns with a brand new album Peace Of Mind
 |
Alicia Myers known as the lead vocalist of the funk group One Way returns with a brand new album 'Peace Of Mind' on the label 'Love Town Music'. Alicia recorded, as solo artist, five albums on MCA during the eighties. The highest charted album was 'I Appreciate' from 1984. This album debuted 1 September 1984 on the Top R&B Albums chart and reached number 12 and lasted 28 weeks on this chart. From this album the track 'say say say (you get the best from me) was released as single. This album 'Peace Of Mind' contains ten fabulous tracks. Check the sound samples on the album page |
||
| This CD is available on www.lovetownmusic.com | |||
Old School Veteran Ronnie McNeir released a brand new album Living My Life
 |
Old School Veteran Ronnie McNeir is back on the scene. Throughout his career, Ronnie has worked with numerous musical legends, including Bobby Womack, Johnnie Taylor, Little Milton, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Angela Winbush, the Whispers, the Dramatics, Billy Griffin and many more. McNeir released his brand new album called 'Living My Life' on Sunset Island Records'. This brand new CD contains thirteen smooth soul tracks. Check the sound samples on the album page |
| Buy This CD From CDBABY Now! | |
re-issue of the L.A. Boppers Bop Time album
|
Augie Johnson formed 'the Boppers' back in the late seventies. After their first album, on Fantasy Records, the changed their name to L.A. Boppers. Their first two albums are the selftitled 'The Boppers' and 'L.A. Boppers'. Their follow up in 1981 was 'Bop Time' and their last album from 1982 'Make Mine Bop'.
On this album 'Miki Howard' did some background vocals on the Delfonics cover 'La La Means I Love You', 'Give Me Some', 'you're on my mind'. If you like heavy bass work then you have to listen to this album. 'Give Me Some' is a good example of it. |
| Buy This CD From VINYL MASTERPIECE Now! | |
Re-issue of Phyrework self titled album produced by Michael Cooper of Con Funk Shun
|
Phyrework released this selftitled album originally in 1978 on Mercury Records. It was their first and at the same time the last. The album didn't sell so Mercury didn't put any effort in Phyrework. It contains nine tracks with a mix of very funky, jazz funk, and mellow soul tunes. The members of Phyrework are lead singer Clarence Pitts, guitarist Willie Smith, bassist Gerald Calhoun, keyboardist Frank Hames, trumpeter Jim Foster, saxophonist Bill Eden, and drummer John Bryant. This album is produced by 'Con Funk Shun' member Mike Cooper (Michael), you can hear that in the sound on 'Put Your Hands Up', 'Do You Feel The Same', 'Fly Away' and 'My Funk'. Michael Cooper did also some guitar work on this album. If you like work of 'Con Funk Shun' then you have to, at least, listen to this masterpiece. |
| Buy This CD From VINYL MASTERPIECE Now! | |
PLAYLIST
Top 25 Day
