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A mellow southern soul number from Bobby Moore, who only cut one album for Chess but filled with a righteous deep soul vibe!... read more

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Really low-end funk from Dirty Red Morgan -- a groove that almost grows out of the ground from the lowest range of the Hammond! The track feels like a rocksteady organ instrumental at first, but then snapping funky drums kick in with a much quicker pace -- and Red shouts out these funky chicken... read more

Stunning! "Mellow Mood" is anything but mellow! Floyd Morris lays down a hard rolling piano groove that doesn't stop until it hammers away for a hard 3 minutes, with a dark crashing hook that's the sort of thing that will haunt your dreams. It's a great track, and it's really one of... read more

One of the most unusual singles on the Jazzman label -- and a great one too! One side features a wicked remake of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" -- originally released on the Radio City label, and featuring spare backing with lots of sweet Fender Rhodes underneath the vocals -- a... read more

Uptempo funky club soul blended with Latin soul & jazz from Mr President & Mr Day -- with sweet production from the Prez, and laidback vocals from Mr Day! "Meet Again" starts out as a tightly grooving funky soul tune, and would have been fine as just an instrumental, but Mr Day's... read more

One of the best singles so far on Kenny Dope's funky Kay-Dee label -- presented here in a great pic sleeve package! "Organize" is a righteous bit of ensemble funk -- hard-hitting on the bottom, with a soaring lyric that has a bit of Earth Wind & Fire horns on the top -- all edited... read more

Tight-stepping soul from the well-named Hank "Soulman" Mullen -- a great groover that moves at a Northern pace, but has a deeper soul feel overall! Hank's vocals are totally great -- warm and raspy, almost in the best Memphis tradition -- and the rhythms of the track are tightly vamping... read more

Rare vocal work from the legendary Mark Murphy -- recorded in Europe in the mid 70s, and some of his grooviest work of the decade! As you might guess from the Samba title of the EP, most tracks here are taken with a bit of a Brazilian groove -- lightly dancing bossa nova served up by the trio of... read more

Two funky covers -- both pretty great! "Chameleon" has a groove that's pretty much like the original, but with more horns in the middle -- and "Think" takes on more of a Caribbean groove overall, but with more than enough traces of the original in the mix!... read more

Heavenly harmony soul from Chicago -- a real lost treasure on the legendary Twinight label! "So Good To Have You Home Again" is a sweet ballad with a really heartbreaking quality -- stepping along slowly with a groove that's gentle, but which works with the vocals wonderfully! "Put... read more

Funky madness from studio genius Nino Nardini! The power of "Afro Beat" is hard to describe -- as the tune's got well-tuned congas laid out over a rough little bassline, stretched with a guitar bit that cooks the whole thing down into a sizzling little groove! "Poltergeist" is... read more

A great funky number from the New Mastersounds -- a cut that's got a really Meters-esque sort of feel -- with quick-stepping bass over snapping funky drums -- all to pave the way for tight guitar and Hammond to send the tune over the top! The drums are hard hard hard all the way through -- always... read more

Hard grooving organ funk from the New Mastersounds! "San Frantic" is an uptempo, frantically cooking number -- ultra killer drums with the bass groove right there with it -- with a nice guitar groove the takes it into a more playful, but no less feverish mode! The flip "Chocolate... read more

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That's "C'ex" as in "sex" -- at least that's the way it sounds on the lyrics, which are really more just a shouted version of the title over some very funky rhythms! The tune's a wonderful erotic funk number -- of the sort that always makes digging for Euro records of this... read more

Julie Tippett sounds wonderful on "Film Blues" -- singing better than we've heard in years, with that same sort of slinky quality that we love in her early recordings! The tune's a slow-stepping jazz number -- punctuated by some blue horns, and topped with Julie's great reading of the... read more

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Mad fuzzy funk from the Ohio Players! "Food Stamps" is a great instrumental -- pounding hard in a rolling midtempo groove, with funky clavinet work amidst some hard blaring horns, all in the group's tricked-out super-dope Westbound mode! "Sleep Talk" is just as great -- a sly... read more

The Funky Worm has turned into a snake! "Rattlesnake" is a nice little groover that begins with that "Funky Worm" old lady voice -- snapping away about the rattlesnake in the title, clearly her new client! "Gone Forever" is a dreamy sleepy instrumental with a sax in... read more

Funky guitar, organ, and horns -- all wrapped together beautifully in a slightly Latin groove! "Communicate" has a sound like no other tune we can think of -- a way of hitting the rhythm that's wonderfully balanced, but also pretty darn free too. The vocals come into the mix and really... read more

A sparkling debut -- and a whole new side of Truth & Soul! The Olympians feature Toby Panzer on keyboards and vibes -- and work here with a laidback groove that's totally great -- kind of a combination of slow funk and instrumental sweet soul, with mellow beats, El Michels horns, and a really... read more

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Sweet sound library funk from 70s Germany -- three great tracks, all nice and funky! "Soft Wind" is a massive break track -- starting with heavy drums, hitting a badass bassline, with horns that come into the mix to punctuate the groove wonderfully! "Stop Your Fever" has more... read more

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A heavy stormer from The Whitfield Brothers & Bo Baral -- a single that mixes their usual deep funk groove with a slight touch of 70s Afro rhythms -- as you might guess from the titles of the tunes! "Serengeti Stroke" is a kicked-back number that's totally great -- percolating drums,... read more

Drum heavy, bass stoked, spiraling keys flavored tunes from James Pants! Spacey electro groover James Pants is one of the busiest soundscape groovers in the game these days, and he just gets better and better. "Thin Moon" is a laser guided synth funk blasts, with thick keyboard grooves... read more

A soulful number from the lovely Lizzy Parks for the Tru Thoughts label -- who also gave us Alice Russell and Kylie Auldist! "Raise The Roof" (Parts 1 & 2) is the first solo work we've heard from Lizzy Parks, and her singing couldn't be sweeter -- and the song is a great showpiece,... read more

Fast man -- and funky! This cut cooks like classic work by the JBs -- really tight guitar, drums, and bass all snapping out a mighty fierce groove -- as horns come in, lean and mean, and take the whole thing to lots of funky places! "Stickman" is an equally funky character -- slower at... read more

2 great original tracks by The Perceptions -- proving that these guys can write as great as they can play! "Rolling & Tumbling" sounds like a lost 45 from early 70s Prestige -- soul jazz with a heavy dose of funk -- almost in a Funk Inc mode, especially in the way the rhythms have a... read more

A recent groove from The Persuaders -- but one with plenty of old school elements! The beats in "Mama" have a slow-bumping feel that would be perfect for a steppers set -- and the vocals from the group bring a lot of warm interplay to the tune! Their cover of "Hypnotized" is... read more

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A hard-breaking classic from the mighty Twinight label! Sidney Pinchback is working here with a great mix of snapping drums, fuzzy guitar, and trippy production -- all of which make "Soul Strokes" sound like something The Soulful Strings might have cut, had they been locked up for a... read more

One of the first grooves ever from The Poets Of Rhythm -- a sock-solid track recorded in the early 90s, but played and produced with a sound that's like the James Brown group at the end of the 60s! As with JB, there's a message to the track that further pushes the already-great vamping of the... read more

Sublime magic from Annette Poindexter -- one of the lesser-known singers to work for the Twinight label, but a tremendous talent with an incredible voice! "Wayward Dream" has that perfect Chicago soul mix of sweetness and sophistication -- still with a gentle groove at the bottom that... read more

Dang -- what a winner! "Power Struggle" is anything but -- as the whole band is totally tight, totally together, it sounds like it's one guy playing all the instruments! The cut kicks off with some nice JBs-type bad-rapping, then rolls into a twanged-out echoey groove that's really... read more

Quite possibly one of the funkiest combos currently working on the planet -- heard here in 2 killers numbers that boom with incredible sound! "Voodoo" is a real monster -- a track that will have your speakers rumbling off the shelf from the bass, then hitting the floor while the lyrics... read more

Another amazing uttering from The Poets Of Rhythm -- a tune that's got Afro Funk horns on the top, but a darker, trippier mix of rhythms and organ on the bottom! There's a really sinister feel to "Sad Nile" -- an approach that almost takes us back to Salah Ragab's classic funky work of... read more

An incredible rare single from the late 60s -- supposedly pressed up, but never released at the time! Side one features a hip-walking version of "Close To You" by Benny Poole -- served up with some great soul jazz backings that include a bit of organ, and played with a lead saxophone bit... read more

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2 sweet funky tracks from a group who operated under 2 different names! Due to a printing error on an early single, The Propositions were also known as The Prepositions -- but despite that one mistake, the group, under both names, have forever been a favorite with fans of funky 45s! The combo... read more

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Stone funky instrumentals back to back -- and 2 great numbers that more than live up to their titles! "Spider Web" is no wispy bit of silk in the wind -- and instead snaps into the groove from the very first note -- hitting hard on the drums, and following through with this oddly-tuned... read more

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Loads of fast-riffing guitar on this one -- starting the tune up like a buzzsaw, and recorded with a great sort of echo -- which really gives the whole track a classic funky 45 feel! And speaking of buzzsaw, there's some moogy bits that blast into the mix too -- sounding almost like a drill in the... read more

A sweet Latin-styled groover from Quantic -- but one with a bit of a stepping groove too -- not as much full-on funk as before, with some great space for interplay between light-lined guitar and dubby beats! The rocksteady rhythms get a bit more echoey on the flipside -- spacing out nicely like... read more

Both sides are great -- and we welcome anything from Joe, one of the best of the indie 70s funk artists! "This Girl" has a fast hard funky feel -- like most of the stuff on his album. "I Feel Like This" is even better, with a slow and low chugging groove, and almost a War-like... read more

Rare work by Joe Quarterman -- a funky funky gem that wasn't included on his only LP! "Thanks Dad" is a tight little groover with that hard bottom you'd find in Joe's best work -- hitting on a nice little clavinet groove that snaps the keys underneath Joe's great vocals!... read more

Funky sitar galore -- two great tracks that we'd never heard before! "Soul Sitar" is exactly that -- mad sitar lines alongside more conventional soul instrumental grooving -- romping drums and bass, but also with a bit of organ that often gets as trippy as the sitar -- played in this... read more

One of the funkiest "Superman" singles we've ever heard -- a killer bit of unreleased funk from the Richmond scene of the early 70s -- and a cut that takes off like a speeding bullet, and almost leaps the building in a single bound! Quick-riffing guitars lead into some badass female... read more

A cooking little killer -- presented here in two great versions! "Wait A Minute" has some hard-burning Northern Soul energy from the get-go -- rhythms that romp at a really quick little pace, along with a warmer guitar and keyboard part flowing underneath -- all topped by Eddie's great... read more

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One of the funkiest tunes ever from Clarence Reid -- served up here with a Kenny Dope edit that kicks up the beats even more! The track does a great job of mixing southern soul with a harder, heavier groove -- one that's got a famous vamp on the break -- which is taken to extremes on the bonus... read more

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Heavy drums kick off this number, then roll strongly all the way through the groove -- all at a pace that's much quicker and more upbeat than you'd guess from the "walk" in the title! But we're guessing that from all the "baco" that Rickey and crew have got their hands on, they'... read more

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A weird funky cut from Ari Roze -- from the same mad scene that gave us the Kafka album that's also on this label! The tune begins with this slow bass and keyboard part that's really great -- dipping down for some dirty sounds, even at a stepping pace -- then topped with these vocals that are a... read more

Back to back slammers from Salsoul Orchestra! "Nice N Naasty" has a great funky bit on the intro -- setting the scene for a jaunty groove that's not nearly as kitshcy as you'd expect from the title, and which has all the sweet Salsoul touches firmly in place! "Nightcrawler" is... read more

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Very groovy bossa from 60s Japan -- a set put together by guitarist Shungo Sawada, who's joined on the record by two lovely female singers! The vocalists have a wordless style that's nice and breezy -- fitting in perfectly next to Shungo's swinging lead, and the quintet's mix of flute lines and... read more

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We always have trouble telling the different amendments apart in the Bill Of Rights -- but after hearing this funky little gem, we can certainly say that the second one is our favorite! The tune comes on like gangbusters from the start -- blasting horns, heavy drums, and a rattle-trap groove that... read more

2 early hits by The Sensations -- an early Chess vocal group that featured one female and three male singers! The style made for a playful interchange of vocals that was almost pop, but still retained enough R&B touches to be soul -- and the tunes on the single are catchy enough that they... read more

One of the funkiest records to ever grace the P&P label -- a wicked bit of deep funk that's nothing like the label's disco work! The tune begins with these skittish drums -- smashing out a fast little groove, followed up by organ -- then launching out with enough energy to keep the whole thing... read more

GC Cameron sounds great here with a newer group -- mellow soul magic that recalls his best work of the 70s! "I Keep Running Back" is totally amazing -- a cut that feels like a lost blacksploitation theme -- complete with midtempo funky rhythms, these cool keyboard parts that almost have... read more

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An instant funk classic from Daptone! Naomi Shelton cut one early single on the Desco label -- and this funky slab of wax is an incredible return to form for the hard soul diva! Neal Sugarman and Co provide some very groovy backing -- lots of heavy drums, fast riffing guitar, and nicely... read more

A gospel single at heart -- but every bit as funky as other work on the Daptone label! Naomi Shelton's got a deep soul voice and a spiritual message -- but the backing on "What Have You Done" is slow funk at its best -- a bad-stepping, tight-vamping groove produced with perfect Daptone... read more

A funky soul holy grail from the vaults of Desco Records -- dusted off and pressed for official release for the first time ever, a decade since the recording dates -- by Desco successors Daptone! "Wind Your Clock" is a legend in the modern funk underground from Naomi Shelton -- who was... read more

The title track to Elizabeth Shepherd's wonderful record -- served up here in two great versions! The original has tight drums and a romping groove overall -- jumping around nicely with a mix of funky rhythms and Elizabeth's great vocals. The flipside features a remake of the tune with Nostalgia... read more

Rare 70s Latin jazz funk from Sinto, actually a German combo -- with a sound that's on par with the great Latin funk coming out of the west coast US of the era -- and a bit of a spiritual jazz groove! The group brings some excellent percussion, a sinister bass groove, bursts of funky brass, and... read more

"Greatest Dancer" is pretty darn great -- classic pop disco at its best, surprisingly soulful in the hook!... read more

Deep soul from Lucinda Slim -- a vocalist we've never heard before, but who really shines here with The Lone Stars! "All This Time" has the classic-come-modern quality you'd find in work by contemporary funk singers like Alice Russell or other Tru Thoughts artists -- very well-penned and... read more

One of the grooviest tunes we've ever heard from Gizelle Smith -- a cool little cut that definitely lives up to its title! "Snake Charmer" has a really slinky vibe -- funky at the bottom, but with spaced-out touches too -- echoey guitar lines, a bit of Eastern keyboards, and more -- all... read more

Sirens kick off "Here Comes The Law", then a groove locks in tight with a romping, boogie sort of rhythm -- kind of a mixture of club and funk, with some nice wangly guitar in the middle -- and catchy, party-hearty lyrics from Kenny! "Foxfire" is much better, though -- a... read more

Funky grooves from The Philippines -- material that's supposedly got a Vietnam War vintage! "Funky Beat" is a cut with lots of clavinet, guitar riffing, and skittish rhythms -- and some vocals that might be English, at least on the title chorus -- but which really seem to take off in... read more

A great bit of Philly soul -- an obscure indie production by Bobby Eli, but every bit as great as the big label work coming out of Sigma Sound! "I'm Ready To Give Up My Love" is an upbeat, soaring tune in the best Philly 70s tradition -- moving on a full groove that supports the warmer... read more

"Funky Jive" is one of the most amazing lost funky 45's of all time! Very slow hard groove, chugging along with a piano that keeps clanking over and over again -- all off-key, but very edgey sounding. Sounds like a bunch of guys trying to move a piano up a staircase, but stopping to... read more

A double-headed monster from The Soul Drifters -- one of the best tracks off Jazzman's Carolina Funk compilation, served up here as a two-part funky 45! The track's hard rolling from the git-go -- really coming on strong in a massive wave of wah wah guitar, dipping basslines, and snapping drums --... read more

Massive funk from Soul Excitement -- a single that really lives up to the promise of the group's name! "Stay Together" starts slow and heavy with this weird sing-song part that almost makes you think the song's a tripped-out one -- but then suddenly, the whole thing explodes, and the... read more

A super party indeed -- served up with some amazingly sharp wah-wah riffing that sets the pace on this one from the very first note! This is one of those singles that snaps in funkily right away -- then burns through both sides of the vinyl without stopping -- and still leaves you wanting more! ... read more

One of the sweetest 45 reissues we've seen from Jazzman to date -- packaged here with a great pic sleeve that even includes full lyrics on the back! "Soul Power" is a romping funky cut that has a real James Brown sort of groove -- but nicely rougher too. Vocalist Clyde Perkins shouts... read more

The Soul Investigators always have plenty cooking -- but it seems like there's even more going on in the kitchen on this hip little gravy-themed single! "Brown Sauce" is a gritty groover with muddy drums and some mighty great Hammond -- kind of a mix of rattle-trap rhythms and some hip... read more

The Soul Investigators are cooking at home tonight -- with more than enough fire to burn the whole house down! The two-part instrumental starts spare and funky -- riffing guitar over this romping bassline that makes our speakers rattle a bit on their shelves -- all kicked along by a sweetly... read more

Slow funky madness from the Soul Investigators -- one of the most bad-stepping funky 45s we've heard in a long long time! The groove here is incredibly hip -- and the tune starts with a very slow drum break, then rolls into a massive blend of bumping bass, rumbling organ, and trippy wah wah guitar... read more

A groove so funky, the Soul Investigators have made it their theme! The tune's a sweet sort of change for the group -- a cut that's still plenty darn funky, but in a laidback way that almost reminds us of El Michels territory -- snapping drums and a warm, loping bassline that drives the whole... read more