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Athens Of The North (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99
There's some sweet 80s basswork on this one – that kind of dipping pedal groove that's peppered with plenty of keyboards – all making for this bright, crackling sound that gets plenty of deeper soul elements from Bobby Boyd's vocals! Lots of percussion kicks off "Girl I Like ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
Two rare groovers from Bobby Boyd! "Love Goddess" has this great sort of building vibe at the start – a bit like the way the "Shaft" theme rolls in, but totally different too – especially when Bobby hits the great lyric in the lead! "Good News" is as ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99
A sweeeeeet electro groover from Bobby Boyd – one that has splashy beats, percolating drum machine bits, and warm keyboard washes that provide a great contrast to the kind of deeper soul vocals we know from Bobby's earlier work! The main mix is great enough – but the Bob Blank mix ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Dream/Athens Of The North (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $12.99
An obscure bit of boogie from Brief Encounter – a southern soul group known best for their mid 70s sides for the Sound Stage Seven label, stepping out here in a completely different 80s groove! Most tracks are upbeat and dancefloor funky – plenty of bass on the bottom and some sweet ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available We Want To Play (with bonus track) ... LP 22.99
Brief Encounter —
We Want To Play (with bonus track) ... LP Dream/Athens Of The North (UK), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
An obscure bit of boogie from Brief Encounter – a southern soul group known best for their mid 70s sides for the Sound Stage Seven label, stepping out here in a completely different 80s groove! Most tracks are upbeat and dancefloor funky – plenty of bass on the bottom and some sweet ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available We Want To Play (with bonus track) ... CD 12.99
Greg Foat —
Mage ... CD Athens Of The North (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Maybe the most amazing work we've heard so far from Greg Foat – and that's really saying a lot, as the British keyboardist has given us some really incredible records over the years! The work's got a more ambitious vibe than some of Greg's straighter jazz sets – with large arrangements ... (Jazz) read more CD
Greg Foat —
Mage ... LP Athens Of The North (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the most amazing work we've heard so far from Greg Foat – and that's really saying a lot, as the British keyboardist has given us some really incredible records over the years! The work's got a more ambitious vibe than some of Greg's straighter jazz sets – with large arrangements ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $13.99
Gratitude are definitely here to party – stepping out of the gate with a mighty quick tempo that sets up the tune nicely – as bursting horns intersperse with the catchy, upbeat lyrics – definitely a call to the dancefloor! "Loving You" has this cool moogy keyboard ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
A tune with a wonderfully laidback groove – very slow-moving, but groovy too – a great vibe to offset the vocals from Willie Griffin – which have an edge that's almost deep soul, but which come across here in more of a sweet soul mode! The tune's an incredibly unique soul track ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
An album recorded in Scotland, but done with all the strong fire as some of our favorite Latin classics from the New York scene! These guys are fantastic, right from the start – tight percussion, mighty sharp horns, and this great use of Fender Rhodes that recalls those late 70s moments when ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Athens Of The North (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
The team of Warren Hampshire and Greg Foat have already given us some amazing music on record – but this strangely-titled set may well be their crowning achievement so far! The set's got kind of a creepy look and feel – and a layout that replicates some of the more sophisticated UK ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Athens Of The North (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $12.99
Every time we hear a new project from the team of Warren Hampshire & Greg Foat, we feel like they've raised the bar a little bit, and this homage to sound library jazz might be their best yet! Creative as they are, Hampshire & Foat don't merely cover or adapt the compositions of any ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Nightshade – Library Music Vol 1 ... LP 19.99
Athens Of The North (UK), 2018. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Every time we hear a new project from the team of Warren Hampshire & Greg Foat, we feel like they've raised the bar a little bit, and this homage to sound library jazz might be their best yet! Creative as they are, Hampshire & Foat don't merely cover or adapt the compositions of any ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Nightshade – Library Music Vol 1 ... CD 12.99
Hampshire & Foat —
Nightshade – Library Music Vol 1 ... LP Athens Of The North (UK), 2018. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Every time we hear a new project from the team of Warren Hampshire & Greg Foat, we feel like they've raised the bar a little bit, and this homage to sound library jazz might be their best yet! Creative as they are, Hampshire & Foat don't merely cover or adapt the compositions of any ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Nightshade – Library Music Vol 1 ... CD 12.99
Athens Of The North (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $13.99
The duo of Warren Hampshire and Greg Foat keep on getting more and more interesting as the years go on – to a point where they seem to be carving out a really special place in music that might well be a genre of their own! The music here represents a wonderful evolution of their skills ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hampshire & Foat —
Saint Lawrence ... LP Athens Of The North (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The duo of Warren Hampshire and Greg Foat keep on getting more and more interesting as the years go on – to a point where they seem to be carving out a really special place in music that might well be a genre of their own! The music here represents a wonderful evolution of their skills ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Saint Lawrence ... CD 13.99
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $13.99
Spider Harrison has some massive drums underneath his vocals here – working with a bassline at a pace that's even quicker than the speed of his vocals, which have this dark, sinister vibe! The flipside focuses even more on the drums – and has the whole thing in this really crispy, ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
Infinity have a really unusual groove here on "Put Everything In Place" – a mode that has a bassline upfront, but a bit more complicated than usual – with some nice changes that are also reflected in the harmony vocals that cascade around the lead of the tune! The track's ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
Too young to have caught a 70s funk band in the clubs? Here's the solution – a rare performance by a cool combo from Tulsa – captured live in a very hip club setting! The mode here is different than sounds experienced on a funky 45 – as the tracks are open, long, and have a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Athens Of The North (UK), New Copy ... About April 25, 2019 (delayed)
RCA/Athens Of The North (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $22.99
A sweet bit of electric work from 70s Brazil – the only album we've ever seen from Helio Matheus, and one of those rare gems that's every bit as great as its legend might imply! Helio works here in this spacious territory that has a compressed groove on the bottom, and a wide sound on the ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Remastered limited edition!)
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $6.99
Deep soul from Old Town Records – two overlooked 60s gems from Beverly McKay! "Say It With Feeling" definitely lives up to its title – with a bumping, blasting groove from the horns and drums – which is then given this raspy power by Beverly's lead vocals! "Conscie ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Papa Bear & His Cubs —
You're So Fine/Athens Of The North (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Eddie "Papa Bear" Disnute has some mighty young cubs here – a quintet of his own children, who work together with the guitarist in a great little groove! "You're So Fine" is different than other kid soul tracks of the 70s – in that Eddie sings the lead with a more ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
People's Pleasure with Alive & Well —
Do You Hear Me Talkin To You ... LP Brownstone/Athens Of The North (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A very cool combo from the LA scene of the 70s – a tight funky group, topped with two female soul singers – all working together in a style that's got a wonderful mixture of warmer edges and grittier sounds at the core! The two female singers really give the set a unique vibe – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sparkels —
Try Love One More Time/Athens Of The North (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
That's "Sparkels", not Sparkles – a great girl group who sound fantastic on this rare 60s single – a tune that's got this slow-stepping groove that really seems to open up the incredible vocals of the female lead singer, with almost an Exciters sort of mix of the raw and sweet! ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy ... $22.99
That's drummer Dennis Young on the cover – looking as he might when he was a key member of Liquid Liquid – that killer New York underground group from the early 80s, whose complex funky rhythms were a big part of that scene at the time! Dennis here is working from the years after that ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
That's drummer Dennis Young on the cover – looking as he might when he was a key member of Liquid Liquid – that killer New York underground group from the early 80s, whose complex funky rhythms were a big part of that scene at the time! Dennis here is working from the years after that ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Primitive Substance ... LP 22.99(Items 1 – 27 of 27)
