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Stanley Clarke - Time Exposure
FUSION | APE | CUE | LOG | 600DPI | 206MB
Epic 1984

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While still deeply into the R&B/funk thing, Clarke's Time Exposure is a cut or two above its immediate neighbors in quality, thanks mostly to some superior tunesmithing on Clarke's part. The title track is the prize of the set and one of the best funk numbers of Clarke's career, an ingratiating fusion of a riff and a tune that won't quit the memory, set to a vigorous groove and hammered out by rock guitarist Jeff Beck. Even the obviously radio-minded ballad "Heaven Sent You" (a number 21 R&B hit) is a better-than-average bit of R&B writing -- and here and elsewhere, Clarke wisely leaves the lead vocals mostly to others. The sheer speed and power of Clarke's electric and piccolo bass work is astonishing throughout the album, and the CD as a whole has a techno sound and edge reflecting a period of time just before analog synthesizers were swept away by digital instruments. Ernie Watts and perennial coconspirator George Duke make cameo appearances on one track apiece. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Play the Bass 10
2. Are You Ready (For the Future)
3. Speedball
4. Heaven Sent You
5. Time Exposure
6. Future Shock
7. Future
8. Spacerunner
9. I Know Just How You Feel

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Not much of a Jewel fan, but thanks for the posts Purgatori

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The Deele
Eyes Of A Stranger
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Two Occasions
2. Shoot 'Em Up Movies
3. Let No One Separate Us
4. Eyes of A Stranger
5. Can-U-Dance
6. She Wanted
7. Hip Chic
8. So Many Thangz
9. Eyes Of A Stranger (Reprise)

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Review

With group members Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Antoine "L.A." Reid's popularity increasing, and their productions skills in demand, it was inevitable that this would be the final album by the urban funk ensemble. The LP featured the very credible "Two Occasions"; as Dee gives a depiction of the song through some metaphoric verses, Babyface tenderly intercedes on the pre-hook in support of Dee's lyric. This is the only song on the album that features Babyface on lead. In spite of its superb arrangement and production, the quiet-storm classic peaked at number four after 24 healthy weeks on the charts even though it was worthy of a number-one ranking. The follow-up single, "Shoot 'em Up Movies," has an arrangement that is reminiscent of the golden doo wop era. The creatively composed number peaked at number ten inside of 15 weeks.

All Music Guide, Craig Lytle



Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine & Al Campbell

The Deele are best-known as the group that brought Babyface (b. Kenny Edmonds) and L.A. Reid (b. Mark Rooney) to prominence. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Bobby G. Summers and L.A. Reid formed the Deele in the early '80s with lead vocalist Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol, Stanley Burke, and Kevin Roberson. Prior to joining the Deele Babyface had been a member of Manchild, who had a minor R&B hit with "Especially for You" in 1977.

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WAR - Galaxy
R&B | FLAC | CUE | LOG | SCANS | 263MB
MCA 1977

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There wasn't much that the emergent Star Wars culture didn't touch in the latter part of the 1970s, and War's 1977 LP, Galaxy, was no exception. As the band moved further and further from the funk that drove its earliest grooves through to its street-savvy "Low Rider" alter ego, War's core audience was co-opted by a new crop of fans just looking for a groove. Galaxy filled that gap well. On paper, the LP should have been driven by the title track -- a wonderful eight-minute frenzy that glories in compulsive hooks and weaves in some super-stellar Star Wars lyric riffing, all the while pounding the beat home underneath a rhythm borrowed from los Chakachas' "Jungle Fever." It's an outstanding opener. Unfortunately, the band drizzled downhill all the way through the rest of the set, across lightweight and uninspired material that couldn't even be redeemed by the sassy "Hey Señorita." Even the ballad "Sweet Fighting Lady" wasn't up to their usual down-tempo stuff, and any achievements were wiped right off the
slate by the closer, "The Seven Tin Soldiers," which is an unending, unyielding 14-minute instrumental. One song, no matter how marvelously executed, does not an album make, and at the end of the day Galaxy couldn't pull the band out of its rut. ~ Amy Hanson, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Galaxy
02. Baby Face (She Said Do Do Do Do)
03. Sweet Fighting Lady
04. Hey Señorita
05. Seven Tin Soldiers


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Found this one in the database.
Somebody is bound to want this

Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul
R&B | FLAC | CUE | LOG | SCANS | 260MB
Stax 1969

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Hayes found immediate success with this release, shockingly different from the 2:30 soul numbers he'd created for Sam & Dave. Although Sly Stone and the Temptations had already released longform psychedelic numbers, Hayes was the first to reinterpret the concept in soul terms: his lengthy pieces aren't tacky experimental collages, they're hypnotic mood music, based on organ and horn lines. It's also probably the first concept album in black popular music. The problem is, he goes way overboard with the slow, mellow groove: he opens Jimmy Webb's "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" with an 8-minute spoken intro, by which point you've probably fallen asleep. Hayes and producer Al Bell mostly stay away from production gimmicks, though the late 60s overdistorted guitar turns up on Bacharach & David's "Walk On By," a radical, soulful reinterpretation which nevertheless gets dull by the end of its 12 minutes. There's only one original here, the unbelievably funky "Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquidalimystic." The rhythm section is the Bar-Kays. --WARR.org



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Walk on By
2. Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic
3. One Woman
4. By the Time I Get to Phoenix

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Digital Underground - Who Got The Gravy?
RAP | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 352 MBS
Interscope 1998

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When Digital Underground recorded Who Got the Gravy? in 1998, its challenge was to acknowledge late-1990s rap tastes without being unfaithful to its history. And the Bay Area group pulls it off nicely on this album. Though not quite in a class with Sex Packets, Gravy was among the strongest rap releases of 1998. Underground was still greatly influenced by George Clinton's P-Funk, and the quirky rapping of Shock G and Humpty Hump leaves no doubt that this is a Digital Underground release. But this time, the group brings a strong East Coast element to the mix. Blastmaster KRS-One has lively cameos on "Cyber Teeth Tigers" and the opener "I Shall Return," while Humpty and Brooklyn's equally goofy Biz Markie prove quite compatible on "The Odd Couple." Given how senselessly violent the East Coast/West Coast rap rivalries had became in the 1990s, one can't help but see the CD's New-York-meets-Oakland flavor as a call for East/West unity. Of course, there were numerous rappers who refused to get caught up in that type of silly regionalism, and the Oaktown and New York MCs heard on Gravy are a prime example. Gravy demonstrated that in 1998, the Underground still had some highly entertaining tricks up its sleeve. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. I Shall Return (Intro)
02. Holla-Holliday
03. Wind Me Up
04. Mission
05. Odd Couple
06. Blind Mice
07. The Gravy
08. Peanut Hakeem
09. Man's Girl
10. April Showers
11. Cyber Teeth Tigers



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WAR - Galaxy
R&B | APE | CUE | LOG | SCANS | 231 MBS
United Artists 1977



There wasn't much that the emergent Star Wars culture didn't touch in the latter part of the 1970s, and War's 1977 LP, Galaxy, was no exception. As the band moved further and further from the funk that drove its earliest grooves through to its street-savvy "Low Rider" alter ego, War's core audience was co-opted by a new crop of fans just looking for a groove. Galaxy filled that gap well. On paper, the LP should have been driven by the title track -- a wonderful eight-minute frenzy that glories in compulsive hooks and weaves in some super-stellar Star Wars lyric riffing, all the while pounding the beat home underneath a rhythm borrowed from los Chakachas' "Jungle Fever." It's an outstanding opener. Unfortunately, the band drizzled downhill all the way through the rest of the set, across lightweight and uninspired material that couldn't even be redeemed by the sassy "Hey Señorita." Even the ballad "Sweet Fighting Lady" wasn't up to their usual down-tempo stuff, and any achievements were wiped right off the slate by the closer, "The Seven Tin Soldiers," which is an unending, unyielding 14-minute instrumental. One song, no matter how marvelously executed, does not an album make, and at the end of the day Galaxy couldn't pull the band out of its rut. ~ Amy Hanson, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Galaxy
02. Baby Face (She Said Do Do Do Do)
03. Sweet Fighting Lady
04. Hey Señorita
05. Seven Tin Soldiers


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[RunawayTrane]

Hi Run! Links not work


Sorry, this was an old post, thought the links would still be active. Come back tomorrow and I'll fix.

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Sorry, this was an old post, thought the links would still be active. Come back tomorrow and I'll fix.

I have to see if I got this from you. if not, i'll be getting. Thanks in advance.

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The Temptations
Temptin' Temptations
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Since I Lost My Baby
2. The Girl's Alright With Me
3. Just Another Lonely Night
4. My Baby
5. You've Got To Earn It
6. Everybody Needs Love
7. Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)
8. Don't Look Back
9. I Gotta Know Now
10. Born To Love You
11. I'll Be In Trouble
12. You're The One I Need

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The Temptations' third album for Motown's Gordy subsidiary in 1965 kept the hit streak alive with the inclusion of "Since I Lost My Baby," "My Baby," "Don't Look Back," and "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)." As a matter of fact, this album churned out seven chart hit singles — or rather, they were included on this collection, as singles wagged the album dog back in those days. Either way, Smokey Robinson produces the lion's share of tracks (six) on here, including "You've Got to Earn It," "I'll Be in Trouble," and "You're the One I Need." The album also introduces Ivory Joe Hunter and Mickey Stevenson's production work on "Just Another Lonely Night" and "Born to Love You" and future producer Norman Whitfield on "The Girl's Alright With Me," "I Gotta Know Now," and "Everybody Needs Love." Another classic album by the original group.

All Music Guide, Cub Koda

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Vinyl rip from brotha Kosta


Three Ounces of Love
R&B | APE | CUE | COVERS | 192MB | 34:14
Motown 1978

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Three Ounces Of Love were a sweet female soul trio — made up of the Alexander sisters, and sounding a lot like some of the bigger Philly combos, like The Jones Girls or The Three Degrees. The group made a good choice not to go disco at a time when that seemed to be the natural route for so many female soul combos — and the sophisticated modern soul approach of this album stands strong over the years, and ranks right up there with the best work of The Jones Girls. Titles include “In The Middle Of The Feeling”, “Bet You’ll Come Running”, “Star Love”, “Today Will Soon Be Yesterday”, and “Give Me Some Feeling”.



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Star Love
2. I Only Get This Feeling
3. Don't Worry 'Bout My Love
4. Bet You'll Come Running
5. I've Got A Right To Be Loved
6. In The Middle Of The Feeling
7. Give Me Some Feeling
8. Today Will Soon Be Yesterday


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Looks like Photobucket's not working on here either Blaq. The images you posted aren't working for me

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Hi Run! Links not work

Links fixed

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Teena Marie
Irons In The Fire
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. I Need Your Lovin'
2. Young Love
3. First Class Love
4. Irons in the Fire
5. Chains
6. You Make Love Like Springtime
7. Tune in Tomorrow
8. You Make Love Like Springtime (Reprise)

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Review

With her third album, Irons in the Fire, Teena Marie did something that was rare for a female R&B artist — she handled all of the producing and writing herself. Marie took on a lot of responsibility, and she knew she had done the right thing when the album became both a commercial and artistic triumph. By now, it was common knowledge that Marie was white, something that didn't seem to matter much to the many black R&B fans who bought this recording. Like so much of her work, the irresistible single "I Need Your Lovin'" became a major R&B hit, but didn't do much on pop radio. Interestingly, Marie was having the same problem as Maze & Frankie Beverly in that she could have a gold album without any help from pop audiences. But then, she obviously realized that she didn't need their support in order to be legit. From the seductive "You Make Love Like Springtime" and the sweaty "First Class Love" to the moving title song, everything on this album is a gem.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson



Biography by Alex Henderson

No white artist has sang R&B more convincingly than Teena Marie, whose big, robust vocals are so black-sounding that when she was starting out, some listeners wondered if she was a light-skinned African-American.

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Montell Jordan - Get It On...Tonight (1999)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Sidney Jordan (Intro)
02. Get It On Tonight
03. Come Home
04. Funk Flex (Interlude)
05. What's It Feel Like Like? (Is It Good?)
06. Everybody (Get Down)
07. Can't Get Enough
08. Why You Wanna Do That? (Ooh Girl)
09. Maybe She Will
10. Kevin Nash Interview (Skit)
11. Time To Say Goodbye (featuring Tyler Parris)
12. Let's Cuddle Up (featuring Lockdown)
13. Do You?
14. One Last Time (Break Up Sex)
15. Last Night (Can We Move On?)
16. The Interview (skit)
17. Once Upon A Time
18. Against All Odds

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Various Artists
Old School Jams: The History Lesson
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

Disc One

1. One Way - Cutie Pie
2. Atomic Dog - George Clinton
3. Get Down On It - Kool & the Gang
4. Rapper's Delight - The Sugarhill Gang
5. Juicy Fruit - Mtume
6. And The Beat Goes On - The Whispers
7. Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
8. Another Man - Barbara Mason
9. Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)
10. The Message - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
11. Outstanding - The Gap Band
12. I Wonder If I Take You Home [Extended Version] - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam feat. Full Force
13. The Breaks - Kurtis Blow

Disc Two

1. Just A Touch Of Love - Slave
2. Weekend - Class Action
3. Boogie Down Bronx - Man Parrish
4. On The Floor [Rock It] - Tony Cook & The Party People
5. Touch Me (All Night Long) - Fonda Rae
6. Is It All Over My Face? - Loose Joints
7. No Parking (On The Dance Floor) - Midnight Star
8. (You Are My) All In All - Joyce Sims
9. Disco Nights (Rock Freak) - GQ
10. Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside
11. Walking On Sunshine - Rocker's Revenge feat. Donnie Calvin
12. Encore - Cheryl Lynn
13. Just An Illusion - Imagination
14. Say I'm Your #1 - Princess
15. I Feel For You [Remix] - Chaka Khan

WAV
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Review

As the title indicates, Old School Jams: The History Lesson celebrates classic rap, funk, and soul. The Sugar Hill Gang's "Rapper's Delight," Kool & The Gang's "Get Down On It," George Clinton's "Atomic Dog," and Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force's "I Wonder if I Take You Home" are just some of the standout tracks on this double-disc collection.

All Music Guide, Heather Phares


Old School Jams, Vol. 2 follows the precedent established by its predecessor and features a number of longtime dance favorites from the '70s and '80s. Though all of these songs retain much of their initial charm, with some even having grown more novel with age, this is a disparate collection, featuring a little bit of everything — from late-'70s disco-funk like Slave's "Just a Touch of Love" to early-'80s electro-funk like Man Parrish's "Boogie Down Bronx." However, every song does retain an emphasis on funk — some disco inflections, others more urban inflections. Other featured songs include Class Action's "Weekend," Loose Joints' "Is It All Over My Face?," and Lakeside's "Fantastic Voyage," in addition to several others.

All Music Guide, Jason Birchmeier

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The Temptations
Temptin' Temptations
[Direct Rip]





Damn, how did I almost miss this one??
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Regina Belle
Stay With Me
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Baby Come To Me
2. When Will You Be Mine
3. Dream Lover
4. What Goes Around
5. Make It Like It Was
6. Good Lovin'
7. It Doesn't Hurt Anymore
8. This Is Love
9. It's Gonna Take All Our Love
10. Someday We'll All Be Free/Save The Children
11. All I Want Is Forever (Duet w/ James "J.T." Taylor)

WAV
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"Dream Lover"

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Review

Her 1987 debut, "All By Myself," was just fine, a decent enough collection of songs that proved she was not just another soul singer. But the upgrade of material found on the followup gave her the chance to truly soar, and "Stay With Me" cemented the notion that Regina Belle is one of the more mature and sophisticated songstresses of our times.
"Baby Come to Me" was the album's breakout single, a lush and seductive affair whose jazz overtones were confirmed with a delicious muted trumpet solo. Belle's jazz chops came out full force, however, on the bluesy "What Goes Around," and her soaring performance on "Make it Like it Was" will undoubtedly inspire chills down the backs of any fan of earthy soul. "Good Lovin" even manages to marry art and commerce, juxtaposing an impressive vocal with an infectious hip-hop beat.

A couple of compositions simply aren't worth her time, such as "When Will You Be Mine," an unnecessary upbeat exercise with a flimsy hook, and the mediocre ballad "It Doesn't Hurt Anymore," which gives Regina plenty of opportunity to belt but little chance to distinguish herself. All is forgiven, however, on the album's finest moment, "Save the Children/Someday We'll All Be Free." Pairing up social consciences of Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway (respectively) is a nice idea, and the songs blend well together. But it's Regina's gospel-tinged vocal that brings the house down, and if her pitch, phrasing, and inflection between the solo and finale don't knock you out, virtually nothing in R&B will.

Chock-full of tasteful arrangements and skillful vocals, "Stay With Me" places Regina Belle in the company of Anita Baker...and it places R&B fans in the company of greatness.

Amazon.com Reviewer, John Jones



Biography by Ron Wynn

Regina Belle emerged as a prolific, consistently engaging vocalist on the urban contemporary scene. Born in New Jersey, Belle's early experience was in gospel, though she was also attracted to R&B during her childhood. She studied trombone, tuba, and steel drums, and at 12 won a school contest singing the Emotions' "Don't Ask My Neighbors." Belle sang in a New Jersey vocal group, and studied opera and jazz in college. New York disc jockey Vaughn Harper introduced her to the Manhattans, and she began working as their opening act. Belle recorded a duet with them, "Where Did We Go Wrong," that was produced by Bobby Womack in 1986. She earned a solo Columbia contract in 1987, and the single "Please Be Mine" earned both praise and a number two R&B hit. A follow-up single, "So Many Tears," also made the R&B Top 20, and the hit "Without You," pairing her with Peabo Bryson, was the only memorable thing about the film Leonard, Part 6. Her second LP, Stay with Me, secured her success, and she went on to earn more acclaim. Releasing Passion in 1993, she returned five years later with Believe in Me, which was followed by 2001's This Is Regina! and 2004's Lazy Afternoon.

All Music Guide

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The O'Jays
Let Me Touch You
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Don't Take Your Love Away
2. Lovin' You
3. True Love Never Dies
4. Still Missing
5. I Just Want Somebody To Love Me
6. Let Me Touch You
7. Undercover Lover
8. No Lies To Cloud My Eyes
9. Don't Let The Dream Get Away
10. Cause I Want You Back Again

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Proof that the O'Jays fire can never die -- because even though the instrumentation is slightly dated at times, this set sill has the group shining strongly on the vocal tip -- hitting some great harmonies on the mellow cuts, and stepping out boldly on the more upbeat ones. Things are very much still in the Philly family here -- with production by Thom Bell, Eddie Levert, and Gamble & Huff -- and titles include "Lovin You", "Undercover Lover", "Cause I Want You Back Again", "Don't Take Your Love Away", "Let Me Touch You", "No Lies To Cloud My Eyes", "Don't Let The Dream Get Away", and "I Just Want Somebody To Love Me".

Dusty Groove



Biography by Steve Huey

The O'Jays were one of Philadelphia soul's most popular and long-lived outfits, rivaled only by the Spinners as soul's greatest vocal group of the '70s. In their prime, the O'Jays' recordings epitomized the Philly soul sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed by elaborate arrangements, lush strings, and a touch of contemporary funk. They worked extensively with the legendary production/songwriting team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, becoming the flagship artist of the duo's Philadelphia International label.

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Not their best stuff in my opinion.
This is their first album as WAR after Eric Burdon split. To me the group
didn't hit their stride until shortly after. This is more Jazz than Funk

Fidels Fantasy was wild tho

WAR - War
R&B | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 244MB | 40:36
United Artists 1971

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War's first album without Eric Burdon was a strange, imposing, and beautiful hybrid -- a bridge between their then-current work with Burdon and their roots, going back to the early '60s and their origins as the Creators and the Nightshift. Although it was never a hit -- topping out at number 190 on the charts -- or yielded any substantial AM radio hits, the album is musically imposing in its sheer breadth, and its boldness, melding the new and the best of the old update, incorporating songs, arrangements, and ideas that dated well back into the prior decade, and the group's origins as the Creators and the Nightshift. From the quietly soaring 1971-vintage opener "Sun Oh Son," the music drifts back into the heavily Memphis soul-influenced "Lonely Feelin'," updated slightly but basically a rousing '60s blues-cum-gospel number that somehow ended up a failed single off the album. From there the album goes totally into left field with the gospel-style "Back Home," featuring lyrics provided by no less a figure than the Animals' Hilton Valentine. "War Drums" is a killer showcase for Charles Miller's tenor sax, Dee Allen's percussion, and Lonnie Jordan's organ, and "Vibeka" is a haunting, slow, bluesy workout, inspired by romance, tragedy, and realization, showcasing composer Lee Oskar's blues harp and Howard Scott's guitar. "Fidel's Fantasy" gets into wholly experimental territory with its length, and the topical political message seems an oddity today, but there's no questioning its musical boldness. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Sun Oh Son
02. Lonely Feelin'
03. Back Home
04. War Drums
05. Vibeka
06. Fidel's Fantasy


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Still on the Warpath

War - All Day Music
R&B | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 270MB | 39:52
United Artists 1971

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The mellow, bossa nova-flavored title track was the band's first Top 40 hit; it's really enjoyable, with thrilling group harmonies and a soothing dance beat. Half a year later the longish and musically more conventional, but even more entertaining funk ballad "Slippin' Into Darkness" got a single release. It promptly outsold its predecessor, boosting the LP into gold album territory - War had finally made the big time. There's also a spartan, mid-tempo funk number that draws the lines to be filled in by later hits like "Cisco Kid" ("Get Down"). The rest of it is a little thin, though; a lengthy, sluggish, over-earnest soul testimonial ("That's What Love Will Do"); a weird near-a capella chant ("There Must Be A Reason"); a tightly arranged, but dated-sounding Santana-esque movie theme ("Nappy Head (Theme From Ghetto Man)"); a long, sloppy blues-rock live track ("Baby Brother"). But at least all of this proves the band's amazing versatility, and unlike several other War albums this one escapes without any real embarassments. --James Alroy, WARR.org



TRACKLISTING
1. All Day Music
2. Get Down
3. That's What Love Will Do
4. There Must Be A Reason
5. Nappy Head (Theme from "Ghetto Man")
6. Slippin' Into Darkness
7. Baby Brother


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[RunawayTrane]

Regina Belle
Stay With Me
[Direct Rip]





Awwww shit.
You done went and did it!!
:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[dadirtydj]

Llorca – New Comer

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Ludovic Llorca's New Comer begins with a swell jam called "The Novel Sound," which is reminiscent of early-'90s acid jazz. The spoken-word bit on this tune works, as does the sudden ending. The next song, "Indigo Blues," with Nicole Graham on vocals, is among the album's best. Graham has the perfect soulful croon for this sort of number and the Latin jazz-style instrumentation is lively. And it's the same with "Lights Behind Windows" and "I Cry," both excellent, original tunes. Julien Lourau's fine tenor sax on "Lights Behind Windows" is a standout, while Mandel Turner's deep-voiced scatting and a super-catchy funk groove bring "I Cry" over the top. If this were only a four-song EP, it would be a knockout. But the last five songs wind down into a much lighter, dentist-office-type jazz sound which kills off the momentum of the first half. Llorca is certainly a talented DJ, but he needs to work on holding the listener's attention a bit longer. ~ Review by Adam Bregman ~



~ Track Listings ~

01. The Novel Sound
02. Indigo Blues (with Nicole Graham)
03. Lights Behind Windows
04. I Cry ((Original Mix) with Mandel Turner)
05. Any How
06. True to Me (with Lady Bird)
07. Lalo Caught Me Dancin'
08. My Precious Thing (with Lady Bird)
09. The End / I Cry ((Alternate Take) with Mandel Turner)

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[Blaq]

Kool & The Gang
Something Special
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Tracklist

1. Steppin' Out
2. Good Time Tonight
3. Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
4. Be My Lady
5. Get Down On It
6. Pass It On
7. Stand Up And Sing
8. No Show
9. Stop!

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With their long track record, Kool & the Gang have always offered dance-provoking rhythms and Something Special fits that bill, too. Featuring the number one single "Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)," James "J.T." Taylor approaches the song in a cool, mesmerizing tone, closing out the vamp in his falsetto with a burst of energy while the background vocals chant the subtitle throughout the chorus. Not known to lead a song in falsetto, Taylor further utilizes this talent on the motivated rhythms of the nocturnal scenario of "Steppin' Out." It maintained a steady stride, rising to the number ten spot on the charts. The third single from the album was "Get Down on It." As the title indicates, this is a gritty funk track that worked its way up the charts to claim the number three position, selling more than 500,000 copies. Although there were no more charted singles from this album, the entire collection is deserving of recognition. On a slower note, "Pass It On" and "No Show" received regional airplay. The former encourages people to spread love to all children, and the latter is a sorrowful account of a man left standing in the rain, waiting for the love that never showed. Both singles have similar rhythm arrangements. As for inspirational songs, "Stand Up and Sing" is a moderately paced single with lyrics that are uplifting.

All Music Guide, Craig Lytle



Biography by John Bush

Formed as a jazz ensemble in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang became one of the most inspired and influential funk units during the '70s, and one of the most popular R&B groups of the '80s after their breakout hit "Celebration" in 1979.

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[RunawayTrane]

Maceo Parker - For All The Kings Men
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 222MB
4th And Broadway 1990

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PROFILE (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=10124)


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Sax Machine
02. Let 'Em Out
03. Tell the World
04. Let 'Em Out (First Cut)
05. Sax Machine (Bonus Saxed Version)


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produced by Bootsy Collins
guest appearances from Sly Stone
Bernie Worrell

[Blaq]

Maceo Parker - For All The Kings Men
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 222MB
4th And Broadway 1990

Good looks, Run. Nice drop. :thumbs up:

[Blaq]

Teena Marie
It Must Be Magic
Expanded Edition
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Tracklist

1. It Must Be Magic
2. Revolution
3. Where's California
4. 365
5. Opus III (Does Anybody Care)
6. Square Biz
7. The Ballad Of Cradle Rob And Me
8. Portuguese Love
9. Yes Indeed
10. Square Biz (Instrumental)
11. Someday We'll All Be Free (Live)
12. Deja Vu (I've Been Here Before) (Live)

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The last of Teena Marie's four albums for Motown, It Must Be Magic found the songstress continuing to do all of her own writing, producing, and arranging, with magnificent results. Irons in the Fire proved that she didn't need the input of a big-name producer in order to deliver first-class albums, and Marie provided additional evidence of that fact on an album that offered such gems as the playful "Square Biz" (one of her biggest hits, and an early example of an R&B artist incorporating rap), the thought-provoking "Revolution" (inspired by the assassination of John Lennon and filled with references to the Beatles), and the gritty title song. Marie has periodically shown a strong love of jazz, which is exactly what happens on the ballad "Yes Indeed" and the sexy "Portuguese Love." It Must Be Magic was Marie's highest-charting album in the pop market, and thanks to a largely black following, the gold-seller just missed topping the R&B charts.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson & William Ruhlmann

[Blaq]

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Wake Up Everybody
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Tracklist

1. Wake Up Everybody
2. Keep On Lovin' You
3. You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good (featuring Sharon Paige)
4. Don't Leave Me This Way
5. Tell The World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby
6. To Be Free To Be Who We Are
7. I'm Searching For A Love

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Even though Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes were an R&B group with much soul, the message in their music was truly profound, uplifting, thought provoking, and full of love. This album featured only two singles. The title track is a plea to the world to come together and rid the society of all its ills. Written by the prolific writing team of McFadden/Whitehead/Carstarphen, it conveys a message in line with the ideology of the album's producers. The connection felt when listening to the song permeates the soul, and will momentarily produce thoughts in one to make a change. This is a very moving song. It held on to the number one spot on the Billboard R&B charts for two consecutive weeks. The aggressive arrangement of "Tell the World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby" carried it to number seven on the charts. Other notables are "Keep on Lovin' You," "To Be Free to Be Who We Are," and "I'm Searching for a Love." Sharon Paige is featured on the balladic flow of the latter. "Don't Leave Me This Way" became a disco theme for Thelma Houston. This album was the final chapter of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Theodore Pendergrass, who released a solo album the following year.

All Music Guide, Craig Lytle

No mention of "You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good???"


Biography by Steve Huey

Harold Melvin was one of the driving forces behind Philadelphia soul, leading his group the Blue Notes to the top of the charts during their stint on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International label. Despite Melvin's billing out front, the Blue Notes' focal point was lead singer and onetime drummer Teddy Pendergrass, whose surging baritone graced the Blue Notes' recordings during their glory years of 1972-1975 and gave them a truly distinctive sound.

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[bdiddy68]

luv teena!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yes::553::thumbs up:

[RunawayTrane]

Ripped in one track Image file

Cassandra Wilson - Point Of View
VOCAL | WAV | CUE | LOG | HQ ART | 473MB | 42:45
JMT 1986

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Cassandra Wilson's debut as a leader features the chance-taking singer in a funky M-Base setting. The overcrowded ensembles (played by altoist Steve Coleman, trombonist Grachan Moncur III, guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer Mark Johnson) did not leave much space for a singer, but the flexible Wilson did her best to find a role for her voice, and she sounds enthusiastic. In addition to group originals, the sextet performs "Blue in Green" (which has Wilson's lyrics) and "I Wished on the Moon." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Square Roots
2. Blue in Green
3. Never
4. Desperate Move
5. Love and Hate
6. I Am Waiting
7. I Wished on the Moon
8. I Thought You Knew



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John Coltrane - Blue Train (The Ultimate Blue Train)
Format: FLAC
Size 409 MB

1. Blue Train
2. Moment's Notice
3. Locomotion
4. I'm Old Fashioned
5. Lazy Bird
6. Blue Train (Alternate Take)
7. Lazy Bird (Alternate Take)


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Fatback - So Delicious (1985)

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01. Girls On My Mind
02. Go Out With A Bang
03. Lover Undercover
04. Sequence 96
05. Lets Play Tonight
06. She's A Go-Getter
07. So Delicious
08. Start It Up
09. Evil
10. Lover Undercover (Ext. Dance Mix)

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R. Kelly - Born Into The 90's
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R. Kelly - R. Kelly

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Size: 423 MB

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R. Kelly - 12 Play

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Size: 410 MB

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R. Kelly - R.
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R. Kelly - Did You Ever Think (Single)
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1 - Did You Ever Think (ft. Nas) (Nas Remix)
2 - Did You Ever Think (Instrumental Remix)
3 - Did You Ever Think (Album Version)
4 - Did You Ever Think (Album Version Instrumental)
5 - Home Alone (ft. Keith Murray)


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R. Kelly - TP-2.COM
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R. Kelly & Jay-Z - The Best Of Both Worlds
Format:FLAC

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R. Kelly - Chocolate Factory
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R In R & B-Greatest Hits
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Happy People/U Saved Me
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R. Kelly - Unfinished Business
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R. Kelly - Remix City Volume 1
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R. Kelly - TP.3 Reloaded
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Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials - Full Tilt
BLUES | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 460MB | 59:06
Alligator 2008

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Slide guitarist Lil' Ed Williams & the Blues Imperials bring the energy of live performance to their sixth Alligator release Full Tilt.The highlights on this disc tend to reflect that of the album's title,especially the spirited cover versions of the Contours' "First I Look at the Purse," and Hound Dog Taylor's "Take Five," along with the originals "Hold That Train," "Candy Sweet," and "My Baby Moves Me." Lil' Ed's raucous guitar chops are at center stage on those tracks and the additional backing from horn players Eddie McKinley and David Basinger and pianist/organist Johnny Iguana add some extra kick. There are a few lukewarm tracks that are a bit too rote and, unfortunately, bring down the overall good-time party appeal of this disc. Still, any fan of Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, or electric modern blues in general, will want to add this to their collection. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Hold That Train
02. Housekeeping Job
03. Don't Call Me
04. Check My Baby's Oil
05. First I Look at the Purse
06. Love Don't Live Here Anymore
07. Life Got in the Way
08. Candy Sweet
09. Woman, Take a Bow
10. My Baby Moves Me
11. Dying to Live
12. Open Invitation
13. Every Man Needs a Good Woman
14. Take Five


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[dadirtydj]

Another from the Blogs.

Various Artists - Chillbar Vol. 1

ELECTRONIC | LOUNGE | CHILLOUT | WAV | COVERS | 770 MB
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Unknown Reviewer

15 new, previously unreleased tracks by internationally acclaimed artists such as Sine (D), Steen Thottrup (ES), Ensoul (UK), Polished Chrome (DE) or Michael E. (UK) invite you to relax in style, at a bar or at home for example. The new, modern Chillout & Lounge Sound of the CD is ideal for relaxing, dreaming, feeling good or gathering strength for an upcoming club night. Absolutely “chill-able”.

Unlike other compilations of this genre the majority of the tracks are exclusive and can only be found in this compilation.The Chillbar is open! Take some time out together with friends and a glass of wine and listen to “Chillbar”


~Track Listings~

01. Matisse & Deeper Sublime - Long Way Home
02. Shaheen Sheik - Wildflower World (Wild Orchid Mix)
03. Sine - Samsara
04. Steen Thottrup - To You
05. Polished Chrome - Close to You
06. SHOW-B & CYRUS - Stranded
07. Ensoul - Beautiful Light
08. Rhodescreen - Rhodescreen Island
09. Sine - Moonlight
10. Mare et Monti - Two Hearts
11. The Architect - Lifechannel
12. Sine - Blau
13. Su Round - Sueno
14. Polished Chrome - Chrome
15. Michael E. - Bittersweet

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[RunawayTrane]

Kenny Barron Trio - Green Chimneys
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 345MB | 68:25
Criss-Cross 1994

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In the 1980s, Kenny Barron was recognized as one of jazz's top pianists, a modern mainstream master who two decades later is still in prime form. His 1983 trio date with bassist Buster Williams and drummer Ben Riley, Green Chimneys, originally consisted of six songs highlighted by "Softly As in a Morning Sunrise," "Straight No Chaser," and a lengthy version of "There Is No Greater Love." The CD reissue adds a second alternate take of "Time Was," plus three numbers ("Skylark," "When Lights Are Low," and Barron's "Morning Blues") recorded with the same musicians in 1987. The additions are of equally high quality as the earlier set, making this swinging program (which has almost 68 minutes of music) a bargain. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
02. Don't Explain
03. There Is No Greater Love
04. Skylark
05. Green Chimneys
06. Straight, No Chaser
07. Time Was
08. When Lights Are Low
09. Morning Blues
10. Time Was [Take 2]

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[RunawayTrane]

Mo Jazz Thursday.
This time some Afro-Cuban.


Roy Hargrove's Crisol - Habana
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | HQ ART | 476MB | 70:48
Verve 1997

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At last, this highly touted, heretofore conservative Young Lion makes his move beyond neo-bop toward something new, fresh and potentially important. He had to go to Havana to find it, starting with some jam sessions with Cuba's Los Van Van dance band in February 1996, which led to the formation of an exciting ten-piece U.S./Cuban band called Crisol. True, this album is a somewhat subdued recorded debut; as heard at the Playboy Jazz Festival in June 1997, Crisol is obviously capable of real thermal combustion. But one can still hear the embryo of its complex fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythm, bop and progressive jazz impulses on this disc. Hargrove himself still seems dazzled by his new discovery, groping a bit for direction in his own solos. But challenged by the asymmetrical rhythms, he takes more chances and jaggedly strikes some fire. Irakere's Chucho Valdes, an awesome pianist and progressive-minded musician, is one of the anchors of the band, and Russell Malone contributes some of his meatiest, most driven guitar work. The tune that remains most indelibly in the memory is trombonist Frank Lacy's "O My Seh Yeh," which opens and closes the CD in neat, bookended fashion. But the most promising track is a smoking arrangement of Kenny Dorham's "Afrodisia," where the heat of this crosscultural exchange rises well above room temperature. One can only hope that U.S. and Cuban politicos will forego their usual roadblocks and allow these meetings to continue. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. O My Seh Yeh
02. Mas
03. Dream Traveler
04. Nusia's Poem
05. Mr. Bruce
06. Ballad for the Children
07. Mountaings
08. Afrodisia
09. Mambo for Roy
10. O My Seh Yeh (Reprise)


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[zacki]

The Exoutics - The Exoutic Touch (1980)

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01. You've Got To Deal
02. The Exoutic Touch
03. Just You And Me
04. Anticipation
05. Polysymphonics
06. That's Me
07. Groove Move Ya
08. If You Can't Find The Funk
08. Anticipation Reprise

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Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials - Heads Up
BLUES | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 405MB | 54:42
Alligator 2002

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REVIEW (http://www.blues.co.nz/features/article.php?id=133)


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Woman in the Castle
02. Never Miss Your Water
03. Natural Man
04. The Creeper
05. My Mind Is Gone
06. Four Leaf Clover
07. Lil' Ed's Home Cookin'
08. Black Night
09. Empty House Tour
10. Computer Girl
11. Ed Heads' Boogie
12. I Still Love You
13. I Love My Baby

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[Blaq]

Ray, Goodman & Brown
Ray, Goodman & Brown Greatest Hits
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Special Lady
2. Inside Of You
3. Happy Anniversary
4. Who's Gonna Make The First Move
5. Sweet Baby
6. I Could Have Loved You
7. I Don't Wanna Go
8. Don't Cry Out Loud
9. With You
10. Look At Me (I'm In Love)
11. Sexy Mama
12. Just Because He Wants To Make Love (Doesn't Mean He Loves You)
13. Bad Habit (Lovin' You)
14. Breakfast In Bed

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The "sweet" soul trio of Harry Ray, Al Goodman, and Billy Brown scored several hits for All Platinum/Stang Records in the early '70s as the Moments before they became Ray, Goodman & Brown in 1978. They moved to Polygram, where their poignant ballad "Special Lady" topped the R&B charts in 1979 and reached number five pop. They remained on Polydor until 1981, getting one more Top 20 hit with "Inside of You" in 1980. They moved to Panoramic, then on to EMI, where they got their last Top Ten single in 1986, "Take It to the Limit." They also did background vocals for Sarah Dash on her 1988 LP You're All I Need.

All Music Guide

[zacki]

Sun - Wanna Make Love (1976)

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01. Live On, Dream On
02. Tell The People
03. My Woman
04. They're Calling For More
05. Wanna Make love
06. Love Is Never Sure
07. The Show Is Over
08. It's Killing Me
09. Give Your Love To Me

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[RunawayTrane]

Found this one on the shelf brand new
but don't aske me bout the artist, don't know shit


Pharrell - In My Mind
RAP | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 455MB
Interscope 2006

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The idea of an all-Pharrell album is natural and unnatural in roughly equal measure. Half of the extremely successful Neptunes production team, as well as a collaborator who has been deployed for countless guest verses and vocal hooks, Pharrell has been a regular presence on radio stations and video programs for several years. As of late 2005, however, there was only one single -- the summer 2003 smash "Frontin'" -- the man could call his own. You'd think he would've been on his second or third solo album by the time the decent In My Mind was released in July 2006, but Pharrell has always considered himself a producer/songwriter first, a background figure who isn't a singer -- and, for that matter, he's not much more than a competent MC. If he weren't so crafty at his primary calling, he'd be relying almost exclusively on his charm and sex appeal. Perhaps this partly explains why In My Mind took so long to materialize. In interviews, Pharrell seemed more exhausted than excited and indicated that the album was too much of a compromised process. While the album never sounds as if less than 100 percent was put into it, a large chunk of the material is second rate compared to his past highlights ("Frontin'" included), and it's no help that the tracks tapped as singles are some of the weakest moments (as was the case with the first version of the first N.E.R.D. album). Produced entirely by Pharrell, with guest appearances from several of the high-profile artists (Jay-Z, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nelly, Slim Thug, Clipse's Pusha T) whose careers have been boosted by the Neptunes, the album is divided in half between R&B and rap, at least if you go by Pharrell's singing-to-rapping ratio. Those who have been wanting to hear more of Pharrell's softer side will be pleased with the direction the album takes during the latter half, where his usual cocky demeanor is tempered by some loverman vulnerability. Just the fact that the album contains over an hour of Pharrell will be enough to attract scores of his fans, and it's not like any part of it is flat-out poor, but it's a shame it didn't turn out better. [The album has three different covers. The content does not vary.] ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Can I Have It Like That
02. How Does It Feel?
03. Raspy Shit
04. Best Friend
05. You Can Do It Too
06. Keep It Playa
07. That Girl
08. Angel
09. Young Girl/I Really Like You
10. Take It Off (Dim the Lights)
11. Stay with Me
12. Baby
13. Our Father
14. Number One
15. Show You How to Hustle

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[Blaq]

D.J. Rogers
Say You Love Me
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. (It's Alright Now) Think I'll Make It Anyhow
2. Faithful To The End
3. Say You Love Me
4. Bula Jean
5. Let My Life Shine, Pt. 1
6. Saved By Love
7. Beauty And The Beast
8. Love Brought Me Back
9. Joy From You
10. Yesterday Never Returns
11. You Take Me Higher (Brazilian Lover)
12. All My Love, Pt.1
13. Changed
14. Trust Me, Pt. 1
15. You Are My Joy
16. She Believes In Me
17. Pressing On
18. He'll Be Your All And All

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Review

Rogers' brand of gospel-flavored soul was a bit "old school" by the mid-to-late '70s, although his work kept pace with mainstream R&B rhythms and production values without making the effort to cross into disco. This is an 18-track compilation of material from the six albums that he cut for RCA and Columbia between 1975 and 1980, including the modest R&B hits "Say You Love Me," "Trust Me, Pt. 1," "She Believes in Me," and "All My Love, Pt. 1"; it's generally best when it cuts closest to his gospel roots.

All Music Guide, Richie Unterberger



Biography by Ed Hogan

D.J. Rogers is best known for the tender acoustic piano-based ballad "Say You Love Me," a charting single from his 1976 debut RCA album It's Good to Be Alive.

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[zacki]

Gaston - Gaston (1982)

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01. Mind Sticker
02. You Don't Love Me
03. Broken Record
04. You Turn Me On
05. Benny Hill
06. Here A Funk, There A Funk, Everywhere A Funk Funk
07. Love Is Gonna Getcha
08. We Come To Take Control

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Mandrill - Just Outside Of Town
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 262MB
Polydor 2003 (Reissue)

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An incremental but important step forward. The single "Mango Meat" was the group's best marriage of funk and Latin music thus far. "Two Sisters Of Mystery" - later sampled on Public Enemy's "By The Time I Get To Arizona" - is a ferocious funk-rocker. Mesa's instrumental "Aspiration Flame" builds from a simple piano chord progression to a sweeping, rapturous finale. And they finally pulled off a slow number with "Love Song" - so gorgeously arranged and crooned I thought I'd accidentally slipped on a Spinners record. Even the songs that don't quite work - "Fat City Strut," an uneasy union of a heavy keyboard lick and a Latin flute fantasy; Kae's Southern fried "She Ain't Looking Too Tough" - are worth hearing. --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Mango Meat
02. Never Die
03. Love Song
04. Interlude
05. Fat City Strut
06. Two Sisters Of Mystery
07. Africus Retrospectus
08. She Ain't Lookin' Too Tough
09. Aspiration Flame

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[RunawayTrane]

Otis Taylor - Below The Fold
BLUES | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ART | 279MB | 43:20
Telarc 2005

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Otis Taylor doesn't suffer fools lightly, and his insistent, hard-driving modal songs, full of defiant reclamations of history and tender vignettes of people struggling to survive in hostile cultural territory, are like nothing else on the contemporary blues scene. Imagine John Lee Hooker if he had grown up in the Appalachians and cut his teeth playing with a steam-driven mountain string band, then add in the fierce political commitment of a Peter Tosh, and you begin to get the picture. On Below the Fold, his third release for Telarc Records, Taylor stays well within the seam of his previous work, which is by no means a bad thing, and for the first time he actually adds drums (played by Greg Anton) to a few tracks, which is a bit like shoveling Sterno into the boiler, and cuts like the opening "Feel Like Lightning" literally explode down the track like a string band playing "Reuben's Train" on steroids. He calms things down a bit for the lovely "Boy Plays Mandolin," which features some beautifully spooky trumpet lines from Ron Miles. Arguably the most striking track here, however, is a song co-written with his teenage daughter Cassie Taylor (who plays bass on the album), "Working for the Pullman Company." Cassie came up with the melody and chorus when she was only five years old, and she handles the lead and harmony vocals on the song with impressive and wistful poise. Below the Fold fits easily into Taylor's emerging canon, and it has the same urgent, ragged beauty of his previous albums. He is unlikely to change the way he does things in the future, which is just fine, since his Appalachian griot approach is perfect for his musical and political agenda, and perfect for shaking up the complacency of the contemporary blues scene. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Feel Like Lightning
02. Boy Plays Mandolin
03. Hookers in the Street
04. Mama's Got a Friend
05. Working for the Pullman Company
06. Your Children Sleep Good Tonight
07. Didn't Know Much About Education
08. Went to Hermes
09. Government Lied
10. Right Side of Heaven


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[RunawayTrane]

Don't post too much rock. But this one is different

Bob Seger - Night Moves
ROCK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 229MB | 37:03
Capitol 1976 (DCC Edition)

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Bob Seger recorded the bulk of Night Moves before Live Bullet brought him his first genuine success, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that it's similar in spirit to the introspective Beautiful Loser, even if it rocks harder and longer. Throughout much of the album, he's coming to grips with being on the other side of 30 and still rocking. He floats back in time, turning in high-school memories, remembering when wandering down "Mainstreet" was the highlight of an evening, covering a rockabilly favorite in "Mary Lou." Stylistically, there's not much change since Beautiful Loser, but the difference is that Seger and his Silver Bullet Band -- who turn in their first studio album here -- sound intense and ferocious, and the songs are subtly varied. Yes, this is all hard rock, but the acoustic ballads reveal the influence of Dylan and Van Morrison, filtered through a Midwestern sensibility, and the rockers reveal more of Seger's personality than ever. Seger may have been this consistent before (on Seven, for example), but the mood had never been as successfully varied, nor had his songwriting been as consistent, intimate, and personal. Thankfully, this was delivered to a mass audience eager for Seger, and it not only became a hit, but one of the universally acknowledged high points of late-'70s rock & roll. And, because of his passion and craft, it remains a thoroughly terrific record years later. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Rock And Rolls Never Forgets (3:50)
2. Night Moves (5:24)
3. The Fire Down Below (4:46)
4. Sunburst (5:10)
5. Sunspot Baby (4:35)
6. Mainstreet (3:41)
7. Come To Poppa (3:07)
8. Ship Of Fools (3:21)
9. Maty Lou (2:55)


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[Blaq]

Gaston - Gaston (1982)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers

Mandrill - Just Outside Of Town
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 262MB
Polydor 2003 (Reissue)

Thanks for both of these. Nice drops! :thumbs up:

[zacki]

Howard Johnson - Keepin' Love New (1982)

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01. Keepin' Love New
02. So Glad You're My Lady
03. Say You Wanna
04. Forever Falling In Love
05. So Fine
06. Take Me Through The Night
07. This Is In Heaven
08. Jam Song

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Cassandra Wilson - New Moon Daughter

FLAC - CUE - LOG - COVERS | Genre : Jazz | 330 mb

1. Strange Fruit
2. Love Is Blindness
3. Solomon Sang
4. Death Letter
5. Skylark
6. Find Him
7. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
8. Last Train to Clarksville
9. A Until
10. Little Warm Death
11. Memphis
12. Harvest Moon


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Fourplay - The Best of Fourplay

FLAC - CUE - LOG - COVERS | Genre : Jazz | 395 mb

1. Max-O-Man
2. 101 Eastbound
3. Higher Ground
4. 4 Play and Pleasure
5. Chant
6. After the Dance
7. Bali Run
8. Play Lady Play
9. Between the Sheets
10. Amoroso
11. Any Time of Day
12. Why Can't It Wait Till Morning

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Don't know if anyone will want this:

The Showdown
Sugarhill Gang vs Flash and The Furious Five
RAP | WAV | CUE | COVERS | 851MB | 78:54
Rhino 1999

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Before hip-hop and gangsta rap, it was all about the battles in the local armory—between the MCs and the DJs, that is. Now, with The Showdown, Rhino hosts a battle royale between two giants from da original school. CoMC’d by Chuck D. and Ice-T, this match pits the Sugarhill Gang’s feel-good jams against Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s reality-based rap. Boasting 11 classic tracks, plus the previously unreleased “One For The $,” on which both groups combine forces, the real winners are rap fans around the worldBefore hip-hop and gangsta rap, it was all about the battles in the local armory—between the MCs and the DJs, that is. Now, with The Showdown, Rhino hosts a battle royale between two giants from da original school. CoMC’d by Chuck D. and Ice-T, this match pits the Sugarhill Gang’s feel-good jams against Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s reality-based rap. Boasting 11 classic tracks, plus the previously unreleased “One For The $,” on which both groups combine forces, the real winners are rap fans around the world


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Intro/Pre-Game
02. Rapper's Delight (LP Version)
03. The Message (LP Version)
04. Round One Wrap-Up
05. 8th Wonder (LP Version)
06. Scorpio (LP Version)
07. Round Two Wrap-Up
08. Kick It Live From 9 To 5 (LP Version)
09. New York New York (LP Version)
10. Round Three Wrap-Up
11. Livin' In The Fast Lane (LP Version)
12. Jesse (LP Version)
13. Round Four Wrap-Up
14. Apache (LP Version)
15. White Lines (Long Version)
16. Round Five Wrap-Up
17. Showdown (LP Version)
18. One For The $ (LP Version)
19. Post-Game Show


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[dadirtydj]

From the Blogs

I thought the CD was a lot better than the reviewer's assessment stated.
Dirty

Zimpala - The Breeze Is Black (2004)

ELECTRONIC | NU-JAZZ | DOWNTEMPO | WAV |538 MB
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It is always dangerous for an artist when a remix of one of his songs, particularly one that strays extremely far from the original, become a hit. Soon, a follow-up album will be expected to sound like the remix that in reality the artist had little to do with, as opposed to the remixer. This quandary certainly faced broken beat DJ Frederic Beneix as he released this album of the same title as the single that became a bona fide hit thanks to a remix by Moonstarr. The album starts well enough on its own, opening with the breezy beat of "Sugar" before delving into the title track with its muffled handclaps, lightly stroked piano chords and a grainy mantra repeating "The day is long and the night is black" before the kick drum and bass groove finally engage and the poem continues. Unfortunately, the slow yet determined beat of "The Breeze Is Black" is the only accelerated moment on the album, which mostly attempts to pull in slow jazz meandering with neither the pristine sound of luminaries 4hero nor the playful sway of current faves Koop. Even the disco swell and scat antics of "Tomba" fail to express any real enjoyment, particularly when coming after a paper-weight series of lite-jazz attempts. The disc does close with a bonus track (is it really "bonus" just because it didn't fit on the vinyl?) that raves-up to freaky-deaky New York no wave disco, only to crumble on the Broadway chorus. Perhaps Beneix just isn't ready for his own solo spotlight. ~ Review by Joshua Glazer ~


~ Track Listings ~

01. Sugar
02. The Breeze Is Black
03. Can't Fall Asleep
04. Adios
05. Ovni
06. Kove
07. Tomba
08. Kush!
09. Mismo + Silencio!
10. Crazy Girl

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[MaccaM]

CeCe Peniston - Finally (1993)
FLAC - Cue - Cover - M3U
CdRip

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Track Listing

1. We Got A Love Thang
2. Finally
3. Inside That I Cried
4. Lifeline
5. It Should Have Been You
6. Keep On Walkin'
7. Crazy Love
8. I See Love
9. You Win I Win We Lose
10. Virtue


Review by Craig Lytle
This was the debut album from the former Miss Black Arizona. There is much invigoration within this album. Cece Penniston's vocal versatility from rich, full deliveries on "We Got a Love Thang" to her compassionate intonation on the ballad "Inside That I Cried." This outstanding album spawned five superb singles. The title track "Finally" and "We Got a Love Thang" employ that rapid dancehall groove better known as house music. They respectively claimed #26 and #38 on the Billboard R&B charts. The gold-selling "Finally" reached number five on the Billboard pop charts. "Keep On Walkin'" has a swingin' hip hop edge with a house music flair. It had the highest outing on the R&B charts at number three. Penniston tenderly caresses the grieving lyric of the percolating ballad "Inside That I Cried." This single sealed the top ten. "Crazy Love" is a mid-tempo number with an alluring chorus melody enhanced by a brisk string arrangement. It peaked at 31. The label stopped at five, but this album warranted additional releases. Cece Penniston demonstrates her unyielding talent on this entire, solidly produced collection.

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[RunawayTrane]

Anybody recognize this guy?? I damn sure didn't.
But damned if this ain't the cat from Beat Street (Double K)!!



Guy Davis - Call Down The Thunder
BLUES | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ART | 365MB | 49:37
Red House 1996

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REVIEW (http://www.acousticmusic.com/fame/p00431.htm)

From the infectious opening notes of "Georgia Jelly Roll" through the stomping sounds of the closing "New Shoes," Call Down the Thunder is honest, raw, from-the-gut blues music, imbued with the joy of a gospel meeting. Guy Davis is a master storyteller, penning ten of the 13 songs included here. His slide playing is exceptional and at times very reminiscent of Robert Johnson. ~ Bob Gottlieb, All Music Guide

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Georgia Jelly Roll
02. I Got the Power
03. When You Got a Good Friend
04. Long Train
05. Run Sinner Run
06. Mama's Gonna Fix It Right
07. Jelly Bone Jelly
08. See Me When You Can
09. Gee the Mule
10. Minglewood Blues
11. Thanksgiving Day
12. The Road Is Calling
13. New Shoes

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[RunawayTrane]

Funkadelic unreleased material
Includes video footage


Funkadelic - Toys
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | COVERS | 428MB | 51:04
Westbound 2008

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Toys features about 50 minutes of previously unreleased Funkadelic tracks from the early '70s, about evenly divided between proper songs and jams. The availability of such a large chunk of recordings in excellent sound quality from their prime might seem like a huge blessing for their devoted fans, but while in general it is of considerable interest for Funkadelic fanatics, more casual funk listeners should be wary of this on several accounts. First, much of this material sounds on the unfinished side, even on some of the cuts with vocals. One track, "Wars of Armageddon" [Karaoke Version], is a little on the marginal side even for major P-Funk fans, as it's a "previously unissued under-dub." Overall, it's a little like getting a very high-quality bootleg of works in progress, though it can be fairly pointed out that even some actual Funkadelic albums had songs that sometimes sounded like works in progress. But if you are the sort of fan who likes to peek into the hidden underbelly of a major band's foundation, the CD has its merits. Chief among these are significantly different versions of "You Can't Miss What You Can't Measure" (here titled "Heart Trouble") and "Up for the Down Stroke" (here under its original title, "The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg"), though the aforementioned "Wars of Armageddon" differs from its official release only in the absence of sound effects. Otherwise, the tracks tend toward drifting jams that are more notable for the funk-psychedelic playing than the songs themselves. Even one of the cuts with vocals, "Talk About Jesus," has few lyrics other than a few female singers intoning the title over and over; another, the brief "2 Dollars & 2 Dimes," has nothing in the way of a vocal other than George Clinton uttering a few typically wacky proclamations. Also on the CD is a 1973 video clip (playable on PC or Mac computers) of the band, in typically odd and flamboyant costume, romping around New York to "Cosmic Slop." ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Heart Trouble
02. The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
03. Vampy Funky Bernie (3rd Tune Olympic)
04. Talk About Jesus
05. Slide on In (2nd Tune Olympic)
06. Stink Finger
07. Magnififunk
08. Wars of Armageddon [Karaoke Version]
09. 2 Dollars & 2 Dimes
10. Cosmic Slop [Video Clip]


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[RunawayTrane]

Pharoah Sanders - Thembi
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ART | 294MB | 41:58
Impulse! 1971

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Recorded with two different ensembles, Thembi was a departure from the slowly developing, side-long, mantra-like grooves Pharoah Sanders had been pursuing for most of his solo career. It's musically all over the map but, even if it lacks the same consistency of mood as many of Sanders' previous albums, it does offer an intriguingly wide range of relatively concise ideas, making it something of an anomaly in Sanders' prime period. Over the six selections, Sanders romps through a tremendous variety of instruments, including tenor, soprano, alto flute, fifes, the African bailophone, assorted small percussion, and even a cow horn. Perhaps because he's preoccupied elsewhere, there's relatively little of his trademark tenor screaming, limited mostly to the thunderous cacophony of "Red, Black & Green" and portions of "Morning Prayer." The compositions, too, try all sorts of different things. Keyboardist/pianist Lonnie Liston Smith's "Astral Traveling" is a shimmering, pastoral piece centered around his electric piano textures; "Love" is an intense, five-minute bass solo by Cecil McBee; and "Morning Prayer" and "Bailophone Dance" (which are segued together) add an expanded percussion section devoted exclusively to African instruments. If there's a unifying factor, it's the classic title track, which combines the softer lyricism of Sanders' soprano and Michael White's violin with the polyrhythmic grooves of the most Africanized material (not to mention a catchy bass riff). Some fans may gripe that Thembi isn't conceptually unified or intense enough, but it's rare to have this many different sides of Sanders coexisting in one place, and that's what makes the album such an interesting listen. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Astral Traveling
2. Red Black and Green
3. Thembi
4. Love
5. Morning Prayer
6. Bailophone Dance


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[RunawayTrane]

Art Blakey - Moanin [Live]
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | COVERS | 360MB | 56:49
LRC Ltd 2003

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A live set by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers recorded in Europe in 1968, Moanin' has been released a couple of previous times by different labels. The music, which features Blakey on drums, Bill Hardman on trumpet, Billy Harper on tenor sax, Ronnie Mathews on piano, Julian Priester on trombone, and Lawrence Evans on bass, is surprisingly well recorded and it's an energetic and vigorous set with spirited versions of "Slide's Delight" and the title tune. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Slide's Delight
2. You Don't Know What Love Is
3. Blues For Eros
4. Moanin'
5. Blue Moon
6. Theme Song

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[RunawayTrane]

TVoTR - Desperate Youth
ALTERNATIVE | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ART | 351MB
Touch and Go 2004

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New York coolsters who flesh out grooves with jittery guitar blurts, low-end buzz and the occasional horn section, this loop-lovin’ trio would be pretty neat if they played only instrumentals. But their secret weapon is Tunde Adebimpe’s awesomely flexible voice — more than a little like Peter Gabriel’s — usually overdubbed into a choir of whooping falsettos and rumbling purrs (“Ambulance” is a dazzling, doo-wop legion of a cappella Adebimpes). His lyrics can get stilted (the reggae-fied “Bomb Yourself” curiously links the Iraq war with Final Fantasy), but his singing is consistently riveting, and the oddball mix gives it room to flourish. --Douglas Wolk, BLENDER




~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. The Wrong Way
2. Staring at the Sun
3. Dreams
4. King Eternal
5. Ambulance
6. Poppy
7. Don't Love You
8. Bomb Yourself
9. Wear You Out

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[zacki]

Nile Rodgers - Adventures In The Land Of The Good Groove (1983)

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01. The Land Of The Good Groove
02. Yum-Yum
03. Beet
04. Get Her Crazy
05. It's All In Your Hands
06. Rock Bottom
07. My Love Song For You
08. Most Down
09. The Land Of The Good Groove (Extended Version)
10. Yum-Yum (Extended Version)

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[RunawayTrane]

Took about 9 hours to rip this. Not available anywhere

Randy Weston - Spirits of Our Ancestors
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 579MB | 106:31
Verve 1992

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REVIEW (http://www.randyweston.info/randy-weston-discography-pages/1991spiritsofourancestors.html)



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. African Village Bedford-Stuyvesant 1
02. The Healers
03. African Cookbook
04. La Elaha-Ella Allah/Morad Allah
05. The Call
06. African Village Bedford-Stuyvesant 2
07. The Seventh Queen
08. Blue Moses
09. African Sunrise
10. A Prayer for Us All

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[RunawayTrane]

Chuck Brown - The Best of Chuck Brown
FUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 681MB | 95:25 | 2CD
Raw Venture 2005

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As the godfather of go-go, Chuck Brown has few competitors. One of Washington, D.C.'s best-kept secrets, Brown essentially jump-started the scene known as go-go in the 1970s, and his high-energy, big-band funk sound and endless live shows epitomized the genre. Since Chuck Brown is best experienced live, however, finding satisfying studio recordings can prove challenging.

The double-disc BEST OF CHUCK BROWN solves that problem once and for all by offering a superbly selected compilation that covers the expanse of Brown's prolific career. Well engineered and bursting with irrepressible grooves, BEST OF stretches back to his early `70s tracks (including, of course, Brown's signature track, "Bustin' Loose") and continues into the 2000s. Overall, the package is a first-class funk motherlode.


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. We the People (5:25)
02. Blow Your Whistle (3:02)
03. Bustin' Loose (7:41)
04. Back It on Up (Sho' Ya Right) (9:29)
05. We Need Some Money (8:16)
06. Day-O (7:06)
07. Misty (6:05)
08. Fiesta (4:35)
09. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (3:14)
10. Midnight Sun (3:24)
11. Moody's Mood for Love (5:07)
12. Woody Woodpecker (2:35)
13. Stormy Monday (5:46)
14. Run Joe (8:55)
15. Playing Your Game, Baby (6:38)
16. Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus (7:56)



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[Blaq]

Various Artists
Phat Trax: The Best Of Old School, Vol. 5
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band
2. Groove Line - Heatwave
3. Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
4. Best Of My Love - The Emotions
5. Be Thankful - Natalie Cole
6. Disco Nights (Rock Freak) - GQ
7. Do It Any Way You Wanna - People's Choice
8. White Horse - Laid Back
9. Joystick - Dazz Band
10. Get Off - Foxy

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[Blaq]

Chuck Brown - The Best of Chuck Brown
FUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 681MB | 95:25 | 2CD
Raw Venture 2005

Nice drop, Run. Thanks! :thumbs up:

[zacki]

Loose Ends - The Real Chuckeeboo (1988)

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01. Watching You
02. (There's No) Gratitude
03. The Real Chuckeeboo (Tomorrow. Mr. Bachelor. You've Just ...
04. Life
05. What Goes Around
06. Easier Said Than Done
07. Hungry
08. Is It Every Too Late?
09. Remote Control
10. Until A Tear Becomes A Rose
11. Too Much
12. Johnny Broadhead (Part 2)

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Patti LaBelle
Burnin'
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Feels Like Another One
2. Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)
3. When You Love Somebody (I'm Saving My Love For You)
4. I Don't Do Duets
5. Temptation
6. When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)
7. Burnin' (The Fire Is Still) Burnin' For You
8. I Hear Your Voice
9. We're Not Makin' Love Anymore
10. Release Yourself
11. Love Never Dies
12. Crazy Love

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"Burnin'" was the album that finally gave Patti Labelle her long overdue Grammy (she won a second this year, 1999, for her live double album). This is without a doubt some of Labelle's best work. The effort with former Labelle mates Nona Hendryx & Sarah Dash, "Release Yourself," is a gem all its own. "Somebody Loves You Baby" is a love song for the ages, while "When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)" is becoming a classic in its own right. The hit "Feels Like Another One" w/Big Daddy Kane is a classic get down Patti jam. "Love Never Dies" is a soaring in-your-face ballad. The Bolton & Knight duets are fantastic as well. Along with the albums "I'm In Love Again" and "Flame" (also nominated for a Grammy for best R&B Album), this is, without a doubt, Patti's best work to date.

Amazon.com Reviewer




Biography by Jason Ankeny

Soul diva Patti LaBelle enjoyed one of the longest-lived careers in contemporary music, notching hits in a variety of sounds ranging from girl group pop to space-age funk to lush ballads. Born Patricia Holt in Philadelphia on May 24, 1944, she grew up singing in a local Baptist choir, and in 1960 teamed with friend Cindy Birdsong to form a group called the Ordettes. A year later, following the additions of vocalists Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash, the group was rechristened the Blue Belles; with producer Bobby Martin at helm, they scored a Top 20 pop and R&B hit in 1962 with the single "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman," subsequently hitting the charts in 1964 with renditions of "Danny Boy" and "You'll Never Walk Alone."

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[RunawayTrane]

Remember hearing a Tony Humphreys mix of "Rather Spend The Bad Times With You" that was awesome. Went out and bought the album, no remix was on it. Then tracked down the 12" version. Still no dice. For years was looking for that remix with no success. Had to settle for my tiny little sliver of music on a cassette that I managed to tape off the radio. Never did find that remix
:sAng_scream:



Thelma Huston - Qualifying Heat
R&B | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVER | 343MB | 44:56
MCA 1984 (Reissued)

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Thelma Houston's final MCA release pairs the singer with a host of production hitmakers including Glen Ballard and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Though her potent but poignant vocals transition seamlessly to the synthesizers and drum machines dominating mid-'80s R&B, Houston is ultimately let down by the material, and Qualifying Heat proves as awkward and unsexy as its discomfiting cover photo. Given that Chaka Khan scored a comeback hit around the same time with a brilliant update of Prince's "I Feel for You," it's frustrating to consider what Houston might have done with comparable material. Tepid, stiff songs like "I Guess It Must Be Love" and "Shake You" are far beneath her considerable talents, and the overbaked production does her no favors, either. The album was Houston's last for six years, but she deserves little of the blame. [Qualifying Heat was reissued on CD in 2007 with the bonus track "Standing in the Light."] ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. (I Guess) It Must Be Love
2. You Used To Hold Me So Tight
3. Fantasy And Heartbreak
4. I'd Rather Spend The Bad Times With You Than Spend The Good Times With Someone New
5. Shake You
6. Generate Love
7. Love Is A Dangerous Game
8. What A Woman Feels Inside
9. Standing in the Light

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[Blaq]

Thelma Huston - Qualifying Heat
R&B | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVER | 343MB | 44:56
MCA 1984 (Reissued)

Nice drop as usual, Run. :thumbs up:

I've never seen this on CD before. I hate when I can't find a remix too. In most cases they should include it on the CD, especially if it'a a video version. Like Brand Nubian's "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down." They only made it available on the maxi-single.

Btw, one day imma have to drop that $10,000 so I can rep y'all kats as much as I want. I've been considering it lol.

[zacki]

Imagination - Like It Is (Revised And Remixed Classics) (1989)

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01. Changes
02. Burning Up
03. Just An Illusion
04. Body Talk
05. L.T.O. (Love's Taking Over)
06. In And Out Of Love
07. Instinctual
08. So Good So Right
09. Flashback
10. Music And Lights
11. Give Into Love
12. In The Heat Of The Night
13. Megamix

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[RunawayTrane]

Nice drop as usual, Run. :thumbs up:

I've never seen this on CD before. I hate when I can't find a remix too. In most cases they should include it on the CD, especially if it'a a video version. Like Brand Nubian's "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down." They only made it available on the maxi-single.

Btw, one day imma have to drop that $10,000 so I can rep y'all kats as much as I want. I've been considering it lol.


According to AMG, this was only just reissued in 2007 and only as an import. Makes sense. It was a russian cat that posted this. I suspect if they had released it here they would've included at least one 12" version as the bonus track

[Blaq]

Various Artists
Phat Trax: The Best Of Old School, Vol. 6
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Snap Shot - Slave
2. Push Push - Brick
3. Push - One Way
4. Work That Sucker To Death - Xavier
5. Break My Heart - Jimmy G. & The Tackheads
6. Tonight - Kleeer
7. Dukey Stick - George Duke
8. Shake Your Head, Pt. 1 - The Chapparrals
9. Bustin' Loose - Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers
10. Ashley's Roachclip - The Soul Searchers
11. Good Thang - Faze-O
12. Glide - Pleasure

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[Blaq]

According to AMG, this was only just reissued in 2007 and only as an import. Makes sense. It was a russian cat that posted this. I suspect if they had released it here they would've included at least one 12" version as the bonus track

On reissues they often do that, sometimes making them expanded editions. I actually do prefer the original issues but the expanded editions are good to have in addition.

[zacki]

Shakatak - The Coolest Cuts (1988)

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01. Down On The Street
02. Invitations
03. Livin' In The U.K.
04. Stranger
05. Slip Away
06. Brazilian Dawn
07. Steppin' (Live)
08. Easier Said Than Done
09. Watching You
10. Don't Blame It On Love
11. Night Birds
12. Streetwalkin'
13. Dark Is The Night
14. City Rhythm
15. Rio Nights
16. Walk The Walk
17. Mr Manic & Sister Cool
18. You Never Know
19. Shakatak Megamix

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[gomaith]

Big tnx for d Guy Davis drop.

[RunawayTrane]

Done over with updated EAC software


Fishbone - Give A Monkey A Brain
ROCK | WAV | CUE | COVERS | 664MBS
Columbia 1993

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After the critical and commercial success of their 1991 tour de force The Reality of My Surroundings, you'd think that it would smooth sailing for the many members of Fishbone -- not quite. Despite the fact that the band was viewed by fans as a close-knit family, problems were brewing behind the scenes. Depending on who you believed, founding guitarist Kendall Jones was either growing disenchanted with the band's musical direction or he was brainwashed by a cult. Either way, he quit the band immediately after the release for 1993's lackluster Give a Monkey a Brain. While the funk/punk/ska sound on earlier albums was still evident here and there, this is considered Fishbone's heavy metal album by longtime fans. The witty humor and thought-provoking songwriting had been lost and replaced with such predictable fare as the grunge-sounding "Swim," and such woefully off-the-mark compositions as "The Warmth of Your Breath" and "Drunk Skitzo." While a few songs were decent ("Unyielding Conditioning," and "No Fear"), the album was a severe letdown. What could have been Fishbone's ultimate breakthrough nearly turned out to be a career killer. After the ensuing tour wrapped up, keyboardist Chris Dowd left as well, and Columbia dropped the band. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Swim
02. Servitude
03. Black Flowers
04. Unyielding Conditioning
05. Properties of Propaganda (Fuk This Shit On Up)
06. The Warmth of Your Breath
07. Lemon Meringue
08. They All Have Abandoned Their Hopes
09. End the Reign
10. Drunk Skitzo
11. No Fear
12. Nutt Megalomaniac


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[bdiddy68]

6 was the jam!!!!!!!!!!!:respect-067:Madhouse 8 [1987]
[FLAC - Cover - Cue]

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Track Listing

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
5. Five
6. Six
7. Seven
8. Eight

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[Blaq]

Various Artists
Phat Trax: The Best Of Old School, Vol. 7
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Heartbeat [Club Version] - Taana Gardner
2. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
3. Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody - Brick
4. Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me - Peter Brown
5. Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire With The Emotions
6. You're The One For Me [Labour Of Love Mix] - D Train
7. The Beat Goes On - Orbit (Featuring Carol Hall)
8. Shackles [Club Mix] - R.J.'s Latest Arrival
9. We Got The Juice - Attitude
10. Hot Stuff - Raydio
11. Bussle - Opus Seven

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[RunawayTrane]

One of the last vinyl records I bought.
And it didn't even have the cut I was looking for
(Feel The Vibe, Feel The Beat) on it


KRS-One - Return Of The Boom Bap
RAP | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 313MB | 56:03
Jive 1993

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The reputation of Boogie Down Productions leader KRS-One began to slip in the early '90s as he spent more time educating than performing. He hit back at his critics with the slamming Return of the Boom Bap, his first official solo release. Leaving behind the detailed production of the last BDP album, Sex and Violence, Boom Bap returns the MC to the spare, gritty territory of Criminal Minded. KRS-One sounds reinvigorated, as well, spitting out his rhymes with fury and intelligence. Although the record isn't as didactic as Edutainment or Sex and Violence, KRS-One hasn't made his lyrics simplistic, nor has he abandoned his cutting, intelligent social commentary. The combination of hard, basic beats and exciting rhymes makes Return of the Boom Bap a genuine comeback for KRS-One, one of the founding figures of modern hip-hop. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. KRS-One Attacks
02. Outta Here
03. Black Cop
04. Mortal Thought
05. I Can't Wake Up
06. Slap Them Up
07. Sound of da Police
08. Mad Crew
09. Uh Oh
10. Brown Skin Woman
11. Return of the Boom Bap
12. "P" Is Still Free
13. Stop Frontin'
14. Higher Level


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[Blaq]

EPMD
Unfinished Business
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Tracklist

1. So Wat Cha Sayin'
2. Total Kaos
3. Get The Bozack
4. Jane II
5. Please Listen To My Demo
6. It's Time 2 Party
7. Who's Booty
8. The Big Payback
9. Strictly Snappin' Necks
10. Knick Knack Patty Wack
11. You Had Too Much To Drink
12. It Wasn't Me, It Was The Fame

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EPMD avoided the dreaded sophomore curse and kept its artistic momentum going on its second album, Unfinished Business. Once again, the duo triumphed by going against the flow — when MCs ranging from Public Enemy to Sir Mix-A-Lot to N.W.A weren't hesitating to be abrasive and hyper, EPMD still had a sound that was decidedly relaxed by rap standards. For the most part, EPMD's lyrics aren't exactly profound — boasting and attacking sucker MCs is still their favorite activity. However, Erick and Parrish do challenge themselves a bit lyrically on "You Had Too Much to Drink" (a warning against drunk driving) and "Please Listen to My Demo," which recalls the days when they were struggling. But regardless of subject matter, they keep things exciting by having such an appealing, captivating sound.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[Blaq]

Funny we both droppin' a lil' hip hop. :498:

[Blaq]

EPMD
Business As Usual
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. I'm Mad
2. Hardcore
3. Rampage
4. Manslaughter
5. Jane 3
6. For My People
7. Mr. Bozack
8. Gold Digger
9. Give The People
10. Rap Is Outta Control
11. Brothers On My Jock
12. Underground
13. Hit Squad Heist
14. Funky Piano

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Business as Usual is an ironic title for EPMD's third album — for in terms of production, it was anything but business as usual for the Strong Island rappers. While Strictly Business and Unfinished Business favored a very simple and basic approach to production consisting primarily of samples (many of them clever) and drum machines, the production is busier and more involved this time — and even suggests Marley Marl. Unfortunately, the sampling isn't as clever as before. What didn't change was EPMD's relatively laid-back approach to rapping and a preoccupation with sucker MCs. Though not as inspired as its two predecessors, the album does have its moments — including "Rampage" (which unites EPMD with LL Cool J), "Give the People," and "Gold Digger," a candid denunciation of "material girls" who exploit and victimize men financially after a divorce.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[RunawayTrane]

Buddy Guy - Skin Deep
BLUES | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 381MB
Silvertone 2008

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It's hard to say that Buddy Guy's career was revived by his appearance in the Rolling Stones' Shine a Light, but his mesmerizing duet on Muddy Waters' "Champagne and Reefer" in that Martin Scorsese concert film was a bracing, welcome reminder of just how good Guy is, especially for listeners who may have let their attention wander in the years since Damn Right, I've Got the Blues. What made Guy so riveting was his coiled aggression: in stark contrast to the deferential Jack White, he came to cut the Stones down and he did so mercilessly, which made it the musical highlight of a show with plenty of great moments. That wildness has kept Buddy Guy unpredictable well into his senior citizenship, and it surfaces on Skin Deep, only perhaps not quite as often as it should. Touted as his first album of original material, Skin Deep does work as an effective showcase for Buddy's most original voice: his wild, gnarly guitar. The production may be crisp and clean but Buddy refuses to play polite, messing up the pristine surfaces with big, nasty, ugly smears of guitar. Even when the record gleams too brightly — as it does just a little bit too often — Guy sounds like he's trying to tear things apart from the inside, which lends vigor and energy to numbers that are performed with just a shade too much preciseness. Thankfully, not all of Skin Deep is so clean, as the record opens up with a pair of dynamite collaborations with Robert Randolph — the stripped-down, swampy Delta blues "Out in the Woods" and the muscular "That's My Home." Guy also gets in a couple of good numbers with Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks — there's also a duet with Eric Clapton on "Every Time I Sing the Blues," which slides into a too-comfortable slow groove — and these are the moments when Skin Deep really clicks, as the songs spark and the band truly cooks. Elsewhere, the music slips toward the conventional, but at least it sounds like Guy is trying to reel it back in with that monstrous guitar, which can still sound wondrous. It's kind of fun to hear the accidental tension between Guy's guitar and the slick surfaces, but when he's paired with a band or production that matches his grit, Skin Deep is so good that it's hard not to wish the whole record sounded just like that. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Best Damn Fool
02. Too Many Tears
03. Lyin' Like a Dog
04. Show Me the Money
05. Every Time I Sing the Blues
06. Out in the Woods
07. Hammer and a Nail
08. That's My Home
09. Skin Deep
10. Who's Gonna Fill Those Shoes
11. Smell the Funk
12. I Found Happiness

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[Blaq]

EPMD
Business Never Personal
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Boon Dox
2. Nobody's Safe Chump
3. Can't Hear Nothing But The Music
4. Chill
5. Headbanger
6. Scratch Bring It Back, Pt. 2 (Mic Doc)
7. Crossover
8. Cummin' At Cha
9. Play The Next Man
10. It's Going Down
11. Who Killed Jane

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Having recorded two undeniable hip-hop classics right out the box, EPMD met with a modicum of disapproval for the first time ever upon the release of its third album, which was graded down by some fans and critics because it seemed to be, yes, more business as usual rather than any sort of musical maturation or progression. Unbowed, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith returned with what, at the time, was rumored even before it hit shelves to be their final album together. Indeed, the duo broke up not long after Business Never Personal came out. It was a perfect way to go out together. The album proved to be both a commercial and artistic triumph at the time, and with each passing year, it sounds more and more like their finest — if not their most historically important — recording. Unapologetically underground throughout its career up to this point, the duo was savvy enough to throw a bone to an ever-growing rap-listening public in a supposed bid for "Crossover" appeal even as it was taking its concluding bow, thereby negating any cries of "sellout" that otherwise might have been tossed at the group's reputation for independence from any commercial concerns. Frankly, though, it would have been a difficult claim to make stick against EPMD anyway. Despite its appealing Zapp sample and hook, "Crossover" is every bit as coated in street soot as the rest of its music. Nevertheless, it is undoubtedly the catchiest thing the pair had ever created. The rest of the album is harder hitting but in every respect as captivating, running from the abrasively metallic "Boon Dox" to the crowd-moving Hit Squad posse cut "Head Banger," and returning the group more often than not to the scowling (though often tongue-in-cheek) intensity and minimalistic aesthetic of its first two records. And if Erick and Parrish hadn't yet made the impending end of their partnership explicit enough, they do so on the final track, where they finally, figuratively kill off Jane, the transvestite prostitute who had hawked them through each of their albums.

All Music Guide, Stanton Swihart

[zacki]

Fatback - Tasty Jam (1981)

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01. Take It Any Way You Want It
02. Wanna Dance (Keep Up The Dance)
03. Keep Your Fingers Out The Jam
04. Kool Whip
05. High Steppin' Lady
06. Get Ready For The Night


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Roger - Many Facets Of Roger
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | SCANS | 374MB
Warner Brothers 1981

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From this vantage point, all we can think of is that Roger Troutman must have had some sort of crystal ball to see into the hip hop sampling future -- either that, or he was busy cooking up west coast gangster funk drones in some secret So Cal laboratory! Whatever the case, though, the record's a classic in the Troutman/Zapp catalog -- and features a sparkling west coast take on electro -- offered up with lots of popping basslines, snapping electric kickdrums, and a truckfull of vocoder! There's also some pretty nice guitar in the mix -- especially on the good jazzy groover "Chunk Of Sugar", which sounds like it's from a completely different record. Other tracks include "Maxx Axe", "Do It Roger", "So Ruff, So Tuff", and "Blue". (Includes the origianl inner sleeve.) © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. I Heard It Through the Grapevine
2. So Ruff, So Tuff
3. Chunk of Sugar
4. Do It Roger
5. Maxx Axe
6. Blue (A Tribute to the Blues)
7. I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Pt. 1
8. Do It Roger
9. Superman

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[RunawayTrane]

Ripped from a CDR

Kenny G - G Force
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 223MB
Arista 1983

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Kenny G's work can be divided into three main categories: first, his improvisatory fusion efforts as a Jeff Lorber sideman in the late '70s; second, his R&B-oriented albums of 1982-1985; and third, the elevator Muzak he has specialized in since 1986. Falling into the second category, G Force is a fairly decent urban contemporary release that clearly benefits from the input of Kashif (who serves as executive producer). Kashif was hot at the time, and the R&B singer/producer/songwriter had been burning up the charts with hits by Evelyn "Champagne" King, George Benson, Howard Johnson and himself. Kashif's stamp is all over this sleek album; you can hear it on both the tunes with R&B vocals ("Hi, How Ya Doin'" and "Do Me Right") and groove-oriented instrumentals like "I've Been Missin' You" and "I Wanna Be Yours." G Force, Kenny G's second album, is a long way from the adventurous fusion Kenny G had recorded with Lorber, and the sax solos he was taking in 1983 were hardly breathtaking. But thanks to Kashif's participation, G Force is an enjoyable, R&B-oriented date and is probably the best album he did as a leader (which isn't saying a lot, considering how boring most of his subsequent projects would be). ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Hi, How Ya Doin'?
2. I've Been Missin' You
3. Tribeca
4. G Force
5. Do Me Right
6. I Wanna Be Yours
7. Sunset At Noon
8. Help Yourself To My Love


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[Blaq]

EPMD
Back In Business
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Richter Scale
3. Da Joint
4. Never Seen Before
5. Skit
6. Intrigued
7. Last Man Standing
8. Get Wit This
9. Do It Again
10. Apollo Interlude
11. You Gots 2 Chill '97
12. Put On
13. K.I.M.
14. Dungeon Master
15. Jane 5
16. Never Seen Before

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EPMD's reunion album Back in Business may not be entirely successful, but it's far from being an embarrassment. Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith remain strong if unexceptional rappers, but the true news is in the music. Much of Back in Business captures the wild spirit of EPMD's classic late-'80s albums, complete with dense layers of sounds, samples, and funky beats. There's enough skill and invention in the production — and just enough energy in the rapping — to make Back in Business a welcome comeback.

All Music Guide, Leo Stanley

[RunawayTrane]

Cyrus Chestnut - Dark Before The Dawn
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 327MB | 57:19
Atlantic 1995

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Cyrus Chestnut's The Dark Before the Dawn is a mature, versatile album. Chestnut and his trio members -- Steve Kirby (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums) -- provide their fortunate listeners with a little bit of everything on this collection. Chestnut pays homage to John Coltrane, and his brilliant "Giant Steps," on the lightning fast "Steps of Trane," and gives J.S. Bach a swinging, 21st century twist on the interesting "Baroque Impressions." "My Funny Valentine" is slow and spacious and represents Chestnut's best ballad playing to date. Mix in originals such as the confident "Sentimentalia," the pretty "The Mirrored Window," the playful "Call Me Later" and the show-stopping "Kattin'." Kirby lays down a rock-solid musical foundation and Penn generates the rhythmic fire, but it is Chestnut who breathes life and soul and meaning into these tunes. He has the unique ability to make complicated music both approachable and enjoyable. The listener won't realize it, but will eventually notice their toes tapping and their fingers snapping to this recommended set. ~ Brian Bartolini, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Sentimentalia
02. Steps of Trane
03. The Mirrored Window
04. Baroque Impressions
05. A Rare Gem
06. Call Me Later
07. Wright's Rolls and Butter
08. It Is Well With My Soul
09. Kattin'
10. Lovers' Paradise
11. My Funny Valentine
12. The Dark Before the Dawn


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[RunawayTrane]

Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 234MB | 37:10
ECM 1975

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Pat Metheny's debut studio album is a good one, a trio date that finds him already laying down the distinctively cottony, slightly withdrawn tone and asymmetrical phrasing that would serve him well through most of the swerves in direction ahead. His original material, all of it lovely, bears the bracing air of his Midwestern upbringing, with titles like "Missouri Uncompromised," "Midwestern Nights Dream," and "Omaha Celebration." There is also a sole harbinger of radical matters way down the road with the inclusion of a loose-jointed treatment of Ornette Coleman's "Round Trip/Broadway Blues," proving that Song X did not come from totally out of the blue. Besides the debut of Metheny, this CD also features one of the earliest recordings of Jaco Pastorius, a fully formed, well-matched contrapuntal force on electric bass, though content to leave the spotlight mostly to Metheny. Bob Moses, who like Metheny played in the Gary Burton Quintet at the time, is the drummer, and he can mix it up, too. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Bright Size Life
2. Sirabhorn
3. Unity Village
4. Missouri Uncompromised
5. Midwestern Nights Dream
6. Unquity Road
7. Omaha Celebration
8. Round Trip/Broadway Blues

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[Blaq]

EPMD
Out Of Business
Double Limited Edition
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

Disc One

1. Intro
2. Pioneers
3. Right Now
4. Check 1,2
5. Symphony (feat. M.O.P.)
6. Hold Me Down
7. Rap Is Still Outta Control (feat. Busta Rhymes)
8. The Fan
9. Draw
10. U Got Shot (feat. 8 Off Agallah & 215)
11. House Party
12. The Funk
13. Symphony 2000 (feat. Redman, Method Man & Lady Luck)
14. Jane 6

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1. It's My Thang
2. You Gots 2 Chill
3. Strictly Business
4. So Whatcha Sayin'
5. The Big Payback
6. Get The Bozack
7. Please Listen To My Demo
8. Gold Digger
9. Rampage
10. Crossover
11. Head Banger
12. Never Seen Before
13. Da Joint

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Review

After the popular, praised 1997 comeback album Back in Business, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith returned with another solid effort that proved they remained one of the best combos in hip-hop, as relevant and tight in 1999 as they were ten years earlier. Most of the tracks are in-house productions (either Sermon or Smith), a true rarity in the '90s hip-hop world, and they lend the album a continuity sorely lacking considering the legion of rap albums that feature a different producer for each track. And as the duo has done for ages, EPMD does more than just trade in familiar riffs to drive the tracks on Out of Business. The only familiar sample is on the "Intro," and even there, Sermon and Smith turn "Fanfare for Rocky" into something over and above the original. The pair's raps have definitely progressed in the past ten years, as "Pioneers," "U Got Shot," "Right Now," and "Hold Me Down" more than prove. One of the album highlights is the anti-crossover diatribe "Rap Is Still Outta Control," featuring Busta Rhymes (another rapper who's been around long enough to know) and including great lines like, "They took our music and our beat and tried to make it street/And then got in the magazine to try to sound all sweet." Still, EPMD occasionally falls prey to current trends, with obligatory string-sample productions on "Symphony" and "Symphony 2000" (the latter with Redman, Method Man, and Lady Luck) that serve only to obscure the great guest raps. Despite the title, in the liner notes EPMD dispels any rumors that this could be the duo's last album.


All Music Guide, John Bush

[zacki]

Sydney Youngblood - Feeling Free (1989)

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01. Feeling Free (Duet With Elaine Hudson)
02. If Only I could
03. I'd Rather Go Blind
04. Sit & Wait
05. Kiss And Say Goodbye
06. Ain't No Sunshine
07. I'm Your Lover
08. Not Just A Lover But A Friend
09. Congratulations
10. Could It Be (I'm In Love)
11. That Was Yesterday
12. Good Times Bad Times

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Ernie Isley - High Wire
R&B | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVER | 329MB
Elektra 1990

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The opposite of Jasper's solo album: Ernie sounds like he's finally free to show off all his talents. Many of the tracks blend rock guitar with electronic funk in a way that combines the grit and drive of both while simultaneously guaranteeing that no radio station would play it. On the best of these tracks ("Deal With It," "Rising From The Ashes"), he no longer sounds like a Hendrix imitator, he actually sounds like a 90s Hendrix. He also conjures up a loose live-sounding jam that recalls early Kool & The Gang ("Deep Water"), and throws in charming brief solo demos: "In Deep" features a lovely slide guitar line. He plays most of his own instruments, revealing a very funky bass style on the title track, and a simple but engaging touch with programmed drums. He also stuffs the disc with intriguing intellectual lyrics ("Song For The Muses", "Deal With It"), but the records greatest strength is consistently inventive, catchy songwriting ("She Takes Me Up," "Fare Thee Well, Fair-Weather Friend," "Song For The Muses"). The only misses are the ballad "Love Situation" and the routine workout "Diamond In The Rough" - this is a fantastic bargain at cut-out prices. --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Song For The Muses
02. High Wire
03. Love Situation
04. Diamond In The Rough
05. Deal With It
06. In Deep
07. She Takes Me Up
08. Fare Thee Well, Fair-Weather Friend
09. Rising From The Ashes
10. Deep Water
11. Back To Square One
12. The Muses


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[Blaq]

Funkadelic
Uncle Jam Wants You
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Freak of the Week
2. (Not Just) Knee Deep
3. Uncle Jam
4. Field Maneuvers
5. Holly Wants to Go to California
6. Foot Soldiers (Star Spangled Funky)

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Almost as if Clinton and company wanted to atone for parts of One Nation Under a Groove, Uncle Jam Wants You takes not merely a more daring musical approach but a more forthright political stance. The cover art alone is brilliant, front and back showing Clinton in Huey P. Newton's famous Black Panther pose. The main goal is the cover subtitle's stated claim to "rescue dance music 'from the blahs,'" and "Uncle Jam" itself does a pretty funny job at doing that, starting out like a parody of patriotic recruitment ads before hitting its full, funky stride. It's still very much a disco effort, but one overtly spiking the brew even more than before with P-Funk's own particular recipe, mock drill instructors calling out dance commands and so forth. The absolute winner and most famous track, without question, is the 15-minute deep groove of "(Not Just) Knee Deep." It'd be legend alone for being the musical basis for De La Soul's astonishing breakthrough a decade later with "Me, Myself and I," but on its own it predates the mutation of disco into electro thanks to the stiff beat and Worrell's crazy keyboards. Elsewhere there are pleasant enough jams like "Field Maneuvers," kicking around some good guitar work amidst the hop-and-skip beat, and the weepy ballad "Holly Wants to Go to California," intentionally undercut by all the cheering and noise deep in the mix. It's not to say that Funkadelic hasn't left the entire world of coke spoons and pointing to the sky behind them, as "Freak of the Week" shows, which isn't entirely far off from the early Sugar Hill party/zodiac aesthetic. Then again, lines like "disco-sadistic, that one beat up and down, it just won't do" amidst the whistles and screams have their own impact.

All Music Guide, Ned Raggett



Biography by John Bush

Though it often took a back chair to its sister group Parliament, Funkadelic furthered the notions of black rock begun by Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, blending elements of '60s psychedelia and blues plus the deep groove of soul and funk. The band pursued album statements of social/political commentary while Parliament stayed in the funk singles format, but Funkadelic nevertheless paralleled the more commercial artist's success, especially in the late '70s when the interplay between bands moved the Funkadelic sound closer to a unified P-Funk style.

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The RZA Presents Afro Samurai

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01 - The RZA - Afro Theme
02 - The RZA - Afro Intro (Inst.)
03 - Talib Kweli, Lil Free & Suga Bang - Certified Samurai
04 - Q-Tip & Free Murder - Just A Lil Dude "Who Dat Ovah There"
05 - The RZA - Afro's Father Fight (Inst.)
06 - Stone Mecca - Oh
07 - Stone Mecca - The Walk
08 - The RZA - Bazooka Fight Inst. I
09 - The Reverend William Burk - Who Is Tha Man
10 - The RZA - Ninjaman (Inst.)
11 - Big Daddy Kane, GZA & Suga Bang - Cameo Afro
12 - The RZA - Tears Of A Samurai (Inst.)
13 - The RZA - Take Sword Pt. I
14 - The RZA - The Empty 7 Theme (Inst.)
15 - Maurice - Baby
16 - 60 Seconds & True Master - Take Sword Pt. II
17 - The RZA - Bazooka Fight Inst. II
18 - The RZA - Fury In My Eyes ~ Revenge
19 - The RZA - Afro Samurai Theme (First Movement) (Inst.)
20 - The RZA - Afro Samurai Theme (Second Movement) (Inst.)
21 - Bobby Digital - Insomnia
22 - Bobby Digital - So Fly
23 - Bobby Digital - We All We Got
24 - Bobby Digital - Glorious Day
25 - The RZA - Series Outro (Inst.)

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Bootsy Collins
Back In The Day: The Best Of Bootsy
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby
2. Stretchin' Out (In A Rubber Band)
3. The Pinocchio Theory
4. Hollywood Squares
5. I'd Rather Be With You
6. Bootzilla
7. What So Never The Dance
8. Can't Stay Away
9. Jam Fan (Hot)
10. Mug Push
11. Body Slam
12. Scenery
13. Vanish In Our Sleep
14. Psychoticbumpschool (Live Version)

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"Can't Stay Away"

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Review

Can it get any better? If aliens came down needing to know what funk was all about, in all its talented, embrace-anything-and-everything, screw with your head and get your butt down glory, then this is a prime candidate for what to give them. The man, his voice, his bass, the backing of a prime core band including his guitarist brother Catfish, Fred Wesley, and Maceo Parker leading the brass — beautiful, hilarious, and just plain great. This one-disc collection could easily be a two-disc or more if one wanted to include every last highlight from Collins' up-down-all-around career — his work with James Brown alone is beyond the bomb — but when it comes to solo work, this is as perfect a place to start as any. Drawing mostly on the albums done with the active help of George Clinton in the late '70s, Back in the Day is a model for what a good compilation should be. Sound is excellent throughout, while full details on who plays what and where, along with where everything came from in the first place, all appear in exhaustive detail. The liner notes, meanwhile, come from longtime funk road manager (Brown, Prince, plenty of others) Alan Leeds, explaining every step of Collins' wonderful story. Collins himself gets in a great concluding bit of thanks and message that's a joy to read, and needless to say the photos of him in his sunglassed late-'70s star-bass-guitar glory abound. And the music? "Bootzilla," "Stretchin' Out (In a Rubber Band)," and "Pinocchio Theory" are just three jam masterpieces of many. A couple of fine rarities flesh things out; "What So Never the Dance," recorded in 1971 when Collins' band was still known as the House Guests, is a great slice of greasy, JB-tinged funk. "Body Slam!" shows him getting to grips with electro nicely, while "Scenery," originally a B-side ballad, has him doing his loveman-goes-nuts deal at the end. A fierce 1976-era live take on "Psychoticbumpschool," with the Horny Horns in full blow, wraps up this fantastic collection.

All Music Guide, Ned Raggett



Biography by William Ruhlmann

Bootsy (born William Collins, October 26, 1951, Cincinnati) is a funk/R&B bassist/singer/bandleader. He formed his first group, the Pacesetters, in 1968, featuring Phelps "Catfish" Collins (his brother; guitar), Frankie "Kash" Waddy (drums), and Philippe Wynne. From 1969 to 1971, the group functioned as James Brown's backup band and was dubbed the J.B.'s. In 1972, Bootsy joined George Clinton's Parliament/Funkadelic. He launched Bootsy's Rubber Band as a spinoff of P-Funk in 1976, the band including his brother Phelps, Waddy, Joel "Razor Sharp" Johnson (keyboards), Gary "Mudbone" Cooper (drums), and Robert "P-Nut" Johnson (vocals), along with "the Horny Horns." (He was sometimes billed alone as Bootsy, and sometimes as William "Bootsy" Collins.)

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Here's one I wanted for the longest time, but gave up on
anyone posting. So copped it off Amazon for about 7 bucks

Marvin Gaye - Here, My Dear
R&B | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | HQ ART | 536MB | 73:13
Tamla 1978

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~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Here, My Little Dear
02. I Met a Little Girl
03. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You
04. Anger
05. Is That Enough
06. Everybody Needs Love
07. Time to Get It Together
08. Sparrow
09. Anna's Song
10. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You [instrumental]
11. A Funky Space Reincarnation
12. You Can Leave, But It's Gonna Cost You
13. Falling in Love Again
14. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You (Reprise)

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[RunawayTrane]

Funkadelic
Uncle Jam Wants You
[Direct Rip]





Quick question Blaq:
Is this a reup of the one I uploaded or your own rip?? Curious, cause was going to do my rip over again with updated EAC

[Blaq]

Quick question Blaq:
Is this a reup of the one I uploaded or your own rip?? Curious, cause was going to do my rip over again with updated EAC

I ripped this one today. I never re-up without listing "internet copy."

[RunawayTrane]

Cool! Saves me the trouble of putting it back on my list. Only 1 or 2 copies left in the library database and they might be getting a little worst for the wear.
:553:

[Blaq]

James Brown
Hot Pants
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Blues & Pants
2. Can't Stand It
3. Escape-Ism (Part 1)
4. Escape-Ism (Part 2)
5. Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants)
6. Escape-Ism (Complete Take)

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Review

Brown left his label King after 12 successful, if not always peaceful, years. Hot Pants marks his first effort for Polydor, a bigger outfit that was able to give him a larger budget, better presentation, and, most importantly, artistic freedom. The original set of the J.B.'s with Bootsy Collins had dissolved, and Brown and his newer band had only been together for a few months. Although the original J.B.'s were more rock-based and fiery, Hot Pants proves that the reformed band was more ductile. It was at this point where trombonist Fred Wesley became the bandleader and the band became even more efficient than the earlier group. The leisurely "Blues and Pants" has a great bass pattern from Fred Thomas and Wesley's sly horn charts. "Can't Stand It" is a busier take on the 1968 hit "I Can't Stand Myself." The most recognizable track is the title song, though the version heard here is less potent than the complete take (featured on "Escape-ism," the early-'90s CD reissue of Hot Pants, clocking in at 19-plus minutes). While that might be cause for alarm for some, it is truly instructive. The track goes to the bridge, stays there, and has great studio chatter between Brown and his band and solos from Wesley and saxophonist St. Clair Pinckey. This album features only four tracks and is basically Brown getting acquainted with his new band, but the camaraderie makes it worth listening to.

All Music Guide, Jason Elias



Biography by Richie Unterberger

"Soul Brother Number One," "the Godfather of Soul," "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business," "Mr. Dynamite" — those are mighty titles, but no one can question that James Brown earned them more than any other performer. Other singers were more popular, others were equally skilled, but few other African-American musicians were so influential over the course of popular music. And no other musician, pop or otherwise, put on a more exciting, exhilarating stage show: Brown's performances were marvels of athletic stamina and split-second timing.

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Salt 'N Pepa - Hot Cool Vicious

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Size: 259 MB

1. Push It (Remix) (4:26)
2. Beauty And The Beat (4:39)
3. Tramp (Remix) (3:30)
4. I'll Take Your Man (5:04)
5. It's All Right (4:11)
6. Chick On The Side (Remix) (4:54)
7. I Desire (3:56)
8. The Showstopper (5:01)
9. My Mike Sounds Nice (4:06)


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Michael Jackson
Bad
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Bad
2. The Way You Make Me Feel
3. Speed Demon
4. Liberian Girl
5. Just Good Friends feat. Stevie Wonder
6. Another Part Of Me
7. Man In The Mirror feat.The Winans
8. I Just Can't Stop Loving You feat. Siedah Garrett
9. Dirty Diana
10. Smooth Criminal
11. Leave Me Alone

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The downside to a success like Thriller is that it's nearly impossible to follow, but Michael Jackson approached Bad much the same way he approached Thriller — take the basic formula of the predecessor, expand it slightly, and move it outward. This meant that he moved deeper into hard rock, deeper into schmaltzy adult contemporary, deeper into hard dance — essentially taking each portion of Thriller to an extreme, while increasing the quotient of immaculate studiocraft. He wound up with a sleeker, slicker Thriller, which isn't a bad thing, but it's not a rousing success, either. For one thing, the material just isn't as good. Look at the singles: only three can stand alongside album tracks from its predecessor ("Bad," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"), another is simply OK ("Smooth Criminal"), with the other two showcasing Jackson at his worst (the saccharine "Man in the Mirror," the misogynistic "Dirty Diana"). Then, there are the album tracks themselves, something that virtually didn't exist on Thriller but bog down Bad not just because they're bad, but because they reveal that Jackson's state of the art is not hip. And they constitute a near-fatal dead spot on the record — songs three through six, from "Speed Demon" to "Another Part of Me," a sequence that's utterly faceless, lacking memorable hooks and melodies, even when Stevie Wonder steps in for "Just Good Friends," relying on nothing but studiocraft. Part of the joy of Off the Wall and Thriller was that craft was enhanced with tremendous songs, performances, and fresh, vivacious beats. For this dreadful stretch, everything is mechanical, and while the album rebounds with songs that prove mechanical can be tolerable if delivered with hooks and panache, it still makes Bad feel like an artifact of its time instead a piece of music that transcends it. And if that wasn't evident proof that Jackson was losing touch, consider this — the best song on the album is "Leave Me Alone" (why are all of his best songs paranoid anthems?), a tune tacked on to the end of the CD and never released as a single, apart from a weirdly claustrophobic video that, not coincidentally, was the best video from the album.

All Music Guide, Stephen Thomas Erlewine



Biography by Steve Huey

Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the '80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time. In his prime, Jackson was an unstoppable juggernaut, possessed of all the tools to dominate the charts seemingly at will: an instantly identifiable voice, eye-popping dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and loads of sheer star power. His 1982 blockbuster Thriller became the biggest-selling album of all time (probably his best-known accomplishment), and he was the first black artist to find stardom on MTV, breaking down innumerable boundaries both for his race and for music video as an art form.

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[RunawayTrane]

Dee Dee Bridgewater - Red Earth
VOCAL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 535MB | 69:54
DDB 2007


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Multiple award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater delivers an astounding masterwork complete with an entrancing set of original compositions and four reworked jazz classics on Red Earth. It is her ode to Mali and Africa -- the story of a lost child finding her way home. Singing in the spirit that calls on her African and Malian ancestry and with reverence for jazz vocalists such as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald at their best, Bridgewater exudes the artistic depth she is revered for around the world. Recorded in Mali and featuring some of its most respected artists, this ambitious concept recording explores Malian and other African jazz roots on such songs as "Bani" (Bad Spirits), "Sakhodougou" (The Griots), "Oh My Love," and "Massane Cissé" (Red Earth). When it was written, "Bambo" (No More), composed by Tata "Bambo" Kouyaté, was so powerful that it led the government to abolish forced marriage in the 1960s. In addition to including "Bambo," such prominent female vocalists and outspoken women's rights advocates as Oumou Sangaré, Ramata Diakité, rising star Mamani Kéita, and Fatoumata "Mama" Kouyaté, the latter being hailed as the "golden voice of Mali," are prominently featured. "Bani," "Sakhodougou," and "Massane Cissé," which originated in the 12th and 13th centuries, are told in the oral tradition of "the Griots." In deference to the importance of these traditions, Bridgewater features lauded griots (musical and otherwise) Kassé-Mady Diabaté, up-and-coming talent Kabiné Kouyaté, Bassékou Kouyaté, Toumani Diabaté, and Baba Sissoko. On the jazz side, Bridgewater revisits "Afro Blue," previously released in 1974, with a new beginning, beautiful accentuation, and skillfully elongated lyrics. A favorite among jazz and folk vocalists, Nina Simone's "Four Women" also serves as a brilliant new showcase for Bridgewater's amazing vocals. This compelling song is reintroduced via an Edsel Gomez arrangement. Bridgewater weaves her emphatic emotions and storytelling expertise throughout Simone's heartfelt lyrics and simply holds you spellbound, compelling you to replay it more than once. For fans of Dee Dee Bridgewater, this masterwork is yet another brilliant testament to her linguistic versatility. On the Grammy-nominated J'Ai Deaux Amours, released in 2005, she sang in French as well as in English on a collection of French cabaret-style songs. With Red Earth she takes you into the depths of the African diaspora complete with references to several native dialects. This CD was nominated for a Grammy award in 2007 for Best Jazz Vocal Album. ~ Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Afro Blue
02. Bad Spirits (Bani)
03. Dee Dee
04. Mama Don't Ever Go Away (Mama Digna Sara Yé)
05. Long Time Ago
06. Children Go 'Round (DeMissènw)
07. The Griots (Sakhodougou)
08. Oh My Love (Djarabi)
09. Four Women
10. No More (Bamboo)
11. Red Earth (Massane Cissè)
12. Meanwhile
13. Compared to What


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[zacki]

Billy Griffin - Be With Me (1982)

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01. Be With Me
02. Stone's Throw From Heaven
03. Hold Me Tighter In The Rain
04. Love Is Not A Word
05. The Beat Is Getting Stronger
06. 2nd Day Love Story
07. Breaking Out
08. Understand
09. Date With The Rain
10. Technicolour

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Stephanie Mills
Home
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Tracklist

1. Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
2. Real Love
3. Home
4. So Good, So Right
5. Comfort Of A Man
6. I Come To You
7. Good Girl Gone Bad
8. Ain't No Cookin'
9. Fast Talk
10. Love Hasn't Been Easy On Me
11. I'm More Than A Woman
12. Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)(Extended Version)

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Stephanie Mills' majestic voice warrants quality material and production, and Home meets those terms. The first single, if not a ballad then a quiet storm regular, was "Something in the Way You Make Me Feel." While the single is funky and sleek, Mills sultry delivery gives the track that sexy appeal. It landed at the number one spot on the Billboard R&B charts. The second single was the title track, "Home." Originally featured in the hit Broadway show The Wiz, which Mills starred in for five years, "Home" has a warm, intimate charm. Mills exhibits superb vocality, augmented by a dynamic arrangement and the harmonious background vocals of Take 6. The song is simply chilling. It, too, made its home the top spot on the charts. The third single was the soulfully arranged "Comfort of a Man." Mills ringing vocals carried this single to the Top Ten, where it came to rest at number eight. "Real Love" was the fourth single. It too has that soulful arrangement. It managed only to peak at number 53. However, it's still a beautiful song. The CD features three bonus tracks: "Love Hasn't Been Easy on Me," "I'm More Than a Woman," and an extended version of "Something in the Way You Make Me Feel." The first two are bona fide ballads.

All Music Guide, Craig Lytle



Biography by Ed Hogan

Stephanie Mills first came to fame as "the little girl with the big voice" as the star of the hit Broadway play, The Wiz, an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic book, The Wizard Of Oz. She had many R&B hits such as "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love," "I Feel Good All Over," "(You're Puttin') A Rush On Me," "Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)" and "Home" along with one certified million selling single, "Never Knew Love Like This Before." In addition, she also had five gold albums: Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin', Sweet Sensation, Stephanie, If I Were Your Woman and Home.

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From the Time/Life Series:


Battle of the Groups - The Ladies
R&B | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 809MB | 2CD
Sony/BMG 2006

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This two-CD compilation from Time-Life gathers the best girl-groups of the past 30 years, focussing on the spunkier side of things. Here we have Motown's Marvelettes telling a would-be competitor "Don't Mess with Bill," 1970s soul sisters the Honey Cone checking out the "Want Ads," and En Vogue bragging about "Giving Him Something He Can Feel." This delightful collection is big on singalong choruses, and some of the best female vocals on record.



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Jump (For My Love) - Pointer Sisters
02. Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross
03. Our Day Will Come - Ruby & the Romantics
04. Heat Wave - Martha & the Vandellas
05. Don't Mess With Bill - Marvelettes
06. You Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On) - High Inergy
07. All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls
08. How Long (Betcha' Got a Chick on the Side) - Pointer Sisters
09. Where Did Our Love Go - Supremes
10. When You're Young and in Love - Marvelettes
11. Dancing in the Street - Martha & the Vandellas
12. Just Kickin' It - Xscape
13. Your Sweetness - Good Girls
14. Weak - SWV
15. Get Up and Boogie (That's Right) - Silver Convention
16. Best of My Love - Emotions
17. Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste of Honey
18. Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
19. Giving Him Something He Can Feel - En Vogue
20. Creep - TLC
21. We Are Family - Sister Sledge
22. Sukiyaki - Taste of Honey
23. When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
24. Want Ads - Honey Cone
25. Wishing on a Star - Cover Girls
26. Don't Ask My Neighbors - Emotions
27. It's Raining Men - Weather Girls
28. The Player, Pt. 1 - First Choice
29. Waterfalls - TLC
30. If You Love Me - Brownstone


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Orlando Johnson And Trance - Turn The Music On (1983)

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01. Can't Break Loose
02. Having A Party
03. Fantasize
04. Chocolate City
05. Somebody Save Me
06. On The Loosing Side
07. Turn The Music On
08. Chocolate City (Extended Version)
09. Turn The Music On (Jellybean Mix)
10. Megamix-Medley
10. Technicolour

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Various Artists
Bring On Da Funk, Vol. 1
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Tracklist

1. Chase Me - ConFunkShun
2. Love Rollercoaster/Ohio - Ohio Players
3. Word Up! - Cameo
4. No Hiding Place - Gap Band
5. Knock Knock - Dazz Band
6. Let It Whip - Dazz Band
7. Burn Rubber - Gap Band
8. Atomic Dogg - George Clinton
9. Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside

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[RunawayTrane]

Heard a cut from this guy on Pandora. Ran a search and found the album on torrent site. Sort of a bluesy styled Michael Franks (only heard couple songs though) The song that caught my attention was track 7. For all intentive purposes, I am going to file this under Blues, but it could also go as soft rock


Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams
BLUES | FLAC | CUE | LOG | NFO | COVERS | 243MB
Brush Fire 2005

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Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson writes songs that just feel good. The simple equation that combines him with an acoustic guitar is warm and relaxed, a cozy formula that's made him a favorite among American college crowds. It should be to no surprise that Johnson sticks with what he does best for his third album, In Between Dreams. Producer Mario Caldato, Jr. is back again, touching up Johnson's summery backdrop for another playful set of songs. The genre-blending charm and sweetness that made Brushfire Fairytales and On and On doesn't change that much, but does it really have to? Johnson, alongside drummer Adam Topol and bassist Merlo Podlewski, makes safe records. While there isn't anything wrong with that, taking a few more risks sonically and lyrically wouldn't work against him. Tender moments such as "If I Could" and "No Other Way" showcase a more reserved side on In Between Dreams. Other highlights include the lullaby-like "Breakdown" and the bossa nova rhythms of "Do You Remember." Whether he's singing about being in love -- which he does quite well on "Better Together" and "Banana Pancakes" -- or reflecting on its hardships, Johnson's laid-back approach is his biggest strength. In Between Dreams is a bit brighter and more upbeat, but his song remains the same. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Better Together
02. Never Know
03. Banana Pancakes
04. Good People
05. No Other Way
06. Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
07. Staple It Together
08. Situations
09. Crying Shame
10. If I Could
11. Breakdown
12. Belle
13. Do You Remember
14. Constellations

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[RunawayTrane]

Leon Parker - Belief
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 305MB | 43:11
Columbia 1996

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REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=2432)

BIOGRAPHY (http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608002507/Leon-Parker.html)


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Ray of Light
2. Village Song: Africa
3. Close Your Eyes
4. Calling Out
5. Belief
6. Horizon Azul
7. Wide Open
8. First Child
9. In a Sentimental Mood

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[Blaq]

Various Artists
Bring On Da Funk, Vol. 2
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Joystick - Dazz Band
2. Something About That Woman - Lakeside
3. Shake & Dance - ConFunkShun
4. Sparkle - Cameo
5. Straight From The Heart - ConFunkShun
6. Skin Tight - Ohio Players
7. Outstanding - Gap Band
8. Shake Your Pants - Cameo
9. Flashlight - George Clinton

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Idris Muhammad - House Of The Rising Sun
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | LQ ARTWORK | 295MB | 44:44
KUDU 1976

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Idris Muhammad's House of the Rising Sun is a legendary soul-jazz album, and for good reason. First there's the fact that, Grady Tate notwithstanding, Idris Muhammad is easily the greatest of all soul-jazz drummers. Next, it is revealed that label boss and producer Creed Taylor was at his most inspired here, and wasn't afraid to err on the rhythm and blues side of the jazz equation. The material is top-notch, and David Matthews, who orchestrated and arranged this date with the exception of one track -- "Sudan" was written by Muhammad and Tom Harrell, and Harrell arranged it -- was on fire. As a bandleader, Muhammad is shockingly effective. Not because one could ever doubt his ability, but because of his reputation as one of the great studio drummers in jazz. Finally, this is the single greatest lineup in Kudu's history, and features the talents of Don Grolnick, Eric Gale, Will Lee, Roland Hanna, Joe Beck, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker, Hugh McCracken, Bob Berg, Fred Wesley, Patti Austin, and a dozen others playing their asses off. From the title track which opens the album, with Austin reaching the breaking point in her delivery, to the stunningly funky groove in Ashford and Simpson's "Hard to Face the Music," to the minor key funk of the Chopin-adapted theme in "Theme for New York City," to "Sudan"'s triple-timed drums and killer Eastern-tinged hooks, and a read of the Meters' "Hey Pocky A-Way," with Eric Gale's dirty finger poppin' bass atop McCracken's bluesed-out slide work, this is a steaming, no let-up album. Add to this a gorgeous version of the Ary Barroso Brazilian jazz classic "Bahia," and you have the set for a classic jazz album. But the complete disregard for the political correctness of "Jazz" itself, in order to get the deeply funky and soulful grooves across, is what makes this set so damn special and even spiritual in its inspiration. Jazz purists lost all credibility when they slagged this one off, caught as they were in tainted, even racist views of the past that made no allowances for jazz musicians to actually follow their time-honored tradition of mining the pop music of the day to extend the breadth and reach of jazz itself. Anybody who wants to believe that George Gershwin is somehow more important than George Porter Jr. is already lost in his own cultural fascism. Muhammad, who understands this better than anyone, pulled out all the stops here and blasted out one amazingly tough, funky slab. Brilliant. [CTI/Legacy's 2004 reissue of the album included the bonus tracks "Pipe Stem" and "I Know You Don't Want Me No More."] ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. House of the Rising Sun
2. Bahia AKA Na Baixa Do Sapateiro
3. Hard to Face the Music
4. Theme for New York City
5. Sudan
6. Hey Pocky A-Way
7. Pipe Stem
8. I Know You Don't Want Me No More

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[zacki]

L.J. Reynolds - Lovin Man' (1984)

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01. Lovin' Man
02. Don't Give Up On Us
03. Don't Let Nobody Hold You Down
04. Don't Worry
05. Touch Down
06. Love Takes 2
07. Weigh All The Facts
08. Love Me All Over
09. Who's Loving You
10. Tell Me You Will
11. Got To Give My Love

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Parliament
Mothership Connection
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Tracklist

1. P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)
2. Mothership Connection (Star Child)
3. Unfunky UFO
4. Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication (The Bumps Bump)
5. Handcuffs
6. Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)
7. Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples

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The definitive Parliament-Funkadelic album, Mothership Connection is where George Clinton's revolving band lineups, differing musical approaches, and increasingly thematic album statements reached an ideal state, one that resulted in enormous commercial success as well as a timeless legacy that would be compounded by hip-hop postmodernists, most memorably Dr. Dre on his landmark album The Chronic (1992). The musical lineup assembled for Mothership Connection is peerless: in addition to keyboard wizard Bernie Worrell; Bootsy Collins, who plays not only bass but also drums and guitar; the guitar trio of Gary Shider, Michael Hampton, and Glen Goins; and the Becker brothers (Michael and Randy) on horns; there are former J.B.'s Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker (also on horns), who were the latest additions to the P-Funk stable.

Besides the dazzling array of musicians, Mothership Connection boasts a trio of hands-down classics — "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)," "Mothership Connection (Star Child)," "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" — that are among the best to ever arise from the funk era, each sampled and interpolated time and time again by rap producers; in particular, Dr. Dre pays homage to the former two on The Chronic (on "The Roach" and "Let Me Ride," respectively). The remaining four songs on Mothership Connection are all great also, if less canonical. Lastly, there's the overlapping outer-space theme, which ties the album together into a loose escapist narrative. There's no better starting point in the enormous P-Funk catalog than Mothership Connection, which, like its trio of classic songs, is undoubtedly among the best of the funk era.

All Music Guide, Jason Birchmeier



Biography by John Bush

Inspired by Motown's assembly line of sound, George Clinton gradually put together a collective of over 50 musicians and recorded the ensemble during the '70s both as Parliament and Funkadelic. While Funkadelic pursued band-format psychedelic rock, Parliament engaged in a funk free-for-all, blending influences from the godfathers (James Brown and Sly Stone) with freaky costumes and themes inspired by '60s acid culture and science fiction. From its 1970 inception until Clinton's dissolving of Parliament in 1980, the band hit the R&B Top Ten several times but truly excelled in two other areas: large-selling, effective album statements and the most dazzling, extravagant live show in the business.

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[zacki]

Heat - Heat (1980)

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01. Just Like You
02. It's Up To You
03. This Love That We've Found
04. Don't You Walk Away
05. Pickin' And Choosin'
06. Whatever It Is
07. Side Steppin'
08. Billet Doux


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Robert Cray - Sweet Potato Pie
BLUES | WAV | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 513MB
Mercury 1997

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Robert Cray always flirted with gritty Southern soul, but it wasn't until Sweet Potato Pie that he made a full-fledged soul-blues record in Memphis. Cray hasn't abandoned blues, but he's woven punchy horns and sexy rhythms into the mix, resulting in one of his stronger records of the '90s. The material remains a bit uneven, but his taste is impeccable -- few blues guitarists are as succinct and memorable as he, and the soul settings of Sweet Potato Pie only confirm that fact. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Nothing Against You
02. Do That for Me
03. Back Home
04. The One in the Middle
05. Little Birds
06. Trick or Treat
07. Simple Things
08. Jealous Minds
09. Not Bad for Love
10. I Can't Quit


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[Blaq]

Peabo Bryson
The Peabo Bryson Collection
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. I'm So Into You
2. Feel The Fire
3. Reaching For The Sky
4. Let The Feeling Flow
5. We Don't Have To Talk (About Love)
6. Tonight, I Celebrate My Love
7. You're Lookin' Like Love To Me
8. I Just Came Here To Dance
9. Heaven Above Me
10. What You Won't Do For Love

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Released in 1984, Collection covers the basics of Peabo Bryson's peak hitmaking years at Capitol, featuring his hits between 1978-1983. Later collections, such as 2001's Anthology, covered more ground and featured many more songs; but for a snapshot of Bryson at his peak — containing such hits as "I'm So Into You," "You're Lookin' Like Love to Me," "We Don't Have to Talk (About Love)," and his classic Roberta Flack duet "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" — this works very, very well indeed.

All Music Guide, Stephen Thomas Erlewine



Biography By Ron Wynn

Vocalist Peabo Bryson was among the premier silky-voiced soul artists who emerged as the softer, more sophisticated urban contemporary sound became dominant in the '70s and '80s. Bryson, who was born in Greenville, SC, sang with Al Freeman & the Upsetters in 1965, and was in the group Moses Dillard & the Tex-Town Display from 1968 to 1973. He was a producer and composer for Atlanta's Bang Records in the early '70s, and sang in Michael Zager's Moon Band. His self-titled, debut LP and several singles were recorded for Bang's subsidiary company Bullet, among them "Do It with Feeling," "Underground Music," "It's Just a Matter of Time," "Just Another Day," and "I Can Make It Better." All were moderate R&B hits. Bryson moved to Capitol in 1978, where his first album, Reaching for the Sky, went gold, and the title track was a number six R&B hit. He remained in the Moon Band until 1979, departing after "I'm So Into You" spent two weeks as the nation's number two R&B hit in 1978.

Bryson continued a prolific career, both as lead act and duet participant. He made hit duets with Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Melissa Manchester, and Regina Belle. Bryson recorded for Capitol until 1984, when he switched to Elektra, and enjoyed more success with "If Ever You're in My Arms Again." He moved to Columbia in 1991, issuing Can You Stop the Rain; subsequent efforts included 1994's Through the Fire and 1999's Unconditional Love. He also enjoyed more acclaim making duets with Belle. In 2007, he incorporated the smooth jazz sound into his comeback album Missing You.

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Don't usually do this, but I HAD to share this one. Got this from another board. Bigupps to my main man Edguardo. I'd forgotten how bad Patti was before all that yelling and screaming she became known for in the 80's and 90's. Be advised, this is ripped from vinyl, but he claims it can't be any cleaner. Or to use his own words:

This record was cleaned very carefully with a record cleaning solution and a vacuum device (like Keith Monks machine). Purest and clean vinyl sound


Patti Labelle - It's Alright With Me
R&B | APE | CUE | COVERS | 266MB | VINYL
Epic 1979

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In 1979, two years after Labelle's breakup, the trio's fans were hoping that Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash would someday get back together. But it was not to be; all three of them were pursuing solo careers, although Patti LaBelle was the only one who became a major superstar as a solo artist. Produced by Skip Scarborough in 1979, It's Alright With Me was Patti LaBelle's third solo album. This vinyl LP came at a time when disco was huge, but LaBelle doesn't provide a lot of dance grooves here. Though It's Alright With Me contains a few up-tempo selections (including "Deliver the Funk" and the exuberant "Music Is My Way of Life"), romantic ballads and slow jams are dominant. Overall, the material is pleasant but not remarkable; this is true of the up-tempo items as well as ballads like "Come What May," "My Best Was Good Enough," and "Love and Learn." This isn't a bad record, although it isn't one of LaBelle's essential albums either. Not recommended to casual listeners, It's Alright With Me is strictly for the singer's more devoted fans. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. It's Alright With Me
02. My Best Was Good Enough
03. What'cha Doing To Me
04. Love Is Just A Touch Away
05. Love And Learn
06. Deliver The Funk
07. Come What May
08. You And Me
09. Music Is My Way Of Life

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[zacki]

Rose Royce - Music Magic (1984)

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01. Magic Touch
02. Holding On To Love
03. New Love
04. Safe And Warm
05. Work It
06. Long Distance Love Affair
07. You're So Fine
08. Show Me

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Courtney Pine - Modern Day Jazz Stories
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF ART | 496MB | 68:43
Antilles 1995


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Courtney Pine was initially a Coltrane sound-alike, but he began to bring soul jazz, reggae, and other musical genres to the mix with his 1992 album Closer to Home, which made use of his background touring with such reggae bands as Clint Eastwood & General Saint. Since then he has eagerly brought hip-hop elements into his work, performing live with a DJ in addition to his usual combo. His 1996 album, Modern Day Jazz Stories featured DJ Pongo on turntables as well as DJ Sparki on hardware/samples. Using an Apple Mac with Logic Audio software and Pro Tools, Pine generates loops as well as multiple flute and sax parts and combines them with studio techniques that include filtering and pitch-shifting, Pine was able to create the most convincing combination of mainstream jazz and electronica/DJ culture. This combination of jazz fusion and hip-hop has sometimes been dubbed “Trip Jazz.” The DJs function very much as part of the band, throwing ideas at the players and responding to their playing much the way a percussionist might do. ~ Marshall Bowden, Jazzitude.com



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Prelude - The Water Of Life
02. The 37th Chamber
03. Don't 'Xplain
04. Dah Blessing
05. In The Garden Of Eden (Thinking Inside Of You)
06. Creation Stepper
07. After The Damaja
08. Absolution
09. Each One (Must) Teach One
10. The Unknown Warrior (Song For My Forefathers)
11. I've Known Rivers
12. Outro - Guiding Light
13. Prince Of Peace

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Ladies & Gentlemen - The Best Of George Michael

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DISC 1
1. Jesus to a Child
2. Father Figure
3. Careless Whisper
4. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
5. You Have Been Loved
6. Kissing a Fool
7. I Can't Make You Love Me
8. Heal the Pain
9. Moment With You
10. Desafinado
11. Cowboys And Angels
12. Praying for Time
13. One More Try
14. A Different Corner

DISC 2
1. Outside
2. Fastlove
3. Too Funky
4. Freedom '90
5. Star People '97
6. Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
7. I Want Your Sex, Pt. 2
8. Monkey
9. Spinning the Wheel
10. Waiting for That Day
11. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
12. Hard Day
13. Faith
14. Somebody To Love


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Rhyze - Just How Sweet Is Your Love (1980)

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01. Free
02. Just How Sweet Is Your Love
03. Home
04. Do Your Dance
05. I Found Love In You
06. Relax And Enjoy
07. Singing And Dancing
08. Ain't It Good Enough

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WAR
The World Is A Ghetto
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Tracklist

1. The Cisco Kid
2. Where Was You At
3. City, Country, City
4. Four Cornered Room
5. The World Is A Ghetto
6. Beetles In The Bog

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Amazon.com Essential Recording

Best known for its distinctive fusion of Latin-flavored jazz, funk, rock, and soul, War was unquestionably one of the most successful fusion bands to emerge in the early '70s. Initially working with Eric Burdon, former lead singer with the British '60s band the Animals, the seven-member team enjoyed a commercial breakthrough with 1971's "All Day Music." The follow-up, The World Is a Ghetto took War mainstream thanks to the crossover success of the title track, a top 10 pop and R&B smash as 1972 became 1973. Cuts like the 13-minute-plus jazz-flavored adventure known as "City, Country, City" alongside the witty "Where Was You At" and the eerie "Four Cornered Room" were standouts on the six-track album. But it was the immediacy of the No. 2 pop single "The Cisco Kid," with its catchy hook that helped give the band a chart-topping No. 1 gold-selling album in 1973, arguably the best representation of its work as groove pioneers of the day.

Amazon.com, David Nathan


War's third album as an act separate from Eric Burdon was also far and away their most popular, the group's only long-player to top the pop charts. The culmination of everything they'd been shooting for creatively on their two prior albums, it featured work in both succinct pop-accessible idioms ("The Cisco Kid," etc.) as well as challenging extended pieces such as the 13-minute "City, Country, City" — which offered featured spots to all seven members without ever seeming disjointed — and the title track, and encompass not only soul and funk but elements of blues and psychedelia on works such as the exquisite "Four Cornered Room." "The Cisco Kid" and "The World Is a Ghetto" understandably dominated the album's exposure, but there's much more to enjoy here, even decades on. Beyond the quality of the musicianship, the classy, forward-looking production has held up remarkably well, and not just on the most famous cuts here; indeed, The World Is a Ghetto is of a piece with Marvin Gaye's What's Going On and Curtis Mayfield's Curtis, utilizing the most sophisticated studio techniques of the era. Not only does it sound great, but there are important touches such as the phasing in "Four Cornered Room," not only on the percussion but also on the vocals, guitars, and other instruments, and the overall effect is a seemingly contradictory (yet eminently workable) shimmering blues, even working in a mournful and unadorned harmonica amid the more complex sounds.

All Music Guide, Bruce Eder

[zacki]

Larry Graham With Graham Central Station - Star Walk (1979)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. (You're A) Foxy Lady
02. Star Walk
03. The Entertainer
04. Scream
05. Sneaky Freak
06. Tonight

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George & Gwen McCrae
Golden Classics
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Rock Your Baby
2. I Get Lifted
3. I Can't Leave You Alone (I'll Keep On Holding On)
4. Honey I Do
5. Kiss Me (The Way I Like It)
6. Love In Motion
7. Rockin' Chair
8. It's Worth The Hurt
9. For Your Love
10. Damn Right It's Good
11. Love Insurance
12. Winners Together Or Losers Apart

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Review

This is not an album of duets, since the then-married couple only sing one song together, "Winners Together or Losers Apart"; the rest is a cherry picking of individual releases on TK Records. This slim crop is far from comprehensive but does feature George's monster, 2-million plus seller "Rock Your Baby," the syncopated "I Get Lifted" and the robotic "Love In Motion." Gwen cranks her chart makers "Rockin' Chair," "Love Insurance" and "Damn Right I'm Good." While not the essences of either artist these 12 songs are a good sampling of both.

All Music Guide, Andrew Hamilton



George McCrae

Biography by Bill Dahl

Along with wife Gwen McCrae, Miami-based artist George McCrae was a prime mover on the early disco front with his own R&B chart-topper "Rock Your Baby" in 1974. With disco kings Harry Casey and Richard Finch of KC & the Sunshine Band producing and writing his output on Henry Stone's T.K. label, McCrae rapidly returned with the double-sided hit "I Can't Leave You Alone"/"I Get Lifted," but fads being fickle, McCrae's fortunes slipped as the decade ensured.



Gwen McCrae

Biography by Steve Huey

Best remembered for her number one R&B hit "Rockin' Chair" from 1975, Gwen McCrae was a gutsy Southern soul diva with a particular affinity for dance tracks. Along with her husband George ("Rock Your Baby"), Gwen was part of the Miami-based T.K. Records stable, which laid a great deal of groundwork for the disco explosion.

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[RunawayTrane]

Zacki, you and Blaq are killin it right now. Can't begin to thank you both enough.

[thegamesfixed]

thanks man

[RunawayTrane]

Found this while blog hopping. If you like, drop by and leave a comment on this
absolutely WONDERFUL blogspot (http://neverenoughrhodes.blogspot.com/)


East Coast Band - East Coast
R&B | WAV | CUE | COVERS | 352MB | VINYL
Encounter 1973

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REVIEW (http://neverenoughrhodes.blogspot.com/2009/01/east-coast-1973-encounter-records.html)


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. I Found You
2. Keep On Trying
3. Miss Gigi
4. Any Thing You Have In Mind
5. Something Deep Inside
6. I've Got to Reclaim You
7. You Can't Let It Get You Down

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BIGup to Never Enough Rhodes

[zacki]

Lakeside - Shot Of Love (1978)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Shot Of Love
02. Hold On Tight
03. One Minute After Midnight
04. Time
05. Given In To Love
06. It's All The Way Live
07. Visions Of My Mind

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This was ripped from a CD-R but the copy was made from a verified retail CD. EAC had problems verifying the accuracy of the tracks but the rips were successful.


The Braxton Brothers - Steppin' Out (1998)

JAZZ | WAV | CUE | 437 MB
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01. Sunset Bay
02. Steppin' Out
03. Eventide
04. Someday
05. When Love Comes Around
06. Givin' My Love To You
07. I'm In Love
08. Didn't I Tell Ya
09. I'll Make Love To You
10. In The Spring
11. Happy Again

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[RunawayTrane]

Orignally uploaded by Kosta from a different board
(same one as Blackmon)


Average White Band - Shine
R&B | APE | CUE | LQ COVERS | 233MB | 38:01
Arista 1980

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This underrated Average White Band album produced by David Foster featured songs by AWB with Foster co-writing a couple with the guys. The album's smooth, jazzy sound turned off fans that liked AWB rawer. Time, however, has treated these tracks well (they can be found on CD) and what wasn't cutting-edge at the time has proven to be timeless trinkets. Check out: "Catch Me (Before I Have to Testify)," "Let's Go Round Again," "For Your Love," and "Into the Night," the LP's rawest cut. ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Our Time Has Come
2. For You, for Love
3. Let's Go Round Again
4. Whatcha' Gonna Do for Me
5. Into the Night
6. Catch Me (Before I Have to Testify)
7. Help Is on the Way
8. If Love Only Lasts for One Night
9. Shine


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[Blaq]

Anita Baker
The Songtress
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Angel
2. You're The Best Thing Yet
3. Feel The Need
4. Squeeze Me
5. No More Tears
6. Sometimes
7. Will You Be Mine
8. Do You Believe Me

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Trends in African-American music changed considerably between Anita Baker's first taste of national exposure in 1979 (when she was a member of Detroit soul band Chapter 8 and sang lead on the hit ballad "I Just Wanna Be Your Girl") and her debut solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. While 1979's black music charts were full of large funk bands, standup vocal harmony groups, and disco divas, rappers and techno-funksters like the System were very much in vogue in 1983. Instead of following trends, Baker excelled by doing what she does best: gospel-influenced, '70s-type soul/pop with jazz overtones. The Songstress, released by the small Beverly Glen label and reissued by Elektra in 1991, wasn't the mega-hit her next album, Rapture, would be. But the Sarah Vaughan-influenced singer began to build a following with such honest, heartfelt ballads and "slow jams" as "No More Tears," "You're the Best Thing Yet," and the caressing "Angel." A sweaty taste of gospel-drenched funk, the invigorating "Squeeze Me" is atypical of the ballad-oriented Baker — although she definitely shines at this faster tempo. Indeed, Baker's solo career was off to a most impressive start with The Songstress. For those who savored Rapture and Giving You the Best That I Got, The Songstress is also essential listening.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[RunawayTrane]

Caribbean Jazz Project - Mosaic
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 395MBS | 58:44
Concord 2006

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/4/7/25/f_CaribJazzMom_2afbbe0.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/4/7/25/f_CaribJazzMom_2afbbe0.jpg&srv=img32)

Working a bright, innovative corner of Latin jazz and drawing on Jamaican, Afro-Cuban, Venezuelan, and Peruvian rhythms to create a hybrid mosaic (as the title suggests), the loose, rotating collective that is the Caribbean Jazz Project manages to be many things at once, including a dance band with a hard bop sensibility, and at times the ensemble comes close to being a new age chillout orchestra. Whatever label they wear, CJP have a bright, infectious sound, led by vibraphonist Dave Samuels' bubbling and watery tones and, on three tracks here, the amazing talking steel drums of Andy Narell. Violinist Christian Howes guests on Samuels' "Slow Dance," giving it a wonderfully eerie and wheezing feel. Other highlights in what is truly a compellingly bright mosaic are the angular "Spinnaker," the ever-expanding "Portraits of Cuba," and the interesting version of Miles Davis' "Nardis" that starts off the sequence. CJP, in whatever incarnation (and players vary here almost from track to track with Samuels as the main constant), manage to sound new and fresh, experimental and atmospheric, and yet still familiar and traditional, and often all of these things at once, resulting in music that is as fluid as a wave in the sun. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Nardis
2. St. Ogredol
3. Portraits of Cuba
4. Afro Green
5. Wazo Dayzeel
6. Slow Dance
7. Spinnaker
8. Mambo de Luna (Para Cachao)
9. Dusk


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-42016c) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-43880d)


pw=lisalisa

[Blaq]

Anita Baker
Rapture
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Sweet Love
2. You Bring Me Joy
3. Caught Up In The Rapture
4. Been So Long
5. Mystery
6. No One In The World
7. Same Ole Love (365 Days Of The Year)
8. Watch Your Step

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Though Anita Baker got some airplay out of The Songstress, that promising solo debut didn't bring her financial security. In fact, Baker was earning her living as a legal secretary in her native Detroit when she signed with Elektra in the mid-'80s. Elektra gave her a strong promotional push, and the equally superb Rapture became the megahit that The Songstress should have been. To its credit, Elektra made her a major star by focusing on Baker's strong point — romantic but gospel-influenced R&B/pop ballads and "slow jams," sometimes with jazz overtones — and letting her be true to herself. Rapture gave Baker one moving hit after another, including "Sweet Love," "Caught up in the Rapture," "Same Ole Love," and "No One in This World." Praising Baker in a 1986 interview, veteran R&B critic Steve Ivory asserted, "To me, singers like Anita Baker and Frankie Beverly define what R&B or soul music is all about." Indeed, Rapture's tremendous success made it clear that there was still a sizeable market for adult-oriented, more traditional R&B singing.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[RunawayTrane]

Found this on a blog. NO EXTRACTION LOG was attached to it though. So I ran audiochecker on the files and track 12 only came up
with 95% confidence that it's a CDDA file, so I am not too sure the poster did it correctly. But uploaded it anyway. If I ever find the CD, will repost:


Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol 4
FUSION | FLAC | CUE | COVERS | 351MB | 56:36
7 Grand 2007

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Although Guru's been putting out new editions in his Jazzmatazz series for almost 15 years now, none of the releases has gotten quite the same amount of acclaim as 1993's Vol. 1, which was one of the first examples, and certainly the best, of how actual live jazz could be used and mixed with hip-hop. He collected a wide selection of players and vocalists and ended up with what has been one of the most respected rap albums ever, with a trans-genre appeal that's been hard to match. Vol. 4 continues in this direction, though more often than not the jazzy horn breaks and piano grooves are replaced with more contemporary sounding beats. This isn't to say that the production's not good here (it's done entirely by a very skillful Solar), but it ventures into more straightforward hip-hop territory than most of the other volumes did. "Kissed the World," a witty anti-Bush track, uses a poppy piano line and synth strings, while "Stand Up (Somethings'll Never Change)" features Damien Marley and mixes Afro drum rhythms with Marley's reggae call. "Follow the Signs" is more guitar-based than any other song, and "Connection" has a smooth R&B feel. Guru, of course, holds his own on the mic, and though his lyrics do tend to veer towards the typical braggadocio, he has enough history behind him, as well as some pretty good lines ("I serve a rapper like an ace from Agassi,") he spits on "Infinite," which features Blackalicious' Gift of Gab and is one of the best tracks on the entire album as he employs insightful social commentary to back these statements up. Jazzmatazz is the MC's baby, and at this point is funded by him and his company, 7 Grand Records, but he doesn't let this take him overboard. He's clearly dedicated to it, yes, but he's experienced and talented enough to keep it from being a project of indulgence, using outside help (besides Gab and Marley, Common and David Sanborn, among others, also show up here) to keep the ideas and sounds interesting to all those -- listeners included -- involved, and making, ultimately, for a successful accomplishment. ~ Marisa Brown, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Cuz I'm Jazzy
02. State Of Clarity
03. Stand Up (Some Things'll Never Change)
04. Look To The Sun
05. Connections
06. Fine and Free
07. Wait On Me
08. International
09. This Is Art
10. Fly Magnetic
11. The Jazz Style
12. Follow The Signs
13. Universal Struggle
14. Infinite
15. Kissed The World
16. Living Legend

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[RunawayTrane]

Another one found while blogging


David Dyson - Soulmates
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 351MB | 54:12
Lightyear 2000

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REVIEW (http://www.smooth-jazz.de/Chris/Soulmates.htm)


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Badlands
02. 95 North
03. Soulmates
04. Way Back When
05. Interference
06. Secret Sands
07. Spin Cycle
08. Time Will Heal
09. Vixen
10. Aftermath
11. Lena's Lullaby
12. Lonely Daze


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4b5f74) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4ce615)

pw: lisalisa

[zacki]

Fatback - With Love (1983)

CD-Rip|Flac|Cue|Log|Cover
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01. He's a Freak, Undercover
02. I Found Lovin'
03. Rasta Jam
04. I Wanna Be Your Lover
05. Wide Glide
06. I Love Your Body Language
07. Please Stay

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[RunawayTrane]

Found a better copy that the one I previously posted on a blog. With lossless artwork to boot


Epiphany: Best Of Chaka Khan
R&B | FLAC | CUE | LOG | TIFF ART | 627MB | 73:24
Reprise 1996


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Chaka Khan's career through the 1996 release of Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 -- involving eight albums with Rufus and eight solo albums, along with assorted collaborations -- produced roughly 40 Top 40 R&B singles, not to mention dozens of undervalued album cuts. So it is clear that any one-disc attempt at wrapping up the highlights is bound to work more like a sampler than a true best-of. And though this release is given the "Vol. 1" tag, it remained without a sequel as late as 2005, when Reprise reissued it without altering the contents. Yet another frustration is that previously unreleased songs take the place of missing classics like "Sweet Thing," "Clouds," "Fate," "Close the Door," and "Stay." (That's just for starters.) Nonetheless, the disc does contain Khan's most popular work, from ballads like "Through the Fire" to anthems like "I'm Every Woman" and "Ain't Nobody," along with other radio staples, such as "I Feel for You" and "Tell Me Something Good." At the absolute least, Khan deserves a solo-only best-of, as well as a disc that sticks strictly to her work with Rufus. (The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, the only anthology dedicated to Rufus, has its own set of issues.) ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide


~TRACKLISTING ~

01. Ain't Nobody
02. Papillon (aka Hot Butterfly)
03. Tell Me Something Good (Live)
04. I Feel for You
05. I Know You, I Live You
06. I'm Every Woman
07. Love Me Still
08. End of a Love Affair
09. And the Melody Still Lingers On (Night in Tunisia)
10. Through the Fire
11. What Cha' Gonna Do for Me
12. Everywhere
13. Never Miss the Water
14. Somethin' Deep
15. Your Love Is All I Know
16. Every Little Thing


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-43c791) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-454e32) | Part 3 (http://lix.in/-46d4d3)

pw: lisalisa


EXTRACTION:
QUALITY: Lossless (FLAC - Highest Compression)
ENGINE: X Lossless Decoder / FLAC 1.2.1
MODE: FLAC Image + CUE + LOG
CUE SHEET CHARACTER ENCODING: Unicode (UTF-8)
TAGGING: Basic tags (8KB Padding) + Embedded Cover + Embedded CUE
SCANS: 300dpi Full Album + Booklet (Japanese/English)

[MaccaM]

Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill (1985)
Cd Rip - Flac - Cue - Scans - M3U

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Track Listing

1. Rhymin & Stealin'
2. The New Style
3. She's Crafty
4. Posse In Effect
5. Slow Ride
6. Girls
7. Fight For Your Right
8. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
9. Paul Revere
10. Hold It Now, Hit It
11. Brass Monkey
12. Slow And Low
13. Time To Get Ill

Review
The joke of Licensed to Ill's cover--that the Beasties could crash their jet into the side of a mountain and keep on tickin'--serves as a good metaphor for a career that even some of their 1986 admirers thought might be over after the one-time-only shock of this full-length debut. That thousands of funk-junkie wannabes have since failed at re-creating its groove, breaking-the-law vibe, and ear-splitting mix of rock and rap is an even better joke. And funniest of all is the record itself, which packs dexterous boasts, aural puns, and lots and lots of yelling into a disc that can still be listened to with as much pleasure as it gave in '86. --Rickey Wright


Part 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/220287635/BBToGoCrazy.part1.rar)
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[Doctor-Rhythm]

MTUME
IN SEARCH OF THE RAINBOW SEEKERS
(1980, EPIC JE 36017)

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[VINYL] R&B, Disco, Funk | APE, COVERS

Review:
Around the time this 1980 album came out, James Mtume and his partner, Reggie Lucas, were known for their excellent production work with singers like Phyllis Hyman and Stephanie Mills. Mtume and Lucas are also skilled musicians, as demonstrated here. Mtume contributes lead vocals and background vocals and plays keyboards and percussion, while Lucas shines in his lead and rhythm guitar playing and joins in the background vocals as well. The stand-out track on this album is the disco song "So You Wanna Be A Star" (5:16), its sophisticated lyrics masterfully sung by Tawatha Agee. "Give It On Up (If You Want To)", a catchy disco song, is a nice way to start the album. It's followed by "You Can't Wait for Love", a powerful funky number which is another winner and my second-favorite here. "Dance Around My Navel" is a short, hilarious funk song, clocking in at just under 2 minutes. "We're Gonna Make It This Time" is a decent ballad. "Everything Good to Me" is a beautiful, slow "sunshine" song with violins. "Mrs. Sippi" is a repetitive but fun funk song which emphasizes the guitars. There are three songs which I found disappointing: "Anticipatin'" is an electro-funk song that's OK but not particularly memorable, and the disco songs "She's a Rainbow Dancer" and "Spirit of the Dance" don't reach the heights of the other two disco songs on the album and somehow sound dull. But overall this is a good album that more people should hear. Also featuring drummer Howard King, bassist Basil Fearrington, guitarist Ed Moore, and keyboardist Hubert Eaves. Kevin Brook - Amazon.com

Tracklisting:
01 - Give It On Up (If You Want To) (6:38)
02 - You Can't Wait For Love (4:50)
03 - She's A Rainbow Dancer (4:55)
04 - We're Gonna Make It This Time (4:52)
05 - Dance Around My Navel (1:57)
06 - So You Wanna Be A Star (5:14)
07 - Spirit Of The Dance (4:17)
08 - Anticipatin' (4:19)
09 - Everything Good To Me (4:05)
10 - Mrs. Sippi (3:40)

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[RunawayTrane]

No booklet for this one. Had to improvise on the cover

Dave Gross - Crawling The Walls
BLUES | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | SCANS | 327MB
Swingnation 2008

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REVIEW (http://illinoisblues.com/Archive/BluesBlasts/2008/BluesBlast11_21_08.htm)



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. It's My Life, Baby
02. Rock in My Shoe
03. Cubano Jump
04. Crawling the Walls
05. Inspiration Blues
06. You're Not the One
07. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home?
08. Don't Take Too Long
09. Find Yourself Another Man
10. It Was Born in the 20's
11. A Little Love, A Little Kiss


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4b9eda) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4d257b)

pw: lisalisa

[RunawayTrane]

Charles Musselwhite - Sanctuary
BLUES | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF ART | 329MB
Real World 2004

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REVIEW (http://realworldrecords.com/catalogue/sanctuary/)

PROFILE (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1862074)



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Homeless Child
02. My Road Lies in Darkness
03. Burn Down the Cornfield
04. Train to Nowhere
05. Shootin' for the Moon
06. Shadow People
07. Snake Song
08. The Neighborhood
09. Alicia
10. Sanctuary
11. I Had Trouble
12. Route 19


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-40f0eb) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-42778c)

pw: lisalisa

[Doctor-Rhythm]

JUGGY MURRAY JONES
INSIDE AMERICA
(1976, Jupiter JU769LP419-1)

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[VINYL] R&B, Disco, Funk | APE - 166.33 MB

Biography of Juggy Murray Jones (http://www.spectropop.com/remembers/JMobit.htm)

Review:
Despite the "disco" tag in the title, this is actually a bunch of nice funky Juggy Murray cuts like "Built for Speed" and "Inside America (parts 1 & 2)".
Also includes a version of Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters' "Chameleon".
© 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

Tracklisting:
01 - Disco Extraordinaire (6:15)
02 - Super Positive Delight (4:10)
03 - Inside America Part 2 (3:30)
04 - Built For Speed (5:01)
05 - Chameleon (6:07)
06 - Inside America Part 1 (3:30)

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[mrderp123]

props

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[Doctor-Rhythm]

N.C.C.U.
SUPER TRICK
(1977, United Artists UA-LA729-G)

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[VINYL] Funk, Jazz, Disco | APE - 240.66 MB

Review:
N.C.C.U. were a group of musicians attending the North Carolina Central College. N.C.C.U. stood for New Central Connection Unlimited. The group were the brainchild of Gene Strassler, who was the chairman of the Music Department at the college. In 1967, Gene invited Donald Byrd to the college as part of the introduction of jazz into the college's curriculum. Donald invited some musicians he knew, namely Walter Booker, Joe Henderson, Roland Wilson, Joe Chambers and Woody Shaw. The college developed a reputation and by 1977, students could take a four year degree in jazz there. N.C.C.U. became the cornerstone of the college's attempts to forge a closer link with the music industry. The group were formed in January in 1976 and were signed to United Artists for their only album to date, 'Super Trick'. Produced by Donald Byrd for his Bluebyrd Productions Inc, the album garnered a great deal of dancefloor interest in the U.K., with the tracks 'Washing Machine' and 'Bull City Party' becoming highly popular. The album also featured artistic input from George Bohannon and Ernie Watts amongst others. www.soulwalking.co.uk

Tracklisting:
01 - Super Trick (7:13)
02 - Hey Girl (5:25)
03 - Bull City Party (6:25)
04 - You & I (6:10)
05 - Washing Machine (6:56)
06 - Sleepy Time Is Over (5:29)

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[RunawayTrane]

Stephanie Mills - Born For This!
R&B | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 248MB | 48:31
Lightyear 2004

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On Born for This! veteran R&B vocalist Stephanie Mills proves that age ain't nuthin' but a number. With nearly 30 years of theater and recording experience under her petite belt, the 47-year-old vocal dynamo can still outbelt junior divas like Beyoncé and Alicia Keys. And this ten-song disc offers timeless R&B that both her faithful and newfound fans will savor. "Never Knew Love" borrows its title and lyrical phrasings from Mills's 1980 hit "Never Knew Love like This Before," and the single "Healing Time" could easily fit on an Erykah Badu or Jill Scott album. Mills, however, breathes life into the latter song's lyrics -- such as "They'll be no last kiss / Forget one last cry / Cause we can't be friends /And Lord knows we tried" -- with an aching soprano that imparts the pain of a woman in dire need of healing time after a breakup. Cleverly, Mills offers "Something in the Way," a sparse, club-friendly remake of her late-'80s favorite "Something in the Way You Make Me Feel," and the BeBe Winans–penned title track is as good as any of her classic power ballads. Indeed, Mills was Born for This! and her latest album is a testament to her underrated talent. --Tracy E. Hopkins, Barnes & Noble


TRACKLISTING:
01. Can't Let Him Go
02. Never Knew Love
03. Healing Time
04. Love of My Life
05. Free
06. For U
07. You Still Mean So Much
08. Something in the Way
09. Baby Love
10. Born for This


LINKS (http://lix.in/-8560c5)

[RunawayTrane]

N.C.C.U.
SUPER TRICK
(1977, United Artists UA-LA729-G)


[VINYL] Funk, Jazz, Disco | APE - 240.66 MB



JUGGY MURRAY JONES
INSIDE AMERICA
(1976, Jupiter JU769LP419-1)


[VINYL] R&B, Disco, Funk | APE - 166.33 MB


Never heard of either, but will probably try both since I am really feeling the funk from that time period these days. Thanks for contributiong and welcome to the Citi


btw. ANY ALBUM ART for these?? Or at least info on who they are?

[Doctor-Rhythm]

I'm glad to be here :1139:

GOODY GOODY
GOODY GOODY
(1978, Atlantic SD 19197)

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/hqshare_photos/GoodyGoodyTMB.jpg

[VINYL] Disco, Funk | APE - 217.51 MB


More info about Goody Goody (http://www.djsportal.com/en/pioneer/index.php?id=montana)

Tracklisting:
01 - #1 Dee Jay (6:58)
02 - Super Jock (6:32)
03 - Bio-Rhythms (5:54)
04 - Goody Goody (4:08)
05 - It Looks Like Love (6:20)
06 - You Know How Good It Is (8:00)

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[zacki]

Nice Start "Doctor-Rhythm" Thanks !!!

[Blaq]

MTUME
IN SEARCH OF THE RAINBOW SEEKERS
(1980, EPIC JE 36017)

Nice drop. Thanks. :thumbs up:

Welcome! :thumbs up:

[zacki]

One Way Feat. Al Hudson (1979)

CD-Rip|Flac|Cue|Log|Cover
http://i39.tinypic.com/2ut47wz.jpg


01. Now That I Found You
02. You Can Do It
03. Guess You Didn't Know
04. Music
05. Come Dance With Me
06. I Am Under Your Spell

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[RunawayTrane]

Off the shelf of the L-I-B


The Roots - Things Fall Apart
RAP | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 440MB | 70:32
MCA 1999

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One of the cornerstone albums of alternative rap's second wave, Things Fall Apart was the point where the Roots' tremendous potential finally coalesced into a structured album that maintained its focus from top to bottom. If the group sacrifices a little of the unpredictability of its jam sessions, the resulting consistency more than makes up for it, since the record flows from track to track so effortlessly. Taking its title from the Chinua Achebe novel credited with revitalizing African fiction, Things Fall Apart announces its ambition right upfront, and reinforces it in the opening sound collage. Dialogue sampled from Spike Lee's Mo' Better Blues implies a comparison to abstract modern jazz that lost its audience, and there's another quote about hip-hop records being treated as disposable, that they aren't maximized as product or as art. That's the framework in which the album operates, and while there's a definite unity counteracting the second observation, the artistic ambition actually helped gain the Roots a whole new audience ("coffeehouse chicks and white dudes," as Common puts it in the liner notes). The backing tracks are jazzy and reflective, filled with subtly unpredictable instrumental lines, and the band also shows a strong affinity for the neo-soul movement, which they actually had a hand in kick-starting via their supporting work on Erykah Badu's Baduizm. Badu returns the favor by guesting on the album's breakthrough single, "You Got Me," an involved love story that also features a rap from Eve, co-writing from Jill Scott, and an unexpected drum'n'bass breakbeat in the outro. Other notables include Mos Def on the playful old-school rhymefest "Double Trouble," Slum Village superproducer Jay Dee on "Dynamite!," and Philly native DJ Jazzy Jeff on "The Next Movement." But the real stars are Black Thought and Malik B, who drop such consistently nimble rhymes throughout the record that picking highlights is extremely difficult. Along with works by Lauryn Hill, Common, and Black Star, Things Fall Apart is essential listening for anyone interested in the new breed of mainstream conscious rap. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide




~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Act Won (Things Fall Apart)
02. Table Of Contents (Parts 1 & 2)
03. Next Movement, The
04. Step Into The Relm
05. Spark, The
06. Dynamite!
07. Without A Doubt
08. Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New
09. Double Trouble
10. Act Too (The Love Of My Life)
11. 100% Dundee
12. Diedre Vs. Dice
13. Adrenaline!
14. 3rd Acts: ? Vs. Scratch 2...Electric Boogaloo
15. You Got Me - (with Erykah Badu)
16. Don't See Us
17. The Return To Innocence Lost
18. (untitled) - (hidden track)

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4bcb6c) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4d520d) | Part 3 (http://lix.in/-4ed8ae)

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[Blaq]

Anita Baker
Compositions
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Talk To Me
2. Perfect Love Affair
3. Whatever It Takes
4. Soul Inspiration
5. Lonely
6. No One To Blame
7. More Than You Know
8. Love You To The Letter
9. Fairy Tales

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Review

On Rapture and Giving You the Best That I Got, Anita Baker embraced a blend of technology and "real instruments" — a definite contrast to the completely high-tech approach of so much '80s and '90s R&B. But on Compositions, producer Michael J. Powell moved even closer to a '70s-like approach to R&B — recording Baker's vocals live in the studio, employing a live rhythm section, and avoiding drum machines altogether. What stayed the same was the type of material. Once again, Baker rejects hip-hop, techno-funk, new jack swing, and other '80s and '90s black music styles in favor of a consistently relaxed soul/pop mood. Though there's a lot to admire here — including "No One to Blame," "Soul Inspiration," and "Whatever It Takes," a song Baker wrote with Gerald LeVert and Marc Gordon of LeVert — Baker's approach was beginning to sound formulaic in 1990. Clearly blessed with a magnificent range and lots of soul, Baker needs to experiment and take more risks. And one way to go just might be jazz. The torchy and captivating "Lonely" shows that she has the ability to record a first-rate jazz album (if Elektra would okay such a project for her). Imagine Baker backed by James Moody, Tom Harrell, Chick Corea, Ray Brown, and Grady Tate.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[Doctor-Rhythm]

SHOCK
SHOCK
(1981, Fantasy F-9613)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/goodgroove/Shock.jpg

[VINYL] Funk, Disco, Electronic | APE - 219.67 MB

Nothing in the web about this band. No biography, no discography.
...but this album is very fonk. Never miss this.

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Tracklisting:
01 - Let Your Body Do Your Body Do The Talkin' (6:09)
02 - I Think I Love You (3:59)
03 - Stand Up (4:04)
04 - Shock (4:24)
05 - Let's Get Crackin' (3:51)
06 - Got To Have Your Love (5:14)
07 - Each And Every Day (4:57)
08 - Smooth Talk (3:17)

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[RunawayTrane]

Quartette Indigo - Quartette Indigo
JAZZ | WAVPACK | LOG | CUE | TIFF ART | 312MB | 41:39
Landmark 1994

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REVIEWS (http://www.jazzbows.com/quartetteindigo.html)



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Ragtime Dance
02. Naima
03. Andromeda
04. Footprints
05. Efua
06. A Saturday Night on Beale Street
07. Come Sunday
08. The Ladies Blues
09. Ruby, My Dear
10. Lift Every Voice and Sing

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-48ca0a) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4a50ab)

pw: lisalisa

[RunawayTrane]

The Rippingtons - Modern Art
JAZZ | APE | CUE | 300DPI | 320MB | 47:46
Peak 2009

NO EXTRACTION LOG


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Different musical historians will offer different opinions on exactly when smooth jazz got started. One could argue that the commercial pop-jazz that guitarist Wes Montgomery recorded for A&M with producer Creed Taylor in 1967 and 1968 (after Montgomery quit recording straight-ahead bop) marked the beginning of smooth jazz, but it was in the 1980s that the smooth jazz/NAC radio format really took off -- and the Rippingtons have often reaped the benefits of the format's popularity. Along the way, they have recorded plenty of innocuous, lightweight fluff; 2009's Modern Art often fits that description, but the 49-minute CD does have its moments. At times, guitarist Russ Freeman (the Rippingtons' founder and longtime leader) sounds like he yearns to break free of the smooth jazz/NAC format's constraints and limitations -- and a somewhat edgier side of the group asserts itself with decent results on "Body Art," the funky "Jet Set," and the title track. Also, there is a bit of an intrigue factor on the flamenco-tinged "Pastels on Canvas." But those tracks are the exception rather than the rule. Most of the time, Modern Art is highly formulaic and favors a "give the program directors what they want" approach. Do Freeman and his colleagues have what it takes to move the Rippingtons into serious fusion territory and give the group the sort of creative respectability that the Yellowjackets enjoy? Probably, but moving in that direction would scare away program directors, which is something that most of this album goes out of its way to avoid doing. Again, Modern Art has its moments, but more often than not, this is yet another play-it-safe affair for the Rippingtons. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Modern Art
02. Paris Groove
03. Black Book
04. Pastels on Canvas
05. One Step Closer
06. I Still Believe
07. Body Art
08. Age of Reason
09. Sweet Lullaby
10. Jet Set
11. Love Story

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4d758f) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4efc30)

[RunawayTrane]

The great Wes Montgomery:

Wes Montgomery - Tequila
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | 300DPI | 296MB | 47:03
Verve 1966

NO EXTRACTION LOG

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On two of the songs included on Tequila, "Tequila" and "The Thumb," Wes Montgomery had an opportunity to jam a bit while backed just by bassist Ron Carter, drummer Grady Tate and the congas of Ray Barretto. The other six selections utilize a string section arranged by Claus Ogerman but, even with a throwaway version of "What the World Needs Now Is Love," there are memorable renditions of "Bumpin' on Sunset" and "Insensatez" that uplift this album quite a bit beyond the guitarist's later A&M recordings. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

LISTEN (http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist/releases/default.aspx?pid=10293&aid=2889)



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Tequila
02. Little Child (Daddy Dear)
03. What the World Needs Now Is Love
04. The Big Hurt
05. Bumpin' on Sunset
06. Insensatez (How Insensitive)
07. The Thumb
08. Midnight Mood
09. Wives and Lovers
10. Tequila [alt take]
11. The Big Hurt [alt take]
12. Bumpin' on Sunset [alt take]

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-42cef8) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-445599)

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[RunawayTrane]

One Way Feat. Al Hudson (1979)




Haven't heard track 4 in almost 30 years, but I remember loving that song

There's nothing I love more than music....
Don't ever take my music away

cause-I-need-my-MUSIC
:2:

[dadirtydj]

Mark Whitfield – The Marksmen (1990)

JAZZ | WAV | CUE | 613 MB
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Review by Jonathan Widran

In a 1990 article on the then-young hotshots in the straight-ahead jazz world, Time magazine noted that Berklee graduate Mark Whitfield was one of the most remarkable guitarists in the genre. After hearing his smooth, breezy, and silky unamplified stylings on this eclectic debut disc, it would be hard to argue the point. George Benson apparently gets credit for discovering and nurturing this young virtuoso, so it's no surprise that Whitfield's chops are reminiscent of the Benson/Wes Montgomery school of playing. But though it may be unintentional, one can hear a bit of the genius of Stanley Jordan at work here, too. Whitfield may borrow from these masters, but at the same time, he was forging an identity all his own with some powerful and pungent licks and above-average compositions in addition to the few covers. Interestingly, Whitfield's rendition of Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood" is the least remarkable aspect of the album. Meanwhile, the up-tempo tunes like "Little Digi's Strut" are quite stunning.
Also of note is fellow "jazz bratpacker" Marcus Roberts' ivory work throughout the album. The Marksman is a bull's-eye that bridges an old-school approach with something very hip.

1. The Marksman (Album Version) 7:44
2. The Blues, From Way Back (Album Version) 7:27
3. In A Sentimental Mood (Album Version) 7:57
4. A Long Way From Home (Album Version) 9:56
5. Medgar Ever's Blues (Album Version) 7:04
6. Little Digi's Strut (Album Version) 5:44
7. The Very Thought Of You (Album Version) 4:38
8. Namu (Album Version) 2:28
9. There Is No Greater Love (Album Version) 7:48


Part 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228349117/613_Mrk_Witfild_Mrksmn_dadirtydj.part1.rar) | Part 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228456125/613_Mrk_Witfild_Mrksmn_dadirtydj.part2.rar)

[Doctor-Rhythm]

CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR
SURE SHOT
(1980, De-Lite DSR-9517)

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[VINYL] Funk, Soul, Disco | APE, Covers – 216.18 MB

Review:
Crown Heights Affair had a string of hits beginning with the number five R&B/Top 40 hit "Dreaming a Dream" in the summer of 1975 and also including the Top 20 R&B hits "Every Beat of My Heart,""Foxy Lady," -- not the Jimi Hendrix classic -- and "Dancin." Though the title track of their 1980 LP Sure Shot managed to chart number 72 in the summer of 1980, it was an album track that garnered the most attention. The radio-aired smooth dance cut "Use Your Body and Soul" embodies both the band's upbeat sound, elements of Chic, and a get-up-and-dance rap break/interlude. - by Ed Hogan (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - You Gave Me Love (5:55)
02 - I Don't Want To Change You (5:20)
03 - Sure Shot (6:20)
04 - You've Been Gone (5:45)
05 - I See The Light (4:50)
06 - Use Your Body & Soul (4:12)
07 - Tell Me You Love Me (5:15)

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[dadirtydj]

Mark Whitfield – Mark Whitfield (1993)

JAZZ | WAV | CUE | 625 MB
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Review by Robert Taylor

Wes Montgomery did it, then George Benson did it, so it was only a matter of time until Mark Whitfield did it. After all, going commercial proved to be very fruitful for both Montgomery and Benson. After two respectable straight-ahead recordings (The Marksman and Patrice), Whitfield received pressure from Warner Brothers to test the commercial jazz waters. This recording was a mild success and did receive some airplay, but Whitfield himself felt that he was selling out and after a short tour to promote the album, returned to his jazz roots. Despite the artist's tough criticisms, this is not as bad as he may think. The inclusion of a few straight-ahead pieces are all excellent, especially "Salvation of MRT," which alone saves this from being a complete disaster. In terms of the commercial material, it is played in the same tradition as Norman Brown, another Benson clone. The lowest point is "Sweet Sweet Love," an embarrassing attempt at soul/pop. A decent commercial jazz recording, but not recommended for those expecting to hear the real Mark Whitfield.


~Track Listings~

1. Strollin' (Album Version) 5:02
2. Freddie Freeloader (Album Version) 4:40
3. That Girl (Album Version) 6:09
4. You Know What I Like (Album Version) 5:40
5. The Joy of Love & Peace (Album Version) 4:38
6. Sweet, Sweet Love (Album Version) 4:53
7. Maya (Album Version) 5:19
8. More Than You Know (Album Version) 3:59
9. Salvation of MRT (Album Version) 6:26
10. BB's Journey (Album Version) 5:48
11. What's New (Album Version) 5:01

Paert 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228460346/625_Mrk_Witfild_selftitle_dadirtydj.part1.rar) | Part 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228473367/625_Mrk_Witfild_selftitle_dadirtydj.part2.rar) | Part 3 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228477557/625_Mrk_Witfild_selftitle_dadirtydj.part3.rar)


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Mark Whitfield - 7th Ave. Stroll (1995)

JAZZ | WAV | CUE | 666 MB
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~Track Listings~

1. Washington Square Thoroughfare 5:44
2. Harlem Nocturne 8:09
3. 7th Ave. Stroll 6:45
4. A Brooklyn Love 7:00
5. Businessman's Bounce 6:46
6. Spring In Manhattan 4:20
7. Sunday In New York 5:37
8. The Bowery Blues 4:54
9. Sunset At Waterside 6:22
10. Headin' To The Wes'Side 4:46
11. Autumn In New York 5:36

Part 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228481038/666_Mrk_Witfild_seventh_ave_roll_dadirtydj.part1.r ar) | Part 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228503126/666_Mrk_Witfild_seventh_ave_roll_dadirtydj.part2.r ar) | Part 3 (http://rapidshare.com/files/228506192/666_Mrk_Witfild_seventh_ave_roll_dadirtydj.part3.r ar)

[yungvizzyadot]

you gonna help my sample game with this one

[zacki]

Delegation - The Best Of

CD-Rip|Flac|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Heartache No.9
02. You And I
03. Put A Little Love On Me
04. The Promise Of Love
05. You've Been Doing Me Wrong
06. Let Me take You To The Sun
07. Back Door Love
08. Someone Ougtha Write A Song (About Yoy Baby)
09. Live is Like A Fire
10. Where's The Love (We Used To Know)
11. Thanks To Yo (The '88 Mix)

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[Blaq]

Anita Baker
Rhythm Of Love
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Rhythm Of Love
2. The Look Of Love
3. Body And Soul
4. Baby
5. I Apologize
6. Plenty Of Room
7. It's Been You
8. You Belong To Me
9. Wrong Man
10. Only For A While
11. Sometimes I Wonder Why
12. My Funny Valentine

WAV
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Review

As the 1990s progressed, Anita Baker was sounding more and more contrived. One hoped that someone with so appealing a voice would challenge herself and try something different — perhaps recording more standards or exploring straight-ahead jazz (which she's obviously quite capable of doing). But instead of gambling with inspiration and risking a decline in sales, Baker tends to play it safe and offers a disc that often sounds like formula at work. Though Rhythm of Love is a generally decent album and even contains a few gems (including the dusky "Wrong Man," the torchy "Sometimes I Wonder Why," and heartfelt interpretations of "My Funny Valentine" and "The Look of Love"), Baker is capable of a lot more. The diva gives the impression that she desperately needs to follow Natalie Cole's lead and get away from catering to radio.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[RunawayTrane]

Cedar Walton - Seasoned Wood
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | COVERS | 345MB | 51:55
Highnote 2008

NO EXTRACTION LOG

http://i44.tinypic.com/jiddow.jpg

REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=31201)


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. The Man I Love
2. Clockwise
3. Longravity
4. When Love Is New
5. Hindsight
6. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
7. Plexus
8. John's Blues


~ THE PLAYAS ~

Cedar Walton - Piano
Vincent Herring - Saxophones
Jeremy Pelt - Trumpet
Peter Washington - Bass
Al Foster - Drums

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4f2fb6) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-417417)

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[Blaq]

I had to rip this in burst mode because of slight scratches. "Happy Feelin's" has under a second of distortion at the 41 sec mark. I will add a compilation that has this track if anyone wanted to replace it.

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Time Is On My Side
2. Happy Feelin's
3. Color Blind
4. Lady Of Magic
5. While I'm Alone
6. You
7. Look At California

WAV
429MB
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Review

At a time when disco reigned supreme, Maze and Frankie Beverly took the R&B charts by storm with a smooth yet gritty soul/funk approach that rejected the disco beat entirely. Growing up in the soul hotbed of Philadelphia had a definite impact on Maze's distinctive sound, which owed as much to Marvin Gaye as it did to Philly soul. Classics like "While I'm Alone," "Lady of Magic," "You," and the hit "Happy Feelin's" earned Maze an intensely devoted bunch of followers, who will tell you in a minute that the charismatic Beverly is the very essence of a soul singer. Though it wasn't a single, one of the best offerings on the album is "Colorblind," a jewel expressing Beverly's frustration over the racial polarization that plagued the U.S. in 1977 and remained alive and well years later. This outstanding debut album didn't do much in the pop market, but thanks to enthusiastic support from the R&B market, it went gold.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[zacki]

Sybil - Sybil (1989)

CD-Rip|Flac|Cue|Log|Covers
http://i39.tinypic.com/2yzea6e.jpg


01. Don't Make Me Over
02. Love's Calling
03. I Wanna Be Where You Are
04. Grazy For You
05. Bad Beats Suite
06. Walk On By
07. Take Me Over
08. Give It To Me
09. Living For The Moment
10. Can't Wait (On Tommorrow)
11. We're Gonna Make It Work This Time
12. In My Dreams


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[RunawayTrane]

Stanley Clarke - 1, 2 To The Base
JAZZ | APE | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 399MB | 65:03
Epic 2003

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Stanley Clarke's first solo CD in over a decade, 1, 2, to the Bass (Sony/Epic), is an expansive offering that reflects the many dimensions of the renowned bassist-producer-film composer's artistry. The title track, a jazz-hip-hop hybrid, features rapper Q-Tip on hypnotic vocals, while "Anna (She Loves the Good Life)" grooves along, punctuated by horns and shaded by strings. Clarke's cover of Graham Central Station's "Hair" is a ferocious funk-rock jam, and Clarke unleashes his bass wizardry on the urban-flavored "'Bout the Bass" and the breathtaking live solo performance "Touch." By far the most touching track on the album is "I Shall Not Be Moved," a tune coproduced by Quincy Jones, which finds Oprah Winfrey delivering a dramatic and deeply felt reading of Maya Angelou's famous poem, accompanied by cinematic strings and Clarke's pensive plucked bass. It's a performance you will not soon forget, and Clarke follows it with "Shanti/Peace/ Paz/Shal," a Middle Eastern-inflected composition featuring eloquent interplay between Clarke's bass and L. Subramaniam's violin that closes the album on a mournfully beautiful note. --Lucy Tauss, JazzTimes


~ GUESTS ~

George Duke - Keyboards
Everette Harp - Saxophone
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Amel Larrieux - Vocals
Hubert Laws - Flute
Q-Tip - Rap
Oprah Winfrey - Spoken Word
Glenn Lewis - Vocals


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. 1, 2, To the Bass
02. Simply Said
03. Where Is the Love?
04. Anna (She Loves the Good Life)
05. Los Callabos (The Horses)
06. Just Cruizin' (En Hommage - Wes Montgomery/George Benson/Pat Martino)
07. 'Bout the Bass
08. Hair
09. Touch [live]
10. All the Children/Todos los Niños
11. I Shall Not Be Moved
12. Shanti Peace Paz


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-461b64) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-47a205)

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[zacki]

George Duke - Follow The Rainbow (1979)

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01. Party Down
02. Say That You Will
03. Funkin' For The Thrill
04. Sunrise
05. Festival
06. I Am For Real
07. Straight From The Hart
08. Corine
09. Pluck
10. Follow The Rainbow


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Only really got this for GLOBE & Pow Wow, but will still share:


Street Jams - Electric Funk: Part 3
ELECTRO | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF ART | 614MB | 79:02
Rhino 1994

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Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 is another terrific collection of old-school hip-hop and electro-funk from the early '80s, containing 12 tracks, almost all in their original 12" mixes. Only a handful of these songs, such as Grandmaster Flash's "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)," were big hits, but there are a number of songs that became well-known as samples and scratches, including Nuance's "Take a Chance," SoulSonic Force's "Looking for the Perfect Beat," Free Style's "The Party Has Begun," L.A. Dream Team's "Calling on the Dream Team," Wreckin' Cru's "Surgery" and Egyptian Lover's "Dubb Girls." No other compilation of early-'80s electro-funk and hip-hop remixes comes close to matching the quality of Street Jams, and this is another great addition to the series. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Juice "The Electric Wire" & Steve Yano - Skanless Electric Funk Megamix (Phase 2)
02. Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It)
03. Nuance - Take A Chance
04. Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force - Looking For The Perfect Beat
05. Pretty Tony - Jam The Box
06. File 13 - Taste So Good
07. Uncle Jamm's Army - Naughty Boy
08. Trinere - All Night
09. Freestyle - The Party Has Begun
10. L.A. Dream Team - Calling On The Dream Team
11. MC G.L.O.B.E. & Pow Wow - Celebrate!
12. World Class Wreckin' Cru - Surgery
13. Egyptian Lover - Dubb Girls (Ultimate Mix)


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4f5914) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-419d75) | Part 3 (http://lix.in/-432416)

pw: lisalisa

[zacki]

Alton McClain & Destiny - Gonna Tell The World (1981)

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01. My Destiny
02. Answer To My Prayer
03. Making Room For Love
04. Simple Things
05. We're Gonna Make It
06. Love Notes
07. Why Did You Let Me Love You
08. Bring It Back
09. Love And Learn
10. Because Of You


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Remastered album. But tracks 6-11 are done in MONO


Wes Montgomery - Far Wes
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | 300DPI | 248MB | 52:05
Pacific Jazz 1958

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This historical CD contains some of guitarist Wes Montgomery's first recordings; in fact only three small-group songs predate these performances. The then-obscure guitarist is heard in two different quintets, both of which include his brothers Buddy (on piano) and Monk (playing electric bass). The earlier set has Harold Land's tenor as a lead voice while altoist Pony Poindexter takes his place on the later date, Wes's sound was already quite recognizable and he contributes six originals which alternate with Harold Land's "Hymn for Carl" and four standards. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Far Wes
02. Leila
03. Old Folks
04. Wes' Tune
05. Hymn for Carl
06. Montgomeryland Funk
07. Stompin' at the Savoy
08. Monk's Shop
09. Summertime
10. Falling in Love With Love
11. Renie


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-44c82b) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-464ecc)

pw: lisalisa

[RunawayTrane]

Had no idea Milk and Giz were blood brothers. Also did
not know Giz did vocals on a track. Or was the X-Pro for
the album


Audio Two - What More Can I Say?
HIP HOP | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 207MB | 38:32
First Priority 1988

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Aided by Stetsasonic's Daddy O on a pair of cuts ("Make It Funky" and "Top Billin'"), Audio Two's full-length debut is a patchy affair, just like the albums that would follow from the Brooklyn duo. Neither Gizmo Dee nor his brother Milk are proficient rappers with above average lyrical capabilities, but the way they play off each other is occasionally enough to cause some excitement. "Top Billin'" stands easily as the best track here, thanks in no small part to Daddy O's sparse yet infectious work -- the beat would later reappear in Mary J. Blige's "Real Love." Other entertaining moments include "Hickeys Around My Neck" and "Make It Funky." ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Top Billin'
02. What More Can I Say?
03. When The 2 Is On The Mic
04. I Like Cherries
05. I Don't Care
06. Giz Starts Buggin'
07. Make It Funky
08. Hickeys Around My Neck
09. Put It 2 Music
10. Top Billin' Instrumental
11. The Questions


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4ae3db) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4c6a7c)

pw: lisalisa

[Doctor-Rhythm]

VAUGHAN MASON & CREW
BOUNCE, ROCK, SKATE, ROLL
(1980, Brunswick BL 754221)

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[VINYL] Funk, Soul, Disco | FLAC, Covers – 301 MB

Review:
Massive! This is probably the best-ever album of rollerskating grooves -- and is the most famous entry into a short-lived funk genre that sprung up around the rollerskating craze of the late 70s and early 80s. The rollerskate sound took a tight stepping funk groove from earlier years, and mixed it with the extended instrumental style of club music -- creating a sound that was a mix of funk and disco that worked perfectly for skating around a track, and which had a huge influence on the beat of early hip hop. The centerpiece of the album's the massive sample track "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" -- an instantly recognizable number that features tight vamping guitar and good choppy rhythms. The cut's offered up here in 2 parts -- and the rest of the record's just as great, with titles that include "Roller Skate", "We're Gonna Funk You Up", and "Thinking About You Baby".
© 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

Tracklisting:
01 - Rollerskate (8:54)
02 - Cravin' Your Body (5:20)
03 - Thinking About You Baby (6:16)
04 - We're Gonna Funk You Up (7:49)
05 - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll I & II (9:03)

Bonus Tracks:
06 - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll (12'' Version - Pt. 1) (7:36)
07 - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll (12'' Version - Pt. 2) (7:16)

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VAUGHAN MASON & CREW
BOUNCE, ROCK, SKATE, ROLL
(1980, Brunswick BL 754221)



Good one. Thanks Doc!

[excel]

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Anthony Hamilton - Comin' From Where I'm From

Format: FLAC
Size: 356 MB

1. "Mama Knew Love"
2. "Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens"
3. "Since I Seen't You"
4. "Charlene"
5. "I'm a Mess"
6. "Comin' from Where I'm From"
7. "Better Days"
8. "Lucille"
9. "Float"
10. "My First Love" (featuring LaToiya Williams)
11. "Chyna Black"
12. "I Tried"

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[zacki]

Pleasure - Dust Yourself Off (1975) & Accept No Substitutes (1976)

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01. Dust Yourself Off
02. Reality
03. My Love
04. Midnight At The Oasis
05. Music Is My Life
06. Plastic People
07. Bouncy Lady
08. What Is Slick
09. Straight Ahead
10. Let's Dance
11. I'm Mad
12. Pleasure For Your Pleasure
13. We Have So Much
14. Jammin' With Pleasure
15. Ghettos Of The Mind
16. The Love Of My Life
17. Theme For The Moonchild
18. 2 For 1


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VAUGHAN MASON & CREW
BOUNCE, ROCK, SKATE, ROLL
(1980, Brunswick BL 754221)

Thanks :thumbs up:

[RunawayTrane]

Bumpity-Bumpity-Bump

Tower Of Power - Bump City
FUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | PNG ART | 277MB | 35:51
Warner Brothers 1972

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The band's key formula of Rocco Prestia's rock-solid, sixteenth-note bass lines, punchy horn charts and memorable hooks is present from the opening notes of "You Got To Funkifize," and a few other tunes are just as good (the uptempo blues "Flash In The Pan"). However, for much of the disc they seem to be imitating Chicago - "What Happened To The World That Day?" with its breezy brass melody and vocal harmonies; the concluding impressionistic "Of The Earth" - and it's not particularly exciting. I also don't care for the soul ballad "You're Still A Young Man," though it remains a concert staple. Most of the writing is again by Castillo and Kupka, though they collaborated with Garibaldi ("Down To The Nightclub") and Williams ("You Strike My Main Nerve"), and the slow "Gone" was contributed by Adams and first sax Skip Mesquite. The last album featuring vocals from Rick Stevens, who flipped out on drugs a few years later and killed two people - a crime for which he is incarcerated to this day. Produced by Ron Capone and the band. --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org


TRACKLISTING:
1. You Got to Funkifize
2. What Happened to the World That Day?
3. Flash in the Pan
4. Gone
5. You Strike My Main Nerve
6. Down to the Nightclub
7. You're Still a Young Man
8. Skating on Thin Ice
9. Of the Earth

DOWNLOAD (http://rapidshare.com/files/414051917/T.o.p.-bupshit.rar)

[Doctor-Rhythm]

SLAVE Featuring STEVE ARRINGTON
STELLAR FUNGK: THE BEST OF
(1994, Rhino R2 71592)

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Funk, Soul, Disco | FLAC, Cue, Log, m3u, Covers – 498 MB

Review:
The most remarkable thing about Slave's music through its career was its commitment to simplicity. Sparse, yet dense arrangements in which everything wrapped itself around a potent bass melody and simple songwriting formula. No ostentatious production or over-the-top divas in acrobatic vocal hysterics. These were tight, jam-packed songs designed to make you move. Stellar Funk captures the best moments of Slave's career and some of the most hypnotic funk ever to come out of Ohio, or the '70s for that matter.
by Rob Theakston (AMG)

Biography:
Arguably the hottest of the '70s Ohio funk bands, Slave had a great run in the late '70s and early '80s. Trumpeter Steve Washington formed the group in Dayton in 1975. Vocalist Floyd Miller teamed with Tom Lockett Jr, Charlie Bradley, Mark Adams, Mark Hicks, Danny Webster, Orion Wilhoite, and Tim Dozier. Vocalists Steve Arrington and Starleana Young came aboard in 1978, with Arrington ultimately becoming lead vocalist. Their first big hit was the thumping single "Slide" in 1977 for Cotillion, where they remained until 1984. Their best tracks were lyrically simple and at times silly, but the arrangements and rhythms were intense and hypnotic. Other Top Ten R&B hits were "Just a Touch of Love" in 1979, "Watching You" in 1980, and "Snap Shot" in 1981. Young, Washington, and Lockett departed to form Aurra in 1979. Arrington himself left in the early '80s. They added Charles Carter, Delburt Taylor, Sam Carter, Kevin Johnson, and Roger Parker as replacements and continued on, though much less successfully, into the late '80s. They moved to Atlantic for one LP in 1984, then switched to the Atlanta-based Ichiban in 1986 for singles and LPs that were just a shade of the former vibrant Slave sound. Their most recent release was The Funk Strikes Back in 1992. Rhino issued Stellar Funk: The Best of Slave, a first-rate anthology of their finest cuts, in 1994.
by Ron Wynn (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01. Slide [0:06:51.70]
02. The Party Song [0:03:33.05]
03. Stellar Fungk [0:04:41.65]
04. Are You Ready For Love? [0:03:46.03]
05. Just A Touch of Love [0:06:30.67]
06. Stone Jam [0:06:46.73]
07. Watching You [0:04:45.12]
08. Steal Your Heart [0:05:24.63]
09. Snap Shot [0:03:25.35]
10. Wait For Me [0:03:42.47]
11. Nobody Can Be You [0:05:22.05]
12. Weak At The Knees [0:05:24.23]
13. Dancin' In The Key Of Life [0:04:58.37]
14. Feel So Real [0:05:09.28]
15. Way Out [0:04:25.62]

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[zacki]

Alexander O'Neal - Hearsay All Mixed Up (1988)

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01. Fake 88 (House Mix)
02. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me (Hateful Club Mix)
03. Never Knew Love Like This (Extended Version)
04. Criticize (Ben Liebrand Remix)
05. The Lovers (Extended Version)
06. Criticize (Remix)
07. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me (Ben Liebrand Remix)
08. Fake (Extended Version)
09. You Were Meant To Be My Lady (88 Keith Cohen Extended Remix)
10. Innocent (88 Keith Cohen House Mix)


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Bootsy Collins - What's Bootsy Doin?
FUNK | ALAC | CUE | COVERS | 290MB | 42:23
Columbia 1988

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Bootsy's first record in six years showed he hadn't wasted his time out of the spotlight - the wide variety of his intervening session gigs seems to have expanded his conception of what a Bootsy Collins record could sound like. His vocals come and go, while the choruses and many of the lead vocals are turned over to a host of singers including Mudbone Cooper, P-Nut Johnson, Vickie Vee, Taka Boom and Godmoma. The music isn't stuck in the Seventies (the high-tech "I Wanna Be Kissin' U") but isn't self-consciously up-to-date either: drum machines and synth are used to add interest and excitement ("Leakin'"), not as a crutch, and there's plenty of live guitar (by Stevie Salas, Ron Jennings, Catfish and Bootsy) and the Horny Horns. The Space Bass is present on several tracks ("Party On Plastic (What's Bootsy Doin'?)") but always subordinate to the needs of the tune. Even the lyrics are smart, to the point ("First One To The Egg"), and occasionally even sentimental ("Yo-Moma-Loves Ya" featuring Mama Collins). --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Party On Plastic (What's Bootsy Doin'?)
02. Subliminal Seduction (Funk Me Dirty)
03. Leakin'
04. Shock-It-To-Me
05. 1st One 2 The Egg Wins (The Human Race)
06. Love Song
07. (Iwannabee) Kissin' U
08. *-ing The 'Luv Gun'
09. Yo-Moma-Loves Ya
10. Save What's Mine For Me


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-499a20) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4b20c1)

pw: lisalisa

[PROXM]

thx for the chaka khan

[Doctor-Rhythm]

RARE GEMS ODISSEY
RARE GEMS ODISSEY
(1977, Casablanca NBLP 7072)

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[VINYL] Disco, Funk, Soul | APE – 201 MB

Review:
It's quite possible that 99 percent of the world's R&B lovers have never heard of Rare Gems Odyssey, a little-known disco/funk/soul combo from Los Angeles. Released in 1977, the band's self-titled debut album received very little attention. Only one song on this record (which was produced by Arthur G. Wright) deserves to be called a gem: the hilarious, relentlessly funky "What Is Funk." Grooving to a James Brown-like riff, the members of Rare Gems Odyssey provide six minutes of goofy, wacky jive talk and make "What Is Funk" a classic that would have been worthy of Parliament/Funkadelic. But that's the only great tune on the LP. From disco-funk items like "Psychic Lady" and "Restricted Area" to the soul ballad "Rocky Mountain," the rest of Rare Gems Odyssey is mediocre -- not terrible, but definitely mediocre. Commercially, the album bombed, and Casablanca gave Rare Gems Odyssey the boot.
by Alex Henderson (AMG)

Biography:
Based in Los Angeles, Rare Gems Odyssey was an obscure disco/funk/soul combo that recorded two little-known LPs in the late '70s. The band was formed in 1976, when its six-person lineup consisted of singer Debra Givings, drummer/singer Charles Givings, keyboardist/singer Johnny Ross, guitarist/singer Jimmy Gough, bassist/singer Darryl Coleman, and percussionist/singer Tony Coleman. Produced by Arthur G. Wright, its self-titled debut album came out on Casablanca in 1977; when the LP failed to sell, Casablanca dropped Rare Gems Odyssey. In 1978, the band omitted Odyssey from its name -- possibly because it didn't want to be confused with the group Odyssey, which had a major hit with "Native New Yorker" in 1977 -- and started going by simply Rare Gems. Using that name, it recorded its second album, Million Dollar Disco, for the small, L.A.-based California Gold label in 1979. That LP was also plagued by a lack of attention, and in 1980, Rare Gems broke up.
by Alex Henderson (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - Love Won't Set Me Free (3:34)
02 - Psychic Lady (3:30)
03 - Restricted Area (2:46)
04 - What Is Funk (6:07)
05 - We Are Rare Gems Odyssey (6:30)
06 - Wonder Boy (3:57)
07 - Me And You (3:42)
08 - Rocky Mountain (2:40)

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Steve Coleman - Motherland Pulse
M-BASE | FLAC | CUE | 300DPI | 267MB | 40:39
JMT 1985

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Steve Coleman's debut recording as a leader was the beginning of the documentation of his M-Base music on record. Coleman teams up with some of his top associates of the era, including pianist Geri Allen, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith; plus, there are guest appearances by Cassandra Wilson (who sings on "No Good Time Fairies") and trumpeter Graham Haynes. The funky yet creative music has less crowded ensembles than Coleman's upcoming records would, and serves as a fine showcase for the talented and strikingly original altoist who contributed six of the eight numbers. ~ Scott Yanow, All Muusic Guide

REVIEW (http://www.m-base.com/motherland_pulse.html)

LISTEN (http://www.m-base.com/download.html#motherland)



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Irate Blues
2. Another Level
3. Cüd Ba-Rith
4. Wights Waits for Weights
5. No Good Time Fairies
6. On This
7. The Glide Was in the Ride
8. Motherland Pulse

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-438c26) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4512c7)

pw: lisalisa

[Doctor-Rhythm]

RARE GEMS
MILLION DOLLAR DISCO
(1978, California Gold CGI-1001)

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[VINYL] Disco, Funk, Soul | APE – 208 MB

Review:
After being dropped by Casablanca in 1977, Rare Gems Odyssey changed its name to Rare Gems and resurfaced on the small California Gold label with its second album, Million Dollar Disco. This 1979 LP didn't do any better than the band's first album, but it's a competent disco-funk effort. Rare Gems steers clear of ballads and slow jams this time -- the disco era was in full swing in 1979, and the Los Angeles residents take dead aim at the dance floor on pleasant, if unremarkable, tracks like "Love's Hall of Fame," "I Like Disco Music," "Disco Jam," and "Make Your Life So Easy." None of the material is mind-blowing, but none of it is terrible either. Rare Gems' second album (which was produced and arranged by Arthur G. Wright) turned out to be its last; in 1980, the band called it quits.
by Alex Henderson (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - Million Dollar Disco (4:55)
02 - You've Got My Love (3:55)
03 - Love's Hall Of Fame (4:00)
04 - Music Is For Dancing (4:07)
05 - I Like Disco Music (2:55)
06 - Make Your Life So Easy (3:00)
07 - Disco Jam (5:40)

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RARE GEMS ODISSEY
RARE GEMS ODISSEY
(1977, Casablanca NBLP 7072)



RARE GEMS
MILLION DOLLAR DISCO
(1978, California Gold CGI-1001)


Never heard of before. Will try them out anyway, so thanks

[RunawayTrane]

Bobby Broom - Modern Man
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 392MB | 64:13
Delmark 2001

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REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=8635)

PLAYERS

Bobby Broom - Guitar
Dr. Lonnie Smith - Hammond B-3
Ronnie Cuber - Baritone Saxophone
Idris Muhammad - Drums



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Dance for Osiris
02. Ponta Grossa
03. Superstition
04. Mo'
05. I'll Never Fall in Love Again
06. Blues for Modern Man
07. Old Devil Moon
08. A Pec a Sec
09. After Words
10. Layla

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4b3755) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4cbdf6)

pw: lisalisa

[zacki]

Kool & The Gang - Ladies' Night (1979)

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01. Ladies' Night
02. Got You Into My Life
03. If You Feel Like Dancin'
04. Hangin' Out
05. Tonight's The Night
06. Too Hot


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[RunawayTrane]

Dropping all those classic Jacopass rips all over the place.
Starting with this one. Bigupps to the Funkmonster!


Fatback Band - Tasty Jam
FUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 600DPI | 229MB | 34:52
Southbound 1981

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By 1981, large-scale R&B bands like Fatback were being pushed to the sidelines by smaller groups whose primarily electronic sounds excluded traditional soul music frills like horn sections. Fatback was obviously paying attention because Tasty Jam pares down the group's sound to push synthesizers to the forefront. The resulting fusion of old-fashioned grooves and up-to-date electronics resulted in the group's strongest, most consistent album since XII. Tasty Jam simply presents six slices of dense, rhythmic electronic funk. It lacks the catchy pop elements of past Fatback outings, but compensates with tight arrangements and arresting rhythms: "Take It Any Way You Want It" is built on a pulsating, polyrhythmic bed of electric piano and synthesizer hooks and "Keep Your Fingers Out the Jams" pits the effectively harmonized chant of the title against a rolling synthesizer bassline guaranteed to induce some hip shaking. "High Steppin' Lady" is another strong track that hooks in listeners with the intriguing contrast between its Latin-flavored percussion and its bubbly, percolating synthesizer lines. The album drags a bit in places, most notably the repetitive grooves of "Kool Whip," but none of the songs ever truly wear out their welcome and the group's compelling mastery of their groove makes up for these occasional shortcomings. In the end, Tasty Jam lacks the standout singles that would give it crossover appeal but remains a solid listen for fans of electronic-oriented dance music. ~ Donald A. Guarisco, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Take It Any Way You Want It
2. Wanna Dance (Keep Up the Dance)
3. Keep Your Fingers Out of the Jam
4. Kool Whip
5. High Steppin' Lady
6. Get Ready for the Night


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-49c1c6) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4b4867)

pw: lisalisa

[Doctor-Rhythm]

Fatback Band - Tasty Jam
FUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 600DPI | 229MB | 34:52
Southbound 1981


:277: Great!

[zacki]

Fatback - Tasty Jam (1981)

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01. Take It Any Way You Want It
02. Wanna Dance (Keep Up The Dance)
03. Keep Your Fingers Out The Jam
04. Kool Whip
05. High Steppin' Lady
06. Get Ready For The Night

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PHYLLIS HYMAN
YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME
(1979, Arista)

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[VINYL] R&B, Disco | APE – 237 MB

Review:
You Know How to Love Me was Phyllis Hyman's most successful album and was carefully tailored to become the artist's crossover breakthrough, with prolific producer/songwriters James Mtume and Reggie Lucas on board. The end result is a carefully constructed blend of contemporary disco-styled songs and ballads, some better than others, and the more routine tracks are always rescued by Hyman stellar pipes. The album never truly realized its full potential, but does include the song that would become one of Hyman's signature tunes, "You Know How to Love Me." The song was never a blockbuster hit, but has grown into a classic, covered by artists such as Lisa Stansfield and Robin S. Other highlights include the excellent quiet storm of "Some Way," which allows Hyman's husky voice to shine; the somber, sublime piano ballad "But I Love You"; and the jazzy saxophone ballad "Complete Me." You Know How to Love Me is as close as Hyman truly came to becoming a commercial force and is an important and essential chapter in this star's musical legacy. The album was re-released in 2002, boasting excellent liner notes by biographer David Nathan, rare photos, and a bonus track, "You're the One," recorded in 1977, which blends in perfectly with the rest of the disc. This is the case of an album that was not a blockbuster upon initial release, but, like a great overlooked film, has grown into a classic whose importance will only increase with the passing of time.
by Jose F. Promis (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - You Know How To Love Me (7:34)
02 - Some Way (5:08)
03 - Under Your Spell (4:40)
04 - This Feeling Must Be Love (3:43)
05 - But I Love You (3:05)
06 - Heavenly (4:30)
07 - Hold On (4:12)
08 - Give A Little More (4:04)
09 - Complete Me (5:22)

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Here is it again.


Damn, sorry Zack. Forgot you dropped it too. Was really just planning on posting it on the blog, but figured I'd drop a copy on a few msgboards too
:dunno:

[RunawayTrane]

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Cameo - Style
FUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 229MB
Casablanca 1983

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R&B was experiencing a year of transition in 1983. Soul music was evolving into urban contemporary, R&B producers were becoming increasingly high tech, and horn funk was losing ground to synth-funk and electro-funk. Also, the hip-hop factor could not be overlooked -- some old-timers insisted that hip-hop was a passing fad, but younger R&B producers realized that rap was becoming the music of choice for many young African Americans and paid close attention to hip-hop production techniques. Inevitably, all of these things affected Cameo. Released in 1983, Style is more high-tech than 1979's Secret Omen or 1980's Cameosis but not as high-tech as 1985's Single Life or 1986's Word Up! It is also an LP that finds singer/producer Larry Blackmon leading a downsized Cameo -- while the band had ten members at the start of the 1980s, it only has four on Style: Tomi Jenkins, Charles Singleton, Nathan Leftenant, and Blackmon himself. (And by Single Life in 1985, Cameo would only be a trio.) Having cut way back on the horns on Style, Blackmon makes sure that keyboards and synthesizers play a major role on snappy funk items like "Cameo's Dance," "Aphrodisiac," "Slow Movin'," and the hit title song. On Cameo's late-'70s albums, keyboards took a back seat to horns -- on Style, it's just the opposite. Even on a remake of the standard "Can't Help Falling in Love" (a ballad that had been recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Doris Day), Cameo is more technology-minded. Style isn't among Cameo's essential albums, but it's an enjoyable effort that will appeal to die-hard fans. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Aphrodisiac
02. This Life Is Not For Me
03. You're A Winner
04. I Can't Help Falling In Love
05. Serenity (interlude)
06. Style
07. Cameo's Dance
08. Let's Not Talk Slot
09. Slow Moving
10. Heaven Only Knows


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Brenda Russell - Love Life
VOCAL | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 197MB
A&M 1981

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Produced by Stewart Levine; the cast includes top session musicians including most of Toto, Dean Parks, and Abraham Laboriel on bass, and Russell goes with a straightforward pop sound, not too fast or too slow. Since she doesn't use horns or strings, the arrangements have nowhere to go, and it's a bit mind-numbing after a while. There's one fine riff tune, though unfortunately it's the shortest track on the album ("Lucky"), and there are a couple of moving love songs ("Sensitive Man") and dueling guitar solos (by Steve Lukather and Buzzy Feiten) on "Thank You." Not as accessible, commercially successful or challenging as her debut, it's still good fun for her fans. --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Love Life
2. Rainbow
3. Something I Like to Do
4. Lucky
5. Sensitive Man
6. Deep Dark and Mysterious
7. If You Love
8. Thank You

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FATBACK
BRITE LITES, BIG CITY
(1979, Spring)

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco, Soul | APE - 218 MB

Review:
While it doesn't overflow with high points like Fired Up 'N' Kickin', Brite Lites, Big City remains a solid album's worth of funky disco. The hooks aren't as instantly catchy as the ones that propelled past hits like "Spanish Hustle" or "I Like Girls," but songs like "Freak the Freak the Funk (Rock)" sport nice big grooves that will keep the listener's toes tapping. The album's big highlights are "Big City," a tribute to New York driven by a surprisingly jazzy horn riff, and "Let Me Do It to You," a percolating funk showcase that cleverly pits male and female vocal sections against each other as it doubles its thumping bassline with the chant mentioned in the title. "Wild Dreams" is another highlight, an interesting tune that contrasts mellow female harmonies against an insistent beat churned out by the rhythm section. Some of the tunes get a bit repetitive at times, most notably "Hesitation" and its reliance on an endlessly-reiterated chant, but the band's performance is strong enough throughout the album to overshadow these moments of weakness. The result is an album that isn't strong enough to win over people who aren't already fans, but will definitely satisfy fans of the Fatback sound.
by Donald A. Guarisco (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - Freak The Freak The Funk (Rock) (7:26)
02 - Let Me Do It To You (5:20)
03 - Big City (6:34)
04 - (Do The) Boogie Woogie (5:47)
05 - Hesitation (6:09)
06 - Wild Dreams (5:34)

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[zacki]

Afterbach - Matinee (1981)

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01. It's You
02. WrapIt Up
03. I Thank Heaven
04. Have You Seen Her
05. Ladies Of The 80's
06. Me, Myself & I
07. Wanna Fill You Up
08. Once Is Not Enough


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Not sure who'll want it, but will post anyway
Bigupps to brotha Kosta

Diana Ross - Diana Ross
MOTOWN | APE | CUE | COVERS | 242MB | 37:25
Motown 1970

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The string arrangements are superb, the tunes are memorable, and Ross' glass-clear voice is a perfect complement to the gentleness of the ballads - for my money, Diana's version of "You're All I Need To Get By" is even better than the original. Ashford & Simpson apparently decided to save all their gospel and R&B influences for Simpson's concurrent solo album, and mixing things up a bit would've given this set more variety, but it's still probably Diana's brightest moment as a solo artist. --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)
02. Now That There's You
03. You're All I Need to Get By
04. These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
05. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
06. Something on My Mind
07. I Wouldn't Change the Man He Is
08. Keep an Eye
09. Where There Was Darkness
10. Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow
11. Dark Side of the World


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[Doctor-Rhythm]

CAPTAIN SKY
THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SKY
(1978, AVI)

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco, Soul | APE – 249 MB

Review:
The poor man's Bootsy Collins, Captain Sky channels the sprawling cosmic-funk consciousness of Parliament-Funkadelic to create a slicker, more commercial version of their pioneering sound. As Xerox copies go, his debut LP, The Adventures of Captain Sky, isn't half bad, sacrificing the resolution and depth of the original but still managing to deliver some impressively heady space-cadet disco. Captain Sky (aka bassist Daryl Cameron) is no George Clinton but his outsized grooves and celebratory melodies are undeniably propulsive. With its bubbling bassline and blistering percussion breaks, the 12-minute epic "Super Sporm" (later sampled by everyone from Afrika Bambaataa to Boogie Down Productions) is an underground funk classic and for good reason, but the entire record makes for a surprisingly consistent and engaging listen.
by Jason Ankeny (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - Saturday Night Move-Ease (7:52)
02 - Super Sporm (11:53)
03 - Dr. Rock (6:45)
04 - Wonder Worm (With Tones) (8:03)
05 - Can't Stop Now (5:50)

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FATBACK
BRITE LITES, BIG CITY
(1979, Spring)

Thanks, but just got a CD copy of this on a different board. Great post, bad timing


CAPTAIN SKY
THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SKY
(1978, AVI)


Good timing on this one tho!!
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[RunawayTrane]

Caught this at Target. Didn't really like LotusFlower that much
but you know I wasn't gonna pass up three albums for 12 bucks.
This is a RLL exclusive. Not posting anywhere else. Don't want
Prince knocking on my door looking to kick my ass, lol

This is one I had to cop. If for no other reason than to reward the brotha
for trying to make it affordable for the masses

Prince - MPLSound
FUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 322MB
NPG 2009

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Prince played every instrument on MPLSoUND — just like the old days, only now he gets obsessive with Pro Tools. He isn't as bawdy as he once was (becoming a Jehovah's Witness will do that), but he's still got a lot of humor and swagger. On the funky "(There'll Never B) Another Like Me," he sings about his beauty routine (it involves olive oil in his hair), and on the seven-and-a-half-minute "Ol' Skool Company," he covers issues from the TARP bailout to the state of radio ("If the White House is black/We gotta take the radio back"). Five of MPLSoUND's nine songs sound like lost B sides from assorted classic Prince albums (Dirty Mind, 1999, Controversy, etc.); these days, even a really good Prince song usually reminds the listener of a better, earlier one. What really hamstrings the album, though, is a four-song sequence in the middle: Two syrupy ballads, one overlong tribute to Valente and one Caribbean-inflected number that sounds like a Smoove B seduction. ---Gavin Edwards, Rolling Stone


~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. (There'll Never B) Another Like Me
2. Chocolate Box
3. Dance 4 Me
4. U're Gonna C Me
5. Here
6. Valentina
7. Better with Time
8. Ol' Skool Company
9. No More Candy 4 U


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DAZZLE
DAZZLE
(1979, De-Lite)

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco, Soul | APE - 231 MB

Review:
Dazzle was yet one of several short-lived studio projects that featured the indelible mark of keyboardist, vocalist, producer, and arranger LeRoy Burgess. With strings and horns arranged by longtime mentor and underground disco phenom Patrick Adams, and with production duties split with Stan Lucas, Burgess delivered a full-length disco album for the De-Lite label in 1979. Dazzle was a strong album that featured "Reaching" and "You Dazzle Me," two singles that were warmly received on dance floors. Though the record wasn't the funkiest thing Burgess kicked out during his prolific career, its uplifting spirit and exquisitely arrangements have helped make it a favorite of Burgess followers.
by Andy Kellman (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - Walk Before You Run (7:30)
02 - It's Not The Same (5:33)
03 - All (6:03)
04 - You Dazzle Me!!! (6:20)
05 - Reaching (6:54)
06 - Slipped Disco (6:10)

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Candy Dulfur - Girls Night Out
JAZZFUNK | FLAC | CUE | 300DPI | 431MB | 58:15
BMG 1999

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For her album Girls Night Out (released worldwide in 1999), Dulfer joined forces with some of the finest talents in the music business. Featured were such music luminaries as horn players Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis, jazz trumpeteer Arturo Sandoval, bass player Jerry Preston and popular smooth jazz artist Jonathan Butler. Mixing of the album took place in the USA, where Candy worked with top talents Booker T III and Ray Bardani in New York and Los Angeles. The album marked a return to the funky and danceable style that Candy was originally known for, but also revealed she was absorbing the newer styles like hip hop, house and jungle. The album included the song, "Cookie" which is one of the tracks she recorded with old friend Dave Stewart for the soundtrack of Robert Altman's motion picture, "Cookie's Fortune"


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Girls Night Out
02. 2025
03. Fred's Joint
04. Mr. Slim
05. Island Lady
06. Nikki's Dream
07. So Cool
08. Dance 'Till You Bop
09. No Problem
10. I'm the One
11. Soullala
12. What Does It Take
13. Cookie


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[zacki]

Afterbach - Matinee (1981)

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01. It's You
02. WrapIt Up
03. I Thank Heaven
04. Have You Seen Her
05. Ladies Of The 80's
06. Me, Myself & I
07. Wanna Fill You Up
08. Once Is Not Enough


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INNER LIFE
I’M CAUGHT UP (IN A ONE NIGHT LOVE AFFAIR)
(1979, Prelude)

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[VINYL] R&B, Disco | APE – 213 MB

Review:
This isn't an album that houses the joyous hop of "Moment of My Life," and it doesn't contain the towering triumph of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" either, but Inner Life's I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair) is an immensely enjoyable full-length -- one of the Prelude label's finer moments despite its low profile. Save for the assistance of Patrick Adams and Debbie Hayes on the sad title track, everything is produced with the sensitive touch of Greg Carmichael. The album is rife with sweet, upbeat dancefloor material, including "You Got Me Dancing," "You Don't Have Dancing on Your Mind," and the particularly excellent "I Want to Give You Me." What truly makes this album -- beyond the stellar production, slick arrangements, and crafty session work -- are the vocals of Jocelyn Brown, who turns in typically lively and forceful singing throughout. It's safe to say that the greatness of "I'm Caught Up" is overlooked due to the preeminence of Inner Life's other classic singles, but it's probably one of the finest "proper" songs of the disco era. Admittedly, at only five songs that clock in at just over half an hour, the album is a bit thin in terms of length.
by Andy Kellman (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - I'm Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair) (7:54)
02 - I Hope It's The Right Time (8:50)
03 - I Want To Give You Me (8:00)
04 - You Got Me Dancing (6:30)
05 - You Don't Have Dancing On Your Mind (5:42)

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[RunawayTrane]

Short story behind this rip: Found this on a Russian messageboard. Vinyl rip in FLAC format, but the songs were not edited very well at all. You could actually hear where the needle hits the record on 2 different tracks. You can also hear that noise only vinyl makes. Not that noticeable until I put the headphones on. Still wasn't too bad, but that 6 second gap before the songs starts kind of bothered me

Used AUDACITY (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) to take out the dead spots but discovered that it also has very good noise removal as well. Only thing is that the only lossless format you can save it to is WAV. Sounds good to me but you know how files sound great on the computer. Even MP3s. So if you download this, PLEASE let me know if it came out noise free. Have never used this program before and I'd like to know whether I did it right or wrong. Thanks.

Anyway, on to the music:


Norma Jean - Norma Jean
R&B | WAV | CUE | SCANS | 362MB | 36:03
Bearsville 1978

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This Rodgers/Edwards-produced solo album is sort of a Holy Grail for Chic fans, but doesn't live up to the hype: Norma Jean Wright's pleasant voice doesn't have the personality to carry an LP, especially a lackluster ballad like "I Believe In You." Even the uptempo single "Saturday" is a routine Rodgers/Edwards outing, so there's just one essential track, the giddy dancefloor workout "Sorceror." And with only seven songs to begin with, there's no excuse for making one of them a cover of Sam Cooke's "Having A Party." The personnel is identical to contemporaneous Chic records, Gene Orloff's strings not excepted. A big notch above run-of-the-mill disco, but nothing exceptional by Chic standards. --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Saturday
2. Having A Party
3. I Believe In You
4. Sorcerer
5. So I Get Hurt Again
6. This Is The Love
7. I Like Love


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[zacki]

The Cool Notes - (1990)

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01. Look What You've Done To Me
02. My Love Is Hot
03. Why Not
04. Come On Back To Me
05. Have A Good Forever
06. Spend The Night
07. I Forgot
08. You're Never Too Young
09. I Don't Want To Stop
10. All I Wanna Do
11. I Love You
12. Natural Energy
13. In My Car


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STEVE MARSHALL
DO WHAT YOU WILL
(Original Release 1978, Reynolds)

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Funk, Soul, Disco | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers - 494 MB

Review:
Steve Marshall towers above the 70s San Francisco skyline on the cover of this record -- and the set features some equally towering grooves to match! The style here is a bit unusual -- kind of a west coast take on the underground modes of the P&P empire out east, mixed with a bit of soul jazz -- spare, simple club tracks that are a lot more stripped-down than regular disco -- with a real focus on the core rhythms and select instrumentation on the cuts! Bits of strings slide into the mix, but they're never overdone -- and most numbers pulsate with a really earthy sort of groove -- heavy on bass, peppered with female vocals, and lots of funky keyboards and horns. There's also a slightly jazzy vibe at times -- especially on numbers that feature flute work from Marshall -- which gives the tunes a lyrical quality that's nice and warm, especially alongside the chorus vocals -- which sometimes have a righteous qualitytoo. The reissue really brings up the sound nicely -- with the Kenny Dope stamp of approval right on the back -- and the CD also features lots of bonus tracks too! Titles include "Do What You Will", "This Choiceless Awareness", "Disco Rhapsody", "Maintain", "In The Country", and "Children Of The Mind". CD features 5 bonus tracks -- including "Maintain (12" version)", "Do What You Will (12" version)", "Maintain (7" version)", "Creative Happiness (7" version)", and "Still Thinking Of You (flute solo)".
© 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

Tracklisting:
01. Do What You Will [0:05:18.00]
02. This Choiceless Awareness [0:04:57.15]
03. Disco Rhapsody [0:07:38.15]
04. Maintain [0:07:07.69]
05. In The Country [0:03:13.21]
06. Children Of The Mind [0:04:18.25]
07. You Are The World [0:05:03.73]
08. Maintain (12 Inch Disco Version) [0:06:51.41]
09. Do What You Will (12 Inch Disco Version) [0:05:16.71]
10. Maintain (7 Inch Version) [0:03:28.23]
11. Creative Happiness (7 Inch Version) [0:03:28.20]
12. Still Thinking Of You [0:03:08.59]
13. Maintain (Undercover Brother Big Disco Edit) [0:07:40.65]

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nice thread man

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THE LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA
PRESENTS MR. WEBSTER LEWIS
WELCOME ABOARD
(1981, Unlimited Gold)

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[VINYL] Funk, Soul, Disco | APE – 230 MB

Biography:
The longtime support unit for R&B love man Barry White, the 40-piece Love Unlimited Orchestra's lush, string-laden sound helped set the stage for the emergence of disco. The ensemble was originally formed by White to back his female proteges Love Unlimited beginning with their 1972 debut LP; the orchestra soon began supporting White himself as well, and in 1974 they issued their first LP Rhapsody in White, scoring a hit with the single "Love Theme." Two other albums, Together Brothers and White Gold, appeared later that same year, and in 1975 theLove Unlimited Orchestra returned with Music Maestro Please. Around the time of the release of 1976's Sweet Summer Suite, the orchestra welcomed to its ranks a new member, saxophonist Kenny Gorelick, who under the name Kenny G. later went on to considerable success as a solo act. After recording the theme to Dino de Laurentiis' big-budget 1977 remake of King Kong, the Love Unlimited Orchestra recorded My Musical Bouquet a year later; Just a Little Bit Different followed in 1979, and in 1981 the group yielded two more LPs, Let 'Em Dance and Welcome Aboard. 1983's Rise was the final new Love Unlimited Orchestra LP, although they continued backing White in the studio and onstage.
by Jason Ankeny (AMG)


Tracklisting:
01 - Welcome Aboard (6:27)
02 - Dreams (4:48)
03 - Night Life In The City (4:55)
04 - Lift Your Voice And Say (United We Can Live In Peace Today) (4:31)
05 - Welcome Aboard (Reprise) (0:42)
06 - Easin' (5:03)
07 - Antigua Blue (4:39)
08 - Wind (4:07)
09 - Strange (4:14)
10 - My Fantasies (4:00)

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Released before he was even 20 years old
(sorry about the long files name, forgot to edit)


Roy Hargrove - Diamond In The Rough
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | SCANS | 418MB | 63:10
Novus 1990

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Trumpeter Roy Hargrove's debut as a leader found him occasionally recalling Freddie Hubbard but already sounding fairly original in the hard bop genre. On a quartet version of "Easy To Remember," Hargrove shows restraint and maturity in his lyrical ballad statement while featuring his strong bop chops on most of the other selections. Among the many other up-and-coming voices heard on this 1989 set are pianist Geoffrey Keezer (who contributes three originals and shows what he had picked up from McCoy Tyner), the fluid altoist Antonio Hart and drummer Ralph Peterson, Jr. Tenor-saxophonist Ralph Moore, pianist John Hicks and drummer Al Foster are also in the notable supporting cast. The one fault to the CD is that the performances and solos are often a little too brief, with all but "Whisper Not" in the 4-6 minute range. But for a debut, Roy Hargrove can still be proud of Diamond In The Rough. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Proclamation
02. Ruby, My Dear
03. A New Joy
04. Confidentiality
05. Broski
06. Whisper Not
07. All over Again
08. It's Easy to Remember
09. Premonition
10. BHG
11. Wee


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DISCO GOLD
(1975, Scepter)

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[VINYL] Funk, Soul, Disco | APE – 272 MB

Review:
Released as a gate-fold vinyl LP on Florence Greenberg's Scepter label in 1975, s truly an exellent display of underground disco music from disco's infancy. Also, these songs are featured in their extended "Disco Mix" format, remixed by veteran DJ and remixer Tom Moulton, possibly the first DJ to present extended remixes. If you are seriously into the origins of disco music, I urge you to get this LP (as well as Disco Gold Vol.2)

Back in the seventies...
"Because of the ever increasing demand by the disco audience, Scepter Records has prepared a unique collection of their disco favorites, with special vocal and instrumental mixes by Tom Moulton...
The collection is here now, so get dancin'!!!"

Tracklisting:
01 - George Tindley - Wan Tu Wah Zuree (5:12)
02 - Ultra High Frequency - We're On The Right Track (5:17)
03 - Patti Jo - Make Me Believe In You (6:34)
04 - The Independents - I Love You, Yes I Do (4:00)
05 - Patti Jo - Ain't No Love Lost (5:53)
06 - George Tindley - Pity The Poor Man (5:06)
07 - The Independents - Arise And Shine (5:48)
08 - Clara Lewis - Needing You (4:32)

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DISCO GOLD VOL.2
(1975, Scepter)

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco, Soul | APE - 272 MB

Back in the seventies...
"Due to the tremeondous response to Disco Gold Volume One, we have assembled yet another dynomite disco package for all our friends. As the first album, all of these cuts have been specially mixed for you by Tom Moulton.
So.... forget your troubles, come on Get Dancing!"

Tracklisting:
01 - Banzaii - Chinese Kung Fu (5:59)
02 - Bimbo Jet - El Bimbo (3:55)
03 - Ernie Bush - Breakaway (5:35)
04 - The Chequers - Undecided Love (6:08)
05 - LTG Exchange - Waterbed (5:47)
06 - South Side Movement - Mud Wind (4:33)
07 - Secrets - Baby Save Me (4:30)
08 - Bobby Moore - (Call Me Your) Anything Man (6:17)

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The Soul Children - Where Is Your Woman Tonight (1977)

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FLAC/m3u/204MB

01. Head On Collision
02. If You Want A Woman This Time
03. Take Me - Make Me
04. You Got Me Over
05. (You're A)Diamond In The Rough
06. Where Is Your Woman Tonight?(Part I & II)
07. What You Did To Me Last Night
08. You Don't Need A Ring
09. There Always
10. Merry-Go-Rond

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FATBACK
MAN WITH THE BAND
(1977, Ace Records)

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Funk, Soul, Disco | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers – 297 MB

Review:
Man With the Band finds Fatback stylistically treading water: While they are moving closer to the distinctive blend of funk and disco they would perfect on albums like Fired Up and Kickin' and XII, the tracks presented here lack the focus and distinctive hooks that made those albums work. The result is an album that grooves along without ever picking up a lot of steam. The epic title track that kicks off the album represents these problems: While it contains some hypnotic moments where the band's energy merges seamlessly with the song's handful of hooks, it ends up dragging because these magical moments are interspersed with too much aimless jamming. Other tracks are reasonably energetic throughout but lack the distinctive riffs or creative arrangements that would make them notable ("Master Booty" and "Funk Backin'"). There are also a couple of throwaways, the most notable one being "Zodiac Man," which tosses out some silly astrology-inspired lyrics over a repetitive, lightweight groove. Despite these problems, there are some moments that manage to gel in a memorable way: "Mile High" blends high harmony vocals and spacy synthesizer lines to create an engagingly jazzy dance tune and "Midnight Freak" carefully molds its relentless groove into a tight arrangement that makes it a strong mid-tempo jam with a memorably sultry atmosphere. In the end, Man With the Band has enough strong moments to make it a worthwhile purchase for disco fanatics but isn't consistent enough to keep the casual listener interested.
by Donald A. Guarisco (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - The Man With The Band (10:19)
02 - Master Booty (5:23)
03 - Funk Backin' (4:42)
04 - Mile High (6:23)
05 - I Gotta Thing For You (5:21)
06 - Midnight Freak (5:13)
07 - Zodiac Man (4:02)

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[zacki]

FATBACK
MAN WITH THE BAND
(1977, Ace Records)

:thumbs up: CD-Rip + Covers, Thanks !!! :thumbs up:

[Doctor-Rhythm]

THE SALSOUL INVENTION
SALSOUL EXPLOSION
(1977, Calendar)

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[VINYL] Funk, Soul, Disco | APE – 226 MB

Review:
The Salsoul Invention is a project from France and their only album is "Salsoul Explosion". They sound like the Salsoul Orchestra. My favourite track is the superb “Soul Machine”. This track is also published in an extended disco mix version (extremely rare 12" on Italian Music Power Records). If you like, THIS (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xaokmjdwz2c) is my personal re-edit (like the original 12’’ version) with an extended break.

Tracklisting:
01 - Nice 'N' Naasty (5:53)
02 - Be My Soul (2:55)
03 - A Fifth Of Beethoven (3:09)
04 - Double Action (3:01)
05 - Soul Machine (3:00)
06 - Nice And Slow (3:01)
07 - Salsoul Hustle (3:58)
08 - Soul For Elisa (2:51)
09 - Get Happy (2:54)
10 - Sabor De Salsa (2:32)
11 - Follow Me Into The Car (2:39)

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[zacki]

Steve Arrington - Dancin' In The Key Of Life (1985)

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01. Feel So Real
02. Dancin' In The Key Of Life
03. She Just Don't Know
04. Willie Mae
05. Gasoline
06. Stand With Me
07. Brown Baby Boy
08. Turn Up The Love


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Chieli Minucci - Sweet Surrender
FUSION | FLAC | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 422MB | 66:34
Shanachie 2007

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REVIEW (http://www.smoothviews.com/cdreviews/specialEFX_sweetsurrender.htm)

Special EFX
Chieli Minucci - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
David Andrew Mann - Flute, Saxophone
Jay Rowe - Piano, Keyboards
Wayne Batchelor - Double Bass
Jerry Brooks - Bass (Electric)
Lionel Cordew - Drums
Danny Madden - Vocals



~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Guitarzzz
02. Mystical
03. Astralcats
04. Sweet Surrender
05. Ascension
06. Chant
07. Cry of My Soul (5:42)
08. Play with Me
09. Rush Hour (Dawn)
10. Rush Hour (Rush)
11. Children's Day
12. New Bop
13. Au Naturale


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4f157f) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-509c20) | Part 3 (http://lix.in/-42e081)

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[RunawayTrane]

Steve Arrington - Dancin' In The Key Of Life (1985)

Vinyl-Rip|Wav|Covers


Got the vinyl to this. Haven't been able to listen to it for years since my turntable busted. All I had was a cassette tape copy I made back in the 80's

[RunawayTrane]

The Soul Children - Where Is Your Woman Tonight (1977)




Nice!!

[Doctor-Rhythm]

BOMBERS
BOMBERS
(1978, West End)

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/hqshare_photos/Bombers.jpg

[VINYL] Disco, Electronic | APE – 204 MB

Biography:
At first glance, The Bombers aren't a typical disco band. Although on New York's famous West End disco label, the group appear to have a slightly rock-flavoured sound. However further listening will prove The Bombers to be masters of funk. If you don't believe me, listen out for tracks like "Don't stop the music" and "Dance, dance, dance" (from their first album, and both b-sides of 12"). Their special 12" remix of "The Mexican" is really something special (it was mixed by Paul Poulos) and it certainly grows on you. From their first LP are also the bonus funk tracks "Super max" and "Main man".
Their biggest hit was of course from their second album - "(Everybody) get dancing". Also try "Music fever". This second album was also released as a promotional 2x12" double-pack for disco DJ's only, and was the first double-pack on the West End label.
(www.disco-funk.com)

Tracklisting:
01 - Don't Stop The Music (6:35)
02 - Dance, Dance, Dance (5:57)
03 - Super Max (6:39)
04 - The Mexican (11:57)
05 - Main Man (3:46)

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Mary J. Blige - What's the 411 (Remix)

Format: FLAC
Size: 338 MB

1. Leave A Message 3:29
2. You Don't Have To Worry 4:38
3. My Love 7:13
4. Real Love 5:02
5. What's The 411? 4:52
6. Reminisce 5:11
7. Mary & Andre 0:27
8. Sweet Thing 3:17
9. Love No Limit 4:05
10. You Remind Me 6:00
11. Changes I've Been Going Through 4:30
12. I Don't Want To Do Anything 6:21


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[Doctor-Rhythm]

BOMBERS
BOMBERS 2
(1979, West End)

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[VINYL] Disco, Electronic | APE – 217 MB

Tracklisting:
01 - (Everybody) Get Dancin' (9:24)
02 - Disco Galaxy (8:29)
03 - Let's Dance (6:23)
04 - Shake (5:17)
05 - Pistolero (5:28)

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[nightfall914]

OH SHIT!!!!!!!!:grin:

[RunawayTrane]

Found this doing a search on Don Byron:

The Harlem Experiment
FUSION | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 410MB | 48:59
Ropeadope 2007

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The third entry in a series that began in 2001 with The Philadelphia Experiment and followed with 2003's The Detroit Experiment doesn't attempt to distill the music of an entire city, but rather a neighborhood within one. But that neighborhood being Harlem, there is enough culture to draw upon to create a dozen volumes, and so producer Aaron Levinson and Ropeadope Records founder Andy Hurwitz had their hands full. Simply trying to decide how to sum up on one newly minted all-star session all of the music that has emanated from within this storied section of New York City must have been a most daunting task, but The Harlem Experiment succeeds in mashing jazz, R&B, funk, hip-hop, Latin, and even klezmer -- Jews once comprised Harlem's largest ethnic group -- seamlessly into one steaming, exciting creation. The musicians who form the core of The Harlem Experiment are in themselves a varied, theoretically disconnected bunch: guitarist Carlos Alomar is best known for his work with David Bowie; Steve Bernstein is a well-known N.Y.C.-based jazz trumpeter; and Don Byron is primarily a jazz clarinetist whose adventurousness has taken him to klezmer, Motown (he recorded a fine tribute album to saxophonist Junior Walker), and elsewhere. Rounding it out are keyboardist Eddie Martinez, bassist Ruben Rodriguez, and drummer Steve Berrios. In addition, the guest list includes multi-genre vocalist Queen Esther; the great bluesman Taj Mahal; vocalist/guitarist James Hunter; trumpeter Olu Dara; turntablist Larry Legend; and the poet Mums (best known for his long-term role on HBO's prison drama Oz), serving here as a DJ who ties the pieces together via interludes during a mock radio program. How all of these disparate elements come together without sounding disjointed or ersatz hip is something of a minor miracle, but it works: Mahal's scratchy vocal on the Cab Calloway vehicle "Reefer Man" gives way matter-of-factly to Bernstein's star turn on the easygoing "Harlem River Drive," which morphs into the old Andrews Sisters hit "Bei Mir Bist du Schön," spotlighting Byron. It never feels jarring or forced, just right. "A Rose in Spanish Harlem," sung by Hunter, is doo wop transported to the modern-day street corner, coming out of Alomar's salsa-fied "Mambo a la Savoy," which itself follows Legend's club-ready "It's Just Begun." One album, no matter how ambitious, cannot hope to represent the whole of Harlem's rich history, but The Harlem Experiment isn't only about pointing out the past -- with its emphasis on fusing what these streets have given and continue to give, it's just as much about pointing toward the future. ~ Jeff Tamarkin, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Intro
02. One for Jackie
03. Rigor Mortis
04. Reefer Man
05. Harlem River Drive
06. Bei Mir Bist du Schön
07. Mums' Interlude
08. It's Just Begun
09. Mambo a la Savoy
10. A Rose in Spanish Harlem
11. One for Malcolm
12. Lil' Bit
13. Think
14. A Rose in Spanish Harlem [instrumental]
15. Walking Through Harlem


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[RunawayTrane]

Hiroshima - Obon
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 396MB
Heads Up 2005

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REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=17593)


HIROSHIMA
Dan Kuramoto - Flute, Shakuhachi, Keyboards, Saxophones
Kimo Cornwell - Piano
June Kuramoto - Koto
Danny Yamamoto - Drums
Shoji Kameda - Taiko, Percussion
Dean Cortez - Bass


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Swiss Ming
02. China Latina
03. Kototsu-Han (San Kyoku)
04. Atomic Cafe
05. Obon Two-Five
06. One Thursday Morning
07. Mr. Robben
08. Paris (Ici Avec Moi)
09. Pharoah
10. The Lighthouse
11. Heritage


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4f42a7) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-50c948)

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[Doctor-Rhythm]

PARLET
PLEASURE PRINCIPLE
(1978, Casablanca)

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/hqshare_photos/Parlet_PleasurePrinciple_Front.jpg

[VINYL] Funk, Disco, Soul | APE - 235 MB

Review:
Never let it be said that George Clinton wasn't a busy man in the late '70s. In addition to leading Parliament and Funkadelic (which were essentially the same band with two different names), Clinton produced or co-produced Bootsy's Rubber Band, the Brides of Funkenstein, the Horny Horns, and Parlet. In 1978, he produced Parlet's debut album, Pleasure Principle, which is a solid P-Funk-oriented outing, even though it isn't the female trio's best album. This LP finds the Jeanette Washington/Debbie Wright/Mallia Franklin edition of Parlet joined by a lot of familiar P-Funk faces, including Bootsy Collins on drums, Bernie Worrell on keyboards and Fred Wesley on trombone. Not surprisingly, infectious tracks like "Cookie Jar" and "Love Amnesia" are very Clinton-sounding. But Pleasure Principle is far from predictable. Clinton opts for variety, producing everything from the moody "Misunderstanding" and the sentimental northern soul ballad "Mr. Melody Man" (which would not have been out of place on a Love Unlimited or Three Degrees album) to more disco-minded offerings such as "Are You Dreaming?" and the title song. For the most part, Clinton wasn't a disco artist -- hardcore funk was his primary focus in the 1970s -- but these club-friendly tunes successfully combine P-Funk with disco gloss. "Are You Dreaming?" even has a bit of a Euro-disco outlook, which wasn't the sort of thing that one expected from Clinton in the late '70s. But then, the leader of Parliament/Funkadelic wanted to stretch himself on this LP -- and he did.
by Alex Henderson (AMG)

Tracklisting:
01 - Pleasure Principle (8:54)
02 - Love Amnesia (5:10)
03 - Cookie Jar (5:30)
04 - Misunderstanding (7:20)
05 - Are You Dreaming? (6:58)
06 - Mr. Melody Man (4:55)

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[RunawayTrane]

Anyone have this?

Trussel - Love Injection
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[zacki]

Kleeer - I Love To Dance (1979)

Vinyl-Rip|Wav|Covers
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01. Tonight's The Night (Good Time)
02. Keep Your Body Workin'
03. Happy Me
04. I Love To Dance
05. It's Magic
06. To Groove You
07. Amour
08. Kleeer Sailin'


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[Doctor-Rhythm]

Love Injection – Trussel… here it is
This is one of my personal compilations from my 12” vinyl collection.

12” CLASSIC CUTS
VOL. 4 - 1979

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco | APE

Tracklisting:

CD 1 [501 MB]

01 - Dance Fantasy - Free Life
02 - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll Pt. 1 - Vaughan Mason And Crew
03 - I Can"t Turn The Boogie Loose (Fast Version) - The Controllers
04 - Shanghaied - "Lectric Funk
05 - Sunshine Hotel (Just Walk On In) - Richard T.Bear
06 - Lookin" For Love Tonight - Fat Larry"s Band
07 - Do You Wanna Go Party - KC & The Sunshine Band
08 - Are You Ready - Billy Ocean
09 - We All Need Love - Troiano
10 - Smack Dab In The Middle (Larry Levan Mix) - Janice McClain
11 - I"ll Tell You - Sergio Mendes Brasil "88
12 - Dancin" At The Disco - LAX

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CD 2 [465 MB]

01 - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll Pt. 2 - Vaughan Mason And Crew
02 - I Can"t Turn The Boogie Loose (Slow Version) - The Controllers
03 - Put Your Body In It - Stephanie Mills
04 - Everybody Get Down - Mouzon"s Electric Band
05 - Hooked On Your Love - Aleem (featuring Caliber)
06 - All Night Thing - The Invisible Man"s Band
07 - Ain"t No Stoppin" Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
08 - Love Injection - Trussel
09 - This Time Baby - Jackie Moore
10 - Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) - Real Thing

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[jorush]

you do good work

[RunawayTrane]

Don Byron - Nu Blaxploitation
FUSION | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF ART | 507MB | 75:06
Blue Note 1998

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REVIEW (http://www.soul-patrol.com/funk/byron.htm)


Existential Dred
Don Byron - Clarinet, Saxophone (Baritone), Percussion, Vocals
Uri Caine - Piano, Organ, Clarinet, Vocals (bckgr)
Reggie Washington - Bass, Vocals (bckgr)
Sadiq - Vocals
Ben Wittman - Drums
Dean Bowman - Vocals


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Alien
02. Domino Theories, Pt. 1
03. Morning 98 (Blinky)
04. Mango Meat
05. Interview
06. Schizo Jam [live]
07. Morning 97 (Dodi)
08. Dung Heap Dialectic: I'm Stuck
09. I Cannot Commit
10. Morning 63 (Fencewalk)
11. Hágalo
12. Domino Theories, Pt. 2
13. If 6 Was 9
14. Morning 105 (Furman)


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4ae060) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4c6701) | Part 3 (http://lix.in/-4deda2)

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[RunawayTrane]

Don Byron - Tuskegee Experiments
JAZZ | WAV | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 642MB | 62:09
Nonesuch 1992

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Clarinetist Don Byron immediately became famous in the jazz world after the release of his debut CD as a leader. The strong themes (all but a melody apiece from Robert Schumann and Duke Ellington are originals), the advanced yet logical improvising, and the often-dramatic music make this a particularly memorable set. Byron, doubling on clarinet and bass clarinet, is heard in settings ranging from an unaccompanied solo and duets with bassist Reggie Workman and pianist Joe Berkovitz to medium-size groups with such sidemen as guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, drummer Ralph Peterson Jr., pianist Edsel Gomez, and others. Although several songs involve justifiable social protest (including the title cut, which has a poem by Sadiq), the music also stands alone outside of the issues. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide



~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Waltz for Ellen
2. Tuskegee Strutter's Ball
3. In Memoriam: Uncle Dan
4. Next Love
5. Tears
6. Main Stem
7. Diego Rivera
8. Tuskegee Experiment
9. Auf Einer Burg


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-431da3) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-44a444)

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[Blaq]

Diana Ross
Red Hot Rhythm And Blues
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Dirty Looks
2. Stranger In Paradise
3. Summertime
4. Shine
5. Tell Me Again
6. Selfish One
7. Cross My Heart
8. There Goes My Baby
9. It's Hard for Me To Say
10. Shockwaves

WAV
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Review

Diana Ross made one of her better albums in quite a while, although this late-'80s number didn't fare as well as anticipated. But "It's Hard For Me to Say," co-produced and co-written with Luther Vandross, was the first heartache tune Ross had done in many years with a real, poignant edge to it, while "Cross My Heart" was a decent commercial number. Of course, the tune that ended up making the most noise was "Dirty Looks," another of Ross' patented cute, quasi-sophisticated numbers.

All Music Guide, Ron Wynn

[Blaq]

I ripped this Maze album in burst mode as well. There isn't any distortion at all. I have to change my burner and it will have to work too hard to get it ripped in secure mode with the slight scratches.


MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly
Golden Time Of Day
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Travelin' Man
2. Song For My Mother
3. You're Not The Same
4. Workin' Together
5. Golden Time Of Day
6. I Wish You Well
7. I Need You

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Review

Maze and Frankie Beverly had a lot to live up to when the time came to record a second album, and while Golden Time of Day isn't quite as strong as their magnificent debut, it's nonetheless an excellent soul/funk offering. Disco was still incredibly popular in 1978, but it had little impact on Maze, which continued to avoid disco's hyper tendencies and favored a comfortable, more relaxed soul groove instead. The idealistic "Workin' Together" (a call for unity) and the reflective title song were well received by black radio, and the poignant album track "Song for My Mother" never became the hit single it should have been. On pop stations, Maze still couldn't get arrested. But a lack of pop support certainly didn't prevent Golden Time of Day from going gold.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

[RunawayTrane]

Nnenna Freelon - Shaking Free
VOCAL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 350MB | 58:07
Concord 1996

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For this excellent effort, Nnenna Freelon solidifies her position as one of the better female jazz singers of the 1990s. Her appealing voice and versatility are well displayed throughout a set that includes a 5/4 version of "Out of This World," the folk song "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "Birk's Works," "I Thought About You," "Nature Boy," and three originals. Freelon is ably assisted by her regular rhythm section of the period (pianist Bill Anschell, bassist John Brown, and drummer Woody Williams), and there are worthwhile guest spots for guitarist Scott Sawyer, Rickey Woodard on tenor and soprano, and Alex Acuna on congas. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Out Of This World
02. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
03. I Live To Love You
04. Shaking Free
05. Stories We Hold
06. Birk's Works
07. My Shining Hour
08. Visions
09. I Thought About You
10. What Am I Here For?
11. Nature Boy
12. Blue Daughter


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[Blaq]

MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly
Inspiration
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Lovely Inspiration
2. Feel That You're Feelin'
3. Call On Me
4. Timin'
5. Welcome Home
6. Woman Is A Wonder
7. Ain't It Strange
8. Lovely Inspiration (Instrumental)

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Arguably Maze's best album, hands down, Inspiration lives up to its grandiose title. Frankie Beverly's compositions are executed to perfection by the seven-piece Maze ensemble: Atigunta Sun (drums), Wuane Thomas (lead guitar), Sam Porter (keyboards), McKinley Williams (vocals and percussion), Roame Lowry (vocals and congas), Robin Duhe (bass), and Frankie Beverly (rhythm guitar and lead vocals) — the originals. If you're still down after listening to "Lovely Inspiration"'s positive, glowing, shimmering praise to the Supreme One, you have some serious issues. The fusion of R&B and reggae on "Feel That You're Feelin'" fueled its way up the R&B chart rungs; it remains a staple of Maze's live show. It's hard to get any better than "Call Me," on which Beverly outdoes himself during a sensitive, tear-jerking confession of a man whose woman left him for another; the parting is handled with maturity, and the lamenting lover extends an invitation for his ex to call him if it doesn't work out, or if she has a change of heart. Just as inspiring is the spirited "Timin'," a rollicking number about keeping your spirits up because, if it doesn't work out, it's not solely your fault, it's just a matter of timin'; why Capitol held back on this track is mystifying, since it has all the elements of a monster. That kick-happy beat is extended to "Welcome Home," a tune about a lover returning after discovering the grass wasn't greener on the other side of the fence. "Women Is a Wonder" is a slow tribute to women featuring some tantalizing guitar notes from Thomas; very nice, but a better bet if the supplementary vocals hadn't been buried so deep in the mix. Captivating, tinkling chimes introduce the laid-back "Ain't It Strange"; the vocal interaction between Beverly, Duhe, Williams, and Lowry are reminiscent of the Frankie Beverly & the Butlers years. An instrumental version of "Lovely Inspiration" ends the masterpiece.

All Music Guide, Andrew Hamilton

[Blaq]

Nnenna Freelon - Shaking Free
VOCAL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 350MB | 58:07
Concord 1996

Thanks, Run. I'm gonna check this out. :thumbs up:

[Doctor-Rhythm]

you do good work

12” CLASSIC CUTS
VOL. 1 - 1976

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco | APE – 503 MB

Tracklisting:

01 - New York Strut - Fist-O-Funk Orchestra
02 - I Get Lifted - Sweet Music
03 - In Search Of - In Search Of Orchestra
04 - That"s The Way To Go - The Bottom Line
05 - My Baby Got E.S.P. - Four Below Zero
06 - Elevator - Joanne Spain
07 - That Old Black Magic - The Softones
08 - Fill Me Up (Heart To Heart) - Caress
09 - We Like To Boogie - The Final Approach
10 - Let"s Get It On - East Harlem Bus Stop
11 - Menage A" Trois - The Bob Crewe Generation
12 - I Found Love On A Disco Floor - Temprees

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[Blaq]

Love Injection – Trussel… here it is
This is one of my personal compilations from my 12” vinyl collection.

12” CLASSIC CUTS
VOL. 4 - 1979

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Good lookin' on Trussel & that 12" version of Jackie Moore! Props! :thumbs up:

[zacki]

Dexter Wansel - Life On Mars & What The World Is Coming To (1976-1977)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. A Prophet Named K.G
02. Life On Mars
03. Together Once Again
04. Stargazer
05. One Million Miles From The Ground
06. You Can Be What You Wanna Be
07. Theme From The Planets
08. Rings Of Saturn
09. First Light Of The Morning
10. Dance With Me Tonight
11. Holdin' On
12. Ode Infinitum
13. Disco Lights
14. What The World Is Coming To
15. Going Back To Kingston Town
16. Dreams Of Tomorrow
17. Prelude # 1

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Olympic Runners - Don't Let Up (1976)

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VinylRip/FLAC/180mb

* Party Time Is Here To Stay
* In The Can
* The Runners File
* Out Of The Ground
* Don't Let Up
* Paca-paco-wa-wa
* Back On The Track
* The Kol Gent

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[RunawayTrane]

Stanley Clarke - The Toys Of Men
FUSION | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF ART | 392MB | 58:20
Heads Up 2007

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REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=27758)

The Band
Stanley Clarke - Basses, Piccolo Bass, Spoken Word
Ruslan Sirota - Piano, Keyboards, Fender Rhodes
Michael Landau - Guitars
Mads Tolling - Violin
Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion
Jef Lee Johnson - Guitar
Tomer Shtein - Guitar (Acoustic)
Esperanza Spalding - Vocals


~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. The Toys Of Men
02. Come On
03. Jerusalem
04. Back In The Woods
05. All Over Again
06. Hmm Hmm
07. Bad Asses
08. Game
09. La Cancion De Sofia
10. El Bajo Negro
11. Broski
12. Chateauvallon 1972
13. Bass Folk Song #6


Part 1 (http://lix.in/-4c969f) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-4e1d40)

[RunawayTrane]

PARLET
PLEASURE PRINCIPLE
(1978, Casablanca)




This was baaaaad!! Thanks for it

[Doctor-Rhythm]

12” CLASSIC CUTS
VOL. 2 - 1977

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco | APE – 497 MB

Tracklisting:

01 - Don"t Turn Away - Midnite Flite
02 - Moon-Boots - ORS
03 - Music - Montreal Sound
04 - Pipeline - Bruce Johnston
05 - Keep Doin" It (Part 1) - Showdown
06 - Cheaters Never Win - Love Committee
07 - You"ve Got Magic - Rice & Beans Orchestra
08 - Discomania - The Lovers
09 - Don"t Stop Me, I Like It - David Christie
10 - Move Your Body - Gene Farrow
11 - Everybody Dance - Bumblebee Unlimited

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[zacki]

Great Work Doctor-Rhythm

Do you have maybe this Collection: The West End Story Vol. 1-4

[zacki]

Sunfire - Sunfire (1982)

Vinyl-Rip|Wav|Covers
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01. Shake Your Body
02. Step In The Light
03. Feet
04. Givin' Away My Heart
05. Keep Rockin' My Love
06. Millionaire
07. Sexy Lady
08. Young, Free And Single


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[Doctor-Rhythm]

Do you have maybe this Collection: The West End Story Vol. 1-4

Yes, I have it.
I'll give you in the next days.

:350:

[zacki]

Yes, I have it.
I'll give you in the next days.

:350:

Great, Many Thanks in Advance :553:

[Doctor-Rhythm]

12” CLASSIC CUTS
VOL. 3 - 1978

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco | APE – 577 MB

Tracklisting:

01 - Boiling Point - Let's Get Funktified (Part 2)
02 - Al Hudson & The Soul Partners - How Do You Do
03 - Roundtree - Get On Up (Get On Down)
04 - Demis Roussos - L.O.V.E. Got A Hold On Me
05 - Tony Orlando - Don't Let Go
06 - Sheila B. Devotion - Love Me Baby (Francois L'Herbier Mix)
07 - Ron Louis Smith - Party Freaks Come On
08 - Bumblebee Unlimited - Lady Bug (John Morales Mix)
09 - Bumblebee Unlimited - Lady Bug (Larry Levan Remix)
10 - Ubiquity - Midnight After Dark
11 - Fantasia - Sweet, Sweet City Rhythm/Summer In The City

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