Masterpieces Of Modern Soul
Having been brought up as much on albums as singles, it is a natural progression for Kent to make a 12” version of the “Masterpieces Of Modern Soul” CD series. The modern soul fan is used to wielding 12” of plastic in various forms and this latest Kent LP is aimed squarely at them.
Kent have lifted a fantastic LP-only track from the Spring album by Act 1, ‘It’s The Same Old Story’, one of the most catchy, melodious songs of the era and as a Ray Godfrey Spring production it is high quality. The same source provides the Millie Jackson LP track ‘If That Don’t Turn You On’; inevitably raunchy – but clean!
Into the 80s we go with a 60s legend: Dave Hamilton, whose later recordings are proving to be as highly admired as his tracks from the golden era of 60s soul. Nightchill’s ‘I Don’t Play Games’ sounds like a hit to me and the New Experience’s pleading ‘I’ve Never Felt This Way Before’ is one for those who like to sympathise with a bit of anguish. Darondo provides another gem of west coast soul from his own special perspective.
All in all… High quality soul on offer here!