Kent 185 - King Northern Soul (Vol 1) + Booklet (2000) - Rare Soul (FLAC 632MB)

UPGRADE from the old blog....Many soul fans now feel foolish in dismissing those King 45s simply because they shared the same drab looking label as James Brown,bad bad mistake. The vast catalogue that Syd Nathan built up in Cincinnati with his label founded in 1943 has provided a unique opportunity to bring together a top notch selection of soulful tunes and Kent has certainly taken full advantage of that opportunity to delve into the vaults. The tracks featured here are from the 1963-71 period and are gathered from a surprising number of geographical locations. In addition to the home grown Cincinnati acts there are contributions from Chicago, Detroit and New York and, as you'd expect, a variety of musical styles and tempos are on offer. Highlights really are too numerous to mention but for the 'Rare Soul' crowd the inclusion of the ultra rare and truly original sounding "Try Me For Your New Love" by Junior McCants will make, for many, this CD an essential purchase for that track alone. For those individuals the other dance floor, and all nighter, favourites from Cody Black, T C Lee & the Bricklayers and Mary Johnson really will come as a bonus. If you're into group sounds, both male and female, there are some stunning tracks awaiting your attention with the shuffling Stratoliners and the rhythmically challenging Fabulous Denos. Solo femmes are equally well represented with enticing contributions from Christine Kittrell, delivering an in vogue R&B tune, and a sultry rendition of "Ball Of Fire" from the late Connie Austin. I loved listening to "Why Am I Crying", by Shirley Wahls, TBH not a dude track in sight from a stunning album. Old syd didnt realise the pleasure his label would bring to people all these years later!

AMM

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