211 Perri / Anthology The ultimate collection(Expansion) do you know their re-emergence as main background vocalists on the new Anita Baker album for '04? four original sisters group of Lori , Carol , Sharon & Darlene , sophisticated yet soulful fusion of classic R&B , gospel & jazz , 10 tracks from their three albums & 2 bonus tracks Someone like you , I'm the one , Feels so good(Lori Perry solo from sountrack "Do the right thing") , Revelation(with Yellow Jackets)etc. (**/*****)

212 Bloodstone / Don't stop (Universal) reissue of their '78 album on Motown , one of their BEST album ever , lots of souful goodies , you wonder why I pick this? it's because this includes at least one "previously unknown" version ("Just wanna getthe feel of it") without any credit Don't stop , I'm just doing my job , Throw a little loving my way , It's all been said before , She wants to hear the words , You bring out the best in me , It's been a long time , etc. (****/*****)

213 Talk of the Grapevine volume 1 / 24 northern soul classics (Grapevine) full of soulful sides from the top song - the northern soul classic "Seven day lover" by James Fountain to the last - very in-demander "Things that a lady ain't supposed to be" by The Four Dynamics , many are also on Grapevine's 45s John Bowie/You're gonna miss a good thing , Fortson & Scott/Sweet lover , Matt Brown/Thank you baby , C.P.Love/Trick bag , Teddy Pendergrass/We got love(prv.unreleased) , etc. (***/*****)

214 Sound of the Grapevine volume 1 / 24 modern soul dancers (Grapevine) if you like the first track "Tavasco/Love is trying to get a hold on me" , this is "must buy" for you , soulful vocals with '70s/'80s beat , what's good selection Johnny Moore/I can't survive(prv.unissued) , Ron Henderson/Gemini lady , Swiss Movement/I wish our love would last forever , Herman Hitson/You can't keep a good man down , David Dee/Message to you , True Image/I'm not over you(ext.version) , etc. (****/*****)

215 Cicero Blake / Here comes the heartache (Grapevine) one of the best product of this great label , you'll know well how deep & soulful Cicero was and is with these 24 tracks culled from Renee , Success , Brainstorm , Tower , unissued Brunswick , Capitol , Sound Plus , Rainbow's End etc. See what tomorrow brings , Sad feeling , Loving you woman is everything , Here comes the headache , A woman needs to be loved , Your love is like a boomerang , Dip my dipper , Be good to me , etc (****/*****)

216 Al "TNT" Braggs / Mister Dynamite (Marginal) another important "old R&B" singer from Houston , first time put his Peacock 45s on one album , 23 tough early soul tracks (CD-R) Cigarettes and coffee , Drip drip goes the tears , I don't think I can make it , I'm a good man , Joy to my soul , Take a look at me , There , We belong together , etc. (***/*****)

217 Dirty laundry / the SOUL of BLACK country (Trikont) excellent compilation of 24 "soul meets country" tracks, from very popular "Chokin' kind" by Joe Simon to obscure "Til I get it right" by Willie Hobbs, very detailed liner notes, German release Betty LaVette/What condition my condition is, Etta James/Almost persuaded, Bobby Womach/Bouquet of roses, Bobby Jonz/Snap your fingers, James & Bobby Purofy/Sixteen tons, Pointer Sisters/Fairy tale, etc. (****/*****)

218 Nighttime lovers volume 2 (Vinyl Masterpiece) 13 SOULFUL dance tracks from mid '80s, almost obscure "non-album" tracks, almost "extended" or "longer" versions, digitally remastered sound, Dutch release Larry Wu/Let me show you, Starbound/We can made it, Mikki/Dance lover, Richard on Smith/She's the master of the game, Tony Jackson/Steppin' out on the groove, etc. (****/*****)

219 Vicki Anderson anthology / Mother popcorn (Soul Brother) underated female singer from J.B. family, 17 tracks from two periods ('65 - '68, '69 - '72) on Deluxe/King/People/Brownstone/Identify labels, no legitimate album till now, brief liner-notes but with discography The message from the soul sisters, Super good, I'm too tough for Mr.Big Stuff, Answer to Mother Popcorn, I want to be in the land of milk and honey, Don't throw your love in the garbage can, You send me, etc. (****/*****)

220 Otis & Shugg / We can do whatever (Expansion) wow! what's ideal release! the exact reissue of in-demand & long-awaited "previously unreleased (promotional copy only)" album, Otis Cooper & "Shugg" David from California with Raphael Saadig, one of the best SOULFUL '90s R&B ever Journey, Thank you for my baby, If you want it, My choice, My first mistake, Right on track, Something inside of me, This is my phone call, Indiana, etc. (*****/*****)