431 Geater Davis / The lost soul man (AIM) the same concept as above Earl Gaines album, 25 tracks from one of the best "southern soul a la Bobby Bland" singer in 2 CDs, his Seventy Seven/Luna recordings + lots of outtakes including 6 previously unreissued, also "must buy" even if you already have his "Sad shades of blue" album on UK Charly label Ain't nothing about Jody,A whole lot of man,Don't want to lose you,I'll met you,I know my baby loves me,Heavy on mind,Hot buttered love,Chained & bound,Two that stick together,Will it be me or him,etc (****/*****)

432 Earl King / Street parade (AIM) famous New Orleans blues singer/guitarlist who died on April 17, 2003, his early '70s recordings backed by Allen Toussaint & The Meters, funky New Orleans R&B with deep soul, 18 tracks from the same name album on UK Charly, Japanese P-Vine and others A part of me,Am I your dog,The real McCoy,You made me feel good,A mother's love,This is what I call living,Do the grind,All my love,Up on the hill,Love look out for me,Mama and papa,etc. (***/*****)

433 Gangster soul harmony vol. 2 (Sons of Soul) begins with new "sweet slow rap" recording called "It's my memories" by The Godson of Soul featuring Browntown Thugs and then 21 sweet sweet group ballads from obscure soul 45s follow, some duplications with other recent group reissues Emory & The Dynamics/It sure would be nice,Main Attraction/Keep on walking,Si-Berians/Crying baby won't help the hurt,Young Mods/I can't hurt you back,Jazzi Cazzi & The Eight Sounds/Young girl,JBC Band/Alone,Vee Gees/It's so hard to say so long,etc. (***/*****)

434 The Ebonys (Sony) the original '73 album plus 4 bonus tracks*, one of the best "'70s Philadelphia sounds" album ever!! do you know that the baritone singer is none other James "bootie" Tuten? You're the reason why, Sexy ways,It's forever,It's forver(single version)*,I believe,Hook up and get down,I'm so glad I'm me,Doit*,Do you like the way I love*,etc. (****/*****)

435 Enchantment / Utopia (Sony) their in-demand '83 album plus 3 bonus tracks*, fabulous Emanuel Johnson with harmony produced by Michael Stokes, you should try "Give it up" or "Enchanted lady" before you pass this album Come be my lover,Love struck,Here's your chance,Don't fight the feeling,Somebody's loving you,I'm dreaming,Get it while it's hot,Gotta find a love,I know your hotspot*,Adora*,etc. (**/*****)

436 The Artistics / Get my hands on some lovin' (Sony) wow! my longtime favorite album! the "straight" reissue of their Okeh album ('64) featuring Marvin Smith, very best Chicago soul sound with a shade of Detroit! Get my hands on some lovin',I'll leave it up to you,Patty cake,So much love in my heart,I'll come running,This heart of mine,What'll I do,Loveland,I need your love,In another man's arms (****/*****)

437 Thelma Jones (Sony) her underated Columbia album ('78) plus two bonus tracks*, lots of SOULFUL ballads or dancers produced by Brad Shapiro or Bert deCoteaux, some Sam Dees' songs, try this if you like her old Barry singles I second that emotion,Lonely enough to try anything,Angel of the morning,I can dream,How long,I want what you want,Salty tears,You're the song*,Love look what you got me into*,etc. (***/*****)

438 Maxine Brown / Out of sight (Sony) one of her finest '68 album (on Epic) plus two bonus tracks*, full of soulful/emotional goodies produced by Detroit's Mike Terry & backed by the same bands on Okeh's "The Detroit City Limits" album Sugar dumplin',Plum outa sight,I'm in love,In my entire life,Don't leave me baby,Just give me one good reason,Stop,Seems you've forsaken my love,Love in them there hills*,From loving you*,etc. (***/*****)

439 Webster Lewis / 8 for the 80's (Sony) the reissue of in-demand '80s soul album with 3 bonus tracks*, lots of soulful vocal tracks backed by bay area's best musicians including his keyboards, please remember that the lead singer of "Give me some emotion" is Johnny Baker! You deserve to dance,The love you give to me,I want to blow,Heavenly,Open up youe eyes*,You are my life*,Let me be the one*,etc. (***/*****)

440 Buddy Miles / All the faces of (Sony) the "straight" reissue of in-demand '70s soul album on Columbia produced by Johnny Bristol, of course ex Electric Flag drummer but this is THE "soul" album, you'll surprised to know how "mellow Detroit" his "I'm just a kiss away" was! Pull yourself together,We got love,All the faces,Got to find Ms.Right,Pain,Kiss and run,Wants and needs,Baby don't stop,etc. (**/*****)