761 Ric-Tic relics volume 1 (Soul World) 28 in-demand "northern-soul" songs from this legendary Detroit label, not just a copy of Motown sounds but some more authentic Detroit twist, hear this and see how Ed Wingate had an eye for seeking the talents in Detroit area! again minimum liner notes Freddie Gorman/In a bad way,Edwin Starr/Agent OO-soul,Rose Batiste/Holding hands,J.J. Barnes/Please let me in,Laura Lee/To win your love,The Fantastic Four/Live up to what she thinks,Al Kent/The way you been acting lately,Andre Williams/You got it and I want it,etc. (***/*****)

762 Solid ground (Goldmine) subtitled as "23 new northern and modern soul dancers for 2007", compilations of Ian Levine produced dancers, all "modern" finger snappers, recorded in '90s or ealy '00? Sidney Barnes/Standing on solid ground,Noel McLoy/Determined man,The Four Vandals/Without the music,Big Al Ryden and the Commendations/Make a commitment,Bettye Lavette/Right out of time,C.P.Spencer/This man needs you,Vee McDonald/You're my loveline,Hildia Campbell/Ten out of ten,etc. (**/*****)

763 Casino! 28 northern soul tracks (Soul World) "tribute" compilation to legendary northern soul venue "Wigan Casino", full of northern soul classics and rarities, try if you still rememer the great atmosphere of "Wigan Casino", minimum liner notes Cecil Washington/I don't like to lose,Billy Prophets/What Can I do,Bobby Paris/Night owl,Tamiko Jones/I'm spellbound,Al Wilson/Help me,Kenny Gamble,The jokes on you,Willie Hutch/The duck,The Malibus/Gee baby I love you,Lorraine Chandler/I can't change,Gerri Granger/I go to pieces...everytime,etc. (**/*****)

764 Soul chant (Soulscape) the long lost Malaco sessions! expanded version (21 songs) of legendary same-nameJapanese album on Vivid Sounds, really one of the ultimate southern soul togethere here in this album, includes 6 previously unissued, informative notes by John Ridley, well-done Garry! Betty & Charles:Someone for everyone,Can't find love,That's why I call you mine,Betty Johnson:Soul girl,Never too busy,Sunshine man,No good man,Charles Warren:I'm praying,Soul chant,Eddie Houston:I can't go wrong,same(version 2),That's how much,same (atl. version)etc. (*****/*****)

765 The best of northern soul vol. 2 (That Philly Sound) 26 more hard-to-find northern soul floor shakers from Philadelphia including some previously unreleased songs, minimum notes but with detailed session informations, reconfirm the good works by John Madara! (CD-R) Daryl Hall/Girl don't make me wait,The Formations/Lonely voices of love (unreleased),The Lavenders with Leon Huff/One more time,Grover Mitchell/Who can I turn to,The Mellow Moods/When you go take your memories,James Bounty/Auction on love,The moods/Lady rain(unreleased),George Tindley/Love lights shines,etc. (**/*****)

766 The Four Mints / Gently down your stream (Numero Group) one and only album by this Ohio soul group (on Capsoul label) plus 3 bonus tracks (rehearsal or instrumental), typical "local" harmony soul group sounds from heartbreakin' ballads to pounding dancers, informative notes with gatefold LP sleeve reissue You're my desire,Row my boat,Why did I go,Do you really love me,Too far gone,You'll want to come back,Keep on loving you,In a rut,Can't get strung out,They were wrong,etc. (***/*****)

767 Nightwind featuring Angela Charlesand Wind Song (WindSong Productions) the "straight" reissue of their one and only album in '87 from Chicago, lesser known album to you? but easily be able to understand that how mellow, moody or groovy they sounds when you hear, lots of early "urban R&B" with "quiet storm" influence Love my baby,Lovin you,Falling in love,You're someone special,Nightwind,Message to my lover,Crazy about your love (**/*****)

768 The Rich records story (Blue Label) 22 important tracks from this Joh Richbourg's Rich label, 4 songs by Bobby Hebb were cut with James Booker on piano and Dr, John on guitar, if you're "southern/deep soul" lovers, 6 songs by Lattimore Brown and 3 songs by Jimmy Chuch should be mouth-watering Bobby Hebb/Night train to Memphis,Lattimore Brown:What have I done wrong,Mistaken prayer,Night time is the right time,Only I can tell the story,Jimmy Church:You can make me do it,Faith in you,Dee Brown & Lola Grant/We belong together,J.J. Barnes/Won't you let me know,etc. (***/*****)

769 Gangster soul / Girlz harmony vol. 1 (Sons of Soul) title says all, 23 "female soul singer or group" sides from various labels, some lesser known some totally unknown slowies but all collectable "girlz harmony" songs Black Velvet/Is it me you really love,Dream Team/There he is,Pearls/Can I call you baby,Volumes/I'm gonna miss you,Lovations/La la la ooh,Linnears/My baby comes home today,Wendy Rene/Crying all bymyself,Honey Duo Twins/Kiss me,Linda Moore/I'll give you the world,etc. (***/*****)

770 Nella Dodds / This is a girl's life (Kent) her famous six singles on Wand labels plus 3 previously unissued tracksfrom the same sessions, full of Philadelphia uptown sounds in mid '60s, all "powerful beat, big brass instrumentation and fine vocals"! extensive notes by David Cole Come back baby,A girl's life,Finders keepers losers weepers,Honey boy,You don't love me anymore,Dream boy,First date(prev unissued),One love not two(prev. unissued),Whisper you love me boy(prev. unissued),Your love back,Gee whiz,etc. (****/*****)