This was a track that I discovered during while binging on Hip Hop over the weekend. I hadn’t hear of the band before but I really enjoyed it’s simple hook and languid rhymes.
Shadez of Brooklyn:
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*Artist #722
Lee Fields – You’re The Kind Of Girl
This track, from North Carolina native Lee Fields, has been running about my mind for the past couple of weeks. Given that it is taken from Faithful Man, which was released last year, I really enjoyed it’s classic soul sound. It could easily have been recorded in Hitsville USA in it’s pomp.
Lee Fields:
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A Tribe Called Quest – Bonita Applebum
I have been in a bit of a Hip Hop mood over the past few days. This was as a result of not posting any trac ks from the genre in a while and a conversation I had earlier in the week about 2013 Kanye West versus the 2004 version. I don’t think he has ever really approached the heights he reached in The College Dropout but my friend begged to differ.
Anyway, these factors instigated a binge over recent days during which I was reminded of this classic track by pioneers A Tribe Called Quest. It is taken from their spectacular 1990 debut album People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.
A Tribe Called Quest:
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Dynasty* – Here I Am | (GPF)
This is my idea of weekend music! Some classic early 80’s funk from LA band Dynasty. It is taken from their 1981 album The Second Adventure.
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*Artist #721
Boho Dancer* – Good Vibrations | (NAT)
This is a track from Danish band Boho Dancer, who I discovered via the Guardian Music Blog’s new band of the day feature.
I find the rather windswept video to be fitting for the track, which mercifully isn’t a Beach Boys cover.
Boho Dancer:
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*Artist #720
Soft Cell* – Tainted Love
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Tainted Love was a song composed by Ed Cobb and proved popular dance floor filler in the 80’s. It was originally recorded in 1964 by Gloria Jones, and became very popular when covered in 1981 by Soft Cell, who certainly nailed this version – in spite of a dodgy video. Guaranteed to revive any flagging disco.
Soft Cell:
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*Artist #719
The Temptations – My Girl
I heard this track a few days ago and was reminded of what a great song it is. I was also surprised that I hadn’t posted it already.
The Temptations are Motown royalty, coming from The Motor City itself and this is just one of several iconic tracks they recorded.
The Temptations:
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Vondelpark – Always Forever (Tuesday Born Remix)
I thought this track from London dream pop band Vondelpark was a good way to start the week. It’s mellow, quiet sound is just what I need, even more than a normal Monday, having spent a weekend carousing and catching up with old friends in London.
It is taken from their album Seabed, which was released earlier in the year.
Vondelpark:
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Charles Bradley* – Where Do We Go From Here
One of the great pleasures of writing this blog over the past few years has been people sharing with me the music that they love and that inspires them.
This was one such track, which a good friend and regular musical co-conspirator sent me last week. It is right in my wheelhouse (soul, my first love) and given that I hadn’t heard it before it was a double pleasure.
It is taken from Florida singer (and general bad ass) Charles Bradley’s recently critically acclaimed 2013 album Victim of Love.
Charles Bradley:
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*Artist #718
Mylo – Destroy Rock & Roll
While posting Cyndi Lauper yesterday I was reminded of this track. It features a memorable, almost post-modern sample where the protestor manages to mangle several of the listed artists names, with Cyndi amoungst them.
It is taken from Scottish DJ Mylo’s excellent 2004 album of the same name.
Mylo:
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