Bruton Music - Disco Happening (1978)

     after shovelling snow all day in this terrible weather, it's time to relax with a record. looked at the shelf and thought oh yeah this is a great one, gotta play this. always liked stuff from the Bruton library, and this one was solid enough throughout for me to buy. a lot of library records feel disjointed with differing styles, but this one flows very nicely. a classic porno record, always hearing stuff from this. funky disco all over. it's hard to pick a favourite, 'Disco Partners', 'Disco Stepping', 'Itchy Funk' and 'Soul Stomp' are all so good!

Music for Dancefloors: The KPM Music Library (2013)

     just pulling some records off the shelf. first it's a 2-LP compilation of kpm, Themes and others. i got this for christmas at the time mostly for 'Funky Express' as i couldn't afford the original kpm record. i think it's a good collection of tracks but half of it isn't really my taste. starts off strong with three great tracks. 'That's What Friends Are For (vocal version)', then possibly my favourite in 'Unlimited Love', and then 'Funky Express'. i wish there there were a couple other disco tracks on here but it's really just the one.

      the real clunkers on here for me are the latin and reggae tracks. and outside of 'Crash Course' the whole d-side is a pass for me. 

     i completely forgot that this thing comes with CDs too. the one disc is live versions from a jazz club. while it was fun to listen to once i doubt i'd ever listen to those again.

End of Another Year

     well another year has passed, time to add a post to the blog. time really flies eh? happy holidays everyone!

The Best Of Celeste Records

 

     popped into a used store the other week looking for some Deep Space Nine books, and came across some quality records. i haven't ripped any doo wop in about ten years, but this comp got me to whip out the sound card. was most excited to check out the vocal only trail session that resides on the b-side of this. instantly fell in love with Sweet Lorraine. was excited to flip it over and hear the version with the band, but it just doesn't deliver like the acappella version. some others on that b-side, Lucky Guy and I Call To You, are also great uptempo vocal only cuts. good stuff!

Scuba in the Buff (1991)

     christmas time again! been on the hunt for Scuba in the Buff ever since i saw a preview for it at the beginning of another similar style tape. finally got the tape not too long ago and it did not disappoint! i was surprised to hear a bunch of library music, but i guess i shouldn't have been. i chopped up the tracks and threw them up on youtube to see if they recognized em, and they did.

     late 80s library is not my forte, so i'd never heard these tunes before. the soundtrack all comes from the De Wolfe library. three different records, '86, '87, and '88 releases. upbeat in-your-face, and laid back tunes. had to upload the video to get it out there too. tasteful nudity included of course so click at your own risk. happy holidays, enjoy!

our little set-up this year in our new place.

Rodney Franklin - Diamond Inside Of You (1988)

     at this point i'm almost taking over the cover with this massive reflection. interesting little album here, big mix of new jack beats, soul, pop, really anything you name it. the record starts out with a jazzy instrumental tune with a new jack beat, Malibu Shuffle. followed closely by is Gotta Give It Up, a nice little uptempo poppy track. flip over the record and you get a nice soulful instrumental tune Shasta Wind. next track is another jazzy bit with a new jack swang, Woogie. lots to like in this one. laid back record, perfect for a late night groove. 

Louise Freeman - Listen To My Heart (1991)

     took a little flier on this one last week. cover and year led to to believe there'd be something for me, was not disappointed. decent record throughout, okay funky stuff with soul-ish mixed in. When Push Comes To Shove starts off the record in a funky style. flip it over and you get a seldom heard new jack tune, Back In Stride. the best two tracks start off their respective sides. was glad to get that new jack, can never get enough of it!

Donna McElroy - Bigger World (1990)

 

     reflection again says hey. was pretty excited to come across this one. released on the warner bros gospel label, one of only two releases apparently. this copy is from reprise though. the album starts out with some funky and soul stuff on the a-side, but it's the flip side where things get good. second track on that side is Take It Away, some decent gospel new jack. another great one sits at the very end of the record. Can't Stand Still starts with a little rap and goes into that smooth gospel new jack. nice little surprise of a record, you know what's in store.