Various Artists - SoulShaker vol. 3 (Record Kicks RKX017)

La créme de la créme of modern grooves says the liner notes. Is it really? You bet your sweet behind it is says Richard Karström. Read on.

Party over here!
Putting together tracks from labels like Tru Thoughts, Ubiquity, Hammondbeat, Acid Jazz and Daptone, the gang at Italian record label Record Kicks have gone and done it again. A smashing compilation of contemporary deep funk, soul and rare groove.

Features the stunning "Pushin' On" by Brighton's own Quantic Soul Orchestra, featuring Alice Russell. The inclusion of that track is a clear indication that you should get this record. All tunes on here pack a pretty mean punch, and if you like dancefloor grooves with hard hitting drums, luscious Hammond and soulful vocals you've come to the right place. Personal fave at the moment is "Tired Feet" by Smoove which puts a silly smile on my face, and given the fact just how stern and grumpy I am that's no mean feat. Oh, and Apollo Negri of the Link Quartet is a Hammond wizard but I'm sure you already knew that.


"Ratpack" by Big Daddy Moochin
"Tired Feet" by Smoove
"Transcend Me" by The Bamboos with Alice Russell
"Pushin On" by Quantic Soul Orchestra with Alice Russell
"Move Move Move" by The Link Quartet
"La Valla" by Bronx River Parkway
"Aynotchesh Yerefu" by Budos Band
"Practice What You Preach" by Poets Of Rhythm
"Do It Right" by Sweet Vandals
"Take My Time" by Breakestra with Choklate
"Hi-Fidelity" by Hi-Fly Orchestra
"Who Told You" by The Soul Snatchers
"Gotta Get Your Love" by Gary Davis (Kenny Dope remix)
"Believe" by Soldiers of Twilight (New Mastersounds remix)
"Stay On The Groove" by Phat Fred
"Meters Bread" by Speaklow

About the author

Richard lives in Stockholm, Sweden. He likes books, bowling, Hammond organs, pinball and Portello. You can catch him dj'ing at events and clubs every now and then.

Someday he will quit his job down at the carwash and leave his mama a goodbye note.

More info and other articles by this author

Related info

www.recordkicks.com Visit the Record Kicks website

Other articles on Uppers you might enjoy

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - SoulShaker Volume 2 (Record Kicks RKX010)

Bologna, Italy’s Soulshaker night club has become semi legendary in mod/60’s/funk-soul circles. Bill Luther checks out their hip sampler cd.

[Music:Reviews]

The Dansettes "Oh My!" (Hammondbeat HBL 001 EP)

Brian Poust investigates NYC's own Dansettes debut release on Hammondbeat.

[Music:Reviews]

Andy Lewis - Billion Pound Project (Acid Jazz Ajxcd160)

Blow Up club DJ Andy Lewis and friends debut on Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label.

Comments:

Make your own comment