The Soul Cellar (singer, dancing, dance, funk, indie)

Clamz · 09-22-2008, 08:42 PM

once I have a couple more posts under my belt i'm gonna flood this thread with uploads of the eccentric soul compilations. For lack of words and time, they're simply AMAZING. Great gathering of material from a bunch of the lesser/underground/failed soul labels during the late 60's and into the 70's. there are some gems in those things that rival even the greatest staple soul songs and artists.

Clamz · 09-22-2008, 08:51 PM

Hopefully uploads can commence-

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Originally Posted by Unkie Clamz

SoulQuest starts yielding results now!

VARIOUS / NUMERO - Eccentric Soul : The Capsoul Label
-http://www.megaupload.com/?d=73JR1JO0

This is a collection of lost/forgotten singles from the short-lived and relatively small/unsuccessful Capsoul label. Some fantastic stuff, glad they went back to recover these. A personal favorite on here being the Kool Blues' "I Want To Be Ready."

And thanks to pnoom for the following

Eli Paperboy Reed and The True Loves - Roll With You
-http://rapidshare.com/files/115070099/Eli_Paperboy_Reed___The_True_Loves_-_roll_with_you.zip

Has a great classic soul vibe to it, like Otis Redding or Sam Cooke album feel vocally and musically/instrumentally with the band at times. Already a favorite of mine from this year! Not strictly soul, but it's still oozing plenty of it. Fresh life to old standards, and then some.

Clamz · 09-22-2008, 08:53 PM

more

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Originally Posted by Unkie Clamz

Eccentric Soul -- The Tragar & Note Labels

Same idea as the first eccentricl soul compilation above, but these are two labels from Georgia from back in the day. this one is considerably longer, also. Some good stuff.
-http://lix.in/-264f78 (be warned, took a good 40 minutes for me to load)

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Originally Posted by Unkie Clamz

Eccentric Soul - Mighty Mike Lenaburg

-http://www.sendspace.com/file/qa1lcr

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A blistering collection of funk, hard-charging r&b and psychedelic soul from the Phoenix scene -- amazing singles issued mostly in the late 60s and early 70s and spearheaded by producer Mike Lenaburg -- and a great portrait of a too-long neglected funky southwest! Mighty Mike Lenaburg produced records for Phoenix area acts on a half dozen label imprints such as Homogenized Soul, Out Of Sight, Mighty and Darlene. The sound throughout this collection has for the most part a heavy bottom end of funky drums, chiming-and-chugging guitar and vocals that range from gritty soul howling to more of a harmony approach. There's some killer funky flute and soulful psych from Michael Liggins, tight funky soul from Lon Rogers, positively pummeling numbers from Ronnie Whitehead and much more. The Numero Group continues to raise the stakes with their amazing Eccentric Soul series -- telling a culturally significant story, and just as importantly, assembling flat out perfect listening experiences! 17 tracks in all: "Too Good To Be True" and "My Girl Is A Soul Girl" by Lon Rogers & The Soul Blenders, "Standing On The Corner", by Michael Liggins, "Loaded To The Gills" and "Loaded Back" by Michael Liggins & The Super Souls, "I've Got To Have You" by Sheila Black, "Blending Soul" by Soul Blenders, "People, Open Your Eyes And See" by We The People, "Cold Feet" and "Begging You" by Ronnie Whitehead, "Funky Nightclub" by Soulsations, "The Quarrel" by Newly Weds and more!

NOTE: IT HAS BEEN MADE AWARE TO ME THAT THE FOLLOWING UPLOAD LINK (FOR THE PRIX LABEL COLLECTION) NO LONGER WORKS/ACTIVE. I SHALL TRY TO FIND ANOTHER ONE OR DO THE UPLOAD MYSELF ASAP-I APOLOGIZE
Eccentric Soul - The Prix Label

-http://www.sendspace.com/file/3u1724

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A glorious batch of unearthed soul and funk from the early 70s central Ohio scene -- the storming singles of Prix label -- culled from ultra rare 45s plus previous unreleased gems! Prix was the imprint started to release work captured at Columbus's Harmonic Sounds studios commercially -- pummeling funk, uptempo harmony soul, some heavy organ groovers and beyond -- work by the Royal Esquires, Eddie Ray, Joe King, Marion Black and others. Most of the tracks were cut in the first few years of the 70s -- at a time when when central Ohio was producing soul and funk as mighty as the bigger midwestern cities of Detroit, Memphis and Chicago -- standing just as tall even if it didn't get over as well in the marketplace! 19 tracks in all -- 11 of which were issued as Prix 45s in the early 70s, plus 8 more tracks that were never officially released -- culled from finished masters, demos and other studio material that was only recently discovered! Titles include "Wait A Minute", "You Got Me" and more by Eddie Ray, "Mystic" and "Mister Kidneys" by OFS Unlimited, "Speak On Up" and "Your My Everything" by Joe King, "Ain't Gonna Run" by Royal Esquires, "Listen Black Brother" by Marion Black, "Melon Jelly" by Soul Ensemble, "I'm Gonna Gitcha" by Chip Willis & Double Exposure and more, plus 4 "extended play" bonus tracks by Eddie Ray, Harmonic Sounds Band and Penny & The Quarters

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Originally Posted by Unkie Clamz

The following might be the strongest one of these yet. Just great from start to finish.

Eccentric Soul - The Deep City Label

-http://www.sendspace.com/file/p79xo9

Clamz · 09-22-2008, 08:55 PM

And more

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Originally Posted by Unkie Clamz

Anywho, I discovered this compilation/collection of 'rare' tracks. It's the king-james bible of funky soul, that's how big it is.

What It Is -- Funky Soul & Rare Grooves

I haven't even dl'd it yet and have only given a light glance at the track list, but I think it's some bigger funk songs and a bunch of lesser known ones. I just happened to come across it and I thought I'd plant it here to prevent myself from forgetting about it (i'm pretty stone outta my mind now

). If anyone knows of a more concise batch of upload links, share away.

Here's a little reviewy-thingamajig and a listing of the tracks.
What It Is! Funky Soul And Rare Grooves

-http://rapidshare.com/files/28719661/V.A._-_What_It_Is_1.part1.rar
-http://rapidshare.com/files/28719649/V.A._-_What_It_Is_1.part2.rar
-http://rapidshare.com/files/28719677/V.A._-_What_It_Is_2.part1.rar
-http://rapidshare.com/files/28719637/V.A._-_What_It_Is_2.part2.rar
-http://rapidshare.com/files/28719670/V.A._-_What_It_Is_3.part1.rar
-http://rapidshare.com/files/28835439/V.A._-_What_It_Is_3.part2.rar
-http://rapidshare.com/files/28835453/V.A._-_What_It_Is_4.part1.rar
-http://rapidshare.com/files/28835433/V.A._-_What_It_Is_4.part2.rar

Clamz · 09-22-2008, 08:58 PM

And even though that above album by Eli "Paperboy" Reed gives you a taste for artists rooted in the otis-redding'esque classical soul tradition, here's some more modern stuff to check out if you haven't already.

-http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FJ9OQ4S1 – Dap Dippin’ with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

-http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K0WTZLHL – Naturally

-http://rs47.rapidshare.com/files/60224321/SJ_DK_100_2007.rar 100 Days, 100 Nights

I'd rank them in this order of quality, though they all have some great stuff on them.

1. Naturally
2. 100 Days, 100 Nights

3. Dap Dippin'

Clamz · 09-22-2008, 09:00 PM

Anyways, hope you enjoy. CHECK OUT THOSE ECCENTRIC SOUL COMPS, and even that monster of a funky-soul groove compilation. Many great numbers. After listening a good chunk of these rank among my favorites.

Hope it gives you soul-philes something to chew on for a while

also, one more for now, since I think it's soul rooted enough with her emphasis on RnB.

Erykah Badu - New Amerykah - Part One (4th World War)

-http://rapidshare.com/files/131851506Erykah_Badu_-_New_Amerykah__2008_.rar (I'm pretty sure this was the link I used, anyways, if it doesn't work I'll find another)

right-track · 09-23-2008, 10:35 AM

Sorry Clamz...had to remove the Back to Black link because it's not a compilation and links to full albums are not allowed on MusicBanter.
Anyone wanting it can pm Clamz.

Funk isn't usually my thing, but the eccentric soul comps you put up look very interesting, particularly the late 60's and early 70's stuff. Especially the Ohio material on The Prix label.
Get that link fixed!

Clamz · 09-23-2008, 09:39 PM

Hopefully I´ll have it reupped soon, I´m on a different computer for a while unfortunately. But there is a goldmine of outrageously good tunes in those comps. I hope you enjoy them, and I think you would. Anyone else who has an inclination/love/appreciation for soul should definitely loads these out and scan through 'em. I mean, there's at least a couple dozen songs spread throughout here for each person.

Molecules · 09-24-2008, 12:46 AM

Re the Northern Soul 'standards' CD: got hold of it, think I'm in love! Upbeat and danceable with the occasional slow-burner as (I'd imagine) Northern Soul should be, there are a few of my Motown faves on there aswell:
'There's A Ghost In My House', 'Just A Little Misunderstanding', 'This Old Heart Of Mine'...

Popping a few blues and jumping around the room (not really, I'm in a comfy chair).

RT mate I don't suppose you're named in tribute to the Billy Butler and the Enchanters' song?

right-track · 09-24-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Molecules

RT mate I don't suppose you're named in tribute to the Billy Butler and the Enchanters' song?

In one!

I might even profile that song in here soon.

09-24-2008, 12:46 AM	#39 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	Re the Northern Soul 'standards' CD: got hold of it, think I'm in love! Upbeat and danceable with the occasional slow-burner as (I'd imagine) Northern Soul should be, there are a few of my Motown faves on there aswell: 'There's A Ghost In My House', 'Just A Little Misunderstanding', 'This Old Heart Of Mine'... Popping a few blues and jumping around the room (not really, I'm in a comfy chair). RT mate I don't suppose you're named in tribute to the Billy Butler and the Enchanters' song? __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

09-22-2008, 08:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
Clamz Groupie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	once I have a couple more posts under my belt i'm gonna flood this thread with uploads of the eccentric soul compilations. For lack of words and time, they're simply AMAZING. Great gathering of material from a bunch of the lesser/underground/failed soul labels during the late 60's and into the 70's. there are some gems in those things that rival even the greatest staple soul songs and artists.

09-22-2008, 08:58 PM	#35 (permalink)
Clamz Groupie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	And even though that above album by Eli "Paperboy" Reed gives you a taste for artists rooted in the otis-redding'esque classical soul tradition, here's some more modern stuff to check out if you haven't already. -http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FJ9OQ4S1 – Dap Dippin’ with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings -http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K0WTZLHL – Naturally -http://rs47.rapidshare.com/files/60224321/SJ_DK_100_2007.rar 100 Days, 100 Nights I'd rank them in this order of quality, though they all have some great stuff on them. 1. Naturally 2. 100 Days, 100 Nights 3. Dap Dippin'

09-22-2008, 09:00 PM	#36 (permalink)
Clamz Groupie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	Anyways, hope you enjoy. CHECK OUT THOSE ECCENTRIC SOUL COMPS, and even that monster of a funky-soul groove compilation. Many great numbers. After listening a good chunk of these rank among my favorites. Hope it gives you soul-philes something to chew on for a while also, one more for now, since I think it's soul rooted enough with her emphasis on RnB. Erykah Badu - New Amerykah - Part One (4th World War) -http://rapidshare.com/files/131851506Erykah_Badu_-_New_Amerykah__2008_.rar (I'm pretty sure this was the link I used, anyways, if it doesn't work I'll find another)

09-23-2008, 10:35 AM	#37 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Sorry Clamz...had to remove the Back to Black link because it's not a compilation and links to full albums are not allowed on MusicBanter. Anyone wanting it can pm Clamz. Funk isn't usually my thing, but the eccentric soul comps you put up look very interesting, particularly the late 60's and early 70's stuff. Especially the Ohio material on The Prix label. Get that link fixed!

09-23-2008, 09:39 PM	#38 (permalink)
Clamz Groupie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	Hopefully I´ll have it reupped soon, I´m on a different computer for a while unfortunately. But there is a goldmine of outrageously good tunes in those comps. I hope you enjoy them, and I think you would. Anyone else who has an inclination/love/appreciation for soul should definitely loads these out and scan through 'em. I mean, there's at least a couple dozen songs spread throughout here for each person.