Various - Front Line Presents Dub: 40 Heavyweight Dub Sounds (Virgin)(2014)(2xCD)

 

Virgin Front Line always released excellent roots reggae music. Digging in record stores, one could find their releases all over even in the U.S. These 40 Heavyweight dub cuts are pretty good. A lot of hard-core reggae heads will have many of these dubs but it is nice to have these all in one place. If this is the only dub album you own, that would be pretty good as far as I am concerned. This is what reggae music use to sound like. : ) Great overview of what Front Line released during this era of reggae. For a taste of the dubs available here, check out Mr. Brown Version by Gregory Isaacs. For those looking for a deeper sound, check out Free Us Dub by the Twinkle Brothers. 

More Timmion Records 45s: Jonny Benavidez - Let's Get Together and Thee Baby Cuffs - My My My Baby

 

My exploration of the Timmion Records catalog continues with two more great 45s from the label. Thee Baby Cuffs with My My My Baby further shows that Timmion Records puts out consistently great output. This release is from 2019 and has a great classic Chicano soul sound. The Jonny Benavidez 45 is no slouch either with Let's Get Together. Jonny was born in El Paso but grew up in San Diego (my home town!).  Both of these should be in your soul box. This is from 2018. 

Ernie Hawks 7" 45s on Timmion Records - The Scorpio Walk and Cold Turkey Time

Don't know much about Ernie Hawks but here are two great 45s from him on Timmion Records. Both 45s were released in 2018. Solid soul music with stellar backing by the Soul Investigators. The Scorpio Walk and Cold Turkey Time are both worth your time. 

Pratt & Moody 7" 45s on Timmion Records "Lost Lost Lost" and "Words Words Words"

 

Two stellar 45s from Pratt and Moody on Timmion Records out of Finland. Superb music that makes me want to listen to all their releases. Lost Lost Lost came out in 2017, while Words Words Words came out in 2018. Worth getting. If you like modern soul that brings back memories of classic soul music from earlier times, then this is for you.

Various - Mods Mayday '79 (Radiation Reissues)(Italy)(2023)

 

An Italian reissue of an album released in 1979. Recorded live on Mayday. Captures some of the best mod bands from the era. I remember this album from the early 80s. I finally found a copy. Great historical statement and the music is solid! If you are partial to the music that Mods liked back in the late 70s, early 80s, then this is for you. Check out Squire's B-A-B-Y Baby Love 

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Don't Want To Lose You/Don't Give A Friend A Number (From A Man Like You)(Daptone 7")(2024)

 

The late great Sharon Jones backed up by the mighty Dap Kings with a stunner! This is the type of music that made me explore the new soul scene. Again, the A side and B side are superb. Check out the B side here. A must! Great release from 2024.

Sunny & The Sunliners - Should I Take You Home/My Dream (Big Crown 7")(2017)

 

Big reissue. Originally released in 1968. Perfect for cruising in your car on a Saturday night. World class sweet soul music. Check out the B side, My Dream. A must for your soul box.