Ijahman Levi - I Am A Levi/I Am A Levi Part 2 (Jahmani)(2024)(7")

 Another gem from Jah Fingers. Here is a reissue of Ijahman's 'I Am A Levi'. A classic from 1976. The mood that Ijahman obtains on this track is hypnotic and is pure roots reggae.  I can only imagine how it must feel hearing this track blasting over the speakers at a dance as the mood changes to something spiritual. Come listen. Hail up Jah Fingers for your good works. I Am A Levi Note- this may not be the version on the single since I failed to find it but you get the idea!

Morpho - Morpho Season (Hit the North)(2024)(EP 45rpm)

 

Kristyn Chapman's musical outlet is Morpho. This Morpho's debut Morpho Season. Truth be told, I saw Kristyn play guitar/keyboards/vocals for Deep Sea Diver recently on their tour. She was fun to watch because she looked like she was having a blast and her guitar work was brilliant. When I finally found out who she was, I immediately purchased this EP. Man, my instincts were spot on. Melodic guitar driven indie rock bordering on shoegaze. Whatever may be the label, Morpho Season is a great debut and the melodies hit hard. Looking forward to Morpho coming out to Southern California. Just listen to Half of Two. Perfect.

Tyrone Taylor/The Black Disciples -7" - Birds of a Feather/Death Before Dishonour (Wolf) (2024 reissue)

 

Another solid reissue of Jack Ruby productions. From 1976 we have Tyrone Taylor backed up by the Black Disciples. Solid roots if not spectacular. Good enough for this lover of 1970s roots music. This is a European reissue. By the way, the Black Disciples were a top notch band made up of some of the best reggae musicians in Jamaica. When they recorded for Jack Ruby, they were the Black Disciples. When they recorded for other producers, they had other names...yeah you know who I am talking about : )

Ijahman - Moulding/Africa (Jahmani)(2024)(12")

 Wow...lucky us that Jah Fingers has reissued this fine slab of roots reggae on 12" with a killer dub included. Play this at your next dance along with some other fine Ijahman Levi' releases like Jah Heavy Load or I Am A Levi and transform your dance into a rootsman session! Get this at your finest reggae distributors. I got mine at Dub Vendor out of London. 

Playing Ijahman Levi creates a mood. Turn the lights down low, play this loud and enjoy. For advanced reggae listeners only!

Various - Masterpieces of Modern Soul (Kent Dance)(2003)(CD)

 

In my pursuit of finding Northern Soul compilations, I stumbled on this set of releases on the Kent Dance label out of the U.K. If it is on Kent, it is a must buy. The focus here is on 'modern' soul. The term 'modern' is a bit loose. For example, there are tracks from 1971 and 2003 (and all in-between). In any event, irrespective of the dates, the songs and music is superb. This is a must have. There are various volumes to this series and I plan to get them all. If you get this CD, you will get this banger, The Millionaires - I'm The One Who Loves You.  Modern soul moves me.

Various - The Twisted Wheel Story One More Time (Goldmine Soul Supply)(1997)(CD)

 

Trying to pick up as many Northern Soul compilation as I can. It is my new kick. This is a good one from 1997. Some great track on this CD but one of my faves is Now I Know What Love Is by Al Wilson. If you like this, now you know what Northern Soul is and what it sounds like. Keep dancing!

Mo Dotti - Blurring/Guided Imagery (2023)(Self Released)(CD)

Just a great slab of dream pop and shoegaze music from this band. This CD is a compilation of two EPs: Blurring (2020) and Guided Imagery (2022). I was blown away the first time I listened to it and the second time around I like it even more! Airy and pretty is how I would describe the music. Always melodic. Female vocals just give it that extra dreamy quality. Mo Dotti is on Bandcamp. Check out Glow in the Dark. Tremendous.