Luther (1976): Luther Vandross Before Never Too Much

Before “Never Too Much”, before the solo albums and the duets, Luther Vandross fronted a [...]

The S.O.S. Band, In One Go!: Jam and Lewis, Tabu and “Just Be Good to Me”

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Our Still Bill album review: how Bill Withers and the Watts 103rd Street players made [...]

Chicago Soul: A Guide to the Windy City Sound

Chicago soul explained: the labels, producers, arrangers and records that gave the Windy City its [...]

The Best Northern Soul Compilations to Buy on CD and Vinyl

The best northern soul compilations on CD and vinyl, from Kent's rarities series to Wigan [...]

I Can’t Stand the Rain Album Review: Ann Peebles at Her Best

Our I Can't Stand the Rain album review: Ann Peebles, Willie Mitchell and the Hi [...]

Vinyl Grading Guide: How to Grade Soul Records and 45s

Vinyl grading explained for soul collectors: the Goldmine scale, styrene 45s, label damage, promos and [...]

Philly Soul: A Guide to the Sound of Philadelphia

Philly soul explained: Gamble, Huff and Thom Bell, Sigma Sound, MFSB and the essential records [...]

The Best Curtis Mayfield Albums, Ranked

The best Curtis Mayfield albums ranked, from Curtis and Super Fly to the overlooked There's [...]

Hi Records History: Willie Mitchell, Al Green and Memphis

Hi Records history from rockabilly instrumentals to Al Green, Willie Mitchell's Royal Studios and the [...]