Soul J*** records
Posted by: Dev B on 15 July 2003
This label is brilliant. I've got most of the % Dynamite series, but during my recent busying spree I bought 'Nice up the Dance' which is sort of Dancehall meets Hip/Hop with a bit of Reggae. It's really good.
I'll do a full listing of what I've bought recently, which includes the new Truby Tro album 'Elevator Music' and the new David Sylvian album 'Blemish'
Posted on: 15 July 2003 by Kevin-W
Dev
I agree absolutely - and virtually all of it is available on luvvly vinyl.
The 100% etc series is fab. I also recommend Saturday Night Fish Fry and the other New Orleans compilation, New Orleans Funk. Try the two ESG albums, the New York Noise compilation, Phildelphia Roots, the New Yorica! series, Chicano Power, Universal Sounds of America, etc.
They also deserve to be praised to the skies for releasing two A Certain Ratio (Factory era) compilations; and for pricing their vinyl very reasonablt (eg £11.99 for a triple album!)
Kevin
Posted on: 15 July 2003 by matthewr
Posted on: 15 July 2003 by Not For Me
Yes,
More praise for Soul Jazz Records
ESG have already been sampled many times, perhaps because of thier sparse bass & drums sound.
The New York Hoise compilation is a good run through of the scene as well.
They also release a lot of Sandoz (ex-Cabaret Voltaire) stuff.
The ACR releases, and the Futurist comp are also worth hunting out.
More power to thier elbows I say.
DS
ITC - Pulse - Outlaw Parts 1 & 2
Posted on: 15 July 2003 by Mekon
Yeah, very good for funk comps. Most recent purchase was Saturday Night Fish Fry, which has some awesome breaks on it.
Posted on: 16 July 2003 by Not For Me
I note that on the back of the SJ records, there is a reference to the website
www.soundsoftheuniverse.comand yes, it is the shop discussed in the last records thread. So itmust be a good place to buy SJ records.
DS
OTD - Daphne & Celeste - Ohh Stick You (Mint Royale mix)
DS
Posted on: 17 July 2003 by Jens
Hi Folks,
I also like this label, but do find it a little dear. Costs about A$34-40 here (40 p=1$), and you get 1 CDs worth of music on 4 sides of vinyl, in other words a lot of changing sides. I tend to listen to it a lot before going out, when you're up and about anyway. What's it worth in the UK?
Cheers, Jens
Posted on: 17 July 2003 by Mekon
They are usually about £13-14 for the 3LP ones in my favourite local shop. The Soul Jazz website looks cheaper, until you factor in the P&P. They seem to add the same amount for each item, so there is no incentive to do a big bulk order.
I have no complaints about their habit of putting 3-4 songs per side. Those wide-spaced grooves sound great.
Posted on: 17 September 2003 by P
Big Up for Soul Jazz here too
Just received a big box full including ACR, Sandoz, In The Beginning There Was Rhythm etc and a shed load of Studio One including the Story which has to be a must - a double LP plus a 4 hour DVD and a full size booklet - Crackin' Stuff indeed!
P
Posted on: 17 September 2003 by DISCO
Hi
Another fan of Soul Jazz.
Fopp has a good selection in for £10 at the moment.
My fave is also the Studio one story because it has a very good DVD featuring a number of the movers & shakers in reggae music.
I've not heard a really bad Soul Jazz album yet.
Dean
Posted on: 17 September 2003 by Not For Me
Funnily enough, I have found that even though it is thier label, the prices of SJ releases in the Sounds of the Universe shop are more than Sister Ray and Selectadisc, both within 100 yds ?
Just an observation.
The shop is very good for both Soul and errrrr. Jazz.
Ds
OTD - James White and the Blacks - Off White
Posted on: 18 September 2003 by Kevin-W
Try also the new SJ Joe Gibbs Productions compilation - available on vinyl and CD - fantastic.
Kevin
Posted on: 18 September 2003 by P
Yup
Got that one as well.
Very very good indeed
P
Posted on: 29 September 2003 by --duncan--
More gushing praise.
Finally got round to getting 'Nice up the dance'. If Rap or Ragga is remotely your thing this is an absolutely brilliant compilation. Brutal, pared down rhythms and generally conscious lyrics. I don't happen to drive a Jeep, but if I did, 'Boomin'in ya Jeep' would be what I'd be playing.
No mention of Universal Sounds of America up to now. This is Soul Jazz' take on 1970's space-Jazz (I just made that up as, frankly, I have no idea what to call this music). It's got Art Ensemble of Chicago, Steve Reid, Sun Ra and Pharoh Saunders doing their far-out stuff. I suggested this to friend who thought that it 'sounded like a bunch of Jazzers who'd dropped too much acid'. This may or may not be a recommendation. I think it generally manages to keep it's balance as it tiptoes down the line between originality and wierdness. The main point of posting this apart from the usual 'your life will be immeasurably richer if you buy this record' is to ask the people out there who do know this genre for some more recommendations.
duncan
Email: djcritchley at hotmail.com
Posted on: 29 September 2003 by Dev B
quote:
Originally posted by djc:
More gushing praise.
Finally got round to getting '_Nice up the dance_'. If Rap or Ragga is remotely your thing this is an absolutely brilliant compilation. Brutal, pared down rhythms and generally conscious lyrics. I don't happen to drive a Jeep, but if I did, 'Boomin'in ya Jeep' would be what I'd be playing.
No mention of _Universal Sounds of America_ up to now. This is Soul Jazz' take on 1970's space-Jazz (I just made that up as, frankly, I have no idea what to call this music). It's got Art Ensemble of Chicago, Steve Reid, Sun Ra and Pharoh Saunders doing their far-out stuff. I suggested this to friend who thought that it 'sounded like a bunch of Jazzers who'd dropped too much acid'. This may or may not be a recommendation. I think it generally manages to keep it's balance as it tiptoes down the line between originality and wierdness. The main point of posting this apart from the usual 'your life will be immeasurably richer if you buy this record' is to ask the people out there who _do_ know this genre for some more recommendations.
duncan
Email: djcritchley at hotmail.com
Duncan,
Your last review made me laugh 'tiptoes between originality and weirdness' Excellent! Bring it round next time. 'Nice up the Dance' is great isn't it!
After Richard Dane's hardcore opera thang in the Naim room - I gave Roy George a copy of Bill Lawells Sacred System Nagual Site, in the hope that they play it at the next show
Posted on: 30 September 2003 by Mekon
Got a few Soul Jazz albums a while back, and a whole load more on my wish list (esp that Jackie Mitoo comp):
Various Black Jazz
Various Impact
Various New Orleans Funk
Various Saturday Night Fish Fry
Various Strata 2 East
Of those, Saturday Night Fish Fry is the stand out.
Posted on: 30 September 2003 by ErikL
My question is- are there any Soul Jazz comps to avoid?
I own 2 so far, and in addition to the music I'm impressed by the packaging and liner notes. They also shipped from the UK to Seattle in 5 days!
