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VARIOUS ARTISTS: Groove On Down Vol. 2 UK Soul Brother, 2006 1) ROSE ROYCE – Still In Love 2) WHATNAUTS – Help Is On The Way 3) CHERYL LYNN – Got To Be Real 4) JACKIE MOORE – This Time Baby 5) MANDRILL – Stay Tonight 6) OZONE – Our Hearts Will Always Shine 7) RHYZE – Bizzaar 8) BROOKLYN EXPRESS – Girl You Need A Change Of Mind 9) CAROL WILLIAMS – Can’t Get Away From Your Love 10) GWEN GUTHRIE – Seventh Heaven (Larry Levan Remix) 11) ACTIVE FORCE – Give Me Your Love 12) WORLD PREMIERE – Share The Night Soul Brother follows up their popular Groove On Down with the aptly titled Groove On Down Vol. 2. There are some real gems contained on here. OK, some of them have been available on other compilations before but no doubt they are long-deleted and therefore as in demand as ever. Once a good tune always a good tune. I knew that this was an essential purchase simply due to the fact that "Our Love Will Always Shine" by Ozone was included. I love this track beyond words, and it is a Motown gem from the 80s that deserves greater recognition. A quality stepper which is also a timeless classic. Talking of timeless classics, look no further than the starter track, "Still In Love". This monster dancer is a new one on me and was released by Rose Royce back in 1981. The opening sequence is beautiful, then it slowly builds into incessant drums and swirling strings. What a classy song. I for one am glad to now own this wonderful track. Another great boogie tune is the Whatnauts classic "Love Is On The way" and this really is the icing on the cake. However there is more to tempt you into parting with your hard-earned dosh. 1982 saw the release of Brooklyn Express’ cover of the Eddie Kendricks’ classic "Girl You Need A Change Of Mind". This is for my money the best cover of this song that I have heard and having this on CD now means I won’t have to dig out my LP of "Boogie Tunes II". Nice to see Active Force on here, and to remind you that their album has also been re-released by the good folks at Vinyl Masterpiece. The closing cut comes courtesy of Easy Street Records: "Share The Night" by World Premiere will always be a favourite of mine. It is a haunting, powerful, drum led groove that builds up to a climax where the vocals of this fantastic quartet faze in and out fantasically. Love those synths, too! Another essential addition to your collection. -Barry Towler Other Fresh CD Reviews Albums of the Month in 2006 Albums of the Month in 2005 Albums of the Month in 2004 Albums of the Month in 2003 Albums of the Month in 2002 Albums of the Month in 2001 Albums of the Month in 2000 Albums of the Month in 1999 Albums of the Month in 1998 Albums of the Month in 1997 |
