Chocolate City Soul: Rare Soul Gems

The high point here by far is "Don't Go And Leave Me Blue" by Face Value. "Randy" by The Fawns is somewhat decent but not as strong.
3 out of 10

The Curtom Story

An old double CD compilation with a handful of nice ballads. Highlights include "Take Care" by June Conquest, "I've Been Trying" by The Mayfield Singers, "Come Back" by The Five Stairsteps, "Can This Be Real" by The Natural Four, "So In Love With You" by Leroy Hudson and "Let's Do It Again" by The Staple Singers.
6 out of 10

Aalon

Single high point here is "Rock 'N' Roll Gangster", unless you are also into more funkier grooves. My recommendation is to pick this track up on any of the other soul comps out there such as Lifestyles Of The Slow And Low Vol. 1.
1 out of 10

Bobby Womack

Highlights here include "That's The Way I Feel About Cha" and "If You Think Your Lonely Now".
4 out of 10

Northern Soul: On The Philadelphia Beat

Only one half decent track at the end of this comp. If you are not an upbeat soul fan then skip this one.
1 out of 10

Big Jay McNeely & His Band

The best take on "There Is Something On Your Mind" is on this CD. Other notable tracks are "I Got The Message" and "My Darling, Dear". Soul, blues, rockers this CD has a little of it all.
5 out of 10

Bobby Marchan

Soulful tunes with a heavy blues influence. Highlights include "What Can I Do", "There Is Something On Your Mind", "I Feel It Coming" and "Half A Mind".
5 out of 10

The Sweet Soul Of Philadelphia Soul 1959-1964

Early soul sounds from the likes of The Intruders, The Imaginations, Donnie Elbert, Four Intruders, The Mohawks and Lady Fox And The Foxettes. Will make a solid addition to any soul collection.
6 out of 10

Starry-Eyed Serenaders

A good dose of Doo Wop ballads on this 2 disc release. Highlights include "Two Timing Loser" by The Lions, "Your Tender Lips" by The Clovers, "Can I Come Over Tonight" by The Velours and "Crying For You" by The Cineramas.
5 out of 10

The Coasters

Found this one at a discounted price so I decided to pick up for a couple of ballads on disc 1, "If Teardrops Were Kisses" and "Just Like A Fool". This is is best suited for the rock and roll fan.

3 out of 10