Jermaine Jackson

A very good cover of "Daddy's Home" by the co-lead singer of one of the best known musical families. "You're In Good Hands" is also a good track but after that the sounds are just not for me. I am not a big fan of music recorded in the 80's.

3 out of 10

Ronnie Dyson

At the time of this release Collectables Records was on a roll bringing full releases on such acts as The Ethics, Black Ivory, Soul Generation, Lee Williams And The Cymbals to CD for the first time. This one here for me was a gamble that I lost. The music has more of a mainstream pop feel than the sweet soul that they were showcasing on other releases.

1 out of 10

The Dixie Cups

Here is one I bought just to say I have it. I hit the skip button very often until I got to "I'm Not The Kind Of Girl". By far the best track for me as the rest is mainstream pop.

2 out of 10

Underground Monster Doo Wop Volume 1

Doo Wop has been pushed off to the back burner as the emphasis among most west coast collectors has been on soul. For me it is a much appreciated surprise to see someone take a step back and shine the spot light on what would evolve into soul, Doo Wop. This release is packed with not so common tracks and others that only the hardcore Doo Wop fans will recognize. Highlights include tracks by The Leaping Flames, Donnie Elbert, James Lee Washington, Marie And The Deccors, The Del-Rios, Gino & Vocal Group, Paul And Dale and Robert And Bobby. If you really dig Doo Wop like I do, this CD is a must for your collection. Check me out on Instagram for info on how to order.

9 out of 10

Virtue Recording Studio

Standouts for me here are "Give Up" and "How Can I Get In Touch With You" by The R.D.M. Band. Also worth a mention is the upbeat jam "Take These Memories" by The Creations. Good sound quality.

5 out of 10

Windy City Allnighter

Two pretty outstanding ballads forced this pick up. Buried in northern soul you will find "Wait" by The Fantasions and "He's For Real" by Geraldine Hunt.

4 out of 10

Nothing But A House Party, The Birth Of The Philly Sound 1967-71

Standard tracks by The Delfonics, Brenda and The Tabulations, The Ambassadors and Jerry Butler on the sweeter side. As always clean crisp sound from the good folks at Ace Records plus, plenty of liner notes.

5 out of 10

The Best Of Danny O Productions

Classic Philly soul sounds featuring a good look at Broadway Express plus a solid female soul jam in "Guess I'll Never" by The Cooperettes.

4 out of 10

Vintage Soul 1962 - 1984

After picking up the Desert Doo Wops CD I felt it would be worth it to get the release featuring soul cuts recorded in Arizona. I was mistaken as "Too Good To be True" by Lon Rogers And The Soul Blenders was by far the only track I enjoyed. Solid sound quality.

2 out of 10

Youths Boogie

A few hidden early Jamaican R&B jams included in this two disc release. "Midnight Love" by The Downbeats, "Let Me Dream" by Alton And Eddy, "Dream Girl" by Ricketts And Rowe and "Why Did You Leave Me" by the Magic Notes are my top picks.

4 out of 10