The Numero Group has been running a series called 'Eccentric Soul' for the best part of 25 years now. Focused firmly on the more obscure soul labels and artists there have been over 40 releases, with the latest due out in a few weeks.
Back in 2012 they decided to mark the tenth year of the series with a jumbo 88 track compilation. They named it "Eccentric Soul: Omnibus". Here are just three of the many highlights.
"When I Left You" - Black Soul Express
"Girl You Better Change" - Sag War Fare
"Rainy Days And Mondays" - The Energettics
You may recognise the final song. Here is the original.
Not sure what makes them eccentric, but they all sound excellent to me.
ReplyDeleteAgree on both counts. I can only assume that whoever started the series didn't really understand what eccentric means and 40+ albums later it is too late to change.
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