power Power +2 [Domestic press board, regular price 1,000 yen + tax] Japan Music

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Contents: Following in the footsteps of Stax Records and Hi Records, Malaco Records, a prestigious label beloved by soul fans worldwide as the savior of 80s Southern soul, presents 30 classic titles (+ 3 compilations) for only 1,000 yen! A highly recommended selection including masterpieces of 80s Southern soul from Z.Z. Hill and Bobby Bland (featured extensively in BLUES & SOUL RECORDS magazine), lady soul classics from artists like Dorothy Moore (considered the post-Aretha Franklin), and free soul masterpieces! POWER/ POWER/ This is a masterpiece representing Malaco's rare groove! The only album by Power, a unique five-piece band on Malaco. From the dance classic "Groovin'," a staple on the dance floor, to the soulful mellow disco of "I Can't Stop," and above all, the mega-mix-like medley disco "Play It Again Some," which features famous songs like The Temptations' "My Girl," Sly & the Family Stone's "Dance to the Music," and The O'Jays' "Love Train" for nearly 11 and a half minutes, is simply superb! Starting out as a legitimate sweet soul group, this rare groove classic is of incredibly high quality, ranging from funk to sweet, with great dynamics and changes in tempo. [Released in 1982] Media reviews and more: This is a masterpiece that represents Malaco-produced rare groove! The only album by Power, an unusual five-piece band from Malaco. From the dance classic "Groovin'," a staple on the dance floor, to the soulful mellow disco of "I Can't Stop," and above all, the mega-mix-like medley disco "Play It Again Some," which stretches for nearly 11 and a half minutes and features famous songs one after another, from The Temptations' "My Girl" to Sly & the Family Stone's "Dance to the Music" and The O'Jays' "Love Train," is simply superb! Starting out as a legitimate sweet soul group, their rare groove classics are of incredibly high quality, ranging from funk to sweet, with great dynamics and changes in tempo. (C)RS