The Best of Volt
Artist: The Dramatics

The Dramatics were one of Stax's finest soul vocal groups, using Ron Banks' rising soprano, L.J. Reynolds' booming baritone, and Willie Ford's emphatic bass to create enticing love songs with excellent harmonizing at the top, in the middle, and at the bottom of the scale. Their albums tended to be erratic affairs, with outstanding love songs and... Read More

Black Rock/Gotta Groove
Artist: The Bar-Kays

Black Rock/Gotta Groove brings together the Bar-Kays' second and third albums on one compact disc. The material represents the first work the reformed outfit released after original members Jimmy Lee King (guitarist and leader) and Carl Cunningham (drums) died when their plane crashed in Lake Monona, WI (Otis Redding was also on board). 1969's... Read More

The Reggae Collection
Artist: Johnny Nash

Nash was the first American singer to incorporate reggae rhythms, and as such deserves a lot of credit for paving the way for the acceptance of bona fide Jamaican performers. His own pop-soul-reggae concoctions, though, were often rather watery in comparison to the real thing. This brings together 20 of the reggae-style tracks he cut between... Read More

The Early Years
Artist: Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles
Rockin' Soul, Vol. 1 (1959-1969)
Artist: The Isley Brothers
Greatest Hits - MOTOWN
Artist: The Four Tops

Here is a recording full of enthusiasm and a tremendous outpouring of soul. The Four Tops perform their greatest hits and most popular tunes to package a well-received album released by Motown in the late '60s. A cause for celebration, these tunes are meant to be listened to wholeheartedly during the midst of a summer barbecue cookout bash or... Read More

Vintage Whispers
Artist: The Whispers
Community Score: 9.00
Aretha Gospel
Artist: Aretha Franklin

Aretha sings solo and plays piano on these spectacular recordings made at father C.L. Franklin's church in 1956. ~ Kip Lornell, All Music Guide Read More