Friday, July 8 2011
Syl Johnson: 24 June 2011 - Brooklyn
Seventy-four years young, Syl Johnson is as dynamic a performer as ever.
Thursday, August 19 2010
Various Artists: Local Customs: Lone Star Lowlands
You’re not likely to have your mind blown with these recordings, but the studio did produce a noteworthy number of recordings worth saving (and, of course, hearing).
Thursday, August 6 2009
Various Artists: Eccentric Soul: Smart’s Palace
Numero scores again by unconvering the work of the Wichita-based Smart Brothers, a family of incredibly talented musicians that straddled the line between funk and soul almost effortlessly -- hits, budgets, and institutionalized band members be damned.
Friday, January 23 2009
Various Artists: Titan: It’s All Pop! / Eccentric Soul: The Young Disciples
The latest reissue compilations from the Numero Group shine the spotlight on power-pop from Kansas City, MO, and a soul factory youth group based in East St. Louis, IL.
Tuesday, November 25 2008
I’d Like to Thank…
I'm thankful for my wonderful girlfriend, the Boston Celtics taking home the NBA championship, and Wu-Tang, Nas, People Under the Stairs...
Friday, September 12 2008
Various Artists: Eccentric Soul: The Tragar & Note Labels
Numero Group's latest release is a massive (almost to a fault) collection of Atlanta-based soul jams.
