"I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5
Some songs are just built to move. "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5 is one of them. It’s sonic catnip from the first bar.
funk/soul
Al Green's "Greatest Hits" - Vinyl LP
This month, I'm giving away Al Green's "Greatest Hits" on
Baa Baa, Baa Baa, BOMP
"Warriors" by Too Many Zooz is a funky, jazzy, ballsy full-range explosion that’ll have you tapping your feet as soon as you pick your jaw up off the floor.
Where's That Higher Love I've Been Thinking Of?
"Higher Love" by Steve Winwood is blue-eyed soul synth-pop gospel fusion and a shimmering example of meticulous studio craft meeting spiritual yearning.
That Real Full Moon Black Magic
Lose Control by Teddy Swims is a raw, aching vocal tour de force blending R&B and funk/soul sensibilities to make something special.
Let's Not Talk About Sex, Baby MXTP
Songs that are definitely not about sex, except they absolutely are.
What Good is Your Crown?
Queen Mary by Francine Thirteen is a dramatic, bass-heavy cut with fantastic left-right panning effects and a soulful, menacing, female vocal performance.
Higher Frequencies MXTP
An uplifting sonic journey.
I Have To Beg Your Pardon
Rebecca Pidgeon's Spanish Harlem is a legendary soundstage and dynamic range reference. Good or bad, this will expose your hifi system for what it is.
The Rage is Relentless
Take the Power Back by Rage Against The Machine explodes like a sonic Molotov cocktail. Kinetic, angry, sincere, and sounds terrific.
Let the Music in Tonight
Give Life Back to Music by Daft Punk is a glitzy 200mph million-ton avalanche of sound.