Cream Of Rare Soul, The - Various Artists

Advantages: Well compiled collection
Disadvantages: Not all best tracks included

...Stax is one of the most famous Blues and Soul record labels, which was responsible for recording some of the best known artist of that genre. It was formed in Memphis in 1957 by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton as Satellite records but changed its name to Stax (a play on the owners surnames STewart and Axton). It will always be associated with the development of Southern Soul, Chicago Blues and early funk as well as recording some of the first ethnically mixed bands, something very rare in that period. The label finally went bankrupt in 1976 but Fantasy Records eventually bought it primarily for its superb back catalogue and since 2004 they have been re-issuing some of the more popular recording s as well as some compilations. ‘The Stax Story’ is a massive four cd compilation of the best of the output from the famous Stax record label... Read review

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Advantages: Great music, history of cream era, bargain price
Disadvantages: Can be slightly predictable

...for in the region of thirteen years and is continuing to go from strength to strength. They have definitely established themselves extremely well in the UK, Europe and have no branched out into other parts of the world. ~Overview~ This is a three CD collection of 50 of the biggest tracks in the short history of Cream. It showcases the biggest anthems from the past 12 years and it really does take you back. The main clutch of the songs are from the early 90’s but there are some from later on in the era thrown in. The three CD’s come in a mainly white cardboard sleeve with a yellow cream logo set on the background. The name ‘Cream Classics’ appears across the front in dark text. The tracks are listed on the back of the sleeve, each disc separately. The name of the artist is in black and the song is written in a grey font, both of which are fairly... Read review

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Advantages: There are 3 discs for the price of 1!
Disadvantages: The prices varies from £12 - £20

...ago and are slightly raved up. The older songs are in Disc 1 with the most recent in Disc 3 - which a lot of Nightclubs play - So even if you don't recognise the name of these artists, you will definately recognise the tracks! The tracks also roll onto each other without a brak which is great! I got this album for £12.99 over the internet, which was a really good price. Some music shops charge £15 - 18 pounds+ so it's up to yourself how much your willing to pay. Enjoy and I hope this review helps. x Disc 1 1. Incognito - Always There 2. Joe Roberts - Lover 3. T-Empo - Saturday Night, Sunday Morning 4. Bump - I'm Rushing 5. Urban Soul - Alright 6. K-Klass - Ryythm is a Mystery 7. Degrees of Motion - Do you Want It Right Now 8. True Faith Feat. Final Cut - Take me away 9. Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives 10. Raze - Break... Read review

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