I Feel So Bad (The Soul Recordings) - Jackie Edwards

Advantages: Timeless classics; 50 tracks for £7
Disadvantages: Recording quality of older tracks

...at that. Chirpy. Disc: 2 1. Ken Boothe: Keep My Love From Fading The man who covered Everything I Own and took it to number 1, this is similar. Classy. 2. Techniques All Stars: Eldora An instrumental of remarkable polish. Wicked bassline. Plucky. 3. The Maytals: 54-46 That's My Number Rebel MC nicked the bass for Street Tuff. The original and best. Sublime. 4. Hot Rod All Stars: Virgin Soldiers Instrumental with a flute solo! Bizarre. 5. Joe White: I'm Gonna Get There Great lovers rock moment from a sweet soul voice. Enchanting. 6. Rupie Edwards All Stars: Kinky Funky Reggae King of pop-dub, provides a Marley Cover. Patchy. 7. Joe White: So Much Love Beautifully executed, soulful track that will leave your heart crying. Sweet. 8. Beverley's All Stars: Be Yours Fifth track from the instrumental kings. Workmanlike. 9... Read review

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Advantages: Todd Edwards on the mix
Disadvantages: Bit old now but still an essential purchase

...You Like Me Now (Edwards Radio Flo Remix (Full Rap Version)) 3. Todd Edwards - Restless Soul (Remix) 4. Todd Edwards - Shut The Door 5. The Beloved - 1000 Years From Today (Todd Edwards Dub) 6. Nio - Do You Think You're Special (So Vocal Mix) 7. Todd Edwards - Perfect Love (Remix) 8. MJ Cole - Never Say Never (feat Shea) 9. Todd Edwards - The Dream (Remix) 10. Somore - I Refuse (Filthy Rich Remix) 11. Todd Edwards - Do You Know Why 12. Moloko - Pure Pleasure Seekers (Pleasure For Life UK Vocal) 13. Todd Edwards - God Will Be There (Remix) 14. The Jam Experience - Feel My Love 15. Todd Edwards - You Are Wonderful 16. Todd Edwards - Walk With Me 17. The Nightcrawlers - Push The Feeling On (The Dub Of Doom) 18. Todd Edwards - Come Around 19. Hakan Lidbo - Walk Away (Todd's "Tell Someone Dub" Remix) 20. Todd... Read review

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Advantages: The finest rock/punk/political album of the nineties
Disadvantages: Last great album the Manics would make

...The Holy Bible, marred by the disappearance of Richey Edwards, is to date, the best work in my opinon that the Manics have ever released. Having matured so much by the release of Gold Against the Soul, their sound on this record is very punk orientated which lends itself perfectly to the political lyrics of tracks such as 'Ifwhiteamericatoldthetruthforonedayit'sworldwouldfallapart' and the excellent 'P.C.P.'. Whilst 'Faster' and 'Archives of Pain' are standout tracks, everytrack on the album is amazingly original whilst not deviating from the punk/rock foundation upon which it is built. Aside from political undercurrents tracks such as '4st 7lb' and 'She Is Suffering' offers some of the most intense lyrics I have heard. Its a fantastically thought provoking album released by a very intelligent band. There's not a track on the album... Read review

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