Yisrael's Tapes

I've pointed the way to The Numero Group before, who do a damn fine job of uncovering wonderful, under appreciated gems from the past, sometimes having them fiddled with by a number of producers. Recently they put out an album which collects together recordings made for the Tap label (if you could call it a label). The story behind the making of this collection of Funk & Disco is just brilliant and focuses on the odd (and probable genius) figure that was Jeremiah Yisrael and the discovery of hours and hours of recordings he had made of a variety of musicians. The task of working through the tapes is intriguing, you can read the whole story and buy the album here, the vinyl has a bucket load of extra tracks (a nice change that). Story aside, the music is what really excites my remaining gray cells, check out the sound clips on their site, and this hot little number from the compilation. Possessing many 'on fire' items, 'Don't Stop: Recording Tap' is an essential buy!!

Arnie Love & The Lovettes - We've Had Enough