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Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]
 

Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]

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Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]
"Old School Soul Party [Box]" (03/01/2005) R&B Various Artists, Shout! FactoryLiner Note Author: Steven Chean. Another entry in Shout! Factory's ongoing series of triple-CD box compilations promoted on PBS, this one is more cohesively presented. Sequenced to flow like a typical party, the discs of this predominantly '70s-era 58-track R&B collection are divided into three connected parts. Starting with the high-energy sounds of Wild Cherry's one-hit wonder "Play That Funky Music," disc one (subtitled "Kickin' It Off") continues with tough funk hits from Cameo, Rick James, Parliament, and James Brown. Mercifully dodging the disco bullet save for Donna Summer's "Last Dance," this nonstop funkathon platter is alone worth the price of admission. Adding different sounds such as the Undisputed Truth's slightly trippy "Smiling Faces Sometimes" and the Beginning of the End's tropical "Funky Nassau" successfully serves to shift the style but not the mood. Disc two ("Getting' into the Groove") lightens the groove moderately as melody and pop become more emphasized on Cheryl Lynn's "Got to Be Real," the Friends of Distinction's "Love or Let Me Be Lonely," Gene Chandler's "Groovy Situation," and Ashford & Simpson's "Solid." These are all well-chosen selections that were substantial hits, but not as ubiquitous as the Isley Brothers' "That Lady, Pts. 1-2," a tune that always seems to find its way onto '70s soul collections such as this. Disc three ("Dimmin' the Lights") moves into slow and sensual post-party fare with 19 quiet storm smooth jams from artists such as the Five Stairsteps ("O-o-h Child"), Minnie Riperton ("Lovin' You"),the Chi-Lites ("Have You Seen Her"), and Marvin Gaye ("Sexual Healing"). The schlock factor is obviously higher here, but all the songs are Top Ten R&B and/or pop hits and will spark instant recognition from those this box is intended for. The remastered sound is crisp and sparkling throughout, bringing out these oldies' subtleties -- especially with percussion -- that you might not have heard before. While not definitive, the set accomplishes its mission of replaying the soundtrack to a colorful late-'70s urban shindig. More than a haphazard collection of oldies, this conceptual box boasts a well-defined focus, a unique programming flow, and of course lots of soul. ~ Hal Horowitz

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Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 09/11/2001)
 

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Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 09/11/2001)
"Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2" (09/11/2001) R&B Various Artists, Thump Records

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Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix by Various Artists (CD - 03/16/1999)
 

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Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix by Various Artists (CD - 03/16/1999)
"Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix" (03/16/1999) R&B Various Artists, Rhino Records (USA)Liner Note Author: Tom Joyner. Photographer: Michael Ochs. Around 1994, urban contemporary DJ Tom Joyner hired Steve "Silk" Hurley to provide "old school mixes" for his popular Tom Joyner Morning Show; and by old school, he meant the classic soul, funk, and disco of the late '70s and early '80s. To be sure, Hurley was perfect for the job; he had played an indispensable role in house music, and his credentials as a mixmaster were undeniable. The type of mixing that Hurley has done on his show is what he does for Old School Mix, which spans 1976-1982 and boasts a non-stop mix of 18 major hits from that period. One gem segues right into another; just as Gwen McCrae's "Funky Sensation" is starting to fade out, Hurley comes right in with One Way's "Cutie Pie." And just as Peter Brown's "Dance With Me" is starting to end, Anita Ward's "Ring My Bell" makes its presence felt. The CD is full of gems that defined the disco era, such as Chic's "Le Freak," Sister Sledge's "He's the Greatest Dancer," and Foxy's "Get Off." But Joyner's mix has as much to do with hardcore funk and soul as it does with disco; Funkadelic's "One Nation Under a Groove," Slave's "Slide," and Zapp's "More Bounce to the Ounce" soared to number one or two on the R&B charts, but didn't fare nearly as well on the pop charts. In fact, Old School Mix is pretty much the type of soul/funk/disco blend you could have expected to hear on the mix shows that graced black radio in the late '70s and early '80s. Even if you're not familiar with Joyner's show and Hurley's contributions to it, this is a CD to savor. ~ Alex Henderson

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Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns by Various Artists (CD - 03/05/2002)
 

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Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns by Various Artists (CD - 03/05/2002)
"Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns" (03/05/2002) R&B Various Artists, Rhino Records (USA)Compilation producer: Steve "Silk" Hurley/Barry Benson. Includes liner notes by Tom Joyner. Digitally remastered by Bob Fisher (Pacific Multimedia Corp). Audio Mixer: Steve "Silk" Hurley. Audio Remasterer: Bob Fisher . Liner Note Author: Tom Joyner. There's a few songs that aren't entirely familiar here, which is to the credit of the compilers, since without those, Tom Joyner Presents: The Old School Mix Returns would be nothing more than a stroll down an oldies radio station, albeit one with good taste. Of course, everybody should be aware that the word "mix" is not a synonym for "compilation" in this case. No, it means that all the songs are mixed into the next, with seamless segues that truly are a real bitch if you're just looking for a clean copy of the original hit. This approach does lend the album the feeling of a DJ spinning each song, which could be welcome according to the circumstance -- if you're throwing a party, it's acceptable, but as straight listening, it's a bit irritating. But, if you can ignore that, this is a collection with good taste and sharp sequencing, resulting in a party album that pretty much delivers. But it very well might not be good for anything but a party. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Rapper's Delight & Other Old School Favorites
 

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Rapper's Delight & Other Old School Favorites
"Rapper's Delight & Other Old School Favorites" (01/20/1998) Electronic Various Artists, Flashback RecordsVarious Artists: Treacherous Three. Audio Remasterer: Chris Clarke. Rapper's Delight & Other Old School Favorites presents ten classics from rap's golden age, including the title track by the Sugarhill Gang, Newcleus' "Jam on It," Sylvia's "It's Good to Be the Queen," and Trouble Funk's "Hey Fellas." Tracks from Grandmaster Melle Mel, the West Street Mob, Spoonie Gee, and Grandmaster Flash give the collection an undeniably solid track listing, but the short running time may make it more satisfying for casual hip-hop listeners than fans looking for an extensive collection of old school hits. ~ Heather Phares

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Old School, Vol. 5 by Various Artists (CD - 11/30/1994)
 

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Old School, Vol. 5 by Various Artists (CD - 11/30/1994)
"Old School, Vol. 5" (11/30/1994) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsThump's Old School series contains funk and soul singles from the '70s and '60s. Each volume contains 14 tracks, and while each disc is a little uneven, each has some highlights and classic songs. Among the highlights on Vol. 5 are "Call Me," "Murphy's Law, " "Chaka Khan, " "GQ, " "West Coast Poplock, " "Let's Celebrate" and "Meeting in the Ladies Room." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Old School Jams, Vol. 6 by Various Artists (CD - 06/13/2006)
 

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Old School Jams, Vol. 6 by Various Artists (CD - 06/13/2006)
"Old School Jams, Vol. 6" (06/13/2006) R&B Various Artists, SPGAnother strong volume in SPG's cheap and gaudy-looking Old School Jams series, this two-disc set digs a little deeper into the seemingly bottomless well of solid gold funk, disco, electro, and freestyle released throughout the late '70s and early '80s. Nearly everything here is a classic, and a roughly equal percentage has been compiled on dozens of other sets (the blueprint here is Thump's Old School series), but these things should be snapped up whenever they're seen -- unless, of course, you already have most of the contents. Top highlights: Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" (a six-minute edit), Sheila E.'s "The Glamorous Life," Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman," the Egyptian Lover's "Egypt, Egypt," and Debbie Deb's "When I Hear Music." ~ Andy Kellman

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Old School Funk, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 12/02/1997)
 

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Old School Funk, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 12/02/1997)
"Old School Funk, Vol. 2" (12/02/1997) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsAll tracks have been digitally remastered. Although the cover art is a little garish, Old School Funk, Vol. 2 remains a good collection of '70s soul and funk, featuring such satles as the O'Jays' "For the Love of Money," and Lakeside's "Fantastic Voyage," the Whispers' "It's A Love Thing," Midnight Star's "Midas Tough" and "Wet My Whistle," Charles Wright's "Express Yourself," Shalamar's "Make That Move" and "Second Time Around," and Al Green's "Call Me." There's a few dogs scattered across the 14-track collection, but the disc remains an entertaining listen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Old School Jams, Vol. 3 by Various Artists (CD - 11/13/2001)
 

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Old School Jams, Vol. 3 by Various Artists (CD - 11/13/2001)
"Old School Jams, Vol. 3" (11/13/2001) R&B Various Artists, SPGOld School Jams, Vol. 3 expands upon preceding volumes, featuring not one but two discs of late-'70s to late-'80s urban dance classics. Furthermore, these aren't the widely known album or radio versions but rather the extended dance mixes, many of which are quite difficult to find. There's no shortage of classics here: Cameo's "Word Up," Rick James' "Super Freak," the Gap Band's "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," and Blondie's "Rapture" are just a sample of the many longtime favorites featured on this double-disc collection. This collection should appeal to not one but two different audiences, those looking for a one-stop collection of late-'70s to late-'80s urban dance favorites and those looking for the many hard-to-find extended mixes featured here. In fact, this volume is so impressive that you'll want to skip the first two volumes and head straight for this one. It's so loaded with great music that you may not even need to bother with the other volumes. ~ Jason Birchmeier

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Old School Love Songs Vol. 7 [4/5]
 

Old School Love Songs Vol. 7 [4/5]

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Old School Love Songs Vol. 7 [4/5]
"Old School Love Songs, Vol. 7" (09/27/2005) R&B Various Artists, Thump Records

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Old School: Rap Party by Various Artists (CD - 05/14/2002)
 

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Old School: Rap Party by Various Artists (CD - 05/14/2002)
"Old School: Rap Party" (05/14/2002) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsThump's Old School Rap Party discs are another way to recycle a bunch of popular songs that were compiled too frequently to begin with. This series tends to focus on late-'80s and early-'90s singles that crossed over into the mainstream, and everything is most certainly party oriented. For better or worse (mostly worse), some inclusions merely have rapping in them and have played no role in hip-hop culture whatsoever (Snap's "The Power," C+C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat," Wreckx-N-Effect's "Rumpshaker"). Highlights include Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three's "The Roof Is on Fire," Blondie's "Rapture," Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It," and Run-D.M.C.'s "You Be Illin'." The art department scores no points for attempting to replicate the cover of Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele. ~ Andy Kellman

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Blazin' Old School by Various Artists (CD - 09/09/2003)
 

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Blazin' Old School by Various Artists (CD - 09/09/2003)
"Blazin' Old School" (09/09/2003) R&B Various Artists, Thump Records

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First Generation Rap: The Old School, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 03/14/2006)
 

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First Generation Rap: The Old School, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 03/14/2006)
"First Generation Rap: The Old School, Vol. 2" (03/14/2006) R&B Various Artists, Collectables RecordsIncludes liner notes by Stephen Hagar. Liner Note Author: Steve Hager. Old school rap fanatics might want to seek out Collectables' First Generation Rap, a four-volume series that compiles many rare sides and instrumental versions. Not every track is a bona fide classic, but everything here is of some value, if only for the sake of history. The series definitely has collectors and DJs in mind, since vocal versions are often followed by instrumental or extended versions. The second volume features the Treacherous Three ("At the Party," "Body Rock," "The New Rap Language," and "Put the Boogie in Your Body"), Kool Kyle the Starchild ("It's Rockin' Time"), and Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five ("Superappin No. 2"). ~ Andy Kellman

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