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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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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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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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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 Love Songs, Vol. 5 by Various Artists (CD - 07/13/1999)
 

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Old School Love Songs, Vol. 5 by Various Artists (CD - 07/13/1999)
"Old School Love Songs, Vol. 5" (07/13/1999) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsThump's many variations on their Old School series haven't been immune to overlap, and the Love Songs volumes have hardly been an exception. Even so, there's enough variation throughout to keep them from being nothing more than recycled matter -- and quite a lot of ground is covered, with three decades of R&B taken into consideration. Thump especially remains a great resource for those who don't want to replace all of their single-artist LPs. The fifth volume of Old School Love Songs features the Emotions' "Best of My Love," the O'Jays' "Back Stabbers," MFSB's "Love Is the Message," Deniece Williams' "It's Gonna Take a Miracle," L.T.D.'s "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love," and the Three Degrees' "When Will I See You Again." ~ Andy Kellman

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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" (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: 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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Old School: Love Songs Vol. 6 by Various Artists (CD - 07/17/2001)
 

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Old School: Love Songs Vol. 6 by Various Artists (CD - 07/17/2001)
"Old School: Love Songs Vol. 6" (07/17/2001) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsThump's many variations on their Old School series haven't been immune to overlap, and the Love Songs volumes have hardly been an exception. Even so, there's enough variation throughout to keep them from being nothing more than recycled matter -- and quite a lot of ground is covered, with three decades of R&B taken into consideration. Thump especially remains a great resource for those who don't want to replace all of their single-artist LPs. The sixth volume of Old School Love Songs features Earth, Wind & Fire's "That's the Way of the World," the Main Ingredient's "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely," Enchantment's "It's You That I Need," the Intruders' "Together," Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted," and Atlantic Starr's "Secret Lovers." ~ 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 Rap, Vol. 2 [Thump] by Various Artists (CD - 11/07/1995)
 

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Old School Rap, Vol. 2 [Thump] by Various Artists (CD - 11/07/1995)
"Old School Rap, Vol. 2 [Thump]" (11/07/1995) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsThe second in the series includes more classics, like "It's Like That" by Run-D.M.C., "The Show" by Doug E. Fresh, "Brass Monkey" by the Beastie Boys, and "Rockberry Jam" by the L.A. Dream Team. ~ Keith Farley

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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 Cruzin [3/29] *
 

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"Old School Cruizin' With" (03/29/2005) R&B Isley Brothers (The), Thump RecordsThe old adage of not judging a book by its cover definitely rings true for this 2005 compilation on budget-line imprint Thump. Shoddy packaging aside, this is a fair-enough documentation of the Isley Brothers' glory years during the '70s, when they wrote one of the most significant chapters in the history of funk and soul. The absence of the powerhouse anthem "That Lady" aside, this is a solid lineup compiled with great reverence for the Brothers' heavy and rich catalog. "Fight the Power," "It's Your Thing" and "Summer Breeze" are but a few of the many hits included here. It's not the perfect anthology framing the famous family of funk. But as economically priced compilations go, this one hits the bullseye. ~ Rob Theakston

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