A refreshing, melodic boogie from Detroit that’s sure to appeal to free soul fans: JOHN SIMMONS’ “Ain’t Nothing Like The Love” ('81) (sample 1); from the Dutch disco/ soul band LIBERATION OF MAN’s “Lovely Day” ('77); “Piece Of Mind” ('76) from the only soulful 7-inch track left behind by THE FLASHBACK BAND, a New Orleans band renowned in the rare b ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)oogie scene; and “Telephone” ('76) (sample 3) from the self-released 7-inch by the enigmatic Canadian band THRILLS, featuring a vibrant groove blending disco with psychedelic rock/ funk grooves, “Telephone” ('76) (sample 3) from a self-released 7-inch by the enigmatic Canadian band THRILLS; “Gölge” by Turkey’s NüKHET RUACAN, said to be inspired by Brazilian music; “In Flight” by SPECTRYM, a mysterious jazz-funk act from the U.S. (’81)—the only known 7-inch released on their independent label; “Open Our Eyes” by JOHN ACADEMIA, a track from the compilation Sound Venture (’82), recorded as part of the music curriculum at Southwestern University in California; recorded as part of the music curriculum at California’s Southwestern College, “Open Our Eyes” by JOHN ACADEMIA. From obscure private releases known only to connoisseurs in various countries to collector’s items that gained attention through famous compilations—this collection features an incredibly lavish selection of titles, many of which are extremely difficult to obtain. And every single track is truly excellent—it’s simply breathtaking. Turkish singer Gülden Karaböcek’s “Dokunma Keyfine Yalan Dünyanın” (’76) is available exclusively on vinyl; there is no digital release. You can listen to a preview of this track in the video below. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)