The capsoul label is the first compilation album by the numero group and first volume in the eccentric soul series short for capital city soul, the columbus, ohio capsoul labels history spans only five years throughout the 1970s. The mother of all rare 45 compilations, numeros 45th release closes the first chapter of our decade of mapping the american soul diaspora. The dynamic label by various artists, released 12 march 20 1. Like all space marine chapters, the soul drinkers are bou. Numeros flagship eccentric soul series is effectively remapping the american soul diaspora. Insightful book on eccentrics written by scientists, not journalists. Numero groups ken shipley picks his favorite eccentric soul tracks. Each compilation explores, a us citys smallest time hooks and wouldbe world beaters tossed into the glutted bighole record sea of the 60s and 70s. Nov 21, 2012 a decade and 48 releases later, 14 of which are a part of the eccentric soul series, numero group has figuratively returned to that original stack of 10 7 with eccentric soul. The complete box set includes fortyfive 45s, each with its own replica label and stylish custom numero sleeve, as well as an 108page hardback clothbound book chockfull of liner. One of the groups featured is south side chicagos the intentions, who made two singles in a gold coast recording studio in 1971.
The complete box set includes fortyfive 45s, each with its own replica label and stylish custom numero sleeve, as well as an 108page hardback clothbound book. The labels latest and greatest project is its eccentric soul box set, eccentric soul. Omnibus by various artists, released 31 october 2012 1. An interesting journey in the mind of the eccentric based on the centurieslong sampling compiled by the authors. The capsoul label various artists on allmusic 2004 capsoul, short for capitol city soul, was a. Each record features a very rare a and b side from the artist. This weeks ghetto hour is a mix of my favorite tracks from the eccentric soul omnibus. The labels founders explain that the early vision for this set was for a box of 10 leftofcenter.
So much to discover here, and not all of it is confined to our ongoing 7inch wanderings at the fringes of numeros own flagship eccentric soul series. Eccentric soul va eccentric soul, omnibus 2012, numero group 90 tracks the mother of all rare 45 compilations, numeros 45th rel. An informative comparison of eccentric behavior with the normal or conventional behavior at each time a given eccentric lived, as well as a comparison with. Forecasting the minneapolis sound recent release that put numero on the map for a lot of people. Omnibus includes 45 seveninch singles highlighting local soul scenes from around the country. Short for capital city soul, the columbus ohio capsoul labels history spans only five short years throughout the 1970s.
The ulitimate soul and funk collection 45x45s newsealed. Clothbound hardback book with a word count of almost 50,000, covering the bizarre histories of each group, the early history of numero, plus a detailed series of. Out on october 23, this marks the 45th release in the numero catalog. Such and infectious interpretation of this steely dan track. Maybe something was supposed to be here, and isnt, or maybe it was here, and now its not. In 2012 numero group, the legendary reissue label from chicago, released their 45th release the mother of all rare 45 compilations, eccentric soul. Omnibus vol 1 box available in 19 different colour. Rabbit holes are spelunked concerning wees try me, which should by all means lead listeners to the wee lp in our 1200 series. Wether its a gospel compilation an obscure city specific soul compilation or just some reissued gems most of us would have never found, its always good, really good, and worth buying.
When rob sevier, ken shipley, and tom lunt began numero group, the. Omnibus, which includes 45 different 45s from different longforgotten artists, plus a 108page book. Aug 28, 20 the forte label the latest archival anthology in numero groups consistently superb eccentric soul series compiles the speedy, saucy funk recordings of kansas city label forte. Clothbound hardback book with a word count of almost 50,000, covering the bizarre histories of each group, the early history of numero. Its a box set of fortyfive 45s, each with its own replica label, and a 108page hardback clothbound book chockfull of liner notes, band photos, ephemera, and indices. The mother of all rare 45 compilations, numeros 45th release eccentric soul. On top of being the first ever nationwide encapsulation in the series, the set differs greatly. From the first moments of a fallingdownthestairs bassline and a gritty guitar from the opening track, the selfdoubting dirge am i a good man.
All of it is evidence that the darkened corners of the music business looked much the same in the pale light of fresno, california, or. A tale well told is a thing of delight, and john blooms eccentric orbits. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Omnibus vol 1 box available in 19 different colour combinations. The third release in numeros eccentric soul series traces the roots of disco back to 1964 via a troop of marching misfits.
Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. The complete box set includes fortyfive 45s, each with its own replica label and stylish custom numero sleeve, as well as an 108page hardback clothbound book chockfull of liner notes, band photos, ephemera, and indices. Fortyfive 45 rpm singles from the dustiest corners of the united states, replicated down to the tiniest detail. Clothbound hardback book with a word count of almost 50,000, covering the bizarre histories of each group, the early history of numero, plus a detailed series of indices. By kris holmes, august 12, 2012 in all about the soul. Numero eccentric soul omnibus all about the soul soul source. The complete box set includes forty five 45s, each with its own replica label and stylish custom numero sleeve, as well as an 108page hardback clothbound book chockfull of liner notes, band photos, ephemera, and indices. Omnibus boxset closes the first chapter of our decade of mapping the american soul diaspora, according to numero. I should really pick up the book cos that looks great, but as far as the. Numero groups ken shipley picks his favorite eccentric soul. Va eccentric soul, omnibus 2012, numero group 90 tracks. Numero group celebrates tenth anniversary with huge eccentric. Mar 24, 2015 wether its a gospel compilation an obscure city specific soul compilation or just some reissued gems most of us would have never found, its always good, really good, and worth buying.
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