THE VOICE OF LOVE by V/A - VARIOUS ARTISTS

SKU135174
ArtistV/A - VARIOUS ARTISTS
TitleTHE VOICE OF LOVE
LabelSMILING C
Catalog #SC#15
Tag
ReleaseW 41 - 2024
FormatVinyl - USLP
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Tracks

  1. sonjah ian - nothing in your pocket
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/a1_sonjah_ian_-_nothing_in_your_pocket_clip.mp3
  2. the goodbye look - half the fun of the crime
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/a2_the_goodbye_look_-_half_the_fun_of_the_crime_clip.mp3
  3. ocean - in out of love
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/a3_ocean_-_in_out_of_love_clip.mp3
  4. inheritance - i still love you
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/a4_inheritance_-_i_still_love_you_clip.mp3
  5. world series - take my love
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/a5_world_series_-_take_my_love_clip.mp3
  6. jakatti - time out
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/b1_jakatti_-_time_out_clip.mp3
  7. berlin-randazzo band - shine on
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/b2_berlin-randazzo_band_-_shine_on_clip.mp3
  8. jakatti - the voice
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/b3_jakatti_-_the_voice_clip.mp3
  9. xpertz - lovers in london
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/b4_xpertz_-_lovers_in_london_clip.mp3
  10. after eight - southern freeze
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sc15_the_voice_of_love/b5_after_eight_-_southern_freeze_clip.mp3

Description

The Voice of Love is a collection of British sophisti-pop and jazz-funk from the 1980s - ten songs ranging from unreleased demos to scarcely pressed 12”s attempt to define the scope of the British underground scene during that era.

The music presented on this release juxtaposes polished aesthetics with a punk ethos; while some bands sported sophisticated looks reminiscent of travel destinations and designer fashion, they also embraced gritty influences from iconic British acts like The Clash, Sex Pistols, and early Factory Records acts. This dynamic interplay between refinement and rebellion lies at the heart of the compilation. Artists like Jakatti, Berlin-Randazzo Band, and Xpertz offer a raw energy akin to Colourbox, Maximum Joy, and A Certain Ratio. Meanwhile, Inheritance, World Series, and Ocean evoke the sound of 52nd Street (Inheritance members went on to form that group) and Freeez (including After Eight’s notable "Southern Freeez" cover). The Goodbye Look and Sonjah & Ian introduce a smoother jazz-pop vibe, drawing inspiration from Sade and the sun-kissed allure of Ibiza.

Curated in collaboration with Michael Patricola, a pioneer in uncovering rare private pressings and obscure recordings, this project is a labor of love. This selection of long-elusive discoveries is a tender ode to the rainy melancholy of English adolescence.

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