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After almost two years of extensive research we are exhausted but ecstatic to present to our fans and critics the fourth volume in the “Can You Feel It?” compilation series. The majority of the artists originate from the United States, however we are extremely proud to present a couple of German bands too. The one quality these tunes all share is that they, once again, will make you get up, get down, and get ready for some more highly underratedMODERN SOUL,DISCOandBOOGIEthat YOU CAN FEEL!
SIDE A: We start with “Step By Step” byMatter of Taste, originally from a small town near Stuttgart, Germany. AlthoughVantage Pointwas an American group, the band recorded “All Night” in Munich in 1978.Kim McCraeis one of the more obscure artists on this album but what a stunning tune she delivers.
SIDE B: The original 45 byFrankie Statonis not only good but rare too. That’s why we are going to re-issue it soon.Kathy Loweryheads towards Funk beforeRoyal Touchreturns to classic Disco again. “You Shake Them Things” bySynodis the first of two previously unreleased tracks to be found onCYFI 4.
SIDE C: Our absolute favourite track on this album is byPat Carpenter. Released on 45 in 1982, “Love You Use To Be So Easy” with its positive and uplifting vibes will certainly put a smile on the face of all our listeners. One year earlier,Swankk, better known asThe Buckeye Politicians, released their brilliant 45 on their own BPS label. German superstarHerbert Grnemeyerrecorded his debut album with theOcean Orchestrain 1979. Over the years “Skinflint” has developed into a certified Rare Groove classic (at least here in Germany).Street Lifeis the third German band which made it ontoCYFI 4. Additionally “Steps On A Cloud” will be released on 45 in the near future. Side C finishes with another little known singer by the name ofJackie Berns.
SIDE D: …starts with an exotic choice.Tory Wynter, born in Jamaica, enchants us with his wonderful reggae-ish composition titled “Real True Voices”. The only cover-version onCYFI 4is “I’ll Be Good To You“, originally byThe Brothers Johnson. “Stepping Out Of Line” was released on a 7″ acetate and has remained unreleased to this day. How many copies of it exist we do not know. Rarity is one thing, quality is another. This provesDalton Reed. Finally, the album finishes with a break-heavy tune titled “Gettin’ Lucky“.
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