The sound of this comp is unassailable, as these tracks have been remastered from the original source tapes. As for the music: this is the most comprehensive set yet to spotlight the early... more

Three CD set containing 35 tracks, 18 of them previously unreleased. The Beastie Boys when describing Brian Auger said it best; 'Those who remain oblivious to the obvious delights of Brian Auger's... more

Two CDs. Almost every musical history contains at least one crucial forebear whose inventions were too bold to translate to a broad audience, but who was nonetheless a profound influence on... more

This 38-track set spotlights the early years of King Curtis, when the Texas sax man established himself as the new tenor king of New York. His 1962 smash "Soul Twist" joins more of his sessions for... more

Here they are, one of the mighty pillars of Motown: the original Four Tops—Levi Stubbs, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson and Lawrence Peyton—live in concert. They sound sublime on "Baby I... more

Here's the perfect introduction to the man who was THE crucial bridge between classic New Orleans R&B and the new sound that unfolded under his watch in the '60s and '70s. These key cuts featuring... more