Deep Soul Inferno
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I have always associated 'Infernos' with blazing temperatures, dancing flames and searing heat, things that are lively and exciting. I therefore find it strange that Goldmine should try to link them with slow moody music. Although I accept that the singer's emotions might be in turmoil this is a metaphor that clearly doesn't work. The bizarre title shouldn't detract from the quality of the music however which is of a consistently high standard throughout. As far as I am aware not a single track has been released on CD before and whilst I'm not entirely sure what the commercial potential of 'Deep Soul' is the fact that Dave Godin's 'Deep Soul Treasures' is the best selling Kent CD ever would suggest that its worth persevering with. Certainly I'd much prefer a compilation like this to a tired re-working of Northern Standards most of which have already been released dozens of times already. The first thing that struck me about this album was that only four of the tracks were by female singers whilst seventeen were by males. This inspired me to analyse the content of the compilation further. I discovered that eight of the tracks were laments for lost love in which the man was required to get down on bended knee to beg forgiveness on no less than five occasions. Only one of the split relationships was as a result of the woman's wrongdoing. Six of the songs were the singer whinging about the way the way their partner treats them yet in only one instance does the the victim have the balls to get up and leave. Even then he wasn't convincing as George Jackson told his woman that he 'doesn't need her no more'. Given that this is actually a double negative he was actually saying that he did. Four of the remaining tracks are the ramblings of sad inadequates who are unable to cope with life whilst in 'Sound off' Fred Briggs begs his woman to declare her love for him. In Spencer Wiggins 'I can't be satisfied (with a piece of your love)' he pleads with his mistress to leave her husband because he can't bear to share her any more. Donald Height's song, "You sure know how to make a man feel good" is the only optimistic track on the entire compilation and as such stands out like a sore thumb. In it he testifies to the love of his life and thanks her for making him so happy. So what conclusions can be drawn from this analysis? Firstly that soul lovers must be morbid depressants, secondly that women are morally superior to men and thirdly that soul singers are sad inadequates who lack any sense of pride. This music lays bare the weaknesses of man and leaves the listener feeling fragile and vulnerable. Wonderful heart wrenching stuff, but before sticking it in your CD player be prepared to be more than a little depressed. Personal Favourite is "I don't need you no more" by George Jackson. Track Listing:- One Hurt Deserves Another - The Fabulous Fiestas I'll Go Crazy - Tony Ashley I'm Still In Love With You - Grover Mitchell That's How It Is (When You're In Love) - Otis Clay Where Is My Baby - Jimmy Lewis I Don't Mess Around - Jeannie Reynolds And The Re-Leets Sound Off- Fred Briggs I'll Try To Do Better - Kim Tolliver This Heart Is Haunted - Lee Jones And The Sounds of Soul I've Got To Cry - Chris Hamilton I Want To Come Home - Arthur Freeman I Shed A Tear - Bobby Barnes You Sure Know How To Make A Man Feel Good - Donald Height Thunder In My Heart - Timmy Shaw When He Touches Me- Gloria Jones My Pride - James Dee And A Piece Of The Action And The Primettes Mr. Independent - The Soul Twins I Can't Be Satisfied (With A Piece Of Your Love) - Spencer Wiggins Unsatisfied Man - Ebony Essence I Don't Need You No More- George Jackson Oh! Lord (You Gotta Help Me) - Milt Matthews Inc. |
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