Thursday, 28 January 2021

Unknown Artist [2021] - Suddenly / Just Another [Preservation Project #PP009]


Here's a cracking new release.  Two superb soul sides by an unknown artist released by Preservation Project.  

The A side 'Suddenly' is very similar to Newsounds 1974 outing on Chicago's Mod-Art label, 'Bet You Never Thought About It' with the backing track sounding almost identical, so perhaps a clue to it's origin there?  

The B side 'Just Another' is a soulful ballad that the Lowriders will love, which in fact, doesn't sound too disimilar to the flip side of Newsounds 'Just One Time', although the vocals are higher on Newsounds. Perhaps this was an unreleased demo of Newsounds?

The writers of both sides of Newsounds 45 were E. Phillips and H. Cope who unfortunately aren't credited with any other songs on Discogs which may have given a hint to the artist.

It only seems to be available direct from the label at present for $12 + postage (click image below). 

UPDATE - sorry this appears to be sold out already (only released on 8 Jan 2021 not even 3 weeks ago) and isn't available digitally so dig deep in your pockets and try and find one Discogs for at least triple the price!  ... as I thought someone is selling one on Discogs for £75 already. With a bit of luck you may be able to source one from one of the well known UK dealers e.g. Crazy Beat, Soul Brother or Simply Soul.

NB both tracks are included in the YT link, but with lo-fi sound quality.

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