VARIOUS – Eccentric Soul: The Shiptown Label – 2LP – Tidewater Tri Color Vinyl

2LP – Limited Edition ‘Tidewater Tri Color’ Vinyl.

From a humble storefront studio located in a shoeshine parlor on Norfolk, Virginias Church Street, Noah Biggs built a world. Hustler by day, gambler by night, the alwaysin-a-suit Biggs took a gaggle of off-brand singers and combined his connections and charisma to forge timeless soul music during a period of deep upheaval.

Compiled here are 25 of Shiptowns most compelling sides recorded between 1965-1977, from the likes of Ida Sands, The Soul Duo, The Anglos, Dream Team, The Grooms, Positive Sounds, Barbara Stant, Wilson Williams, Art Ensley, and yes, Flip Flop Stevens.

Tracklist:

A1. Dream Team – There He Is
A2. The Soul Duo – Cant Nobody Love Me (Like My Baby Do)
A3. The Idets – Doggie In The Window
A4. The Anglos – Since Youve Been Gone
A5. Ida Sands – Prophesize
A6. Barbara Stant – Shadow In Your Footsteps
A7. Wilson Williams – I Cant Get Used To Losing You

B1. Flip Flop Stevens – Lets Do That Thing (Part 1)
B2. Barbara Stant – Baby I Love You
B3. Nat Fross – Too Many Skeletons In The Closet
B4. The Grooms – Slow Down
B5. Barbara Stant – My Mind Holds Onto Yesterday
B6. Ida Sands – Start All Over Again

C1. Wilson Williams – I Got A Whole Lot To Be Thankful For
C2. The Positive Sounds – I Almost Blew My Mind
C3. The Grooms – I Deserve A Little Bit More
C4. Barbara Stant – Unsatisfied Woman
C5. The Positive Sounds – Youre The One I Need

D1. Dream Team – Im Not Satisfied
D2. Ida Sands – Rescue Me
D3. Barbara Stant – Im Going To Outfit You
D4. The Soul Duo – Are You Lonely For Me Baby
D5. Wilson Williams – Aint That Loving You
D6. The Soul Duo – This Is Your Day
D7. Art Ensley And The Fabulous Echoes Band – Open The Door To Your Heart