The Voice of Love is a collection of British sophisti-pop and jazz-funk from the 1980s - ten songs ranging from unreleased demos to scarcely pressed 12”s attempt to define the scope of the British underground scene during that era.
The music presented on this release juxtaposes polished aesthetics with a punk ethos; while some bands sported sophisticated looks reminiscent of travel destinations and designer fashion, they also embraced gritty influences from iconic British acts like The Clash, Sex Pistols, and early Factory Records acts. This dynamic interplay between refinement and rebellion lies at the heart of the compilation. Artists like Jakatti, Berlin-Randazzo Band, and Xpertz offer a raw energy akin to Colourbox, Maximum Joy, and A Certain Ratio. Meanwhile, Inheritance, World Series, and Ocean evoke the sound of 52nd Street (Inheritance members went on to form that group) and Freeez (including After Eight’s notable "Southern Freeez" cover). The Goodbye Look and Sonjah & Ian introduce a smoother jazz-pop vibe, drawing inspiration from Sade and the sun-kissed allure of Ibiza.
Curated in collaboration with Michael Patricola, a pioneer in uncovering rare private pressings and obscure recordings, this project is a labor of love. This selection of long-elusive discoveries is a tender ode to the rainy melancholy of English adolescence.
Artist: V.A.
Title: The Voice of Love
Label: Smiling C
Format: LP
A1: Sonjah & Ian - Nothing In Your Pocket 
A2: The Goodbye Look - Half The Fun Of The Crime (Extended Version)
A3: Ocean - In & Out Of Love
A4: Inheritance - I Still Love You
A5: World Series - Take My Love
B1: Jakatti - Time Out
B2: Berlin-Randazzo Band - Shine On
B3: Jakatti - The Voice
B4: Xpertz - Lovers In London
B5: After Eight - Southern Freeze
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入荷日: 2024年10月15日
20241014N
再入荷日：2024年10月29日
20241028R
