Shaolin Soul by Various

Shaolin Soul

Various

1998

Shaolin Soul is a Soul & Funk album by Various, originally released in 1998. On Gatefold: 9 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Classic Soul
  • warm
  • soulful
  • urban

About

Though producer/actor/director RZA is best known as the visionary mastermind behind hip-hop superheroes Wu-Tang Clan, any fan of his work knows all about his deep love for classic soul music. Countless first-generation Wu records were built around samples and snippets from '60s-era R&B jams (both well known and super-obscure), especially from the folks at Memphis-based Stax Records. On this exceptional compilation, RZA mines the vaults for two dozen old-school favorites, from legendary superstars (Isaac Hayes, David Porter, Booker T & The MG's, William Bell) and lesser-known acts (Mel & Tim, Judy Clay, 24 Karat Black, The Mad Lads) alike. Even if you've never heard of RZA or Wu-Tang, this is a stellar collection that digs a lot deeper than the usual "best of" boxed sets. Everything here's great, but highlights are Albert King's "Cold Feet," The Dramatics' "In the Rain," and Black Moses' version of "Walk on By" (all 12-plus minutes of it).

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Tracklist

  1. 1I Forgot to Be Your Lover4:35
  2. 2Joy15:55
  3. 3In the Rain5:08
  4. 4I Could Never Be Happy3:28
  5. 5Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness2:56
  6. 6I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over9:42
  7. 7Sing a Simple Song3:32
  8. 8Packed up and Took My Mind3:58
  9. 9Poverty's Paradise12:40
  10. 10I'll Play the Blues for You7:17
  11. 11All It Takes Is You and Me3:31
  12. 12As Long as I've Got You3:15
  13. 2.1I Forgot to Be Your Lover2:19
  14. 2.2Ike's Mood 16:28
  15. 2.3Move Over2:55
  16. 2.4Hang on Sloopy11:10
  17. 2.5Steal Away3:27
  18. 2.6Cold Feet2:45
  19. 2.7Why Marry6:28
  20. 2.8I Like It2:28
  21. 2.9Keep the Faith3:55
  22. 2.10Walk on By12:02
  23. 2.11L.A. Jazz Song4:19
  24. 2.12Children, Don't Get Weary3:33

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Songwriting

3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 9 pressings tracked on Gatefold