Album
Shaolin Soul (Episode 2)
2001 · Funk / Soul
3 collectors on Gatefold own this
Shaolin Soul (Episode 2) is a Soul & Funk album by Various, originally released in 2001. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
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).
via Apple Music
The Clerk says
The Clerk knows this whole record — the pressing quirks, the credits, the take.
Tracklist
- 1I Forgot to Be Your Lover4:35
- 2Joy15:55
- 3In the Rain5:08
- 4I Could Never Be Happy3:28
- 5Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness2:56
- 6I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over9:42
- 7Sing a Simple Song3:32
- 8Packed up and Took My Mind3:58
- 9Poverty's Paradise12:40
- 10I'll Play the Blues for You7:17
- 11All It Takes Is You and Me3:31
- 12As Long as I've Got You3:15
- 2.1I Forgot to Be Your Lover2:19
- 2.2Ike's Mood 16:28
- 2.3Move Over2:55
- 2.4Hang on Sloopy11:10
- 2.5Steal Away3:27
- 2.6Cold Feet2:45
- 2.7Why Marry6:28
- 2.8I Like It2:28
- 2.9Keep the Faith3:55
- 2.10Walk on By12:02
- 2.11L.A. Jazz Song4:19
- 2.12Children, Don't Get Weary3:33
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Classic Soul
- warm
- soulful
- urban
Credits
The people behind it.
Production & Engineering
- Berry GordyPRODUCER
- Big Jim SullivanPRODUCER
- Curtis MayfieldPRODUCER
- Dale WarrenPRODUCER
- David PorterPRODUCER
- Deke RichardsPRODUCER
- Derek LawrencePRODUCER
- Fonce MizellPRODUCER
- Freddie PerrenPRODUCER
- Fuqua III ProductionsPRODUCER
- Gamble & HuffPRODUCER
- Hayes & PorterPRODUCER
3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 7 pressings tracked on Gatefold
Start your shelf.
Track your pressings of Shaolin Soul (Episode 2), get the Clerk's take, and see what the record is worth — free.
Start your shelf →Free forever. Works with 10 records or 10,000.