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    John Lee HookerThat’s My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings the BluesConcord
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    Frank SinatraSongs for Swingin’ Lovers!Blue Note
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    Mark RonsonLate Night FeelingsSony
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    Strange Madness

    Athens Of The North
    Funk/Soul, Disco
    • Strange – Madness
    • Strange – If Your In Love
    • 1. Madness
    • 2. If Your In Love

    Christopher Spraggins & The Strange Band released a total of one record. A spaced out druggy disco band that had a hint of Rick James with a deep trippy vibe that was truly unique. Reproduced here and available for the first time since1978. Don't sleep on this one! 

    Other Releases on Athens Of The North

    James Alexander Bright & Faye MeanaBaby / Take It SlowAthens Of The North
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    Funk/Soul Disco
    • – Baby
    • – Take It Slow
    Jeff SovaBelvedere PointAthens Of The North
    Athens of The North's latest deep dive into electronic music's lesser-known fringes takes us to Michigan in the mid 1990s, and the largely unknown work...
    Electronic
    • – Belvedere Point
    • – Bright Eyes
    • – Del Vista
    • – Monarch
    • – All Smiles
    • – Blue Zones
    • – A New Day
    • – Drifter
    • – Dazed & Dazzled
    • – Follow Me
    • – Dance Of Life
    Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
    Columbus native Kenneth Jordan was such a force in the late 80s r&b scene that local talent shows had to rewrite their rules. His voice dominated so consistently...
    Funk/Soul
      Dennis O'Keith GarnerMigraineAthens Of The North
      Funk heads, you'll be needing this one in your bag because 'Migraine' by North Carolinian musician Dennis Garner alongside Dennis O. is a rare and intoxicating...
      Funk/Soul
        Jodesha & Star RideStar RideAthens Of The North
        Honest garage soul from San Diego's late-70s underground: 'Star Ride' by Jodesha & Star Ride emerges flash-blind from the depths of obscurity, thanks to...
        Funk/Soul
          CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
          You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
          Funk/Soul
            Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
            Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
            Electronic
              James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
              We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
              Electronic Funk/Soul
              • – Straight Line
              • – Your Love
              • – Fall For You
              • – Cool Cool
              • – Catch My Breath
              • – Aguas Blancas
              • – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
              • – YSYSYS
              • – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
              • – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
              James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
              Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
              Funk/Soul
              • – Fall For You
              • – Viper Flames
              Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
              Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
              Funk/Soul
              • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
              • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
              Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
              AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland. Channelling his...
              Electronic
              • – Braidbit
              • – SoLong SoFar
              • – Ambergris
              • – Zeniba
              • – Cave Code
              • – Selkie Road
              • – Open Sea
              • – HomeWords
              • – Landmasses
              • – Circles
              Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
              Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
              Funk/Soul Compilations
              • – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
              • – Sexy Lady
              • – If You Want My Love
              • – My Love
              • – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
              • – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
              • – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
              • – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
              • – You Talk Too Much
              • – It's You Girl
              William StuckeyEverything That's Good in LifeAthens Of The North
              Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...
              Funk/Soul
              • – Everything That's Good in Life
              • – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
              Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
              Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
              Funk/Soul
              • – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
              • – Nicci's Theme
              LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
              Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
              Funk/Soul
              • – Our Love
              • – It's Up to You
              Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
              Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
              Funk/Soul
              • – Tell Me Baby
              • – I Remember
              Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
              Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
              Funk/Soul
              • – Your Mine
              • – Come with Me
              • – Mr DJ
              • – Happiness
              • – Fascinating
              • – Billy's Coming Bac
              • – More Than Words
              • – Still in Love

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              Enrico IntraFunk Sessions in Milan: Insieme/StarbusDualismo Sound
              First time reissue of this gorgeous, opulent and super camp sci-fi disco-funk gem, penned in 1978 by Italian composer Enrico Intra and released on his...
              Disco
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              Electronic
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              Jordan RakeiCloakSoul Has No Tempo
              Debut album from rising Australian, UK based soul star Jordan Rakei. 'Cloak' picks up from where his excellent 'Groove Curse' EP left off and...
              Funk/Soul Electronic
              • – Midnight Mischief
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              • – Lost Myself
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              • – Cupid's Cheese
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              CakeMake Up Your Mind / Let Your Body GoFederal Green Records
              Official reissue of this wicked, super rare modern soul / disco gem from NYC group, Cake! Originally released in 1979.
              Funk/Soul Disco
              • – Make Up Your Mind
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              Australian talent who inventively bridges the gaps between tropicalia, jazz, afro-percussion and electronica. The lush live instrumentation makes this...
              Electronic
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              FlipsideHavin' A PartyAthens Of The North
              Flipside were a typical local radio rock band who got drawn into the disco funk wave during the late 70's. "Havin' A Party" is a killer slice of super rare...
              Disco Funk/Soul
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              Duval Timothy's stunning 2nd LP 10 tracks of minimal solo classical jazz piano compositions. Recorded in New York January 2016. In stock now...
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              MainpointAlaska Wartet / FrisbeeGrowing Bin Records
              Official issue of this wicked, privately-pressed boogie / disco jam that was doing the rounds in closed circles back in 1980!
              Disco
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              A rather fruity Brazilian, French spoken erotic version of Painel De Controle single that sits somewhere between euro disco and the original vibe. Killer,...
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              MoodcutTame CatsNous
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              Maysa LeakThe BottleExpansion
              Maysa Leak, from UK supergroup Incognito, covers Gil Scott-Heron's 'The Bottle' on the A side of this 7". Side B features Incognito's 'Hooked On Your...
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                Absolutely mind-blowing 100% essential soul bomb! Both sides killer.
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