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The Soul Stylists: Six Decades of Modernism - from Mods to CasualsThe Soul Stylists: Six Decades of Modernism - from Mods to Casuals by Paolo Hewitt
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Soul music and expensive clothes. 40 years of classic UK street fashion.
This Wheel's on Fire: the Best of Brian Auger With the Trinity, Julie Driscoll &Oblivion ExpressThis Wheel's on Fire: the Best of Brian Auger With the Trinity, Julie Driscoll &Oblivion Express by Brian Auger
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Late 60s/early 70s hippie-mod chic.
Road to FreedomRoad to Freedom by Young Disciples
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The best British soul album you're ever likely to hear. Absolutely essential.
Surface NoiseSurface Noise by Noonday Underground
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21st century modernism?
CurtisCurtis by Curtis Mayfield
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Curtis' debut solo LP. One of the most beautiful voices in pop history.
Wait A MinuteWait A Minute by James Taylor Quartet
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From the ashes of The Prisoners.
Looking Good: Mod Club ClassicsLooking Good: Mod Club Classics by Various Artists
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Sublime.
Blow Up A-Go-Go!: Dancefloor Classics From The Legendary Blow Up ClubBlow Up A-Go-Go!: Dancefloor Classics From The Legendary Blow Up Club by Various Artists
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A nice assortment of the old and the new.
Cafe BleuCafe Bleu by The Style Council
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Weller's mid 80s attempt to keep modernism moving forward.
Rhythm: the Complete Countdown RecordingsRhythm: the Complete Countdown Recordings by Makin' Time
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The entire 1985 Rhythm And Soul LP plus the predictably less essential b-sides and alternate versions.
Paul Weller: My Ever Changing MoodsPaul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods by John Reed
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Nobody does it better...
Mod Jazz Vol.1: 60's Discotheque Dancers for the Cool SchoolMod Jazz Vol.1: 60's Discotheque Dancers for the Cool School by Various Artists
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Modernist approved jazz.
Hurricane: the Best of the PrisonersHurricane: the Best of the Prisoners by Prisoners
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So good that you'll forget about that dreadful late 70s so-called mod revival
British Hustle: the Sound of British Jazz-Funk 1974-1982British Hustle: the Sound of British Jazz-Funk 1974-1982 by Various Artists
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Black British music from the late 70s jazz-funk scene.
Dad Man Cat: RemasteredDad Man Cat: Remastered by Corduroy
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Tongue-in-cheek, but surprisingly funky, Acid Jazz.
Let's Do Rocksteady - The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68Let's Do Rocksteady - The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68 by Various Artists
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A brilliant assortment of late 60s pre-reggae.
Ultimate CollectionUltimate Collection by Small Faces
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The essential Decca and Immediate recordings all in one package.
Soul Function - The Northern Soul Story [CD + DVD]Soul Function - The Northern Soul Story [CD + DVD] by Various Artists
The mid 70s northern soul scene documented by a 20 track CD and an excellent DVD documentary.
Sock It to 'em Soul: 60s Club Soul Classics from the Vaults of Atlantic Atco Loma Reprise Stax & Warner Bros. 1963-1968Sock It to 'em Soul: 60s Club Soul Classics from the Vaults of Atlantic Atco Loma Reprise Stax & Warner Bros. 1963-1968 by Various Artists
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Another near perfect compilation.
Chess Club Rhythm and SoulChess Club Rhythm and Soul by Various Artists
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Here come the classics...
In Pursuit of the 13th NoteIn Pursuit of the 13th Note by Galliano
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Early 90s beatnik modernism.
The First CutThe First Cut by P.P. Arnold
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Her glorious backing vocals on If You Think You're Groovy made her an unassuming mod icon.
So ToughSo Tough by Saint Etienne
London as the centre of the universe...
Tighten Up, Vol. 1-6: Trojan Reggae Classics 1968-1974Tighten Up, Vol. 1-6: Trojan Reggae Classics 1968-1974 by Various Artists
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Skinhead era reggae.
At the ClubAt the Club by Various Artists
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Yet another oustanding compilation.