Straight From the Heart (Vinyl 2xLP) Hard Rock

Straight From the Heart (Vinyl 2xLP) Hard RockStrut present the definitive edition of Patrice Rushen's landmark album from 1982, Straight From The Heart. Recorded during Elektra's drive for 'sophisticated dance music' as many jazz artists created their own arrangements of disco and boogie, the sessions marked a progression for Patrice as she began exploring sonics as much as songwriting. "I was looking at different ways to experiment with the sounds on my records. Synths widened the palette

reactivating Rainbow with a brand new lineup

"Gap Band IV featured a complete lineup of up-tempo

Their fifth studio album

the band co-produced the record with chris coady

Chandler's compositions positively sizzle throughout with the dizzying dancefloor groove of 'Kaleidoscope' being the pick of the rest

dressing rooms

write as if you're dead"

White label version for Indies Only

Last seen a couple of years back on his debut long-player Stop Lying

Contrary to the album title

GENE CHANDLER - needs no introduction to the UK Northern Soul scene thanks to his numerous floorfillers and UK appearances

for A&M (their first of 4 for the label)