Marlena Shaw: The Spice Of Life (180g) Vinyl LP
$33.95
<p><i>1969 sophomore effort from <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&q=marlena+shaw" target="_blank">Marlena Shaw</a> repressed.</i><span> </span>If you're not familiar, this record contains what is arguably her most popular cut, an outstanding cover of <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=ashford+simpson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ashford & Simpson</strong></a>'s "California Soul," that's been famously sampled by everyone from <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=dj+premier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Primo</strong></a> to <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=dj+shadow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>DJ Shadow</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=madlib" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Madlib</strong></a>. Worth the price of admission for this one alone, but don't sleep on the rest of the album. Both <strong>Richard Evans</strong> and <strong>Charles Stepney</strong> worked on the arrangements and production for the record, so heads already know there's more to be had. They bring a heavy dose of funk to the proceedings while Shaw provides the soul. Check "Woman Of The Ghetto" for starters and then head to "Liberation Conversation" for the second course. You'll probably find that you're more familiar with Shaw's material than you thought. Official reissue, recommended.</p> <ul> <li>180g black vinyl pressing</li> <li>original release year: 1969</li> <li>music label: Vampi Soul 2025</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by Michu Meszaros 10/2013</h6>.