Off White Records: LEON THOMAS - BLUES AND THE SOULFUL TRUTH (LP)

LP released: Aug 26, 2022

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Tracklisting:

1.	Letæs Go Down To Lucyæs
2.	L-o-v-e
3.	Gypsy Queen
4.	Love Each Other

5.	Shape Your Mind To Die
6.	Boom-boom-boom
7.	China Doll
8.	C.C. Rider

LEON THOMAS

BLUES AND THE SOULFUL TRUTH

Label:	BGP
Cat No:	HIQLP091
Barcode:	29667014519
Packaging:	LP (100g)

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The title of ThomasÆs third album for Bob ThieleÆs Flying Dutchman referenced Oliver NelsonÆs classic 1961 LP ôThe Blues and the Abstract Truthö. Released in 1972, ôBlues And The Soulful Truthö featured an expansive all-star band that included Pretty Purdie (drums), Stanley Clarke (bass), Cecil Payne (Baritone sax) and the unsung Neal Creque (keyboards). ItÆs a soul meets jazz meets the blues masterpiece with arrangements from ex-James Brown horn-man Pee Wee Ellis. This astounding album features the extraordinary æShape Your Mind To DieÆ,æL-O-V-EÆ, a captivating vocal version of Gabor SzaboÆs æGypsy QueenÆ, the compelling æLove Each OtherÆ, the plaintive æChina DollÆ and a driving version of John Lee HookerÆs æBoom-Boom-BoomÆ. Pressed on 180gm vinyl we have remained faithful to the original pressing, replicating the Flying Dutchman label style and gatefold sleeve.