In keeping with The Soul Kitchen's relaunch, I decided a weekly feature was needed, and what better feature to install than the jukebox? A staple of any respectable establishment worth it's salt (here's looking at you Manchester's Corbiere's and Temple Bar), the jukebox provides us with old favourites, long forgotten gems and future classics. This is the exact same credo I aim to stick resolutely to with the Soul Kitchen jukebox.
Every Monday, expect everything from psychotropic ditties to Wigan Casino dancefloor fillers and beyond. Be warned though that once in a while, the odd guilty pleasure may crop up. Apologies in advance for as and when that happens.
So, without further ado, I present to you the first installment of The Soul Kitchen Jukebox
The Rolling Stones - Back Street Girl
Being sandwiched between the definitive Aftermath and outrageous, opinion splitting Their Satanic Majesties Request, it's easy to see why Between The Buttons continues to be possibly The Stones' most overlooked album. A crying shame considering the UK version housed this accordion laden beauty (it was ommitted from the US version in favour of the raucously brilliant 'Let's Spend The Night Together' and the charmingly beautiful 'Ruby Tuesday'). Brian Jones' aforementioned accordion work accentuates Jagger's almost whimsical country drawl to a tee whilst Richards casually plucks away, making this one of the most underappreciated Ballads The Stones would ever write.
The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)
Take a pinch of the Vietnam war, add a dash of segregation, crooked politicians, white flight and drug abuse and then stir in an irresistible Bob Babbitt bassline and a heap of rapid fire vocals and what do you have? The most scintillating psychedlic number ever to come out of Motown. So good it's been covered by everyone from Duran Duran to thrash metal outfit Anthrax and erm, Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act Two.
The Sand Band - Set Me Free
Not a cover of The Kinks 1965 single, but rather the debut single from Liverpudlian quintet The Sand Band. The jangly Merseyside acoustics will draw obvious parallels with The Coral and the romantic Scouse folkery of Hoylake's finest is fused with the soul of Richard Hawley throughout debut LP All Through The Night to stunning effect. An early contender for Album of The Year in anyone's book. Big things indeed.
Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
It takes a certain amount of balls to try and do most Neil Young songs justice, nevermind one of his most seminal works. Yet, at the turn of the 90's, without a record deal or a penny to their name, Croydon indie house outfit Saint Etienne knocked this sucker out in under two hours, got themselves a record deal off the back of it and a Mercury Music Award nomination for it's album Foxbase Alpha. Not bad going for a couple of hours work.
Until next Monday,
Keep on Keepin' on.
Baia
X
Every Monday, expect everything from psychotropic ditties to Wigan Casino dancefloor fillers and beyond. Be warned though that once in a while, the odd guilty pleasure may crop up. Apologies in advance for as and when that happens.
So, without further ado, I present to you the first installment of The Soul Kitchen Jukebox
The Rolling Stones - Back Street Girl
Being sandwiched between the definitive Aftermath and outrageous, opinion splitting Their Satanic Majesties Request, it's easy to see why Between The Buttons continues to be possibly The Stones' most overlooked album. A crying shame considering the UK version housed this accordion laden beauty (it was ommitted from the US version in favour of the raucously brilliant 'Let's Spend The Night Together' and the charmingly beautiful 'Ruby Tuesday'). Brian Jones' aforementioned accordion work accentuates Jagger's almost whimsical country drawl to a tee whilst Richards casually plucks away, making this one of the most underappreciated Ballads The Stones would ever write.
The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)
Take a pinch of the Vietnam war, add a dash of segregation, crooked politicians, white flight and drug abuse and then stir in an irresistible Bob Babbitt bassline and a heap of rapid fire vocals and what do you have? The most scintillating psychedlic number ever to come out of Motown. So good it's been covered by everyone from Duran Duran to thrash metal outfit Anthrax and erm, Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act Two.
The Sand Band - Set Me Free
Not a cover of The Kinks 1965 single, but rather the debut single from Liverpudlian quintet The Sand Band. The jangly Merseyside acoustics will draw obvious parallels with The Coral and the romantic Scouse folkery of Hoylake's finest is fused with the soul of Richard Hawley throughout debut LP All Through The Night to stunning effect. An early contender for Album of The Year in anyone's book. Big things indeed.
Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
It takes a certain amount of balls to try and do most Neil Young songs justice, nevermind one of his most seminal works. Yet, at the turn of the 90's, without a record deal or a penny to their name, Croydon indie house outfit Saint Etienne knocked this sucker out in under two hours, got themselves a record deal off the back of it and a Mercury Music Award nomination for it's album Foxbase Alpha. Not bad going for a couple of hours work.
Until next Monday,
Keep on Keepin' on.
Baia
X
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