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TRCD9117

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-27

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Kudos

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Standard:20

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5050580812222

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Artist

Various

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Disco / Balearic

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Tramp Records

Tramp Records is a German record label that specializes in rare soul, funk, and jazz reissues. They also release music by contemporary soul, blues, and funk revival bands. The label is run by DJ and record collector Tobias Kirmayer, who frequently curates compilations for the label.

Tramp Records primarily releases their music on vinyl, with early 7" releases limited to 1000 copies. However, they later reduced the number to 500 copies per release. Occasionally, they even have more limited editions available.

If you're a fan of soulful and funky tunes from both past and present artists, Tramp Records is the go-to label for discovering hidden gems and supporting talented musicians in the genre.

After almost two years of extensive research we are exhausted but ecstatic to present to our fans and critics the fourth volume in the "Can You Feel It?" compilation series. The majority of the artists originate from the United States, however we are extremely proud to present a couple of German bands too. The one quality these tunes all share is that they, once again, will make you get up, get down, and get ready for some more highly underrated MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE that YOU CAN FEEL!

We start with "Step By Step" by Matter of Taste, originally from a small town near Stuttgart, Germany. Although Vantage Point was an American group, the band recorded "All Night" in Munich in 1978. Kim McCrae is one of the more obscure artists on this album but what a stunning tune she delivers.

The original 45 by Frankie Staton is not only good but rare too. That's why we are going to re-issue it soon. Royal Touch delivers classic Disco and "You Shake Them Things" by Synod is previously unreleased.

Our absolute favourite track on this album is by Pat Carpenter. Released on 45 in 1982, "Love You Use To Be So Easy" with its positive and uplifting vibes will certainly put a smile on the face of all our listeners. 

One year earlier, Swankk, better known as The Buckeye Politicians, released their brilliant 45 on their own BPS label. German superstar Herbert Grönemeyer recorded his debut album with the Ocean Orchestra in 1979. Over the years "Skinflint" has developed into a certified Rare Groove classic (at least here in Germany). Street Life is the third German band which made it onto CYFI 4. Additionally "Steps On A Cloud" will be released on 45 in the near future.

Tory Wynter, born in Jamaica, enchants us with his wonderful reggae-ish composition titled "Real True Voices". The only cover-version on CYFI 4 is "I'll Be Good To You", originally by The Brothers Johnson. Some tunes on this albums are hard to find on its original format. Rarity is one thing, quality is another. This proves Dalton Reed. Finally, the album finishes with a break-heavy tune titled "Gettin' Lucky".

So there you have it, 15 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE grooves of which all songs have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.&nbsp;

Can You Feel It? Vol.4: Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1976-85

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Discover Can You Feel It? Vol.4: Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1976-85 by Various. Available in CD and LP formats. Exclusive compilation from Tramp Records featuring 15 obscure but brilliant grooves.