VA- Eccentric Soul: The Shiptown Label

Label: Numero

Released 8/12/2022

Compiled here are 25 of Shiptown’s most compelling sides recorded between 1965-1977, from the likes of Ida Sands, The Soul Duo, The Anglos, Dream Team, The Grooms, Positive Sounds, Barbara Stant, Wilson Williams, Art Ensley, and yes, Flip Flop Stevens.

Track listing:

1. Dream Team– There He Is 
2. The Soul Duo– Can't Nobody Love Me (Like My Baby Do) 
3. The Idets– Doggie In The Window 
4. The Anglos– Since You've Been Gone 
5. Ida Sands– Prophesize 
6. Barbara Stant– Shadow In Your Footsteps 
7. Wilson Williams– I Can't Get Used To Losing You 
8. Flip Flop Stevens– Let's Do That Thing (Part I) 
9. Barbara Stant– Baby I Love You 
10. Nat Fross– Too Many Skeletons In The Closet 
11. The Grooms– Slow Down 
12. Barbara Stant– My Mind Holds Onto Yesterday 
13. Ida Sands– Start All Over Again 
14. Wilson Williams– I Got A Whole Lot To Be Thankful For 
15. The Positive Sounds– I Almost Blew My Mind 
16. The Grooms– I Deserve A Little Bit More 
17. Barbara Stant– Unsatisfied Woman 
18. The Positive Sounds– You're The One I Need 
19. Dream Team– I'm Not Satisfied 
20. Ida Sands– Rescue Me 
21. Barbara Stant– I'm Going To Outfit You 
22. The Soul Duo– Are You Lonely For Me Baby 
23. Wilson Williams– Ain't That Loving You 
24. The Soul Duo– This Is Your Day 
25. Art Ensley And The Fabulous Echos Band– Open The Door To Your Heart