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Buyers should understand what they're getting, and this site takes the cake for not being clear. Bohannon's mournful "Save Their Souls" seguing into Linda William's "Elevate Your Mind" - like going from a funeral to an aerobics class. For DJ Spinna's actual mix, don't buy this cd. some scratching here and there, and probably mostly where it shouldn't be.
For this compilation alone, this CD set is worth getting. As if the silly scratching in Save Their Souls weren't enough ;).Do get this CD set for CDs 2 and 3. CD 2 is STRANGE GAMES AND THINGS. The cover art may be a lame rip-off of the album art on Kenny Dope's STRANGE GAMES AND FUNKY THINGS III, but it's CD 2 and 3 on Spinna's STRANGE GAMES AND THINGS that makes this a good buy. CD 3 is the awesome STRANGE GAMES & FUNKY THINGS II, which may be out of print elsewhere. For example, potential buyer might want to ask seller if they are getting the 'box set' or the digi-pak cd case set.Next, there's the issue of content.
They are unmixed and are sold separately in other packages as well. Actually, I am really curious to know who put those two compilations together - STRANGE GAMES AND THINGS I, and STRANGE GAMES & FUNKY THINGS II. it's hardly worth reviewing. songs cut way short, awkward seguing (e.g.
If I can't stop you.Johnny Bristol (3:26)3. Reason.Minnie riperton (3:27)6. Bring you sweet loving back.starpoint (5:05)7. Elevate your mind.Linda Williams (4:35)10. Life is just a moment.roy ayers (6:41)5.
You can't run away.barkays (4:51)5. Another day.ray Goodman & brown (4:15)12. You are going to find some real rare treats here, like the original cut of Dee Dee Sharp's "Easy Money." Even Eddie Kendrick's "Girl You Need a Change of Mind" is the full length version, not the "part 1" used on his greatest hits CD. Save their souls.bohannon (4:54)15.
You can't hide love.creative source (3:23)2. strange games and things.love unlimited orchestra (4:12)2. No matter where I read reviews of this series, everyone failed to mention if the original recordings were included-it sounds as if this DJ Spinna guy remixes all these songs-it says "mixed by DJ Spinna" on every disc. Hollywood dreaming.father's children (3:23)8. Easy money.dee dee sharp (4:05)3.
Track times:CD21. Girl you need a change of mind.eddie kendricks (7:34)CD31. Wind parade.Donald byrd (6:09)10. Couldn't be anymore confusing.I have no opinion on the continuous remix disc, but the two UN-beatmixed discs are the complete original recordings.
California dreaming.jose Feliciano (4:08)9. Keep it up.Milton wright (4:12)7. Mary jane.rick james (4:59)13. Heart's desire.don Blackman (4:31)4. Secret rendezvous.rene & angela (4:15)8.
How could you break my heart.bobby Womack (5:17)14. Lucky fellow.Leroy hutson (5:01)12. It's a desperate situation.marvin gaye (3:05) Passion play.sugar hill gang (5:13)11.
A real gem for collectors, I'd get this while you can. Magic ride.bobby lyle (5:34)6. 90% of me is you.gwen mcrae (2:56)11. Mademoiselle.foxy (4:46)4.
Hunk of heaven.lemuria (4:05)9.
the unmixed cd's hold those same tracks in their entirety and are excellent for you to mix at your next party (if you dare). the mixed cd was off the hindges (mr. spinna proves he's got the goods in his crates and on the wheels).
This album was in my CD player for the whole summer. Great Album. while cruising around in your vintage M3 bimmer. Great album to have. Can't say enough good things about it. If your into smooth funkalicious grooves from the 70s this is it.
I liked it, but I spent $$$$ =( a tad expensive. It has a nice collection of 70's funk, rare groove etc etcGet it if you are into that kinda music.
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