02. Monk, T.S. "Bon bon vie (Paul Simpson's Best Looking Sound Edit)"
03. System, The "You are in my system (Bilingual Dub Mix)"
04. Ingram "When you're hot your hot (Duo Version)"
05. Stroke "Tell me"
06. Weathers, Carl "That's love calling"
07. Love, Mary "Save me (Vocal Club Mix)"
08. First Love "Give me your love (12" Version)"
09. Wright, Norma Jean "Love attack (12" Version)"
10. Pendergrass, Teddy "Dream girl"
11. Ryan, Roz "Waiting for my lover"
12. Jones, Terri "Do it again tonight (12" Version)"
13. Rodgers, Nile "It's all in your hands"
14. Taka Boom "Rock yo' world"
Extra-Infos:
W/ Blue Magic/ Ts Monk/ System/ Stroke/ Mary Love/ A.o.
Description:
Digitally remastered collection. This second volume of soul and funk from the Mirage label is again packed full of great extended versions alongside club mixes, dub mixes, mega-rare twelve inch versions and a 2009 new sound edit from the great Paul Simpson. Includes tracks from Blue Magic, T.S. Monk, They System, Taka Boom, Nile Rodgers, Ingram, Carl Weathers, Teddy Pendergrass and many others.
"Love Trip" is a CD release presented by the reissue specialist label Funky Town Grooves. This edition focuses on smooth, soulful and melodic sounds that evoke the feeling of a romantic journey, blending polished arrangements with warm, emotional atmospheres. Carefully remastered from the best available sources, the album is designed to offer a clear, detailed sound that respects the character of the original recordings while making them shine on modern playback systems. The track selection gravitates around themes of love, longing and late-night escapism, making this CD an ideal choice for relaxed listening sessions, intimate evenings or simply drifting away after a long day.
Stylistically, "Love Trip" moves in the realm of classic soul, sophisticated pop and mellow grooves, with an emphasis on strong melodies, lush harmonies and gentle, laid-back rhythms. The sequencing is curated to feel like an emotional arc: from more upbeat, hopeful moments to reflective, dreamy passages that invite the listener to sink into the mood. Rather than being a random compilation, the program is put together as a coherent narrative, so you can play the CD from start to finish and experience it as one continuous journey.
Funky Town Grooves is known among collectors and music lovers as a label dedicated to high-quality reissues, particularly from the soul, R&B, funk and related catalogues. Their releases typically focus on albums and projects that deserve renewed attention, often bringing them back into circulation after having been unavailable or hard to find. With a strong emphasis on sound quality, careful packaging and respect for the original artwork and liner concepts, Funky Town Grooves editions are aimed at discerning listeners who value both nostalgia and fidelity. With "Love Trip", the label once again underlines its commitment to preserving and celebrating soulful, groove-oriented music in a form suited to contemporary audiences.
Whether you are discovering this material for the first time or revisiting it after many years, "Love Trip" offers a cohesive, emotion-driven listening experience, ideal for fans of warm analog vibes, romantic themes and elegantly arranged, timeless tracks. The CD format provides durability, ease of handling and the possibility to enjoy the album in one uninterrupted flow, making it a worthwhile addition to any collection focused on soulful, sophisticated sounds.
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