{"product_id":"soul-ii-soul-vol-ii-1990-a-new-decade-1990-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Soul II Soul – Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade (1990) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul II Soul’s Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade brings together deep basslines, soulful vocals and laid-back dance rhythms in a distinctly British club sound. Released in 1990 on 10 Records, the album finds the London collective exploring the space between soul, funk, hip-hop and dance music, with grooves that reward listening beyond the singles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Get a Life” and “A Dream’s a Dream” provide the immediate hooks, while tracks such as “Courtney Blows” reveal a jazzier side to the record. There’s a spacious, unhurried quality to the arrangements, allowing the vocals, percussion and instrumental details to settle into the groove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a natural choice for an evening listening session or a soul-and-dance collection. The photographed copy includes the printed inner sleeve, with artwork that complements the bold colours of the outer cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rolling rhythm and an assured vocal from Marcia Lewis give the opening track its uplifting character. The blend of soulful melody and weighty bass introduces the album’s sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Dream’s a Dream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria Wilson-James brings a powerful vocal presence to this richly layered dance track. Its flowing melody and propulsive rhythm make it one of the album’s most immediate selections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Come Through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA relaxed groove leaves room for the vocal and instrumental textures to breathe. It’s a fine example of the collective’s ability to make dance music feel intimate rather than overpowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKym Mazelle’s expressive vocals bring warmth and emotional depth to this soulful selection. The measured rhythm provides a change of mood without losing the album’s rhythmic thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtney Blows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaxophone takes centre stage on this jazz-flavoured instrumental. Its fluid playing adds another dimension to the album, making it a rewarding moment for listeners drawn to the musical detail behind the beats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1thwv_191\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Soul II Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: 10 Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: DIX 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, stereo, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing: Exact pressing variant unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Soul, R\u0026amp;B, Dance, Downtempo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 5012982009013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes: Pictured printed inner sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+ — see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\"\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e1990s Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e collection, our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vinyl\"\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e range, or our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\"\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul II Soul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59529671639388,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Soul_II_Soul_Vol._II_1990_A_New_Decade_1990_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792141331","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/soul-ii-soul-vol-ii-1990-a-new-decade-1990-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}