Think of later day ANIMALS, THE FOUR TOPS and the EQUALS all thrown into a mixer on full throttle, you might get something of a similar quality. The melodies are amazing and if you go and check the rhythms you will end up shaking without a chance to escape the everlasting pulse. Well, we rather do not think further into that direction since the music that appears on “Soul fire” strikes your deepest inner self and sets your spirit aflame. It might be one of these typical exploito bands that were only studio projects done by the same musicians on several occasions for good money to be sold in the bargain bin to a willing audience.

I am certain that 60s fanatics who love the soul and early rock fusion of this era will go insane. Technically this is a really solid group that knows to let loose when it is time to but mostly keeps the energy flow under control.

There is passion, sheer lust, a wild and animalistic drive and an ongoing groove that will mesmerize you. I could not have told the difference between these krauts and any popular British or North American act in their genre.

But since THE SOUL EXPLOSION spice up everything with a dark and brooding back street club atmosphere at the right moment, they could do what they want and always sounded exciting and fresh. When you take a listen you will realize these folks had a sense for the classic beat music of just a few years prior to this release and they really manage to lay down a steaming performance on this style actually already outdated back then. The songs range from powerfully onward grooving booty shakers to striking melodic tunes with great chorus lines that enlighten your spirit. This 1968 release comes from a German band playing some lush and dynamic soul pop with an emotionally exalted vocal style that reminds a bit of Tom Jones at times.

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