Various – Love & Purpose: A Celebration of British Soul Music (2xLP)

The award-winning label First Word Records celebrates its 20th anniversary with the impressive vinyl sampler "Love & Purpose" and 12 songs from street soul, alternative R&B, neo-soul and lovers rock that tell the story of British underground soul music over the last 40 years.

LP1 (Love) focuses on artists before the year 2000, LP2 (Purpose) shines a light on the younger generation carrying the torch. Highlights include 52nd Street's "Tell Me" produced by Nick Martinelli (Loose Ends), Lynda Dawn's "Roses" and "Dazzle You" by cover star Dazzle.