"As is always the case with Cherry Red compilations, they are immaculately researched and annotated, and go across original soul labels. The first two CDs concentrate on the US soul music, with tracks with legends like Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye, for example, while the third disc focuses on the soul made in Britain that includes recordings from visiting US stars like Garnet Mimms. Or, if you want it put in not too many words, excellent and essential, particularly if you actually are having a party, a house one or elsewhere".