The Voice Of Love

by Compiled by Michael Patricola & Henry Jones

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1.	Sonjah & Ian - Nothing In Your Pocket 03:20	info	buy track
2.	The Goodbye Look - Half The Fun Of The Crime (Extended Version) 05:00	info	buy track
3.	Ocean - In & Out Of Love 04:59	info	buy track
4.	Inheritance - I Still Love You 03:52	info	buy track
5.	World Series - Take My Love 05:30	info	buy track
6.	Jakatti - Time Out 03:34	info	buy track
7.	Berlin-Randazzo Band - Shine On 05:54	info	buy track
8.	Jakatti - The Voice 03:58		buy track
9.	Xpertz - Lovers In London 03:20	info	buy track
10.	After Eight - Southern Freeze 05:10	info	buy track

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The Voice of Love is a collection of British sophisti-pop and jazz-funk from the 1980s - ten songs ranging from unreleased demos to scarcely pressed 12”s attempt to define the scope of the British underground scene during that era.

The music presented on this release juxtaposes polished aesthetics with a punk ethos; while some bands sported sophisticated looks reminiscent of travel destinations and designer fashion, they also embraced gritty influences from iconic British acts like The Clash, Sex Pistols, and early Factory Records bands. This dynamic interplay between refinement and rebellion lies at the heart of the compilation. Artists like Jakatti, Berlin-Randazzo Band, and Xpertz offer a raw energy akin to Colourbox, Maximum Joy, and A Certain Ratio. Meanwhile, Inheritance, World Series, and Ocean evoke the sound of 52nd Street (Inheritance members went on to form that group) and Freeez (including After Eight’s notable "Southern Freeez" cover). The Goodbye Look and Sonjah & Ian introduce a smoother jazz-pop vibe, drawing inspiration from Sade and the sun-kissed allure of Ibiza.

Curated in collaboration with Michael Patricola, a pioneer in uncovering rare private pressings and obscure recordings, this project is a labor of love. This selection of long-elusive discoveries is a tender ode to the rainy melancholy of English adolescence.

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released October 4, 2024

Compiled by Michael Patricola & Henry Jones
Mastering by Peter Beckmann (Technology Works)
Design by Asger Behncke Jacobsen & Rudy Guedj
Produced by Smiling C

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Smiling C is an archival project that shares the stories & songs of under-appreciated artists. We produce a collection of records, documentaries, & digital releases to highlight musicians who didn’t get the deserved recognition for taking creative chances in their time. Working directly with the artists, we strive to make their innovative visions more accessible. ... more