Various - Eccentric Soul: The Dynamic Label

Pre-Order. Released 28th March, via Numero Group

Whipped up in the dust of Rene & Rene’s Tejano tornado “Angelito,” the Dynamic label was just one among San Antonio record and real estate mogul Abe Epstein’s enterprises. Dynamic’s flagship outfit, the Commands, marched “No Time For You” up to the middle of the charts in 1966 with performance chops honed jet-sharp by the demanding Air Force Base circuit. That take off paved a runway for 20 more soulful Dynamic singles over an impressive 30-month campaign. Epstein’s open-door policy brought a diverse cross-section of Texas talent into convergence within his General McMullan Drive studio, as whites, blacks, and Latinos alike suited up for service in whichever new group the call of duty called for. Epstein’s Alamo City melting pot is ladled out here in 21 (28 on the 2LP) of Dynamic’s most intriguing dishes by the Tonettes, Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops, Don & the Doves, Willie Cooper & the Webs, Bobby Blackmon & His Soul Express, and Doc & Sal. Lone Star pic sleeves, full-color dancehall photography, and rich ephemera plant a new flag for soul in soil that’s seen its share of hoisted banners. 

Available on tangerine coloured vinyl

Tracks: A1 Commands – Hey It's Love A2 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – Give Your Love To Me A3 Tonettes – I Gotta Know A4 Doc & Sal – Can't Get You Offa My Mind A5 Commands – I've Got Love For My Baby A6 Willie Cooper & The Webs – You Don't Love Nobody A7 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – Ain't No Big Thing B1 Commands – No Time For You B2 Webs – Little Girl Blue B3 Tonettes – My Heart Can Feel The Pain B4 Doc & Sal – Cry & Wonder Why B5 Commands – Don't Be Afraid To Love Me B6 Willie Cooper & The Webs – I Can't Take No More B7 Don & The Doves – Together C1 Webs – Don't Ever Hurt Me C2 Commands – Must Be Alright C3 Bobby Blackmon & The Soul Express – She's Gotta Have Soul C4 Doc & Sal – Laughing To Keep From Crying C5 Webs – Try Loving Me C6 Commands – Too Late To Cry C7 Doc & Sal – My Dream D1 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – If You Don't Love Me D2 Webs – Can't Let You Go D3 Commands – A Way To Love Me D4 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – It Keeps Rainin' D5 Don & The Doves – I Need You D6 Bobby Blackmon & The Soul Express – You'll Find Another D7 Commands – Around The Go-Go