The Memphis Flyer sez: This second record from the instrumental soul-jazz trio absolutely floored me. But the thing is, The Set-Up is one of those records that just keeps getting better with repeated listening, so now I can’t put it down. I find it quite helpful to put this record on when writing or working — though I understand one could also dance to it. Tracklist: 1. The Set Up 2.... read more

Lucid Culture sez: Dance music doesn’t get any better than this. Sounding like they just got off the train from Memphis, 1968, the City Champs lay down an irresistible hip-twisting groove in the same vein as classic soul instrumentalists like Booker T & the MGs, the Meters, the late Willie Mitchell and the Bar-Kays. The production values are strictly oldschool – this may be a cd but... read more