Body Body Love (+2 tracks)
Billy Woost never released much music, but the single album he released in his heyday was enough to secure him a place in the sights of consummate archivists of Italian groove.
Best Record chose to present the best jams from Woost's album on two different 12-inch records, released less than a year apart. The first deluxe vinyl, with a blue cover, contains three tracks that exude classic disco charm.
"Body, Body Love" is presented in a previously unreleased disco version that flows at a slow pace but is full of energy, while "Please Touch Me" increases the intensity with a set of strings, brass, and vocals. Meanwhile, "Sleep," bright and lively, a little unconventional, draws on a Blockhead-esque funk, which obviously makes it even more special.
Dominating the second 12-inch (which features the same artwork as the previous one, but in red), "Vibrations" sounds splendid, its wide-screen vision of disco funk production at its finest. In contrast, "Baobab" sounds even more powerful with its killer bass groove, dream-pop vocal trills, and an overall feel-good vibe.
Putting all the tracks on the two vinyls together, it's natural to think of the original album from the late '70s by this extraordinary but hidden musician.
| Artist: Billy Woost |
| Color: Black |
| Record Label: Best Record Italy |
| Release Title: Body, Body Love |
| Material: Vinyl |
| Inlay Condition: Mint (M) |