The second half of the 1980s was distinguished by a focus on bold, synthetic music. It was unusual to hear too many tracks that focused entirely on the old-school qualities of sharp songwriting, ...

Many released their music through either Motown Records or Atlantic Records, both of which were seen as instrumental ... 80s, soul moved towards R'n'B, and later saw the formation of neo-soul ...

Comprising mostly of University of Sheffield music grads ... an eclectic mix of jazz, neo soul, funk, pop, disco, and indie. The record combines rich instrumental arrangements, high-energy ...