{"product_id":"bt5067","title":"Herbie \u0026 The Royalists - Soul Of The Matter - 180 gram Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1968 on the budget Saga label, Soul of The Matter has become a genuine cult favourite of the British late 60s soul-pop underground. Long overlooked and pressed in modest quantities, the album quietly built a reputation among collectors as one of those rare low-budget releases where the artistry far outweighed the resources behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronted by the charismatic Herbie Hunte, whose warm and expressive vocals drive the record throughout, the Royalists blend blue-eyed soul, post-beat pop, light psychedelia and baroque flourishes into a sound both sincere and distinctive. From the infectious opener “Baby I Love You” to the ambitious “Royal Suite” and the atmospheric instrumental standout “Lost Voyage”, the album showcases a band making inspired music with heart, energy and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its humble origins, The Soul of The Matter stands today as a rediscovered gem, passed between collectors and crate-diggers for decades. Now lovingly reissued by Morgan Blue Town, this edition finally gives the album the attention and presentation it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential addition for fans of British ’60s soul, mod-era pop and cult underground classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available on CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e1. Baby I Love You (2:46)\u003cbr\u003e2. Dirty Old Town (3:55)\u003cbr\u003e3. Please Forgive (2:24)\u003cbr\u003e4. A Day In The Life Of Julie (3:26)\u003cbr\u003e5. Forever Yours (3:42)\u003cbr\u003e6. Flowers All Surrounding (2:04)\u003cbr\u003e7. Lost Voyage (4:36)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e1. Royal Suite (3:57)\u003cbr\u003e2. Try To Find Me (2:27)\u003cbr\u003e3. Too Blind To See (2:17)\u003cbr\u003e4. I'll Never Stop (2:14)\u003cbr\u003e5. My Life Has Just Blown A Fuse (3:02)\u003cbr\u003e6. I'm Breathing Heavy (2:40)\u003cbr\u003e7. It's All Because Of Me (3:41)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbie \u0026 The Royalists","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57971101303165,"sku":"BT5067","price":20.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/3521\/8785\/files\/HerbieandTheRoyalistsLP3000pxpack.jpg?v=1774435023","url":"https:\/\/secretrecordslimited.com\/products\/bt5067","provider":"Secret Records Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}