Soul of the Matter (2026 Reissue)
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Originally released in 1968 on the budget Saga label, The Soul of The Matter has become a genuine cult favourite of the British late-sixties 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.
Fronted 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.
Despite 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.
An essential addition for fans of British '60s soul, mod-era pop, and cult underground classics.
Tracklist
1 Baby I Love You
2 Dirty Old Town
3 Please Forgive
4 A Day In The Life Of Julie
5 Forever Yours
6 Flowers All Surrounding
7 Lost Voyage
8 Royal Suite
9 Try To Find Me
10 Too Blind To See
11 I'll Never Stop
12 My Life Has Just Blown A Fuse
13 I'm Breathing Heavy
14 It's All Because Of Me
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Originally released in 1968 on the budget Saga label, The Soul of The Matter has become a genuine cult favourite of the British late-sixties 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.
Fronted 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.
Despite 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.
An essential addition for fans of British '60s soul, mod-era pop, and cult underground classics.
Tracklist
1 Baby I Love You
2 Dirty Old Town
3 Please Forgive
4 A Day In The Life Of Julie
5 Forever Yours
6 Flowers All Surrounding
7 Lost Voyage
8 Royal Suite
9 Try To Find Me
10 Too Blind To See
11 I'll Never Stop
12 My Life Has Just Blown A Fuse
13 I'm Breathing Heavy
14 It's All Because Of Me
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Originally released in 1968 on the budget Saga label, The Soul of The Matter has become a genuine cult favourite of the British late-sixties 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.
Fronted 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.
Despite 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.
An essential addition for fans of British '60s soul, mod-era pop, and cult underground classics.
Tracklist
1 Baby I Love You
2 Dirty Old Town
3 Please Forgive
4 A Day In The Life Of Julie
5 Forever Yours
6 Flowers All Surrounding
7 Lost Voyage
8 Royal Suite
9 Try To Find Me
10 Too Blind To See
11 I'll Never Stop
12 My Life Has Just Blown A Fuse
13 I'm Breathing Heavy
14 It's All Because Of Me
