Here Is Barbara Lynn on Light In The Attic vinyl!

Light In The Attic has become one of the best reissue labels in the business. From the outstanding Michael Chapman reissues of a few year ago to their Record Store Day soul boxes, these folks don't get the self-glorification of the reissue labels that have the online big box retailers behind them, but deserve even more praise as they have been putting out quietly some very overlooked masterpieces - like their latest, Here Is Barbara Lynn, originally issued on Atlantic in the mid 60's.

Here Is Barbara Lynn is a record that has it all - outstanding songs, an outstanding singer, and - incredibly for the era - a pretty good R&B guitarist. As far as classic R&B goes - this one is a true gem. Lynn is a great singer and could have been as big as Aretha - she has a more down home voice, that does not have the operatic range of Aretha but is just as affecting - the songs are on average way better than her peers of the Atlantic roster typically had, mostly written by Lynn.

I understand the source was a 24/96 transfer of the master tape. It sounds terrific, better than an original - if you can find it, because this is a known classic in high demand among collectors. Get one, Light In The Attic have done an amazing job. Fantastic, quiet pressing too.