Truth and Soul have released another lost single from this New Brunswick, NJ group, cut directly off the master tapes of Black Top label chief Tyrone Ashley. The first one they released was decent, but this new double-sider is serious. "Love Me A Little While Longer(1)" features a sweet opening break and reverbed laughing evil man (love it), before popping into a groove and chorus that's some straight psychedelic soul shit. Wandering guitar, weirdly miked female ghosts on backup singing duties, tambourine, and lots of s p a c e. B-side is a cover of "I Can't Help Myself(2)" (aka "sugar-pie honey-bunch"), and while it's a lot more straightforward than the a-side, it's just as enjoyable. The lead singer was a great Otis Redding / Sam & Dave type of voice and the band sneaks in a bunch of "out" moments. I like this one.

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