Dave Lee's Z Records label has a growing reputation as a purveyor of high quality, crate digger-friendly disco and boogie compilations. This latest, curated by former Nuphonic boss (and Ballistic Brothers member) David Hill, shines a light on the gospel end of black American dance music in the 1970s and early '80s. For those new to gospel's influence on disco and boogie, it's a revelation. Moving from righteous gospel-soul (Tommy T & Company, Truth & Devotion) to spine tingling disco screamers (Bobby Womack and Christina Essence's superb version of Sylvester favourite 'I Need You') and synth-laden boogie jams (Norman Weeks & The Revelations, The Young Delegation's brilliant "He Lives"), it's an unashamedly celebratory trip into dancefloor gospel territory. Recommended.

1-1. The Clark Sisters - Overdose Of The Holy Ghost
1-2. Shirley Caesar - Heavenly Father
1-3. Ricky Womack And Christian Essence - I Need You (Joey Negro Edit)
1-4. Dan Greer - Love Is The Message (Joey Negro Edit)
1-5. Kristle Murden - I'll Go
1-6. D. J. Rogers - All I Gave Him Was My Heart
1-7. The Young Delegation - I'll Keep Holdin' On
1-8. Linda Evans - I Am Gold
1-9. Elbernita Clark - Awake O Zion
1-10. Tommy T. & Company - Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere
1-11. Truth & Devotion - I Must See My Lord
1-12. Norman Weeks & The Revelations - Hold On

2-1. The Clark Sisters - Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Joey Negro Edit)
2-2. Gloster Williams, Master Control - No Cross, No Crown
2-3. Roslyn & Charles - Was Not Intended (David Hill Edit)
2-4. The Clark Sisters, Mattie Moss Clark - Ha Ya (Eternal Life)
2-5. The Young Delegation - He Lives
2-6. Sharon Johnson - A Better Day
2-7. BeBe & CeCe Winans - I Really Love You (David Hill Edit)
2-8. The Fannie Clark Singers - Use Me Lord
2-9. Shirley Caesar - Message To The People
2-10. Ronia La Vee - Lead Me
2-11. Rahni Harris, Family Love - He's My Friend
2-12. Rev. James Moore - As A Nation (David Hill Edit)

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