Various Artists - Holland-Dozier-Holland: Invictus Records

Various Artists — Holland-Dozier-Holland: Invictus — The Definitive Collection Detroit 1969-1977

Some of the best A-sides and B-sides from the Hot Wax record label golden era!

Includes in-depth liner notes by acclaimed writer and music historian Stuart Cosgrove

The Invictus label was home to some of the most iconic soul recordings of the early '70s, produced under the visionary guidance of Holland-Dozier-Holland (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland) after their departure from Motown. They established Invictus (along with its sister label Hot Wax Records) to continue producing music with greater artistic and financial control.

Invictus quickly became known for it's polished, infectious sound — a continuation of the trio's classic Motown style but often with a slightly funkier and more mature edge. The label was home to several major artists and hits, including: Freda Payne ("Band of Gold") Chairmen of the Board ("Give Me Just a Little More Time") and The Glass House ("Crumbs Off the Table"). By the mid-70s, both Invictus and Hot Wax ceased operations, but their influence and catalog remain significant today, celebrated for their crucial role in the evolution of post-Motown soul and early '70s pop.

This essential set features 15 tracks from legendary Invictus artists.

Complete with liner notes by acclaimed author and music historian Stuart Cosgrove.

 

1. Freda Payne - Band of Gold

2. Chairmen of the Board - Give Me Just a Little More Time

3. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman (Single Mix)

4. The Glass House - Crumbs Off the Table

5. Chairmen of the Board - Everything's Tuesday

6. The New Play Starring Ruth Copeland - The Music Box

7. Laura Lee - I Need It Just As Bad As You

8. Eloise Laws - Put a Little Love Into It

9. New York Port Authority - I Got It

10. Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation

11. Chairmen of the Board - You've Got Me Dangling on a String

12. Holland-Dozier, Lamont Dozier - Why Can't We Be Lovers

13. The 8th Day - Free Your Mind

14. Ruth Copeland - Gimme Shelter - Single Version

15. Freda Payne - We've Got to Find a Way Back to Love

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