PP ARNOLD Schallplatten & CDs

Review: We've checked ourselves thoroughly, and even though PP Arnold's new greatest hits compilation Soul Survivor is indeed the first to reflect on her extensive career - one that has remained consistent since the 1960s - we can assure you we're not suffering from survivorship bias! The life and work of Patricia Ann Cole is duly honoured here on this Demon Music retrospection, requiting the boundless, panacean soul music the American singer has let escape her lungs over the years. Now in her seventh decade of performing and releasing music, Arnold shows no signs of holding back; Soul Survivor first appeared on the scene as a humungous 57-song box set, and it is now condensed down to 25 of the very best selections.

Review: This P.P. Arnold album celebrates her remarkable seven-decade career and spans multiple genres with timeless music and unforgettable performances. It is a comprehensive collection compiled by Arnold herself with 25 tracks across a double P including iconic singles, album tracks, unreleased recordings, demos, live performances and rare mixes, many of which are only here and now available for the first time. The set also features detailed sleeve notes by author Jude Rogers which offer an ever deeper dive into Arnold's extraordinary legacy.

Review: In 2019, soul legend P.P. Arnold made a powerful comeback with The New Adventures of... P.P. Arnold, her first studio album in decades. It saw her lay down some killer collaborations with Paul Weller, Steve Cradock, The Specials, and her son Kojo Samuel, and as such the album earned widespread praise. Arnold's UK tour ended with a standout performance at Liverpool's Grand Central Hall in October and it is that which was recorded to be presented here in her live album Live In Liverpool on earMUSIC. It's a great showcase of her commanding stage presence and effortless vocals with classics like 'The First Cut Is The Deepest' alongside some fresh new songs, all on nice heavyweight wax.