The S.O.S. Band – Sands Of Time

My mother played this album out on first release, and now I understand why. I had to mature and go through some things (and some clubs). I have been wearing this record out, and now I need a new copy! Lo and behld it seems as if this classic soul / boogie funk release is going up in price, when I used to see it marked for only $3.00 in the early 2000's. Now that it has been out of print on vinyl, people are starting to appreciate this wonderful gem. "Even When You Sleep", "No Lies", "Sands of Time", "Borrowed Love" (which is "Just Be Good To Me's 2nd cousin), "The Finest" and even "Two Time Lover" which was produced by the band still sounds like it is the work of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' songwriting magic. This album deserves a 5/5 now and days.

Being in my early 20s when this LP hit the streets, I quickly adopted it as a go-to for those nights out on the town with the ladies. Like their earlier releases, it has great sound, laid back, yet driving beat. Good for those romantic settings were sophisticated background music help set the mood. Like the Sands Of Time, it has aged, but it aged well. Today I still have the SOS Band high on my list for the same reason. So find a copy, drop the tone arm and chill out with your favorite people.

Were the bonus 12" mixes sourced from the master tapes or vinyl?

This can't be released in 1984. It should be 1986 or it is a misprint on the cover.