{"product_id":"herbie-and-the-royalists-the-soul-of-the-matter","title":"Herbie And The Royalists - The Soul Of The Matter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: BT5067\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5036436163724\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 29 May 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Soul\/R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1968 on the budget Saga label, The Soul of The Matter has become a genuine cult favourite of the British late-sixties soul-pop underground\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong overlooked and pressed in modest quantities, the album quietly built a reputation among collectors as one of those rare low- budget releases where the artistry far outweighed the resources behind it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronted by the charismatic Herbie Hunte, whose warm and expressive vocals drive the record throughout, the Royalists blend blue-eyed soul, post-beat pop, light psychedelia and baroque fourishes into a sound both sincere and distinctive. From the infectious opener \"Baby I Love You\" to the ambitious \"Royal Suite\" and the atmospheric instrumental standout \"Lost Voyage,\" the album showcases a band making inspired music with heart, energy and imagination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its humble origins, The Soul of The Matter stands today as a rediscovered gem--passed between collectors and crate-diggers for decades. Now lovingly reissued by Morgan Blue Town, this edition fnally gives the album the attention and presentation it deserves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential addition for fans of British '60s soul, mod-era pop, and cult underground classics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Baby I Love You \/ Dirty Old Town \/ Please Forgive \/ A Day In The Life Of Julie \/ Forever Yours \/ Flowers All Surrounding \/ Lost Voyage \/ Royal Suite \/ Try To Find Me \/ Too Blind To See \/ I'll Never Stop \/ My Life Has Just Blown A Fuse \/ I'm Breathing Heavy \/ It's All Because Of Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORGAN BLUE TOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898340200604,"sku":"BT5067","price":21.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/0_6f878ec1-9e02-4072-898a-5d7e59dd13fb.webp?v=1779199507","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/herbie-and-the-royalists-the-soul-of-the-matter","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}