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Thee Sacred Souls – Any Old Fool / Price I’ll Pay pairs an unreleased dancefloor-ready soul cut with one of the standout songs from the group’s acclaimed second LP, creating a 7-inch that captures both sides of the band’s appeal: immediate groove and emotional depth. Released on Penrose Records, the single reinforces the group’s reputation for writing modern soul records that feel timeless in tone and arrangement.
Any Old Fool arrives with a warm, propulsive rhythm built from funky guitar, a raw bassline and crisp, hard-hitting drums, all setting the stage for Josh Lane’s smooth and confident vocal performance. It has the looseness and feel of a classic crossover soul 45, but with a freshness that places it firmly in the present. The hook lands quickly, and the groove gives it strong dancefloor and DJ appeal.
On the flip, Price I’ll Pay slows things down into a moodier, mid-tempo space. Taken from the band’s sophomore album Got a Story to Tell, the track explores desire, commitment and emotional risk with understated power. The arrangement is spacious and elegant, allowing the vocal and rhythm section to carry the emotional weight without overstatement.
As a package, this release is an ideal introduction to Thee Sacred Souls for new listeners and a must-have companion single for existing fans. It’s a beautifully balanced 7-inch that reflects the band’s ability to honour classic soul traditions while keeping the songwriting and production contemporary.
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