{"product_id":"soul-of-the-matter-2026-reissue","title":"Soul of the Matter (2026 Reissue)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\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. Long 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.\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 flourishes 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.\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 finally gives the album the attention and presentation it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential addition for fans of British '60s soul, mod-era pop, and cult underground classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1    Baby I Love You\u003cbr\u003e2    Dirty Old Town\u003cbr\u003e3    Please Forgive\u003cbr\u003e4    A Day In The Life Of Julie\u003cbr\u003e5    Forever Yours\u003cbr\u003e6    Flowers All Surrounding\u003cbr\u003e7    Lost Voyage\u003cbr\u003e8    Royal Suite\u003cbr\u003e9    Try To Find Me\u003cbr\u003e10    Too Blind To See\u003cbr\u003e11    I'll Never Stop\u003cbr\u003e12    My Life Has Just Blown A Fuse\u003cbr\u003e13    I'm Breathing Heavy\u003cbr\u003e14    It's All Because Of Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PROPER","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51693649789245,"sku":"MBTCD067","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1884\/9839\/files\/91CCIl1nuyL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1778502586","url":"https:\/\/sisterray.co.uk\/products\/soul-of-the-matter-2026-reissue","provider":"Sister Ray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}