100 Proof Aged in Soul
“If I Could See the Light in the Window” (Hot Wax) 1969
by Wax Poetics
As Motown began to shift its focus away from the Detroit area, labels such as Invictus, Hot Wax, and Westbound picked up the slack, giving local artists a chance get national exposure and making room for musical styles that offered an alternative to the familiar Motown sound. Check 100 Proof Aged in Soul’s potent blend of convoluted adultery narratives, deep soul shouting, and gospel imagery for a taste of what Motown was missing.
