Rivage - Sittin' On It

The title of this album from '81 is slightly ironic as the current value means that most people with a copy are indeed sitting on it. If you've a spare $500+ to burn on this Miami heater then you'll likely not be looking to pass this on anytime soon.

The current pricing of this album isn't for once based off the heavy sampling of the hip-hop fraternity. It's mostly because of the current trend for rediscovering audio cool in the 80s, and the fact a large batch of these records were mis-pressed making them unplayable. Whether or not you have the record, or the money, let me treat your ears to a true modern soul classic.

I'll not lie, there's not too much I know about Rivage and this record other than it was pressed on the Tempus label, whose parent label was Sun-Glo, which is significant because it was produced by Samuel Solomon Junior, who also produce the Mighty Ryeders album Help Us Spread The Message in '78. This was their only album as a group, with "Strung Out (On Your Love)" and the title cut being release on a single the year before. But you don't really need too much of a back history to appreciated this slice.

I'm also drawn to the obscure cover art, which on initial review looks like it could be a De Wolfe library record. But once you slide a diamond down it's vinyl valley it all seems to make sense.

Once Rivage sings, people listen and listen and...

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