For fans of: The classic sound of Soul Music

What they're saying: From a rave review of Alegria Y Tristeza at the Aquarium Drunkard website: “The Miami-based singer skillfully toes the line between winsome falsetto and raw, reflective tenor, while cruising atop timeless production that occupies a sweet spot between Deep City and T.K. Productions.” And from the Flea Market Funk blog had this to say about Jason Joshua & The Beholders’ debut: “This record is solid from start to finish and will make the toughest thug stop in his tracks when he hears it. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that we all can relate to at one point or another. It’s real soul music.”

What we say: A real feel-good record with perfect throwback production. This one is a total crowd pleaser, ready for heavy rotation. It’s as close as we get to a consensus favorite at the shop, with it making a few appearances in our best-of 2020 staff lists.