Love Can't Be Borrowed (Clear Vinyl)

"Love Can't Be Borrowed" by The Sextones produced by Kelly Finnigan - one of the soul albums of 2023 - gets a reissue on limited edition clear vinyl. 500 copies only, instant collector's item.

By popular demand, Record Kicks presents a reissue of the highly acclaimed soul album "Love Can't Be Borrowed" by US combo The Sextones on limited edition clear vinyl that drops May 24th. Produced by Kelly Finnigan of Monophonics, the album was originally released in September 2023. Unanimously praised by critics and soul fans the vinyl rapidly went sold out. The crystal clear edition is limited to 500 copies worldwide that makes it an instant collector's item.

Sophisticated, suave, and masterfully composed, the album is a sonic love letter to late 60s and early 70s soul, nodding to the giants of the genre and bowing to its unsung heroes. Drawing from their upbringings steeped in the sound, front man and guitarist Mark Sexton and bassist Alexander Korostinsky knew they wanted an album to highlight their old-school bona fides while leaving room for innovation. They found that balance in marathon recording sessions at Finnigan's Transistor Sound studio in San Rafael, California. With inspiration from artists like The Moments, Baby Huey, The Delfonics, and especially the late Curtis Mayfield, the album is drenched in the era-defining tone that can only come from its origins on analog tape. From the first notes of the opening track "Daydreaming", the songs shimmer and glow from one moment to the next like a summer's drive with the windows down, with steady cruise anthems like "Beck & Call" floating by like a cool breeze. "Love Can't Be Borrowed" is captained by Sexton's smooth falsetto and bolstered by lush guitar work, crunchy drum breaks, and molten bass lines that seep into every crack. Beyond the rhythm section, we find a delicate universe of orchestral strings, punchy horns, vibraphones, and reverb-drenched background vocals—reveling in the hallmarks of the genre as only true acolytes can.

Friends since childhood, The Sextones are Mark Sexton (guitar, vocals), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Christopher Sexton (piano). Having known each other for so long, their musical chemistry is effortless and forms the foundation of the band's longevity and creative workflow. Despite their bond, each member has been able to channel their creativity into other acclaimed groups—Alexander and Mark with their cinematic-soul project Whatitdo Archive Group and Daniel with the soul/jazz group Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (Colemine Records). Flexing their creative muscle individually has only strengthened The Sextones' collective songwriting ability and heralds their formidable return to the spotlight.

Reviews:

"The Sextones should take pole position on today's Lowrider soul scene" Shindig Mag

"Accomplished and mature" Record Collector Mag

"A strong set of throwback soul that mines the warm, lush, analog-rich palette of the late 1960s and early 1970s soul for its modern take on a classic sound" KEXP

"Truly classic R&B-soul songwriting for the modern era" KUTX

"It's all well up to the mark and very easy to spin from start to finish. I suggest you do exactly that, 4 stars" Echoes Mag

"Record Kicks rewards us with yet another little marvel" Rolling Stone France

"The Sexy Sounds of The Sextones' Retro Soul" American Songwriter

"A complete knockout in my book" SoulTracks

"The Sextones' Love Can't Be Borrowed is nothing short of perfection" Goldmine Magazine