Since the band never reads this forum (according to some), they'll never get to experience the greatness of this blog, which only exists through my knowledge of it. I say that because there's a bunch of great protosoul on there that seems like Jim's pics of the week.
http://bedazzled.blogs.com/bedazzled/dereks-weekly-45/ (http://bedazzled.blogs.com/bedazzled/dereks-weekly-45/)
It showcases some obscurely awesome 45 each week. I don't think I need to explain more than that.
Edit: I just found out he posts one a day, most days:
http://dereksdaily45.blogspot.com/ (http://dereksdaily45.blogspot.com/)