I hear you CWlondon check out The Brand New Heavies the CD Shelter, good sound quality and decent recording. They are kind of a R&B and funk fusion different and worth listening to.
MANIC Pop, Funk, Soul, R B and R R
I have been using a Rio MP3 player with a pair of Grado headphones when exercising recently. It sounds mediocre but it is a lot of fun. To sustain energy and rhythm during grueling workouts, my trainer recommends James Brown. I have also been listening to Herbie Hancock Headhunters. Tower of Power "What is Hip" really hits the spot, perhaps my all time, calorie burning favourite. Maybe my taste goes back a few years because I am getting old, but I would greatly appreciate any suggestions along these lines, new or old. In addition to exercising, the same style of music and recommendations would probably also be useful for drinking too much and driving too fast if those subjects are of interest to anyone.