V.A. - TRIBAL RITES OF THE NEW SATURDAY NIGHT: Brooklyn Disco 1974-5.

The article reviews several music compilations that highlight distinct genres and eras, focusing on rare and influential tracks. It covers a UK-based rock and psych collection featuring British musicians and diverse styles, a Brazilian compilation titled *Sonhos Secretos* showcasing independent samba, bossa, and pop from the early 1980s during the country's military dictatorship, and *Standing in the Shadows Vol. 3*, which presents rare North American power pop hits from 1978-1984. Other compilations include *That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 41*, featuring overlooked rock and roll tracks from Dot and Hamilton Records (1956-1961), *Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night*, documenting early Brooklyn disco from 1974-75, and *We're An American Band*, a three-CD set tracing the development of American hard rock and proto-heavy metal from 1967-1973. Each release is noted for its historical context, rare selections, and detailed liner notes, offering valuable insights for researchers of popular and underground music history.