Electric Funk

Electric Funk

ASIN: B000005HDD

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McGriff, often considered jazz's finest organist after Jimmy Smith, always recorded his fair share of R&B and cheese, and considered himself more of a bluesman than a jazzman, anyway. As it is, the cheese has aged better than most of his music and he is no doubt raking in the sampling bucks as tracks such as "The Worm" (not included here) pop up on many a rapper's c.v. Funk used to be about authenticity of the street; now it's about the plushness of the lounge, and this album, originally recorded in 1969 for one of Sonny Lester's many labels, is a cornerstone of blaxploitation/cop show jazz. That, in itself, will tell you whether you'd like it. --D. Strauss

Product Description
Classic reissue from the unsung hero of the Hammond organ. Recorded in 1969 & produced by Sonny Lester. 9 tracks.

Tracks:

Ain't Nothing Wrong With That
Deliver Me
Diane
Angels
Jesus Is Just Alight -- feat. Eric Clapton
Stronger -- feat. Leela James
Thrill Of It
Blessed
Love Is The Only Way In -- feat. Dave Matthes, Leroi Moore, & Rashawn Ross
Thankful 'N Thoughtful
Homecoming

Album Description

On Colorblind, the third album from Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, and Leela James join for a jam-packed, emotion-filled, good-time party mix of funk, soul, rock, gospel, and blues.

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Colorblind isn't an adequate title for this album. Randolph's follow-up to 2003's Grammy-nominated Unclassified is bright and energetic as a tie-dye-patterned pinwheel. Mostly its 11 tunes are about grooves plucked from the era of Sly Stone and Stevie Wonder, dappled with brilliant classic rock musicianship (think Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck) and driven by frenetic verve. When things slow down, it's usually to let the young pedal steel virtuoso revisit his roots in the Holiness Church, although the team of pop-world songwriters he collaborates with make the lyrics of Randolph's R&B hymns ambiguous between devotion to a woman or to God. Guests Dave Matthews (singing backup on "Love Is the Only Way") and Eric Clapton (lending second guitar to a hot-but-rote cover of the Doobie Brothers' hit "Jesus Is Just Alright") are oddly subdued, but neo-soul diva Leela James puts sex and smolder into her duet with Randolph on "Stronger." Ultimately, though, this album's all about Randolph himself, who has loosened his grip on the blues and gospel bedrock of his earlier playing to become a master of flashy funk and rock riffs and the owner of a tone so gargantuan it's earned him a place in rock-guitar Olympus--if not Heaven. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

A little disappointed.......2007-06-27

I was trying something new and this album was recommended. It has some good hits on it but I guess it just wasn't what I was looking for, which was more of a Jimmy feel. I'll try it again in a month and see how it does me.

Funk, Soul, Rock, Gospel, Blues Collusion of the Best Kind.......2007-06-03

My wife is seriously into funk, soul, rock and blues! Her other criteria for picking music is the guitar player has to be awesome. When I heard this CD it was like "yep, all of the criteria have been met". She's going to love it.

She did and so did I. You know that an artist is on the right track when legends like Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, and Leela James want to join in.

Buy this CD. There are many standout songs that will surely get airplay. My personal favorites are Deliver Me, Thrill of It, Love is the Only Way In, and Thankful 'N Thoughtful.

Play it at "eleven".......2007-05-21

Colorblind is a slightly more commercialized follow-up to their previous efforts that is well worth the listen. I was recently "turned on" to Robert Randolph with their Wetlands album and was immediately hooked. I eagerly bought this album and was not dissappointed. As some of the critics have pointed out, it is a little more commercial, has some "big names" added, and has an unnecessary cover of the Doobies "Jesus is Just Alright" (it isn't bad, but I would prefer another original.) Seems like the band is trying to breakthrough to a broader audience (can you really blame them?). The stand out songs are "Thrill of it," "Ain't nothing wrong with it," and "Deliver Me,"--all are rockers with a great driving beat and guitar work.

The sound is still solid, and I can imagine several of these songs becoming concert staples and jammable hits. Some of the southern rock sound which was so much of Wetlands is lost and is replaced with more of a funk/r & b sound, but it works.

After listening to it a few times, you will definitely find yourself turing it up to "eleven."

Great fun & funk.......2007-05-20

A little bit Sly and the Family Stone, a little bit Red Hot Chili Peppers, a little bit Mother's Finest, and a little bit Lenny Kravitz. Fun, bouncy, funky. Feel-good energy music.

The Steel Pedal Master Outdoes Himself!.......2007-05-16

Robert Randolph hit a home run with "Unclassified" but this one is a grand slam! The rock/funk/blues grooves are still there and this time he has really polished up on his songwriting! He is still deep and spiritual yet doesn't mind having a little fun once in a while. I usally don't care for remakes but his cover of the Doobie Brothers' "Jesus Is Just Allright" isn't bad at all! I also thank God that he chose to do a duet with a real soul sista like Leela James on the track "Stronger" rather than just another rapper like so many others do. If you enjoyed "Unclassified" this one will not disappoint!

Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water

Average customer rating:

Infantile, laughable, retarded, yet catchy.
IDIOTS!!
Rap-metal at it's finest!
Must admit that this is a good album
Ha Ha

Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004XOWM
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

Intro
Hot Dog
My Generation
Full Nelson
My Way
Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)
Livin' It Up
The One
Getcha Groove On
Take A Look Around
It'll Be Ok
Boiler
Hold On
Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)
Outro

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The splicing together of nu metal, rap, funk, and sterile electronica laced with dark melodies as infectious as anything Britney has to offer inspired 6 million people to purchase copies of Limp Bizkit's Significant Other. With Chocolate Starfish, they perfect their formula. From the electro-infused "Intro" through the contagiously chugging "My Generation" to the straight-up rap of "Getcha Groove On," Chocolate Starfish is a slick, clinical, and flawless platform for Fred Durst's effortlessly savage--and occasionally unintentionally comic--sociological rants geared toward disaffected youth. Ultimately, though, it's that undeniably intelligent musical backdrop--the brooding guitar sound that gave the Mission Impossible 2 theme haunting new life and menace, and that defines "Hot Dog," "Full Nelson," "My Way," "Rollin'," "Boiler," and "It'll Be Okay"--that makes this a seething work of genius. The fact is, with rap and rock saying pretty much the same thing, Limp Bizkit have plenty of competition. They just do what they do better than everyone else. --Dan Gennoe

Customer Reviews:

Infantile, laughable, retarded, yet catchy. .......2007-05-14

There are many people who hate them, and many who love them. I kind of stand in the middle. At times, I think they have shown their potential, like with their first two albums. But lately, they have become more idiotic. Definitely a gimic band. This album was fun to listen to when you were drunk at a college party, or when you needed something mindless to sing along to on a long drive. I tend to be embarrassed that I own their albums when talking to other fans of the heavy music scene. I think that I have learned to stay away from any new bands that show similar qualities to LB, but God help me, when I was first getting into heavier music, LB was there to bridge the gap. All my friends were into it. My musical taste has become heavier over the years, but LB is still a guilty pleasure at times. I think they have a talent for writing good hooks, but Fred is not a good vocalist. Wes Borland is very talented, and I'm glad he was smart enough to branch out from LB and do his own thing, because it must have been suffocating to be in such a scripted band. Oh well. I take this album for what it is. Mindless fun with little lasting value.

IDIOTS!!.......2007-04-21

Oh my God! Somebody said they were the creators of thrash metal? That is the biggest piece of crap ever! Hello, thrash was back in like 1981, with Slayer and Tallica. Back when Fred Durst was waxing his mother's wang.

Limp Bizkit is quite possibly the worst band since WHAM. Even the Dixie Chicks could wipe the floor with 'em. All of their songs are they same poser bullcrap. They are a gimmick. How can you take a band seriously when they have a song like Hot Dog? And My Generation? That song is such crap. It is sad that a bunch of loser kids who like to think they are cool listen to Limp Bizkit. LIMP BIZKIT IS FOR LOSERS, POSERS, MORONS, IDIOTS, and Fred Durst's family members!!

Don't buy anything LIMP BIZKIT!!!

Rap-metal at it's finest!.......2007-04-06

First off that dude that said that Limp Bizkit is the kreatorz of thrash metal, I agree. Not only can they mix thrash, speed, power, grunge, & all types of metal, but they can mix hip hop, funk, rap, & nice phat beats with'em as well. Fred Durst knows how to put his mind to it when comes to rap-metal genres & no this metal band is not, I repeat not nu-metal. This band is a hundred percent heavy metal with mixtures of rap vocals, oh yeah! To the haters below, whats the deal with hating on Limp Bizkit for, they're the real deal metal baby. But as me I like both rap music & metal music, epecially in combine form as naturally well! Limp Bizkit will indeed go down in all history in the heavy metal hall of fame.

P.S. Get the LB albums in permanent order:
1. 3 Dollar Bill Y'all
2. Significant Other
3. This one right here, Chocolate Starfish & The Hot Dog Flavored Water
4. Old New Songs remix
5. Results May Vary(that album is not bad)
6. The Unquestionable Truth Pt.1
7. Greatest Hitz with 3 extra tracks
8. Wait for Unquestionable Truth Pt. 2 coming out this year!

Must admit that this is a good album.......2007-04-04

Especially now that nu-metal is dead and korn and linkin park are the only thriving nu-metal bands it is embarrasing to admit to liking a limp bizkit album. I am not a huge limp bizkit fan, but this album is definately worth listening too. Every song on this album is entertaining if you are a hard rock fan. This album is definately a good album to get the adrenaline going. Even if you are embarrased to have anyone know that you are listening to limp bizkit it is definately worth listening to in secret.

Ha Ha.......2007-03-19

Limp Bizkit: the kreatorz of thrash metal., April 29, 2006
Reviewer: You'll watch MTV if you know what is good for you. "I am a smart person... and you know it. Don't deny it. I know more than all of you. I watch MTV, which proves it." (Salem, Oregon) - See all my reviews
If you have read my title, it sayz that Limp Bzkit are the kreatorz of thrash metal.... And that's a fact! Thoze pozerz like old Metallica, Pantera, and Slayer were nu-metal you idiotz. Thrash metal didn't come around until KoRn and Limp Bizkit came around and came up with the great of idea and actually including SOLOZ in their songz. Thrashing guitar soloz that show pozerz like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix and "Dimebag" Darrel how to play a guitar solo.

Fred Durst is a musical genius- that showed on their debut. It showed he was a tortured artist whoze genius could only be understood by other tortured artists, like me, who watch MTV and TRL.

Limp Bizkit will go down as the greatest heavy metal band of all time.

PS: If you want REAL Metallica, try St. Anger

Limp Bizkit: the kreatorz of thrash metal., April 29, 2006
Reviewer: You'll watch MTV if you know what is good for you. "I am a smart person... and you know it. Don't deny it. I know more than all of you. I watch MTV, which proves it." (Salem, Oregon) - See all my reviews
If you have read my title, it sayz that Limp Bzkit are the kreatorz of thrash metal.... And that's a fact! Thoze pozerz like old Metallica, Pantera, and Slayer were nu-metal you idiotz. Thrash metal didn't come around until KoRn and Limp Bizkit came around and came up with the great of idea and actually including SOLOZ in their songz. Thrashing guitar soloz that show pozerz like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix and "Dimebag" Darrel how to play a guitar solo.

Fred Durst is a musical genius- that showed on their debut. It showed he was a tortured artist whoze genius could only be understood by other tortured artists, like me, who watch MTV and TRL.

Limp Bizkit will go down as the greatest heavy metal band of all time.

PS: If you want REAL Metallica, try St. Anger

To the person who posted this piece of s**t of a review...What the hell have you been smoking?! I swear your review is the most funniest I have ever read here on Amazon and when I finished reading it I was giggling with laughter!...If you think Limp Bizkit is the greatest heavy metal band, then why are they not around anymore?! Limp Bizkit doesn't even come close to being a heavy metal band...By the way how the hell can you even say Metallica, Slayer, or Pantera are a nu metal band when they are NOT?! They don't even come close to being nu metal you stupid dumbass. Nu metal would be bands like Korn or Linkin Park or that band called Limp Bizkit. What I don't get is how you think Eric Clapton or Jimi Hendrix are posers when they were doing solos long before Limp Bizkit even existed. Fred Durst doesn't even come close to being a genius because either he or someone had come up with the most dumbest cd title I have ever read..and it's people like you that makes me really laugh because smart people know when to stay the hell away from MTV because they don't know what a real rock band is or a metal band for that matter... That's why they suck b*lls*

The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968

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Do you really want this?
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The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Soul Spectacular! The Greatest Soul Hits of All Time

ASIN: B000002IQU
Release Date: 1991-04-30

Tracks:

Fool In Love - Veltones
'Cause I Love You - Carla & Rufus
Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
You Make Me Feel So Good - The Chips
A Love Of My Own - Carla Thomas
Last Night - Mar-Keys
I Didn't Believe - Rufus & Friend
I'm Going Home - Prince Conley
(Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck - Carla Thomas
Morning After - Mar-Keys
The Life I Live - Barbara Stephens
About Noon - Mar-Keys
Burnt Biscuits - Triumphs
I Kinda Think He Does - Carla Thomas
Foxy - Mar-Keys
You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bel
Formula Of Love - William Bell
Goofin' Off - Macy Skipper
Wait A Minute - Barbara Stephens
Sunday Jealous - Nick Charles
That's The Way It Is With Me - Barbara Stephens
No Tears - The Tonettes
Pop-Eye Stroll - Mar-Keys
The Three Dogwoods - Nick Charles
Why Should I Suffer With The Blues - The Canes
Whot's Happenin'! - Mar-Keys
Just Across The Street - The Del-Rios
There's A Love - The Del-Rios
Can't Ever Let You Go - Rufus Thomas

Tracks:

Green Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
Behave Yourself - Booker T. & The MGs
Any Other Way - William Bell
I'll Bring It Home To You - Carla Thomas
Sack-O-Woe - Mar-Keys
These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
Teardrop Sea - The Tonettes
The Dog - Rufus Thomas
Jelly Bread - Booker T. & The MGs
I Told You So - William Bell
Bo-Time - Mar-Keys
Home Grown - Booker T. & The MGs
My Imaginary Guy - Deanie Parker & The Valadors
Just As I Thought - William Bell
What A Fool I've Been - Carla Thomas
The Hawg, Part One - Eddie Kirk
Don't Be Afraid Of Love - Oscar Mack
That's My Guy - Cheryl & Pam Johnson
Chinese Checkers - Booker T. & The MGs
Somebody Mentioned Your Name - William Bell
What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan
That's What My Heart Needs - Otis Redding
What Can It Be - The Astors
Bango - Billy & The King Bees
Them Bones - Eddie Kirk
Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas
I'll Show You - William Bell

Tracks:

Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding
Gee Whiz It's Christmas - Carla Thomas
Mo' Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
Frog Stomp - Floyd Newman
Can Your Monkey Do The Dog - Rufus Thomas
You Won't Do Right - Bobby Marchan
Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home) - The Drapels
Each Step I Take - Deanie Parker
The Honey Dripper - The Van-Dells
Who Will It Be Tomorrow - William Bell
Come To Me - Otis Redding
Don't Leave Me This Way - Otis Redding
I Don't Want You Anymore - Eddie Jefferson
Restless - The Cobras
Somebody Stole My Dog - Rufus Thomas
Big Party - Barbara & The Browns
That's Really Some Good - Rufus & Carla
Night Time Is The Right Time - Rufus & Carla
Security - Otis Redding
Dream Girl - Oscar Mack
Closer To My Baby - Dorothy Williams
I've Got No Time To Lose - Carla Thomas
Young Man - The Drapels
Soul Dressing - Booker T. & The MGs
After Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene
Can't Explain How It Happened - Ivory Joe Hunter
Bush Bash - Mar-Keys
Please Return To Me - The Fleets

Tracks:

Jump Back - Rufus Thomas
Chained And Bound - Otis Redding
In My Heart - Barbara & The Browns
Spunky - Johnny Jenkins
Bar B-Q - Wendy Rene
The Sidewalk Surf - Mad Lads
Can't Be Still - Booker T. & The MGs
A Woman's Love - Carla Thomas
Yank Me (Doodle) - Baracudas
That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
Don't Let Her Be Your Baby - Del-Rays
Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter
My Lover - Barbara & The Browns
Got You On My Mind - The Admirals
How Do You Quit (Someone You Love) - Carla Thomas
Biggest Fool In Town - Gorgeous George
Banana Juice - Mar-Keys
Little Sally Walker - Rufus Thomas
A Place Nobody Can Find - Sam & Dave
Goodnight Baby - Sam & Dave
Boot-Leg - Booker T. & The MGs
Outrage - Booker T. & The MGs
I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
I'm Depending On You - Otis Redding
Candy - Astors
Give You What I Got - Wendy Rene

Tracks:

Stop! Look What You're Doin' - Carla Thomas
Willy Nilly - Rufus Thomas
Don't Have To Shop Around - Mad Lads
Crying All By Myself - William Bell
I Take What I Want - Sam & Dave
When You Move You Lose - Rufus & Carla
Respect - Otis Redding
Make It Me - The Premiers
The World Is Round - Rufus Thomas
In The Twilight Zone - The Astors
Blue Groove - Sir Isaac & The Do-Dads
You Don't Know Like I Know - Sam & Dave
Grab This Thing (Part 1) - The Mar-Keys
Be My Lady - Booker T. & The MGs
Comfort Me - Carla Thomas
I Can't Turn You Loose - Otis Redding
Just One More Day - Otis Redding
I Want Someone - The Mad Lads
Birds & Bees - Rufus & Carla
Philly Dog - The Mar-Keys
I Had A Dream - Johnnie Taylor
Satisfaction - Otis Redding
Things Get Better - Eddie Floyd
I'll Run Your Hurt Away - Ruby Johnson
Hot Dog - Four Shells
Let Me Good To You - Carla Thomas
Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam and Dave

Tracks:

Laundromat Blues - Albert King
Sugar Sugar - Mad Lads
Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need) - William Bell
Marching Off To War - William Bell
My Lover's Prayer - Otis Redding
Your Good Thing (Is About To End) - Mable John
I Got to Love Somebody's Baby - Johnnie Taylor
I Want A Girl - Mad Lads
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
My Sweet Potato - Booker T. & The MGs
Booker Loo - Booker T. & The MGs
Oh, Pretty Woman - Albert King
Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody - Sam & Dave
Never Like This Before - William Bell
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) - Otis Redding
Patch My Heart - Mad Lads
Sisters' Got A Boyfriend - Rufus Thomas
Come To Me Darling - Ruby Johnson
When My Love Comes Down - Ruby Johnson
Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
Crosscut Saw - Albert King
Little Bluebird - Johnnie Taylor
Toe Hold - Johnnie Taylor
Jingle Bells - Booker T. & The MGs

Tracks:

You Got Me Hummin' - Sam & Dave
You're Taking Up Another Man's Place - Mable John
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Carla Thomas
Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man) - Charmels
Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You) - Carla Thomas
Raise Your Hand - Eddie Floyd
Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - Johnnie Taylor
I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - Mad Lads
When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & Dave
Let Me Down Slow - Bobby Wilson
Hip Hug - Her - Booker T. & The MGs
Everybody Loves A Winner - William Bell
Mini-Skirt Minnie - Sir Mack Rice
When Tomorrow Comes - Carla Thomas
The Spoiler - Eddie Purrell
I Love You More Than Words Can Say - Otis Redding
If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now) - Ruby Johnson
Same Time Same Place - Mable John
Tramp - Otis & Carla
Soul Finger - Bar-Kays
Knuckelhead - Bar-Kays
Shake - Otis Redding
Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
Soothe Me - Sam & Dave
I Can't Stand Up - Sam & Dave
Don't Rock The Boat - Eddie Floyd

Tracks:

My Inspiration - Mad Lads
Love Sickness - Sir Mack Rice
Sophisticated Sissy - Rufus Thomas
I'll Always Have Faith In You - Carla Thomas
How Can You Mistreat The One You Love - Jeanne & The Darlings
Love Is Doggone Good Thing - Eddie Floyd
Groovin' - Booker T. & The MGs
Slim Jenkins Place - Booker T. & The MGs
Glory Of Love - Otis Redding
I'm A Big Girl Now - Mable John
Wait You Dog - Mable John
You Can't Get Away From It - Johnnie Taylor
Eloise (Hang On In There) - William Bell
Knock On Wood - Otis & Carla
I'm Glad To Do It - C.L. Blast
C.L. Blast/Double Up - C.L. Blast
You Can't Run Away From Your Heart - Judy Clay
I'll Gladly Take You Back - Charmels
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Daddy Didn't Tell Me - Astors
Give Everybody Some - Bar-Kays
On A Saturday Night - Eddie Floyd
Don't Hit Me No More - Mable John
Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed - Johnnie Taylor
Winter Snow - Booker T. & The MGs
Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday - William Bell
What'll I Do For Satisfaction - Johnny Daye
Pick Up The Pieces - Carla Thomas

Tracks:

Down Ta My House - Rufus Thomas
As Long As I've Got You - Charmels
Soul Girl - Jeanne & The Darlings
Cold Feet - Albert King
Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Don't Pass Your Judgement - Memphis Nomads
Lovey Dovey - Otis & Carla
I Got A Sure Thing - Ollie & The Nightingales
Big Bird - Eddie Floyd
A Hard Day's Night - Bar-Kays
Next Time - Johnnie Taylor
A Tribute To A King - William Bell
Every Man Ought To Have A Woman - William Bell
Able Mable - Mable John
The Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas
I Think I Made A Boo Boo - Rufus Thomas
What Will Later On Be Like - Jeanne & The Darlings
Hang Me Now - Jeanne & The Darlings
Soul Power - Derek Martin
Bring Your Love Back To Me - Linda Lyndell
A Dime A Dozen - Carla Thomas
Whatever Hurts You - Mad Lads
The Happy Song (Dum Dum) - Otis Redding
(I Love) Lucy - Albert King
I Ain't Particualar - Johnnie Taylor

Customer Reviews:

Do you really want this?.......2007-04-17

If you're reading this, you probably don't need me to tell you about how great the music was that came out of Stax records in the 60s. What you probably do want to know is if you should plunk down $100 of your hard-earned money for this box set.

If you're not already a fan of Stax or 60s soul, this probably isn't the best place to start. Check out the 4-disc Stax Story, which includes 3 discs of primo Memphis soul and a disc of killer live tracks. If you're left wanting more, this singles collection is the next step.

Next, you should know that you're not getting nine discs of solid gold. There is some filler, but amazingly little. If you enjoy discovering obscure or hidden nuggets, there's a whole gold mine waiting for you here. During the years covered here, the quality control at Stax seems to have been set at an incredibly high level.

Finally, note the dates in the title. This set ends in 1968, when Stax records dissolved its partnership with Atlantic. This box is released by Atlantic, so it also ends in 1968, although Stax continued releasing music into the mid-70s. This is something that will drive completists crazy, although it's not a deal-breaker, at least in my opinion. Following Otis Redding's death in 1968, the music coming out of Stax gradually became smoother and more orchestrated, so the music collected here is mostly the grittier, hard-grooving Stax. That said, though, this set won't get you the gems that did come out of late period Stax, so if you're looking for classics like the Staples Singers' "Respect Yourself" or "I'll Take You There," Jean Knight's "Mr. Big Stuff," Isaac Hayes' "Theme from Shaft," or Linda Lydell's "What a Man"--all classic, well known songs--you won't find them here.

Stax/Volt is monumental!.......2006-06-05

"Knock On Wood", "Soul Man", "Gee Whiz", "Green Onions,"
"Last Night", "Hold On I'm Comin'", "Walkin' The Dog" and
"Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay." What do all these songs have in common? Sure, they're great soul and rhythm & blues tunes, but something more. What do Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Otis Redding and Albert King have in common? Rhythm & blues and soul superstars, yes, but that same something is also true. These songs and these artists all recorded for the "little label that could": STAX. In the '60s, Stax became a local R&B music giant in Memphis. The company was founded and ran by Jim Stewart, a country fiddle player and former banker, who was first exposed to R&B when he recorded a local doo-wop group called the Veltones with their song, "Fool In Love." As Rufus Thomas a local disc jockey heard the song, he and daughter Carla cut "Cause I Love You", a great R&B gem for Jim. When the record got out, Atlantic Records heard this fresh new sound and got in on the distribution deal with Stax that would exist as a handshake deal to a documented deal up until May 1968. What also happened during that time? Musical history.

At nine CDs, this set offers the complete history of what made Stax absolutely phenomenal. As you listen all the way
through, hopefully not all in one sitting since it's quite exhaustive unless you end up loving it that much, you'll notice as you start from disc one the experimental stages at trying to find and develop a distinct sound and progressing towards it. Some of the songs on disc four display it and from there on all the way to disc nine, it's there and ever-driving as can be. This is the ultimate example at what a box set is all about: covering as much material as possible. That doesn't even begin to describe what's presented here; it's too good because it is what it is: complete. There are 244 tracks in all and each CD has 25+ tracks clocking in with 70+ minutes of music on each.
It's complete all right for it features every A-side released by Stax and the subsidiary Volt along with a few well-known B-sides. That means every Stax or Volt record released by the stars like Rufus Thomas, ("Walkin' The Dog", "Can Your Monkey Do The Dog", "Jump Back", "Sophisticated Sissy", etc.), Carla Thomas ("Gee Whiz", "B-A-B-Y", "Stop! Look What You're Doin'", "Pick Up The Pieces", etc.), Otis Redding ("These Arms of Mine", "Mr. Pitiful", "Respect", "Try a Little Tenderness", etc.), Booker T. & the MGs ("Green Onions", "Jelly Bread", "My Sweet Potato", "Hip-Hug Her", etc.), Sam & Dave ("You Don't Know Like I Know", "Hold On! I'm Comin', "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby", "Soul Man", etc.), Eddie Floyd ("Things Get Better", "Knock On Wood", "Raise Your Hand", "Big Bird", etc.), William Bell ("You Don't Miss Your Water", "Never Like This Before", "Share What You Got", "Eloise Hang On In There", etc.), Albert King ("Laundromat Blues", "Crosscut Saw", "Born Under A Bad Sign", "Cold Feet", etc.) plus so many, many more. So if you know that those artists who were very consistent at Stax, there's pratically a full CD's worth of their songs here spread throughout the nine discs. Whether they were hits or not, everything is here including some unusual numbers that seem to break the normal Stax scheme like Macy Skipper's "Goofin' Off" which is humorous dee-jay kind of track, Cheryl and Pam Johnson's "That's My Guy", which sounds like a show-bizzy, TV commercial kind of tune, Nick Charles' "Sunday Jealous" and "The Three Dogwoods" which sound like soft, dry pop songs of that era,
and the Del-Rays' "Don't Let Her Be Your Baby" which tries to emulate the Beatles or the Dave Clark Five. This has got everything, so calling all collectors! It comes with a little 80-page book that could be worth about $15 separately so getting this with music is a bargain. The book has liner notes about the artits, the music, some real nice photos of the stars plus a track by track listing including the original catalog number and chart position (for those applicable) for each song.

Is it worth it? Absoultely. Pricey, but worth it. Finding this kind of music is getting rarer and rarer. Especially considering that about less than of these tracks didn't chart at all. Sure, the well-known hits can be found on smaller collections. This is the only collection that I know that has all the other stuff with it. Don't worry about parting with that kind of money. Being a musician and music fan, I can't think of a better investment, and if it's something you really enjoy, that makes it even more worthwhile. Here they are preserved on CD forever.

It's more than music to listen to. It's music you can dance to and groove to. Just listen to the sizzlin' guitars, the deep, pumping bass, the tight drums, the soulfulness of the vocalists and just the whole formula of each song. The sound quality is not good...it's perfect! Though everything is in big fat mono, since these were from the master tapes used on the original 45s (hence "singles" in the name), the sound is crisp and crystal clear. It sounds amazing on a system with adjustable bass output. Just crank that bass up, baby; it's practically what makes R&B. Every song is worth listening to for they help tell the story of Stax. They are all little gems. If a record didn't chart at all or it charted very low, so what? These people made music at leisurely paces and were great improvisers and just wanted to get out there, jam and do their own thing. If it sold and it was a hit, fantastic. If not, well, it was worth a shot. There is a good balance of the fast songs as well as the slow ballads. These are practically the unsung heroes of soul music; absoultely raw, gritty, rock-solid, vital and energetic they were. It was the opposite of Motown, their seemingly unbeatable giant of a competitor that was more slick and stylized in soul music. What's important lies in the musicality of the musicians and singers. Truly, this is what soul music is all about; it tells a story and expresses every human being's innermost and outermost feelings. Musicians can learn so much from this, for everyone involved here shows true musicianship. The thing was to make people appreciate and, yes, make them move to it. You can laugh with it, cry with it, and feel absolutely "soulified." It could make everyone, young and old, black and white, get up and dance and throw their cares away. It didn't matter what they were singing like Rufus Thomas on songs that have silly-sounding titles or lyrics like "Somebody Stole My Dog", or "I Think I Made A Boo Boo", you can just get up and let the driving music move you. You can laugh, but you'll find that you're laughing because it makes you feel good. So, they weren't Dylan or Lennon & McCartney. One listen to this entire set is all it takes, and you're hooked. Give this to a six year old and he or she will be a fan for life. Really, you'll never get tired of this music. The '60s were a time of social change and civil rights awareness. If only this music could have been more well-known and all these songs could have been hits, this would have brought everyone together to dance the day and night away. There's nothing like soul music. What more is there to say except that if you would like to have just one box set for your music collection, you just found a gold mine. That being said, if American music was the equivalent of a jewelry collection, all these songs would be the rare, precious and priceless gems.
So, to quote from a Mar-Keys' song, "grab this thing" because you'll want to keep it forever. It is thee essential and complete relevance of why Stax was the "little label that could"...and did!

What a waste of money this was.............2005-11-07

Having been a casual fan of Stax records for a few years; I decided earlier this year that I should go all out and splurge on this 9-CD box set. Big mistake.

I have many, many complaints about this set; but what it basically boils down to is that this whole set is an absolute mess. It misses many key B-sides such as Otis Redding's "Hard To Handle" and Booker T & The MG's "Tic Tac Toe"; and doesn't even include every a-side the label released, despite the title of the compilation (where are the sides that Hoyt Johnson released for the label?). The linear notes by Steve Greenberg (the man who gave us that phony "Soul Queen" Joss Stone; and the headache-inducing Baha Men) are horrible, mostly focusing on his personal opions of the artists and/or songs rather than the stories behind them. And within the sections for each disc in the booklet; they entries aren't actually arranged in any particular order (least of all the order of the tracks on the CDs, that would make too much sense). And there should've been more photos, too.

Add to this the set's main problem: the music. The fact is that most of the songs on here are really lame. Seriously. "Why did you buy it, then?" I hear you say. Well; the Stax songs I was familiar with (such as "Green Onions"; "B-A-B-Y"; "You Don't Miss Your Water"; "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"; "Soul Man"; "Born Under A Bad Sign" etc) are all great songs. "Well, why don't you like this set then" you're thinking. Answer: because the 30-or-so great songs on here are sandwiched between over 200 filler songs over 9 discs.

If you think I'm being harsh on these songs, I'm not; I can appreciate songs like Wendy Rene's "Bar-B-Q" and the Memphis Nomad's "Don't Pass Your Judgement"; but aside from a few good numbers and a few pleasent-but-dull numbers, most of the non-hits on here are pretty bad.

Basically, if you really like a Stax artist then go and buy a best-of for that artist; if your looking for a sampler of Stax's best songs, then go and buy the 4-CD Stax Story; don't bother with this one.

AN EDUCATION IN SOUL MUSIC 101.......2003-07-09

I bought this set originally as individual CD's but thankfully was able to trade them in once I found out it had been boxed and got it with the Atlantic 8 CD box. They complement each other quite well with very minimal repition between the two sets. Originally this Stax/Volt set was released as a LP Sized box set with an appropriately sized booklet, so my review is based on that format. This set contains all of the Stax/Volt single "A" sides and key "B" sides to boot between the years 1959 and 1968 when Stax/Volt & Atlantic parted ways. The book is extremely informative, with great colour photos of original labels and the artists in question. I'm assuming it has maintained the same level of thoroughness in it's smaller format judging by the photo above. Like the Atlantic box this is an essential collection that serious music collectors should have and an incredible education on the roots of black soul music. Being Australian I hadn't heard 95% of this or the Atlantic stuff before with the odd Otis Redding, Booket T. & The MG's & Sam And Dave tracks reaching the airwaves or record shelves here. It's only with adult hindsight that I was able to delve backwards to investigate further.. I was in "Time Warp" mode back in the late 80's/Early 90's thanks to a similarly named Record store here in Sydney. This set is lovingly compiled and most of the tracks reveal a gritiness missing from today's so-called version of R & B (don't start me on that!) There isn't a lot I can add that my fellow reviewers haven't already stated. From one stand point this music is probably very personal to those who grew up listening to it (like the Beatles for me). But I love soul music too and to hear the grooves put out by that Stax/Volt house band puts so many others to shame for sheer quality and toughness. There are probably those who don't understand the difference between Motown & Stax/Volt/Atlantic. From an Aussie view, it's like comparing the Beatles & the Stones.. The Beatles would be Motown (slick & professional, great sounding records but tough when need be - they were fans of and influenced partly by that label) while the Stones would Stax/Volt/Atlantic (not as slick in appearance, rough on the edges but bluesy & gritty - most of their influences came from the deep south & Chicago blues). I hope that make sense. I've wanted to get the other 2 Stax sets for a while and maybe down the track I will..it's on my 5 year wishlist plan! That said buy this set for some thoroughly great music and an insight into a great label's massive but very important legacy.

Whew!.......2003-03-23

Probably the greatest box set there is. Out of all the tracks there are only two out and out duds - the Nick Charles ones. What is so amazing about this set is the incredible continuity of quality. Booker T. and the MG's....this truly is their legacy. What fabulous musicians...the tastiest that ever scratched their sound into vinyl. All of the Stax classics are here (Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Bookert T.,Albert King, Bar Kays, etc.) but the real treat are the ones that I was never aware of (William Bell, Mable John, The Astors, Gorgeous George). This is maybe the only huge box seat that is worth the dough.

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That was FAST! AGAIN!
Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1
As Good As Music Gets!
Essential for fans
Awesome collection

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Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus
Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1

ASIN: B0000032HS
Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix - Juice
Planet Rock - Afrika Babmaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
Electric Kingdom - Twilight 22
Play At Your Own Risk - Planet Patrol
Mirda Rock - Reggie Griffin & Technofunk
Who You Stealin' From - Guru
Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) - Hashim
Clear - Cybotron
Release Yourself - Aleem
Rockit - Herbie Hancock
Megamix II: Why Is It Fresh? - D.ST.
Jam On Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song) - Newcleus
Crazy Cuts - Grandmixer D.ST.

Customer Reviews:

That was FAST! AGAIN!.......2007-06-13

WOW! How fast was that. I order this and it arrived in 2 days....AWESOME!

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1.......2005-10-28

I grew up on this stuff even though I'm only 16. All the songs blended hip-hip with techno. All the beats seem unique and exotic. They are all something that you don't hear in today's rap/hip-hop unless they use the beat. Missy Elliott got her "Lose Control" beat from the song "Clear" off this cd. This cd includes the mega hit "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force. Every song here is great and major part of rap/hip-hop history and culture but here are my top 5:

1.Planet Rock
2.Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix
3.Electric Kingdom
4.Clear
5.Jam on Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song)

As Good As Music Gets!.......2005-09-13

Many of the sounds on this CD are about as good as rap/hip hop/electronic funk gets. Planet Rock is close to musical perfection in my opinion. How I wish the hip hop scene of today would return to its musical roots.

Essential for fans.......2004-10-15

I can't praise this 4 cd set enough.

Sound quality is excellent, decent liner notes - fantastic track selection.

Part 1 includes "Planet Rock" (Afrika Bambaataa), "Play At Your Own Risk" (Planet Patrol) and "Rockit" (Herbie Hancock).

Parts 2, 3 and 4 include "Siberian Nights" (Twilight 22), "Egypt, Egypt" (The Egyptian Lover) "White Horse" (Laid Back), "Don't Stop The Rock" (Freestyle) So many classics and the "Skanless Electric Funk Megamixes" are brilliant!

Anyone with even a passing interest in this type of music would be advised to purchase this.

Awesome collection.......2001-06-10

This CD is awesome! I just got it a few days ago and cannot stop playing it. There are so many early freestyle and hip-hop hits on here. Of course, you could not have an electric funk compilation without the classic Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa, which was one of the earliest (And best) hip-hop songs. Play At Your Own Risk by Planet Patrol is very catchy and easily danceable. The two megamixes are unbelievably good, and I think they should have made a CD with one long megamix. Another classic on here is Herbie Hancock's Rockit, which is infectious and awesome to dance too. If you like good, danceable, catchy music, and you are interested in listening to some early dance music, pick up this awesome CD. You will not be disapointed.

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That was FAST!
oldschool must have
Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop
More cheesy disco rap
Woderful

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B0000032HU
Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

Siberian Nights - Twilight 22
Computer Age (Push The Button) - Newcleus
Egypt, Egypt - The Egyptian Lover
Pack Jam (Look Out For The OVC) - Jonzon Crew
Reckless (Club Mix) - Chris 'The Glove' Taylor And David Storrs; Rap By Ice-T
R-9 - Cybotron
When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb
Young Ladies - Fast Lane
122 B.P.M. - Jive Rhythm Trax
Jam On It - Newcleus
Funky Little Beat - Connie
Let The Music Play - Shannon

Customer Reviews:

That was FAST!.......2007-06-13

I was so surprised how quick I got this order....Good JOB!

oldschool must have.......2006-02-11

If you came up in the mid 80's, I mean like in high school or something like that then you will know what I am talking about. This album and the series bring back so many memories. It was when rap was "happy" and the beats are what you paid attention to and you could actually rap the whole song with the MC. These tracks are oldschool and most younger people won't get the lyric's or beats. If you are over thirty then you have to get these and if you are younger you might learn some history.

Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop.......2005-10-21

A previous poster mad a really cruel review about this compilation series, and I've figured him all out. This individual is basically going on Amazon, and sampling soundbytes of certain albums, and just criticizing them just because he can. If you don't believe me, just check this person's listing of reviews. Every review is a "1 Star" Review, from Nine Inch Nails to The Killers. Please disregard his review, and listen to someone who actually "buys" and "listens" to music, and who was actually there during the beginnings of hip-hop. Many of these songs are still played at house parties, on mixshows, tv shows, and movies. The cool thing is that many jams of this era's hip hop was very lighthearted, fun, non-violent, and even downright silly, BUT they got the butts on the dancefloor, and that's what has been missing in hip hop and rap. This whole series I would recommend to anyone who is interested in historical origins of genres and sub-genres, or just want to relive a more innocent time. But like those kids on Reading Rainbow would say, "Don't Take MY Word For It"

More cheesy disco rap.......2005-08-21

Ice-T is the only good rapper on here, The rest is lameo stupid disco schlock. This is posuer rap. im talking total losers. Stupid kiddie beats make this sound like an episode of Mr Rogers

Woderful.......2005-07-28

old school songs remind me of the good ole days of just having fun

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Memories
DJ "DR. Don" Garberg

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3
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ASIN: B00000336A
Release Date: 1994-02-22

Tracks:

Skanless Electric Funk Megamix (Phase 2) - Steve Yano/Juice 'The Electric Wire'
White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) - Grandmaster & Melle Mel
Take A Chance - Nuance
Looking For The Perfect Beat - Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force
Jam The Box - 'Pretty' Tony
Taste So Good - File 13
Naughty Boy - Uncle Jamm's Army
All Night - Trinere
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Calling On The Dream Team - L.A. Dream Team
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Surgery - The Wreckin Cru
Dubb Girls (The Ultimate Mix) - Egyptian Lover

Customer Reviews:

Memories.......2007-03-20

Brings back the good old memories, if you liked them then you will like them now.

DJ "DR. Don" Garberg.......1999-12-28

I have used this CD for many dance parties and this music gets them up and dancing everytime.

Tracks:

Ain't That A Bitch
Superman Lover
I Need It
A Real Mother For Ya
I Want Ta-Ta You Baby
Baby's In Love With The Radio
Tarzan
Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty
It's About The Dollar Bill
Love That Will Not Die
I'm Gonna Get You Baby
ET
Miss Frisco
You Can Stay But The Noise Must Go
Feel The Spirit Of My Guitar
Gangster Of Love

Tracks:

Don't Be What Uc
What The Hell Is This?
I Don't Want To Be President
Strung Out
Cop & Blow
Booty Ooty
Lone Ranger
Telephone Bill
Love Jones
Before I Let You Go
Voodoo What You Do
Come And Dance With Me
Ain't Nobody's Business
Bow Wow
Johnny G Is Back

Album Description

The Best of the Funk Years from the Original Gangster of Love

Johnny "Guitar" Watson was a key figure in blues, R&B, soul and funk. From his first records in 1952 to his last in 1994, Watson won the admiration of everyone from Lightnin' Hopkins to Jimi Hendrix to Prince, his influence pervading five decades of American music. At a time when giants roamed the earth, Johnny stood as tall as any of them.

The two-CD set The Funk Anthology is the first collection to pay proper tribute to his groundbreaking funk recordings, many of which have been sampled numerous times by some of the top names in hip-hop. The Funk Anthology is the first release in Shout! Factory's reissue campaign of Johnny "Guitar" Watson's funk albums; 8 individual albums will be reissued in 2005-06, along with a new album consisting of previously unreleased material.

This 2-CD set contains tracks from all of his out-of-print late-'70s and early-'80s funk albums, plus two tracks from his Grammy-nominated 1994 comeback album, Bow Wow. Includes "Superman Lover," "Ain't That a Bitch," and other funk classics that have been sampled by Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Redman, Montell Jordan, and many others. Also features six previously unreleased cuts and deluxe packaging, including a 32-page booklet.

Customer Reviews:

Funky.......2007-05-21

A man ahead of his time. No wonder he was one of Frank Zappa's Idols.

The Best.......2007-02-15

This is a very good compilation of JGWs funk work. It is ideal for anyone who wants the best of his various funk albums. There is a lot of humour in his lyrics, underpinned by some very tight and funky grooves, laced with lots of blues and jazz guitar licks. Excellent liner notes on an extensive inside folder with colour photographs. This is an all time favourite for me. I highly recommend it.

You Can Smell This FUNK All The Way Down the Street!.......2006-07-21

and i mean that in a good way!.this set is BLAZIN!.music gumbo is what i like to call it..i got this set too...WOW!....i definitely recommend all Funkateers to pick this up.truly amazing.

No-Brainer Purchase.......2005-10-07

Finally somebody got it right- to release the best, spaced-out funky-ass rhythm & blues jams from this wildcat often called a "genius" by his peers. The red carpet was rolled out for this lush 2 CD 31 song set (6 previously unreleased!) digitally remastered with a 28 page booklet and a plethora of photos spanning the years 1976-1994. The music matters most but the packaging must be praised. The foldout digi-pack even contains pics of both the front and back of each of the albums covered here. Before becoming a pimpin' funkster Watson was a manic, Texas blues stringer known for his rapid-fire guitar fingers and the classic "Gangster Of Love" (way before Steve Miller copped the phrase). He reinveted himself in the 70s and this set focuses on this fruitful period. All the big hits and key album tracks are here: "Superman Lover" (R & B #19), "Aint That A Bitch", the unstoppable "A Real Mother For Ya" (#5 R & B #41 Pop), "Tarzan", "Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty", "It's About The Dollar Bill", the updated "Gangster Of Love" (#32 R & B), "Booty Ooty", "Lone Ranger", "Love Jones" (#28 R & B), his comeback hit "Bow Wow" & more. Most interesting perhaps are the "new" cuts. When asked by biographer David Ritz about stuff in the vault Watson was quoted as saying: "There's gold in them there hills!". He may be right. "Baby's In Love With The Radio" is a loose funk jam with Watson's laidback vocal delivery- recorded in 1976. On "ET" Johnny says his baby is just like that alien freak! I doubt he means in looks cuz she's a "supernatural" chick. "Feel The Spirit Of My Guitar" is Johnny's muatation of the Peter Frampton track. My favorite is "Don't Be What UC", which has a groove similar to George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" (and especially Snoop Dogg's "What's My Name?"). Here Johnny's tell y'all to stop trying to emulate folks and be yourself. There's also a track unreleased from the "Love Jones" sessions ("Before I Let You Go") and one recorded but unissued from 1994 ("Ain't Nodbody's Business"). But it's just icing on an already triple chocolate cake. The cover sticker says "You don't know *@#& until you've heard this funk!". Damn straight.

superBad FUnkateer.......2005-09-12

if SuperFly met Richard Pryor's Mudbone then He would have Morphed into Johnny "Guitar" Watson. Johnny Guitar watson mixed R&B,Funk,Blues,Pop into a Stew.this Brother knew Groove&Simplicity. He made it all work while maintaining His cool.He was also a One Man band.Played a Variety of Instruments.talk about a Cat changing musical lanes?? back in the 50's&60's Johnny Guitar Watson was a strong Blues Based Cat.but when the Funk of the late 60's&Early 70's ruled Johnny Guitar watson not only got on board,but also brought His own Brand. this collection captures all of His timeless Jams.He willCrack you up,but also make you think.He was a Pre-cursor to Hip-Hop as well.RIP to a Brother who did his talking with His Guitar.

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Fell short, doesn't develop
Swamp-funk at it's finest

Do Your Thing
Papa Mali
Manufacturer: Fog City Records
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ASIN: B000IFRR1C
Release Date: 2007-01-23

Tracks:

Do Your Thing
Honeybee
Early in the Morning
I Had The Dream
Little Moses
Coffee
I'm Gettin' Over It
Girls In Bossier City
Sugarland
True Religion
Hallelujah I'm A Dreamer
bonus video: 20 minutes of live and in-studio footage

Customer Reviews:

Fell short, doesn't develop.......2007-03-30

I agree the flavor is there. I agree the cast brought together on this effort are genu-wine! However, each song seems to be burdened by a redundancy and menotony that disappoints. Admittedly, after "Thunder Chicken," which I enjoy greatly, my expectations were perhaps too high. "Do Your Thing" does not get there for me, nor for my crew. Will continue to listen and hopefully that which has taken purchase with others will also be drawn upon me and mine. Keep trying, Papa Mail. Dig your style and art, but this offering has yet to compel.

Swamp-funk at it's finest.......2007-02-06

Papa Mali and crew return from the bayou like a big sweaty "swamp-thing" to instagate a riot for your senses. Oh not just your ears, but your nose will smell the gumbo, barbecued chicken and cornbread. Your eyes will see new, wonderful colors as the big Papa's stoned-soul mardi-gras comes marchin' through your stereo with Isaac Hayes out front as the Grand Marshall, then Henry Butler and his grand piano will come floatin' in to tickle your fancy, and ya' betta get up offa ya' feet as Robb Kidd gets the party rockin' like a one man drum section, opening it all up for the heavies in the middle of the parade; you'll see Wild Magnolia Indians, Dozens of Dirty sousaphone players, you'll see a Prophet claiming he knows the true religion, you might even see a Mofro they call JJ Grey in there grinnin' from ear to ear, and you will be too as your senses take it all in. And just like the Mardi-Gras, I wish this trip didn't have to end, but I think I see New Orleans' finest comin' down the line.....oh.....wait....it's on repeat, aaaahhhh the party never ends.

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brilliant cd
Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4
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brilliant cd.......2006-07-03

i have enjoyed listen to this cd it brought back some great memories

Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks.......1999-08-10

This CD is really good. The first song is what made me buy this CD in the first place and after listening to the other songs, that's what made me keep it.

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An overlooked masterpiece
Let's take it back...
Inspiration Information
Wow...
A place between time and space...

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Tracks:

Inspiration Information
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Like Stevie Wonder and Allen Toussaint before him--and Prince and D'Angelo afterward--Shuggie Otis was a musical visionary whose early 1970s recordings showed he could do it all, writing, arranging, performing, and producing some of the decade's most satisfying, innovative, and, unfortunately, overlooked music. This reissue of his 1974 Inspiration Information album--a soulful song cycle that took three years to create and was worth every minute--ranges from early drum machine-driven experiments like "Xl-30" and "Aht Uh Mi Hed" (note the Sly Stone spelling influence) to Otis's most stunning pop confection ever, "Strawberry Letter 23." (The latter song, which ended up being a big hit for the Brothers Johnson, is one of four bonus tracks taken from Otis's 1971 Freedom Flight album). Otis, who once turned down an offer to replace Mick Taylor in the Rolling Stones, continues to perform around the Bay Area on his own and with his father, bandleader Johnny Otis. Hopefully, the long-awaited resurrection of this material will help bring him the attention he deserves. --Bill Forman

Album Description

Inspiration Information, the brainchild of guitar prodigy Shuggie Otis, more than justifies the cult following garnered in the years since its (largely ignored) 1974 release. Son of R&B legend Johnny Otis, Shuggie was a late-'60s celebrity due to his Super Session duets with Al Kooper. Opting out of arena rock -- he reputedly refused an offer to join the Rolling Stones -- the 19-year-old Otis spent three years in the studio generating this one-man opus. His multitracked rhythms recall the laid-back funk of the Meters embroidered with psychedelic filigree, and his voice resembles Allan Toussaint's. But in every other regard, this is singular, sexy music, dislocated in time. Drum machines propel "Island Letter" and the beat-box-plus-organ stabs of "XL-30" predate England's Young Marble Giants by several years. Also featured are four bonus cuts from the artist's 1971 set Freedom Flight, including "Strawberry Letter 23," which was later a hit for the Brothers Johnson. Heard here in its original form (with a surprise prog-guitar coda), the song conveys the impression of "Good Vibrations" being played by a lone musician. Unbelievably wonderful. - Billboard

Customer Reviews:

An overlooked masterpiece.......2007-05-26

This album is a work of subtlety, nuance and is best summed up by the word 'sublime'. From the soaring riffs and joyful intensity of 'inspiration information' to the introverted yet ex-corporeal spaciness of 'freedom flight', this is a thing of pure genius--not a single note is misplaced.

Let's take it back..........2007-02-22

...to real music like this here. I loved this Shuggie Otis album and I'll be buying more of his stuff. Why in the world don't you hear about people like Shuggie, a very young [at the time] musical protegé who played all of his own instruments, mixed himself and sounded like El Debarge. I'm sure had he conformed to a more commercial sound he would've been world famous. Instead he chose to march to the beat of his own drum and the benefit is the listener's. Shuggie most recently, that I know of, played guitar on Mos Def's "The New Danger" album--another one I must get ASAP! BUY THIS ALBUM!!!

Inspiration Information.......2006-04-10

WOW! BRILLIANT! GENIUS!

Those are the few words I could utter as I listened to this disc. I decided to buy this disc after a few contemporary artists that I enjoy mentioned Shuggie Otis as an inspiration to them. I had never heard of him so when I talked to a few people about whether to get this disc or his previous release - those who HAD heard of Shuggie told me to definitely get this one first. I was assured that I'd fall head over heels in love with his music and that has turned out to be true!

I was mezmerized by this entire disc - Shuggie mixes funk, pop & r&b so successfully that it was almost impossible to pick out just one or two tracks as standing out above others - THEY'RE ALL MAGNIFICENT. The info contained in the liner notes made me sad to think that the public didn't "get" this music when it was originally released but maybe a new generation of fans can help get this genius the musical recognition he deserves.

To the undecided - in agreement with the reviewer's notes, if you love Prince, Maxwell & D'Angelo, you will ADORE this disc if you give it a chance - it is MAGNIFICENT!!

Wow..........2006-03-12

This is a great compilation of songs. It is one of the few CDs that I permanently keep in my five disc CD changer. It is one of the few CDs that I can listen to 'ad nauseum' and not get tired of it.

I first heard about the reissue on NPR and I scribbled his name on a napkin that I found in the car. Coincidentally, my wife heard the same report while she was driving and also took the name down. We decided that it was fate and we bought the CD.

I don't have a favorite song on this recording. They are all brilliant. They are all magnificent. These songs may have been written and recorded in the 70s, but they have a "feel" to them that transcends the era. You can't do that with all music. You put on a KC and the Sunshine Band CD and you're in 1975-76. Put on a Police CD and you're in 1982. Put on Shuggie Otis and you're right where you need to be; fully and completely present in the new now moment.

I love this CD and I hope that you give it a chance.

Peace and Blessings.

A place between time and space..........2006-02-01

Inspiration Information is a watershed album! Not only does this album defy classification, it is arguably one of the most deviceful musical efforts in modern auditory history. It is, without doubt, one of the most creative pieces of art that I own. Otis created an alcove all his own; definitely a byproduct of free reign in the studio, as the music is all over the place, yet right where it needs to be at exactly the right moment. Inspiration Information is a hallmark example of the types of auditory beauty that emerge from creative carte blanche.

I don't care where you're musical allegiances rest, if you have a penchant for musical creativity devoid of a provincial ear...get this album. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. This is American, world, and human artistry at its best. A definite must have for the discerning listerner.

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