Soul / Funk

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  • Shades of Joy: Music of El Topo Shades of Joy: Music of El Topo

    One of my favorite soundtracks ever! And a somewhat confusing record. First, there are two versions - the film score on Apple (which I hear is to be avoided) and this bay area jazzfunk jam “inspired by the film” by the Shades of Joy on Douglas.

  • Dominic Frontiere: On Any Sunday OST Dominic Frontiere: On Any Sunday OST

    Here’s a funky soundtrack from the late sixties on Bell records. On any Sunday featured Steve McQueen in a documentary style movie about motorcycling. The songs range from big band funk to pop sleaze/cheese and even a little spaghetti western tremelo in the mix. As always, Carol Kaye’s bass playing is killer. Check out the […]

  • Bobby Williams - funky superfly Bobby Williams - funky superfly

    Hi, my name is Bobby. When I’m not climbing trees and posing in front of my copter, I make funk music that sounds just like James Brown. I also dress just like him, hell I even look just like him. File under: wanna be Godfather of Soul.

  • Andrew White - fonk update Andrew White - fonk update

    This was recorded live in Washington D.C. at the “One Step Down” Oct. 12th-14th 1979. Side one starts off with the three part “who got de funk?” Some pretty swingin funky jazz, even starts off with a drumbreak if that’s your thing. Side two Andrew and the group do their take on John Coltrane’s “afro […]

  • Howard Wales: Rendezvous with the Sun Howard Wales: Rendezvous with the Sun

    Howard Wales is probably best known for his association with the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia. But, he also stepped quite firmly on the tera of jazz funk via his playing on “Music of El Topo”, and with this private solo lp from 1976. The track that quite deservedly gets attention here is “Karnaval” - […]

  • Leon's Creation - this is the beginning Leon’s Creation - this is the beginning

    Leon’s Creation hail from San Fransisco, they released this album on the small Studio 10 label. I think some people have a misconception that this is a funk record, I would classify it more as psychedelic soul ala Sly and the Family Stone. This is a fantastic record that has simply slipped through the cracks. […]

  • Johnny Guitar Watson: BAD Johnny Guitar Watson: BAD

    Way above average lp of 60’s soul instrumentals by Johnny “Guitar” Watson. Unlike some records of this genre and era, there is a raw edge to the sound - it doesn’t get bogged down in late 60’s production gimmicks, or overly bombastic horns like so many others. The cover reads “the fantastic piano & guitar […]

  • The Sons of Truth - A Message From The Ghetto The Sons of Truth - A Message From The Ghetto

    Here’s one of my favorite gospel records. This came out in 1972 on The Gospel Truth label, which was a subsidiary of Stax. Every track on here is very soulful, definitely keep an eye out for this one.

  • The South Side Movement - s/t The South Side Movement - s/t

    Dope funk lp on the Wand label from 1973. Nice drumbreak on the intro of their take on Stevie Wonder’s “superstition” if that’s your thing. This albums definitely as funky as the cover suggests.

  • Hunt's Determination Band - This is Determination Problems Hunt’s Determination Band - This is Determination Problems

    Here’s a private press disco funk lp outta Michigan on the small Ear Wax label. My two favorite tracks on this one are “I got my nut” and “where the funk come from”. I like this typo in the liner notes also- “It’s an unbelievable experience to watch heard these men work”. Some ebay seller […]

  • The Mirettes - whirlpool The Mirettes - whirlpool

    Killer soul sister lp on the Uni label that I rarely see get mentioned. Not as rare as The Lovelites lp but just as great in my opinion. Every track on this one is a winner. Nice one!

  • Erma Franklin - soul sister Erma Franklin - soul sister

    Great funky soul record by Aretha’s sister. Her other claim to fame is that she did the original version of “piece of my heart” that Janis Joplin made famous later on.

  • Montgomery Movement: The Montgomery Express Montgomery Movement: The Montgomery Express

    Amazing deep, DEEP soul! Released in 1974 on Folkways, this sounds like something that could have been on a label like Goldwax in the late 60’s. There are a couple almost Meters style instrumentals on here, but the ballads on this record just rule! THEY RULE!!!

  • Cozy Eggleston - grand slam Cozy Eggleston - grand slam

    Heres a rare private press funky jazz record outta Chicago circa the late sixties. Cozy on tenor backed up by just a drummer and an organ player so its pretty stripped down. Has a smoky nightclub feel to it for sure. Killer stuff!

  • The Soul Cop - too many nites The Soul Cop - too many nites

    Heres an oddball private soul record from 1976. I’d say its about half good and half mediocre. Worth the price of admission for the cover though, the soul cop with a lollipop!

  • Steve Halpern - Christening for Listening Steve Halpern - Christening for Listening

    Kind of a confusing record ’cause there are two nearly identical versions, but one is missing the best track “Something For Every-Body Suite”. For the most part though, both versions are almost identical to Halpern’s classic “Spectrum Suite”, which can surely be found in a dollar bin near you.

  • Larry T & the Family - I'm Moving On Larry T & the Family - I’m Moving On

    I like this record more every time I listen to it - and I listen to it a lot… and I really, really liked it the first time I heard it! Bay area soul/funk with a “real people” edge that really takes it one step beyond.

  • Port Authority Soul Band - Together Port Authority Soul Band - Together

    While by far the best Port Authority lp, it’s still only about half good. But, the good half is pretty killer! There are about three good uptempo funk tracks with femal vocals that almost remind me of the Dap Kings, a decent instrumental, and my favorite track “Can’t Get Down If I Can’t Get Up”

  • La Tropa Loca: S/T La Tropa Loca: S/T

    I originally bought this record because of the guy in the bunny suit. When I lived in Orange County, CA I’d find cool looking Spanish records all day, every day, but they almost always were horrible polka. So, I didn’t have super high hopes for this one either. Wrong, It’s awesome! I think these guys […]

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