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Funk / Reissue Recommendations February 2014

Juno Recommends Funk

Juno Recommends Funk

Funk/Reissue Recommendations February 2014
4 Feb 2014
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1
Pay Me Back My Money (Back Slap-Up re-edit)
Funky Drummers In A Space Suit (Slap & Blap edit)
Review: If anyone can add a truly new twist to the endless array of JB edits, it's Tall Black Guy. "Pay Me Back My Money" stretches funk's most famous band leader out to include bags of space and even a touch of jazz as subtle keys are thrown deep into the background. "Funky Drummers In A Space Suit" ups the originality stakes even further with a dreamy harp-strummed arpeggio and trippy snippets that, if you didn't know the title, you'd be hard pushed to identify them. Proof that sampling culture still has heaps to give, Tall Black Guy can do no wrong right about now.
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out of stock $7.36
2
Cat: MD 102. Rel: 13 Jan 14
 
Funk
Zaius
I Heard That
Take A Look At Yourself
Poko Nose
out of stock $7.89
3
Machito & His Orchestra - "Hold On (I'm Coming)" (feat Graciela)
Giobel & The Latin Chords - "We Belong Together"
Review:  A cheeky teaser from Record Kicks' forthcoming Boogaloo Vol 6 album, here we find two authentic Latin northern soul covers originally recorded in the late 60s. "Hold On" takes the horn heavy Sam & Dave classic and gives it a rapid tongue Spanish twist while retaining the distinctive English chorus. "We Belong Together", meanwhile, is a more touching take on a Bobby Marin standard. With Giobel really belting out the crooning vocals and a lounge style polish to the horns, it's instant funk seduction. Only 500 of these 45s... So jump on this as soon as you can.
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out of stock $6.30
4
The Meters - "Same Old Thing"
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - "Good Life"
Review: Originals label pay homage to the fine art of sampling once again with this ace 7" dedicated to The Meters. Responsible for some of the best breakbeat contributions of all time, here we find their 1970 classic "Same Old Thing" (taken from their Struttin album) in all its bass-thumping, organ-slapping glory. Meanwhile on the B we hear just how it inspired Pete Rock and CL Smooth with the still-fresh "Good Life". An unmissable celebration of classic funk and hip-hop where the Originals imprint continues to impress.
out of stock $9.45
5
Cat: FVR 087. Rel: 13 Jan 14
 
Funk
Translocomotion (Psychemagik remix)
Translocomotion (original 1978 mix)
Discocorico (Dwilt Sharpp remix)
Discocorico (original 1978 mix)
out of stock $11.31
6
VARIOUS
Cat: STRUT 093. Rel: 27 Jan 14
 
Funk
Ibo Combo - "Ti Garcon"
Les Vikings - "Choc Vikings"
Les Animateurs - "Ti Machine"
Trio Select - "Ensemble Select En Acition"
Les Loups Noirs - "Pile Ou Face"
Tabou Combo - "Ce Pas"
Les Fantaisistes De Carrefour - "Panno Caye Nan Bois D Chene"
Ti Paris - "Cochon St Antoine"
Super Jazz Des Jeunes - "Cote Moune Yo"
Les Ambassadeurs - "Homenaje A Los Ambajadores"
Les Freres Dejean - "L'Artibonite"
Caribbean Sextet - "Suspan'n"
Les Pachas De Canape Vert - "Desordre Musical"
Bossa Combo - "Line"
Scorpio Universal - "Ti Lu Lu Lu Pe"
Ibo Combo - "Ti Garcon"
Les Vikings - "Choc Vikings"
Les Animateurs - "Ti Machine"
Les Loups Noirs - "Pile Ou Face"
Rodrigue Milien Et Son Groupe Combite Creole - "6eme Lecon"
Bossa Combo - "Line"
Les Fantaisistes De Carrefour - "Panno Caye Nan Bois D Chene"
Ti Paris - "Cochon St Antoine"
Ra Ra De Logane - "Gade Moune Yo"
Les Difficles De Petion-Ville - "An Septieme"
Tabou Combo - "Ce Pas"
Les Pachas De Canape Vert - "Desordre Musical"
Scorpio Universal - "Ti Lu Lu Lu Pe"
Raoul Guillaume - "Mal Lev"
Super Jazz Des Jeunes - "Cote Moune Yo"
Pierre Blain Et Orchestre Murat Pierre - "Jouc Li Jou"
Ensemble Meridional Des Cayes - "Calma P Lerin"
Ensemble Etoile Du Soir - "Messe Quatre Heures"
Nemours Jean-Baptiste - "Ti Carole"
Orchestre Septentrional - "Bapteme Ratt"
Trio Select - "Ensemble Select En Acition"
Les Ambassadeurs - "Homenaje A Los Ambajadores"
Les Freres Dejean - "L'Artibonite"
Caribbean Sextet - "Suspan'n"
Djet-X - "Jive Turkey"
Webert Sicot - "Ambiance Cadence"
Orchestre Tropicana D Haiti - "Poun Paciance"
Review: By now a well-oiled machine, the Strut compilation programme switches attentions to the Caribbean and Haiti in particular with Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz & Twoubadou Sounds 1960-1978. The double LP package (which comes with 2CD edition too) was compiled by Hugo Mendez, the Paris-based DJ whose work as part of the Sofrito collective ensures him the perfect position to curate this release in a manner few can match. This impressive collection of tracks documents the country's overlooked musical legacy from the '60s and '70s , going beyond Ra-ra and voodoo stereotypes to trace the development of a unique sound that echoed across the Caribbean. The exploratory package also includes in-depth liner notes and interviews with some of the musicians of the era, with part of the release's profits donated to the Partners In Health charity.
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out of stock $21.82
7
Retreat!
Stranger To My Happiness
We Get Along
You'll Be Lonely
Now I See
Making Up & Breaking Up (& Making Up & Breaking Up Again)
Get Up & Get Out
Long Time, Wrong Time
People Don't Get What They Deserve
Slow Down, Love
Review: Revivalist funk and soul veterans Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings appeared to have drawn the curtain down on their career back in 2011, with the release of the well-timed retrospective Soul Time. Happily, they were just on hiatus, and three years on return with their first album of new material since 2010. For those who enjoy their sweet, soulful, faithful recreation of original '60s and '70s soul, this should be cause for rejoicing. Certainly, Give The People What They Want lives up to its title, delivering a blend of strong songs, heart-aching lyrics, nostalgic production and superb playing.
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 in stock $20.51
8
Cat: FSR 7078. Rel: 13 Dec 21
 
Soul
Recipe For Love (feat Jack Tyson Charles) (3:51)
Recipe For Love (instrumental) (3:52)
out of stock $8.41
9
Cat: BNB 085. Rel: 03 Feb 14
 
Funk
The Magic Is Gone
The Magic Is Gone (feat Myles Sanko & The So Much Soul Players)
out of stock $7.11
10
Cat: 25AP 1350. Rel: 27 Jan 14
 
Soul
I Thought It Was You
Tell Me A Bedtime Story
Head In The Clouds
Maiden Voyage
Harvest Time
Sunlight
Butterfly
As
out of stock $11.84
11
Cat: UR 12326. Rel: 20 Jan 14
 
International
Paciencia De Jo (Tall Black Guy remix)
Paciencia De Jo (Tall Black Guy remix instrumental)
Bosq Of Whiskey Barons (feat Tita Lima)
Paciencia De Jo (original instrumental - remix)
Review: One of the many highlights from his album Bosq Y Orquesta De Madera, "Paciencia De Jo" shows Whiskey Baron Bosq at his most sedate and soulful. A future Balearic classic blessed with the heart-melting vocals of Tita Lima, it oozes sunset charm throughout. For this special white vinyl release Ubiquity have invited Tall Black Guy to the fray for a stunning re-touch. Retaining the lush vibes of the original while adding a smooth sense of jazz and additional percussion, it complements the original with every soulful ebb and flow. Paciencia is a virtue, possess it if you can!
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out of stock $6.05
12
Cat: 45 1036. Rel: 03 Feb 14
 
Funk
Call It What You Want (feat Wolfgang Valbrun - vocal)
The Oligarch (instrumental)
out of stock $6.30
13
Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins - "Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho"
Big Maybelle - "Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho"
out of stock $7.11
14
Cat: SOUL7 035. Rel: 20 Jan 14
 
Funk
Thank Goodness Gotta Good Woman
Why, Why, Why'd She Leave Me
How You Gonna Do It
Too Many Nights
Workin' For My Baby
Just Ask Me
Review: Another fine lesson in deep crate curation, Jazzman rediscover the criminally overlooked skills of Virginia troubadour Lenis Guess. Recorded during the late 60s and 70s, many of the cuts on this special triple-7" box set have never been further than the state line. Which is utter madness... Just listen to the lavish, lolloping bass jam on "How You Gonna Do It", the firing JB-style horn drama of "Thank Goodness Gotta Good Woman" and the raw belly-bound blues soul of "Workin' For My Baby" and you'll wonder how he remained an obscurity for so long. Complete with detailed liner notes, this is a must for all funk aficionados.
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 in stock $17.36
15
Cat: FUNK45 040. Rel: 20 Jan 14
 
Funk
Heartbreaker
Bright Lights, Big City
 in stock $7.62
16
Cat: BLGR 001. Rel: 27 Jan 14
 
Funk
Lucky Fellow (feat MAO Lucky)
Ain't No Sunshine (feat Bunna)
out of stock $6.84
17
Cat: SSR 31LP. Rel: 13 Jan 14
 
Funk
Omo Lewa
Yere Africa
Afro-Funk
Eda
Ajo
Congo
Ko Dara
Review: One of Nigeria's most consistent Afrofunk contributors, Peter King released six albums during 10 years between the 70s and 80s. Each of them deserves attention and Omo Lewa is a great place to start. Still just as resonant with funk floors today as it ever was, highlights abound; from the savage organ slapping on "Yere Africa" to the softer groove, sad sax and golden harmonies on "Eda" via the fiery flute fusion and subtle highlife guitar sparkle on "Congo", there's something very special - not to mention timeless - about this album.
out of stock $22.35
18
Cat: JM 043. Rel: 13 Sep 10
 
Funk
Aaron Neville - "Hercules"
Cyril Neville - "Gossip"
out of stock $5.25
19
Cat: JM 023. Rel: 18 Nov 02
 
Funk
Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter
Save Me
out of stock $5.25
20
Cat: UR 12325. Rel: 06 Jan 14
 
Funk
Only Now
Only Now (instrumental)
Only Now (Bosq remix)
Only Now (Bosq remix instrumental)
Review: If their name didn't prove otherwise, you'd be convinced the Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra came straight out of Lagos and not Poland. Bold, brassy and focussed squarely on the dancefloor everything about this stuns; from the crafty vocal dynamics to the creative guitar sub-melody and bright, tight horn hooks. Complete with an instrumental and a swinging remix from the Whiskey Baron's Bosq, Ubiquity have unearthed a truly unique act right here.
out of stock $9.45
21
Cat: WBS 8181 BLACK. Rel: 20 Jan 14
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Young Hearts Run Free
Review: An out-and-out disco classic, Candi Staton's "Young Hearts Run Free" enjoys another reissue from Warner's German office. David Crawford's production remains as bold, full-bodied and confident as it did in 1976 while Candi's golden tones tremor with raw emotion and emphasis. Instant sing-along power, instant floor pleasure, if your collection doesn't include this, now is the time to address it.
out of stock $10.00
22
Cat: JM 032. Rel: 16 Jan 12
 
Soul
California Soul
Wade In The Water
out of stock $5.25
23
Cat: RSV 039. Rel: 27 Jan 14
 
Funk
My Book
Lucky Is My Name
out of stock $8.41
24
Cat: SR 45004. Rel: 13 Jan 14
 
Soul
Beggin' You
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
out of stock $7.36
25
Sroeng Santi - "Kao Mai Rak Rao Rhok"
Somjai Nilbarun - "Lam Pleam Diew Khean Diew Phin"
out of stock $9.45
26
The Mighty Ryeders
Let There Be Peace
Lovely
Evil Vibrations
Help Us Spread The Message
Everybody Groove
I've Really Got The Feeling
Fly Away With Me (instrumental)
Star Children
Ain't That Away (To Spend Our Day)
out of stock $30.49
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