...before there was the Neville Brothers, there was "the Meters":http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:9908b5x4tsq4~T1 ...anybody who think that all these cats were about was world-beatish Louisiana stomps have never heard the funkily syncopated "Cissy Strut":http://www.rhino.com/store/digital/detail.lasso?upc=603497083060&si=rhino that the Meters cut back in the day...also, here's a "Meters Best of LP":http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=72642&si=rhino that nobody should be without...I'm still surprised to note that nobody's sampled this big-ass-beat for a hip hop single...oops, did I say that out loud???
pETULENTfRENZY9000 says
The Meters are simply about as raw groove funky gumbo as it gets. *Cabbage Alley* is fundamental. I was on a kick not too long ago where all I listened to was the Meters.
Anyone interested,I would recommend there LIVE stuff to start...especially there "buyou" and "moonwalker" session.
GREAT BLOG.
Also check out *Micky and the Soul Generation*...I'd dare to say they are equally as tasty (I know that's saying alot) as the Meters with just a tad more grit.
david hyman says
i LOVE the meters. i want to get that crazy new funk compilation you guys put out with all that killer unreleased shit including meters.
CrashPryor says
I'll look for the "aforementioned funk compilation" when I'm at Rhino on Monday...and let you guys know...a title would be nice as we have a lot of "funky old shite" on the books...anyone? anyone? Beuller? Beuller?...
Dave says
The Meters are simply unparalleled. Put on that album "Look a Py-Py" at a party and anyone whose ass does not get shakin' is shown the door, no excuses.
Crash, David was probably talkin about this: "What It Is! Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (1967-1977)", streeted October 3.
...before there was the Neville Brothers, there was "the Meters":http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:9908b5x4tsq4~T1 ...anybody who think that all these cats were about was world-beatish Louisiana stomps have never heard the funkily syncopated "Cissy Strut":http://www.rhino.com/store/digital/detail.lasso?upc=603497083060&si=rhino that the Meters cut back in the day...also, here's a "Meters Best of LP":http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=72642&si=rhino that nobody should be without...I'm still surprised to note that nobody's sampled this big-ass-beat for a hip hop single...oops, did I say that out loud???
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