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Ultraglide in Black

  • AMG Review of Ultraglide in Black

    Amg
    Douglas Siwek
    All Music Guide

    Take a stack of soul platters from the 1960s and 1970s from the likes of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Sly & the Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder; mix generously with a propulsive mix of two bass guitars, two drummers, and the vocals of a Detroit rock legend; and you have an underrated gem in the Motor City music scene. Ultraglide in Black puts a ock spin on recognizable nuggets of soul and funk while retaining the original version's integrity and message. Most of the tunes covered here are spirited party tracks, including a sparkling version of Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" that features a strident breakdown. Vocalist Mick Collins, of the Gories fame, paints each track with a flavorful delivery which at times will have the listener literally transported to AM radio's yesteryear. The Dirtbombs have created a record that is akin to stumbling across a box of cool records in your parent's attic, and is suitable for continuous play at any house party.

And oh, what the hell, one more
about 1 year ago

Here are the Dirtbombs covering Sly and the Family Stone's "Underdog." It's maybe my favorite Dirtbombs song ever, and it's not even a Dirtbombs song.

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it's friday mofos!
over 2 years ago

its finally the weekend. ive got my sis and bro in law coming over after work for some bbq'ing and cold buds and cuban cigars. so i figured instead of working im gonna spend the day buying some dead cow and cigar and booze shopping. just be cool and dont tell my boss.later,don

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