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PrintDiggin' the Crates: A 45 Revolution
News Type: Other — Wed Mar 5, 2008 9:18 AM EST
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This week, I broke one of my own rules: I bought records online. Fortunately, everything turned out fine. It wasn't a major expenditure – I picked up three funky 45s (AKA 7-inches, for future reference) that were on sale. So, today we're going to experiment with a format change. In the future, when I review my new acquisitions, this is basically how we'll do it. Here we go!
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
I think these guys might be indirect proof the possibility of time travel. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, off Daptone Records, are an absolute throwback to the best seventies soul-funk that ever was. The grooves are aggressive, deep, and shot through with that infectious joy known only as the FUNK. As you'll see shortly, Sharon Jones is a unique vocal talent and a commanding stage presence. I absolutely love every track I've heard from them so far, and these two singles are no different.
"Genuine (parts 1 & 2)"
This track really cooks. The groove has a strange, asymmetrical syncopation that just works. I couldn't help dancing when I put it on – and I didn't want to help it either. In short, this might be the best $4 I ever spent.
"I Just Dropped In to See What Condition My Condition Is In"
Or is this the best $4 I ever spent? If you're like me, you associate this song with Jeff Bridges in gold bowling shoes. Given my musical taste it's no surprise that I would say this, but this cover is miles ahead of the original. I really love the backing vocals toward the end of this one.
Breakestra
This group comes to you courtesy of one of my favorite music labels: Ubiquity. Breakestra is a ten piece self-termed "funk orchestra" that's been around since 1996. Their first few releases were mostly covers, but in 2005 they released an original LP called "Hit the Floor". I advise you to pick it up, and then do exactly that.
"You Don't Need a Dance/Recognize" (Limited Edition)
At some point soon I'm going to start running out of superlatives. This 7-inch is a limited edition single from the aforementioned LP. The A-side here is a real fast, hard groover that reminds me a bit of Sly & the Family Stone. The B-side is a slower, more introspective tune. Somehow, the two tracks go together perfectly. What a great record.
This one must be the best $5 I ever spent.
Cross-posted from the new ListenInMusic.com.
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That's funky.
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- 2 votes
#1 - Wed Mar 5, 2008 9:26 AM EST{"commentId":1542494,"authorDomain":"deatienza"}
Looks like I have some more stuff to look out for next time I'm hanging around the record store.
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#2 - Wed Mar 5, 2008 9:35 AM EST{"commentId":1542507,"authorDomain":"emix"}
{"commentId":1542765,"authorDomain":"stolte-sawa"}
If you're like me, you associate this song with Jeff Bridges in gold bowling shoes.
Yep, that's me. You spent $4 on this single? What's the condition?
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#3 - Wed Mar 5, 2008 10:39 AM EST{"commentId":1542873,"authorDomain":"emix"}
{"commentId":1542984,"authorDomain":"stolte-sawa"}
Huh. Cool.
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{"commentId":1543028,"authorDomain":"stolte-sawa"}
Understood. :)
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{"commentId":1556731,"authorDomain":"wonnacottyledon"}
Holy sha-moley you weren't kidding, that cover is some funky heat. It makes me want to roll thru town on a beach cruiser in baby blue bell bottoms and fat old Ray-Bans. I like the speeded up tempo, I think it does a better job, like you said. I checked out the video for 100 Days, 100 Nights, and I can't believe they haven't been flux-capacitated from 1963.
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{"commentId":1552326,"authorDomain":"mrhomer4"}
This is cool,33's are back now.Good thing I still have mine.
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#4 - Fri Mar 7, 2008 3:25 PM EST{"commentId":1553129,"authorDomain":"emix"}
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Evan Mix,I was a college dj then worked for a local rock station for 4 years,Mostly Production Room,4hour radio show,Then Headline news.I was checking out my 33's and counted around 400,I found a Beatles "White Album" and Creedence's "Cosmos Factory"both unopened and the price still on them,(4.99) each!As well I still have my studio reel to reel tape player (Revox) and my 2 turntables (Thorenz).I'm a " cronic"collector right down to my Philmore 80 mic. This is cool thanks E.M.,Mark
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