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Sealed for Freshness!
Posted by Rex in Fresh stock, Funk 45 of the Month on July 2nd, 2010
Funk 45 of the Month
Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro
(Ain’t Got Nobody)
Just A Rambling Man
bw. Tell Me A Bedtime Story
Chris had this to say:
“Insane!! Australian Exclusive…heavy heavy dancefloor funk from the Japanese KINGS of the funky JB sound. Shin tells me this 7″ is just about ALL SOLD out around the world. And we have the last 20 copies in the world!! Not only are these funky but they are sealed 7″s!!! The A side is really a super heavy dancefloor bomb, very fast and very heavy on the drums! The B Side is a super dope prestige flavoured number that would get them wiggling on the floor as well!! Starting off with the wah wah sound and then rolls into great solos. Do your self the favour!”
And I should add:
“Side B is of course a cover of Herbie Hancock – from the Fat Albert Rotunda LP (on Warner, not Prestige!). Man – this 45 is smokin’ hot! Sinister drumming on the plug side - burning guitar, searing horns – get on the floor or get burnt… Did I say this was smokin’ hot? Check it ya damn self. Don’t sleep, they’re flying out the door. ”
Comes in a factory sealed plastic sleeve. So fresh!
Did you hear that?
Posted by Rex in Fresh stock, Funk 45 of the Month on December 8th, 2009
FUNK 45 OF THE MONTH (November 2009)
BROWNOUT: c130 bw NAWLINS
Brownout is an 8 piece funk band from Texas. Featuring former Ocote Soul Sounds member, Adrian Quesada on guitars, this release blends sax, trombone, flute, trumpet, keyboards, strings and hard percussion. Both sides are instrumental.
“Nawlins” is an uptempo funky disco joint with dangerous amounts of saxophone*. If you’re looking for a bit of a party starter (at the risk of losing all credibility as a funk DJ) this will be a solid addition to any collection.
“C130″ is a bit more laid back, with some tasteful breaks and heavy strings thrown into the mix. There’s a big breakdown in the middle of this tune, reminiscent of “Ashley’s Roachclip /Paid in Full”. Had this tune dropped 35 years ago, it would stand proud with such names as the Skull Snaps and The Soul Searchers. Heavy.
* warning: may induce white man’s overbite.
New 45! Syl Johnson “Lovin’ On The Run”
Posted by Rex in Fresh stock, Funk 45 of the Month, News, Recent releases on October 23rd, 2009
SYL JOHNSON: Lovin’ On The Run
MELLOW-D with SIL-J’S NEW OLD SOUL: Half of Love
** Limited Press 200 worldwide **
NORTHSIDE EXCLUSIVE Oct-Nov
It’s not everyday that a “Previously Unreleased” 45 pops up to get us all excited, so we are excited. This new 45 - featuring some classic sounding Syl Johnson must be from around 1971 (these details will soon be confirmed and posted here - soon as Mr. Johnson answers his phone).
This 45 is a worldwide exclusive to Northside for the moment - and it’s a strictly limited press of 200. So get in quick. Along with the previously unreleased Syl Johnson tune is a new tune by SIL-J’s NEW OLD SOUL feat. MELLOW-D (new female singer – sadly not Melo-D, World Famous Beat Junkie). More details soon.
As a favour to music lovers worldwide - here’s a 45 seconds of this tasteful new 45rpm thang!
::: LISTEN - SYL JOHNSON: Lovin’ On The Run :::
CHRIS HAD THIS TO SAY:
“The A-Side has Syl hitting a VERY funky groove, made for dancefloor devistation. The drums rock hard and the guitar is like it has been let out of an asylum! When they hit the groove it lets loose! The B-side features a new girl singing on a soulful groove from syl…one for the lovers!! “
Funk 45 of the Month
Posted by Rex in Funk 45 of the Month, Recent releases on July 8th, 2009
JUNE 2009:
OPEN SOULS:
“Dollars” bw. ”SWEETLOVE” feat. LADI 6
Not officially a June release – but still a hot 45. The Open Souls are a New Zealand crew who have been making waves on the funk scene for a couple of years now, reaching some tsunami-like proportions with this smoking little slice of wax. Perhaps not ‘funk’ to the purist – but still funky as hell, the A-side “Dollars” picks up where Sir Joe Quarterman and the Free Souls left off - hitting a real “So Much Trouble” kinda groove – but also evokes a “Devil Inside” (yes, INXS) feeling. I know someone is going to be offended by me using these two comparisons – but if you can mix SJQ and INXS together in your head – then add a female vocal, you might get some idea of where this tune is going…. and maybe not.
It’s probably best you just hit the Open Souls myspace page and check it ya damn self. Then you can get back on here and tell me I’m smoking crack!
The flipside “Sweetlove” is nice - but it’s not funk. “Dollars” is def the money tune on this record. Limited pressing – get it before it’s gone. Forever.
Funk 45 of the Month
Posted by Rex in Funk 45 of the Month, Recent releases on May 17th, 2009
FUNK 45 MAY 2009
HERE WE GO with what we’ll endeavour to make a monthly feature — Funk 45 of the Month + Record of the month, showcasing some of the finer new releases that are on offer at Northside. It’s been difficult to keep it to just one selection for the best 45 of the Month - so instead we offer two smokin’ hot local releases. Northside … worldwide baby !!
NATURAL RHYTHM “Salted Popcorn / Lets Groove Some Mo” (Jaycees)
WOW!! superfunky!! Maybe (definitely!) the BEST release yet from local funk label Jaycees headed by the deepest digger down under, John Idem. Natural Rhythm is a band that reside in Northern Territory, and have members from Birdwave. These tracks are vamping hammond beasts. Both sides are dancefloor numbers. Also there are messages for you in the deadwax. Look closely, they mean business!!! Local! (Chris).
Salted Popcorn aka. Dikalo — it’s a cover of Manu Dibango classic. The band hits a Meter-esque groove on this tune — the searing horns featured heavily in the original are replaced by the organ, making this version a little less intimidating than the Manu Dibango release. The flip (a-side) features nice wah-wah guitar and hammond - in the style of Speedometer or JTQ. The recording/pressing quality is far superior to previous releases making this a heavy contender for 45 of the month. Don’t sleep. (R)
CHANTAL MITVALSKY / THE PUTBACKS “Friend or Foe / Diamond Cutter” (Hope Street)
WOWWWW!!! More fresh local funk. “This is a great time for local produce”……says funk farmer Chris…..”our global footprint is shrinking…in a funky way.” If you’ve ever been to a big party in Brunswick…this is where you want to be. Hope Street, local producer Bob Nob, brings the goodness!! Funky female vocal on one side and smoking funk instrumental on the flip. Support our local musos people….they bring the love for you - on wax. Essential!! (Chris)
The Putbacks elevate this release to “45 of the Month” status. Diamond Cutter is fresh — it’s cheesy enough to make white people dance but it’s not cheesy at all… it’s got the same kinda swinging feel as Tighten Up or Razor Blade, but still grooves hard like a JB/Pee Wee Ellis 45. Party starter! CAUTION: May induce white man’s overbite! (R)
Get the down low. myspace.com/theputbacks
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