OK Go and Bonerama - You’re Not Alone EP (2008)

1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide
2. A Million Ways
3. Oh Lately It’s So Quiet
4. It’s A Disaster
5. I Shall Be Released (Featuring Al “Carnival Time” Johnson)

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Freekbass - 2 albums

Freekbass - 2001 - Body Over Mind
1 Intro
2 Hear Me Play
3 Mission
4 Body Over Mind
5 Sense of Anxiety
6 Connect
7 Freekbass 2YK
8 Baby Baby
9 Thang
10 Do What You Gotta Do
11 Peppermint Leather
12 She's Already There
13 Silver 17

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Freekbass - 2003 - The Air is Fresher Underground
1 Knock the Walls Down
2 Do We Even Belong Together?
3 Always Here
4 Invincible
5 Play
6 Burnt Cat
7 Gettin' It
8 Merge
9 Check It
10 No Regret
11 Minute To Forever
12 You
13 Summer

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Buddy Miles Express - Expressway To Your Skull (1968)

1.Train(4:52)
2.Let Your Love Light Shine(3:25)
3.Don't Mess With Cupid(2:36)
4.Funky Mule(4:42)
5.You're the One (That I Adore)(6:20)
6.Wrap It Up(6:37)
7.Spot on the Wall(3:29)

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Scat Opera - discography

A quartet heavily compared to American Funk Rock acts and with a name derived from a defacatory sexual practice, SCAT OPERA have opened for Faith No More and Gaye Bykers On Acid on british tours in addition to releasing a brace of albums commencing with 1991's Colin Richardson produced "About Time". Bassist Michael Forry was replaced with John O'Reilly prior to the band's 1991 British support tour to Atom Seed.
The September 1992 album "Four Gone Confusion", released via Music For Nations, was recorded at Windings Studios in North whales with producer Colin Richardson.

Scat Opera - About Time (1991)
A1 Premonition (4:27)
A2 B.G.V. (2:06)
A3 About Time (5:44)
A4 Family Man (2:57)
A5 Tarred With The Same Brush (3:43)
B1 Filo (3:26)
B2 Pighead (4:09)
B3 Be Mine (3:35)
B4 On Your Own (5:20)

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Scat Opera - Four Gone Confusion (1992)
A1 Reminisce In Bitterness (3:50)
A2 Geee-Forced (3:39)
A3 The Points Of Madness (5:00)
A4 Think Big (4:08)
A5 Inferiority Complex - I.C. (4:35)
B1 (I Dig That) Oral Mastication (3:01)
B2 Sit Down, Shut Up And Listen (4:04)
B3 Babble On Tongue (4:52)
B4 Men And Their Tiny Minds (7:18)
B5 Ignoramus (2:10)

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Heads Up - Soul Brother Crisis Intervention (1990)

1 Corny Style Pizza (3:17)
2 Future Tense (3:17)
3 Big Mama (5:26)
4 Happy Cats (4:24)
5 Brothers Of The Blue Flame (3:59)
6 Pumps (3:02)
7 #3 (5:02)
8 Clouds (3:43)
9 Gum Flapper (3:09)
10 Come On Baby (4:39)

Prince may have been booed off stage when he opened for the Rolling Stones at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1981, but White rock fans became more and more receptive to soul, funk and rap as the 1980s progressed. When the Red Hot Chili Peppers (who can take some of the credit) exploded, everyone from Primus to Faith No More was incorporating funk. Another worthwhile band that came out of this funk-rock fusion of the late 1980s and early '90s was the obscure Heads Up!, which showed some promise on Soul Brother Crisis Intervention. While the blistering alternative rockers are more rock than funk, traces of everyone from Funkadelic and James Brown to Jimi Hendrix are an appealing part of their metallic, thrash-influenced sound. Many of Heads Up!'s lyrics are open to interpretation, but on "Big Mama," they make a crystal-clear statement in favor of environmentalism. Those who like their metal and hard rock with a taste of funk would do well to hunt for this overlooked CD. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

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Captain Funk - Bustin' Loose EP (12") (1999)

1. Twist & Shout.
2. Party Up (Boogaloo Reconstruction).
3. Bustin' Loose.
4. Kung-Fu Ska.


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Melvin Sparks - Legends Of Acid Jazz (2006)

1. Thank You (Falettin' Me Be Mice Elf Again)
2. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
3. Charlie Brown
4. Stinker, The
5. Spill the Wine
6. Who's Gonna Take the Weight
7. Spark Plug
8. Conjunction Mars
9. Alone Together
10. Dig Dis
Recorded in September 1970 and March 1971

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Sparks recorded seven albums of his own and played on over 100 other albums. As a session man for Blue Note and Prestige Records, Sparks laid his signature guitar work on many other musician’s albums without ever being in spotlight. It was during this time that Melvin defined the jazz-guitar sound of a generation.
Melvin Sparks is still a much sought-after studio player, both new and old talents seek him out now more than ever. He continues to perform with the greats of this genre such as Leon Spencer Jr., Mike Clark and Idris Mohammed and is now breaking out his legendary guitar wizardry with many younger bands and artists such as Galactic, The Greyboy Allstars, Karl Denson's Tiny Univers, Derek Trucks and Robert Walter's 20th Congress.
Melvin is geared up to show us all what he does better than anyone else. Groove hard and in the pocket. Melvin Sparks has perhaps the most inspiring and soul-energizing guitar chops on this planet or another. He is admired by many performers, and audiences old and young alike, but continues to be a hidden treasure for music fans worldwide. He is Soul-Jazzy and Funky to the core!

The Temptations - All Directions (1972)

A1 Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On (3:11)
A2 Run Charlie Run (3:12)
A3 Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (11:53)
B1 Love Woke Me Up This Morning (2:30)
B2 I Ain't Got Nothin' (3:43)
B3 The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) (3:07)
B4 Mother Nature (3:06)
B5 Do Your Thing (3:44)

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Karl Denson - Dance Lesson #2 (2000)

1. Dance Lesson #2
2. Like Like Dope
3. Rumpwinder
4. Flute Down
5. A.J. Bustah
6. Shorter Path #1, A
7. Shorter Path #2, A
8. I Want the Funk
9. Who Are You?

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Mother Earth - Stoned Woman (1996)

1. Riot On 103rd Street
2. Look To The Light
3. Stoned Woman
4. The 5th Quadrant
5. Jonathan E
6. Bad Ass Weed
7. Knowledge (Rap)
8. Knowledge (Instrumental)
9. Look To The Light (Alternate)

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Buddy Miles - Hell and Back (1994)

1. Born Under a Bad Sign
2. Change, The
3. All Along the Watchtower
4. Let It Be Me
5. Come Back Home
6. Be Kind to Your Girlfriend
7. Decision, The
8. Nothing Left to Lose

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George Thorogood & The Destroyers - The Hard Stuff (2006)

1. Hard Stuff
2. Hello Josephine
3. Moving
4. I Got My Eyes on You
5. I Didn't Know
6. Any Town U.S.A.
7. Little Rain
8. Cool It!
9. Love Doctor
10. Dynaflow Blues
11. Rock Party
12. Drifter's Escape
13. Give Me Back My Wig
14. Taking Care of Business
15. Huckle up Baby



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The Sweet Vandals - The Sweet Vandals (2007)

1.: I Got You Man
2.: Charlie's Love
3.: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
4.: You Wanna Be My Lover
5.: You're Gettin' It
6.: Do It Right
7.: Beautiful
8.: Come On Now
9.: That's The Way I Am
10.: Nites Lites




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Heavy funk from the Spanish scene -- really great little combo with hard-cooking organ from Carlo Coupe, and some wickedly soulful vocals from Mayka Edjole -- a singer who almost stands next to the best current deep funk divas from the US! There's a lean, stripped-down quality to the record we really love -- mostly just tight drums, bass, guitar, and Hammond -- all produced with enough grit in the grooves to give the record a classic funk quality on most numbers. There's a lot less of the too-bright production qualities that sometimes mar other recent work from Spain -- and the Sweet Vandals really seem poised to be their nations emissaries on the international funk circuit! Titles include "I Got You Man", "Charlie Love", "Do It Right", "You're Getting It", "You Wanna Be My Lover", "Come On Now", and "That's The Way I Am"

Afro Elements - It Remains To Be Seen (2007)

1. Think 05:40
2. It Remains To Be Seen 06:02
3. Ju Ju 04:16
4. The Things You Do 06:47
5. Latinspiration 04:51
6. Volcano 05:18
7. Afrolude 01:13
8. Four Letter Word 06:18
9. Lift Your Life 05:31
10. Volcano - Raydio Mix 04:10
11. Choclat 05:06
12. Stop You're Killing Me 03:34
13. Casa Del Ritmo 05:07
14. Heavy Hands 05:31
15. Choclat - Mr Gone's Club Sandwich 07:37



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Jazzy soul and cosmic grooves served up warmly by Afro Elements -- their long awaited full length debut for the Freestyle label! Afro Elements does a pretty sweet job of blending diverse elements for an expansive, but somehow tightly groovy sound -- recalling the funky keyboards groove of prime George Duke, with timeless sound overall -- putting them in the company of modern masters such as Jiva! The playing is really impeccable throughout, with loads Fender Rhodes, bass, live and programmed percussion -- and occasional guest vocalists. Sweet stuff! Titles include "Think" and "Latinspiration" featuring Heidi Vogel, "It Remains To Be Seen", "Ju Ju", "Volcano", "Four Letter Word", "Lift Your Life" feat Tyaire & Benny Diggs, "Volcano" (Raydio mix) feat Jeff Lorber, "Stop You're Killing Me", "Casa Del Ritmo" and more!

Alliance Ethnik - Best Of (2004)

1. Respect (feat. Vinia Mojica)
2. Honesty & Jalousie (Fais un Choix dans La Vie)
3. Simple et Funky
4. Parisien du Nord
5. Quand l'Inspecteur S'Emmêle (Interlude)
6. No Limites
7. 5 Heures du Mat' (feat. Vinia Mojica)
8. Fat Come Back
9. Parole Est à La Défonce (Interlude)
10. Vent Tourne [Inédit]
11. Simple et Funky
12. Scratch Action Heroes
13. Playback
14. Jam (feat. Razhel)
15. Enfant Doit Vivre (feat. Youssou N'Dour)
16. Star Track (feat. De La Soul)


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Alliance Ethnik are a multi-culteral group from all over Europe and Africa. They started out back in 1994, with the excellent Simple Et Funky produced by no other than Bob Power, the inspiration behind A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. Their music is a lot more friendly compared to the rap that was hitting French shop shelves, Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and other gangsta rap were dominating. So K-Mel, Gutsy, Crazy B, Médard amd Fast Jay put out some of the funkiest rap in Europe. The lyrics were jokey, but brought some serious subjects, like respecting women, wearing a condom, and being honest rather than jealous. This went down well with the French public, and they did well. Crazy B is their DJ, and has won 7 DMC awards in the 90s alone.
This CD brings together everything Alliance Ethnik, from Simple Et Funky right through to Un Enfant Doit Vivre with the excellent Youssou N'dour. The whole album has nothing new for those of you who have Simple Et Funky and Fat Comeback, but for those who don't know them you're in for a treat. English mixed in with French rap is on the menu here, and should be enjoyed by many hip hop lovers. Vinia Mojica's voice is soulful, and with guests like Rahzel, Common, De La Soul and DJ Pone, you're in for a good listen.

Bernard Allison - Chills & Thrills (2008)

1. Chills & Thrills
2. Boogie Man
3. So DeVine
4. When I'm Gone
5. Missing Tyrone
6. Just My Guitar and Me
7. Compromising For Your Needs
8. Black & White
9. Serious
10. Heart of St. Paul
11. That's Why I'm Crying
12. Groove With Me
13. Serious - (After Hours)



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Dr. John and The Lower 911 - City That Care Forgot (2008)

1. Keep On Goin' (Album Version) 4:50
2. Time For A Change featuring Eric Clapton (Album Version) 2:57
3. Promises, Promises featuring Willie Nelson (Album Version) 3:46
4. You Might Be Surprised (Album Version) 4:02
5. Dream Warrior (Album Version) 5:01
6. Black Gold (Album Version) 3:16
7. We Gettin' There featuring Terence Blanchard (Album Version) 5:16
8. Stripped Away featuring Eric Clapton (Album Version) 3:38
9. Say Whut? (Album Version) 4:38
10. My People Need A Second Line (Album Version) 5:22
11. Land Grab featuring Terence Blanchard (Album Version) 4:00
12. City That Care Forgot featuring Eric Clapton and Ani DiFranco (Album Version) 5:40
13. Save Our Wetlands (Album Version) 4:07

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Jeremy Warmsley - How We Became (2008)

1. Lose My Cool
2. Sins (I Try)
3. How We Became
4. 15 Broken Swords
5. Dancing With the Enemy
6. I Keep the City Burning
7. Turn Your Back
8. Waiting Room
9. Take Care
10. If He Breaks Your Heart
11. Pressure
12. Craneflies
13. Boat Song.
14. Temptation.


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Jeremy Warmsley is a half English, half French West London based singer-songwriter, currently signed to Transgressive Records.
His musical style displays an electronica influenced approach to melodic pop songwriting, first heard on debut single 'I Believe In The Way You Move' (July 2005), and further developed on his 'The Art Of Fiction' LP (October 2006). He toured the UK with Regina Spektor and the Shins that year. After a lengthy wait, a non-album single "The Boat Song/Temptation" appeared in April 2008 (featuring a New Order cover). His new album, "How We Became", co-produced by Markus Dravs (Coldplay/Arcade Fire/Bjork) will be released in the UK in September 2008, followed by a lengthy headline tour.
In 2008 Warmsley along with (Mystery Jets & Adem) contributed the song "Grains of Sand" to the Survival International charity album Songs for Survival.

Nash - The Chancer (2001)

1. Black Box
2. 100 Million Ways
3. Just A Little Sign
4. The Chancer
5. Keep Rising
6. Breakaway
7. Time
8. Soon To Be
9. I Don't Care
10. What Can I Do?
11. When The Truth Comes Out
12. Alone


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In a nutshell this is Ocean Colour Scene with beats. Lead singer (and guitarist) Russell Nash has a croaky, raspy voice straight out of Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels that vocally and lyrically show his stage roots (a drama school veteran, he was a west end child actor in the likes of Oliver).
Along with DJ, producer and rapper Steve 'Tha Force' Ellington (last seen spinning tunes and cussing Ali G's patois on the comedian's TV show) and musicians Don Bannister, Pete Cherry and Izzi Dunn, Nash has produced a passionate mixture of hip hop, folk and funk that occasionally hits superlative highs on tracks such as the powerful ballad 'Soon To Be' and the recently released and very funky single 'A 100 Million Ways' (which the group re-perform in a semi-classical way at the album's close).
Honed over two years of hard gigging 'The Chancer' is a tight if occasionally self-indulgent record that manages to merge both street and chin stroking Dylan-like culture in a fairly neat trick. Each song tells a narrative while Ellington keeps the flow and the feet moving with forceful hip hop influences (he was once part of the Ronin posse). Worth a punt.

Michel Benita - Drastic (2005)

1. This Is the Moment
2. Kpt'n
3. Sky Screen
4. Something's Wrong
5. Drastic Tone
6. Alles Ist Moglich Intro
7. Alles Ist Moglich
8. Made Already
9. Steel Flow
10. Translating
11. Dub Team
12. Sky Screen - (instrumental)
13. Whispering
14. Bonus track


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Personnel
Michel Benita (acoustic & electric bass; citar; percussion; voice; samples; FX; vocoder computer; programming treatment)
Stephanie McKay (voice)
Jalal The Grandfather of Rap (Revolutionary Arts Proverbalization) (spoken word)
Nils-Petter Molvær (trombone)
Dhafer Youssef (voice)
Pierre De Bethman (Fender Rhodes)
Stéphane Guillaume (flute, clarinet)
Kpt'n Planet (Pipon Garcia) (battery; FX; vocals)
Ingrid Rieber (spoken word)