Faze-O - Breakin' The Funk (1979)

A Chicago funk quintet who had some unexceptional singles for She in 1978 and 1979. Keyboardist Keith "Chop Chop" Harrison, guitarist Ralph "Love" Aikens, bassist Tyrone "Flye" Crum, drummer Roger "Dodger" Parker, and percussionist Robert "Bip" Neal, Jr. landed a Top 10 single right out of the box with "Riding High" in 1978. The next release, "Good Thang," missed the Top 40, and "Breakin' The Funk" barely charted. After that, Faze-O was soon gonzo. (Courtesy of last.fm)

BTF was released on She Records.




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Marvin Gaye - In Our Lifetime (1981)

  

One of Gaye's funkiest albums coming at you all the way from 1981.  Marvin was responsible for writing, producing, arranging, and mixing all the songs himself. One of my favorite post-Motown albums from MG. IOL was an exit of his previous disco offerings and more of a branch out type of effort.

Side One

Praise

Life is for Learning

Love Party

Funk Me

Side Two
Far Cry (Arranged by Frank Blair)
Love Me Now or Love Me Later
Heavy Love Affair
In Our Lifetime

Below is a Youtube vid of the song "Funk Me"
Later sampled by Mobb Deep's "M.O.B." on The Safe is Cracked (2009)




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Bloodstone - Riddle Of The Sphinx (1975)

Bloodstone offers a bit of everything, doo-wop, funk, soul, and a sprinkle of Hendrix. Originally formed as a doo-wop quintet, this Kansas City band of brothers hit the scene in 1962. A decade later, 1972 saw their self-titled album, Bloodstone blow up the charts.

Riddle Of The Sphinx has a "pharaoh feel" to it as the cover artwork may suggest. Great tunes from the boys!

This LP is from my collection and another steal at 33 cents from a garage sale.

Side One

For The First Time

I Just Learned To Walk

Sign For Me Dad

My Little Lady

Something's Missing

A Time For Refelction

Side Two

This World Is Funky

Young Times Old Times

Wasted Time (Theme from "Riddle Of The Sphinx ")

Nobody But You

Save Me

  1. Save Me

  2. Epilog

  3. The Still

Sorry, no Youtube sample but I have this!

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Caldera - Sky Islands (1977)

One of my favorite jazz fusion groups, Caldera. A Latin band that that created a hybrid sound of jazz, funk and rock with a Latin music vibe. Fans of jazz fusionists Return to Forever and Weather Report will adore this Brazilian band. The members were influenced by everything from Earth, Wind & Fire's soul/funk to Afro-Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba and Andean/Peruvian music. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Tracklisting:
1. Sky Islands
2. Ancient Source
3. It Used To Be True
4. Pegasus
5. Carnavalito
6. Seraphim
7. Indigo Fire

Youtube Sample:



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The New Birth - Comin' From All Ends (1974)

Picked this up at a garage sale for 33 cents and contains jazz and funk melodies from Detroit. Formerly known as The Nite-Liters, the motor city outfit was created by ex-Motown songwriters and producers Vernon Bullock and Harvey Fuqua.  Let's not forget Tony Churchill. Album released on RCA Victor.

Tracklisting below.

1. End to End

2. Take This Train to Freedom

3. I Wash My Hands Of The Whole Damn Deal

4. Lady Love

5. Pretty Music

6. Patiently

7. Echos Of My Mind

8. Do It Again

9. Comin' From All Ends

10. Epilog

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Dexter Wansel - Life On Mars (1976)

One of my personal favorites and first digs ever! Space Funk to the max! Sampled numerous times, by everyone from Kid 'N Play to Lupe Fiasco.

Released on Philadelphia International, this album gave me chills down my spine when I first put it on my turntable.

If you do not know Dexter Wansel and Philadelphia International, then you need to get your fingers dusty!

 The track listing below.

1. Prophet Named K.G.
2. Life On Mars
3. Together Once Again
4. Stargazer
5. One Million Miles From The Ground
6. You Can Be What You Wanna Be
7. Theme From The Planets
8. Rings Of Saturn



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WELCOME!

Thanks for visiting my crate digging blog.

Started digging a few years ago and been going strong ever since. I understand their are many music blogs out there. I am simply just sharing my collection with the you to allow great music to shine. As I continue on my journey to find dope music, I will post new gems and information on this blog. Main genres found here are jazz, funk, R&B, and soul.

This website is for educational purposes only and to teach music lovers about past history.

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