Watts Funky (Vinyl 2xLP) Indie Punk Alternative

Watts Funky (Vinyl 2xLP) Indie Punk AlternativeJohnny Otis was an essential part of the post war New Orleans scene, and thus a vital piece of the soul and R&B puzzle. His 60s and 70s output was a humourously sly stew of soul, blues and funk, often featuring his talented son Shuggie in the ranks. This here gathers a brace of fine funky moments from that era.

A funky drummer sets the tone for the pure soul of Black Pumas

Popol Vuh and Terry Riley are present here too

Released originally on Glass Records it took a "competent little rock band" with a bassist who'd served time in Bauhaus into a world chorused by multi-track vocals and bathroom ambience

galaxy-patrolling space jams ('1983

hits and hitherto unreleased

released in 1988

hybridizing synth melodies

Terence Blanchard

the emotional despair of Do Nothing and the bright and breezy Hey

so a new slower beat to suit this extreme weather had to be found and the ever resourceful music entrepreneurs came up with the slower paced beat and Rocksteady was born

180 gram exact repro reissue of The Electric Prunes' 1967 debut

which have contributed to the album's stunning radio-friendly success