EAST OF UNDERGROUND by EAST OF UNDERGROUND
CD Version
SKU | 41218 |
Artist | EAST OF UNDERGROUND |
Title | EAST OF UNDERGROUND |
Label | WAX POETICS RECORDS |
Catalog # | WPRCD 001 |
Tag | |
Release | W 33 - 2007 |
Format | CD - USCD |
€ 4,99 | incl. VAT, excl. shipping |
Tracks
- I Want To Take You Higher
- Smiling Faces
- Hell Below
- People Get Ready
- Getting Over
- I'll Bet You / California
- Popcorn / Oye Como Va
- I Love You For All Seasons
- East Of Java
- Walk On By
Description
The is the launch of the Wax Poetics record label !
In 1971, in the midst of America’s conflict in Vietnam, the U.S army held a show band contest and showcased the two winning bands in a promotional album. East Of Underground managed to capture the spirit of America with their sweet-soul covers of Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield and Funkadelic.The quality of the recording is superior, as is the musicianship: the falsetto harmonies, the gritty guitar, and the devouring drums. But song choice is just as responsible for the success of this album.
Unlike other obscure-funk reissues and compilations, East Of Underground is immediately familiar, instantly gratifying and endlessly playable.
Only a handful of original copies are known to exist, the album is now reissued for the first time. Tip!