Abstract Funk Theory [Vinyl]

Lo Fidelity Allstars | Format: Vinyl

Product Details

• Vinyl (February 25, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Obsessive [Studio]
• ASIN: B00006L3YJ
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,201,505 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Edition ten from Obsessive of this constantly evolving series brings us Lo Fidelity Allstars. This collection of tracks for the Abstract Funk Theory album represents some of the musical influences that have inspired the Lo Fi's and as you would expect, it's high, eclectic quality throughout! They span across some varied territory with tracks from Bill Withers through to Lambchop from Mercury Rev to Timbaland and Charlatans UK plus an exclusive Ropeman Remix of 'On The Pier'. Slipcase. 2003. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Best of the "Abstract Funk Theory" Releases, April 15, 2003

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Karl Miller "kemspeaks" (Phoenixville, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abstract Funk Theory (Audio CD)

The Lo-Fidelity All Stars contribution to the Abstract Funk Theory series is a great mix of true old school soul sounds, funky house beats and remixed British rhythms.
Go immediately to track #13 on this disc - The Emotion's "Blind Alley" is the finest cut, and a reminder of why the Hutchinson sisters were the best "girl band" of their day. Over a slinky Stax-style horn section, their three part harmonies are tremendous. This is a much rawer song than their later Maurice White produced work, but those glorious vocals ring through. Then cut back to Bill Wither's live version of "Grandma's Hands" - you have to wonder why Wither's abandoned his career when you hear these great vocals. Al Wilson's "The Snake" is both a great novelty song (women, don't bring a snake into your home!) and an inspired vocal performance - for anyone who only knows of Wilson from "Show and Tell", this is a great way to learn more about his Lou Rawls style voice.
The Lo-Fidelty's own "On The Pier" is also included, with its brilliant use of a sample from Joe Tex's "Oh Me Oh My" - it blends well with the 60's and 70's soul classics included on this mix.

4.0 out of 5 stars lo fi does it again, September 13, 2003

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Null (Where I Am) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abstract Funk Theory (Audio CD)

as you may have read, i first got into lo-fi with their 2nd cd.
and this was pretty different for me. i should've guessed that 'abstract funk theory' was a collection, but me, i'm so naiive.
so i snatched this baby up, remembering the greatness of "don't be afraid of love"...
BOY was THIS different.
i wasn't really expecting a DJ set (sort of) by the lo-fi, and the track selection was also pretty weird too.
and seeing AJ Scent and Al Wilson on the same cd blew me away...
let's just put it that way...yeah. but the tracks are different enough to make you guess what will be next. (unless, of course, you've already listened to it one time)

all in all, the lo-fi make contact, just not as much as with their OWN cds. right. i guess that if we could give half ratings, i'd give it a 3 and a half.

Happy listening,
lex luthor