Rejuvenation [Original recording reissued]

The Meters | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Sundazed Music Inc.
• ASIN: B00004T3XI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,761 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. People Say

2. Love Is For Me

3. Just Kissed My Baby

4. What'cha Say

5. Jungle Man

6. Hey Pocky A-Way

7. It Ain't No Use

8. Loving You Is On My Mind

9. Africa

10. People Say (Single Version)

11. Hey Pocky A-Way (Single Version)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

When the Meters jumped from the Josie label to Reprise in 1972, their new label seemed intent on crossing them over to a wider audience. Released in 1974, Rejuvenation, the Meters' second Reprise album, stands as the best of this period, with their core funk sound embellished with elements of rock and mainstream soul. The success of this album can be judged by the fact that six of these nine songs stayed fixed in the (Funky) Meters repertoire more than 25 years after they recorded them. Their version here of "Hey Pocky A-Way" stands as the song's definitive reading, but tracks such as "People Say," "Just Kissed My Baby" (featuring the contributions of Lowell George), "Jungle Man," and "Africa" are career highlights as well, retaining the power of stripped-down funk while still fleshing out the sound with punchy horns, background singers, and a more rock-oriented production. These cuts don't quite reach the level of the gloriously funky three-minute instrumental nuggets they made for Josie, but they come very close. --Marc Greilsamer

Product Description

Although their reputation as one of the world's greatest instrumental units never quite translated into mainstream stardom, the Meters turned out a steady stream of remarkable '70s albums whose earthy instrumental textures and complex, inventive rhythms were a key influence upon more than one generation of funk and hip-hop artists. 1974's Rejuvenation offers persuasive evidence of the band's seminal status. The album also features one of the Meters' biggest hits, the infectious anthem "Hey Pocky A-Way," as well as such Meters classics as "People Say, "What'cha Say" and "Jungle Man." Sundazed's expanded edition adds alternate single versions of "Hey Pocky A-Way" and "People Say" as bonus tracks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best album from the funkiest band of all time, December 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Rejuvenation (Audio CD)

Not to dis the contributions of other funk masters like Parliament/Funkadelic (who are brilliant in their own right), but NO ONE can make an ass shake like the Meters in their prime. And this is their prime. Actually, every one of their previous releases (which are largely all-instrumental with the exception of "Cabbage Alley") up to this one is a five-star title. After "Rejuvenation," things started to go downhill, even though subsequent albums contained their share of highlights. But, it never got any better than this title. Every song is a winner, and a few are stone-cold classics ("Hey Pocky Way," "Jungle Man," "Just Kissed My Baby"). I've put this on at many a party and have delighted at seeing individuals, seated alone, morose and lonesome in the corner, begin to twitch involuntarily and uncontrollably in response to the rhythms the Meters pour out (this last statement is NOT an exaggeration). This is music which makes people who are not in the know approach you asking, "Who IS this? I gotta get this!" Actually, you may be a bit more familiar with the Meters than you think as a new generation of hip-hop artists has sampled their tracks liberally. Great stuff! Get it, you will not regret it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funk essential, June 1, 2000

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GimmeSomeD (boston, ma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rejuvenation (Audio CD)

I am a fan of the Meters' early albums for the Josie label, which consisted of the funkiest 3-minute toss-off instrumentals ever. To me, the closer they got to doing the Neville Bros./New Orleans "sound," the cheesier and less appealing they got. Fortunately, this reissue of their 1974 Warner album shows them stretching out their songs, but still packing a punch. The Porter/Nocentelli/Modeliste rhythm section is as hot as ever, and all of the tracks, from the outrageously funky party tunes to the smooth and soulful groovers, will not disappoint. There is even a 12-minute song, "Aint No Use," which is an R&B-type song that turns into a funky jam.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars y'all are missing the best part, December 2, 2005

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griphfunk the rock nasty "music fanatic" (provo ut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rejuvenation (Audio CD)

let me just say that i absolutely love this album. i do enjoy the instrumental years, but this is my favorite era. anyway all of the below reviews are missing out on it ain't no use. they either hate it and think it wanders or they just simply mention its length which is around twelve minutes. besides jungle man this is my favorite song on the album. the opening guitar riff almost sounds southern rockish but the tune eventually morphs into a drum driven, funk fest. the closing drum solo is excellent. i would dare say that this is the best in studio jamming i have ever heard and i love tunes that go off into jams. the meters are an excellent group and this album is definately imho their finest. pick it up just to hear the drum solo at the end of it ain't no use, its well worth it. nuff said.