Customer Reviews

Texas Funk 1968-1975

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I can't rave enough about this series. All the artists for their contribution, along with the Jazz Man/Now Again label should get a Grammy for this. From the superb reproduction of the original mono sound, from the choice of material, from the muted colors of the photos used, to the color of the graphics, the liner notes, everything was done by people with the sharpest of the sharpest artist's eye. It does not matter which you choose, Midwest, Florida, Carolina or Texas, they are all incredible. My hat off to the label, too, for not issuing this in a cheapo box set. Just buy them all. This music has put me in other worlds. The next best ones are Searching For Soul and Getting It Off.

This is from a guy who was raised on rock and rap until the early
90's when I got turned on to the Meters.It has never been the same
since.It is a requirement for anyone who loves the funk to own this
CD.

Really enjoyed this album and felt there was real promise in some of the music. Now I think I know where Sly & The Family Stone grew up. It's really nice stuff with a clean, crisp sound for those of you who like early funk. It's another one of those that makes you want to know how it all turned out for the participants.

The CD arrived in just a few days! I am very happy with the delivery. About the album, it has a lot of covers with different names. Quality not so great. Peaks out on some speakers and sounds distorted in a bad way. Otherwise, another piece of funk soul history and I am glad it is Texas funk but I know there is more of it and better tracks out there. Just got to dig real deep I guess, (or maybe not SO deep...).

Great collection of songs. Raw, earthy funk and soul. Great historical info in the booklet too!