Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

I'm pretty new to Mr Cash.

Once you get him, he is fkn superb. Proper fkn soooperrrrrrrrrb

This is his live comeback album sung live at the infamous Folsom prison, with his wife joining him here and there.

If you ain't tried then give this a shout, its fkn grreeeeeeaaaaaattt. Let the whole album happen then it will make sense.

Fck it this is the man to first use the word "psychobilly" in a song, what more do you need.

The man wasn't shy of a bit of speed in his day and there's nothing wrong with that.

get on this and ennnnjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjoooooooooooyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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Etta James - Sings Funk

Etta James is a fkn amazing vocalist. I first came across her when I heard her 50's trax on the Gaz Rockin' Blues comp (earlier post) and her vocals just stoood out big time and I was hooked

She carried on singing never reaching the fame her soooperb vocals deserved. Perhaps her love of a parttttttyyyyy then unfortunately the needle denied her the reputation she sooooo deserved.

There is much to choose from, but right noiw I just love this album of soul "n" funk. Fkn genuis and what a fkn voice, seriously what a fkn voice. GET ON THIS and ENJOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYY.

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VA - Pebbles Vol.1

I bought vol.1 back in the eighties, differant cover and I'm sure there is a change in tracklisting on this re-issue, but maybe it's dodgy @rse memory.

Not that it matters as this Fkn brilliant compilation of hard rockin 60's garage, with an extra 80's track.

Seriously great garage and a couple of funny tunes thrown in as well.

Get on it

Enjoy
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Janis Joplin - 18 Essential Songs

If you've never listened to her, you should BIG TIME, and this is a brilliant place to start.

If you do listen to her this is a fkn sperb collection.

You all know her shes the Mercedes Benz song lady (on here).

What a fkn voice, no really what a fkn voice. It is very, very good. Bluesy, soul, rock voice and so much more.

You can feel the heartbreak, ciggies, booze, drugs, pain and partyyyyyy in her voice.
Fkn do it you will not regret it. ENJOY.
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Slim Harpo - best of

Its all about the music and this album certainly is. Blues and upbrat jumpin blue for your pleasure.

His upbeat stuff rocks along good and proper with his distinctive voice and sh#t hot blues harp in the driving seat.

Neverending thanks to all who introduced me to Slim. I just more of you to get on how great he is.

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Enjoy

Otis Redding - Otis Blue

Otis Redding at his very best.

As sixties soul albums go this is up with the very best. It really is fkn superb.

Definately on the list of albums it should be illegal not to own.

There is something very special about his cover of the stones Satisfaction, ssssssssoooooooooooooooo ggggggggoooooooooooood.

Enjoy, Enjoy, ENJOY

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VA - Stax of Funk

Someone once told me you only need 1 good funk compilation. I've never heard so much bllks in all my life. As long as they are good you need mooooooooorrreeeeeeeeeeeeee.

And this is a fkn good album, from the Memphis based label.

The tracks come fro the time soul was moving into funk and they are fkn great.

This album led me to so many more artists.
Enjoy
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MC5 - Kick out the Jams

A great garage punk band from the late 60's. These fellas were up for revoluuuuution.

They are an important part in punk history, not as often claimed the starting point.

Put aside all that and the thing that you've got is a sh#t hot band knocking out sh#t hot tunes and thats what fkn matters.

This is there first album and its liiiveeee.

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Enjoy

Sonny Boy Williamson II - The Real Folk Blues (US 1966)

Sonny Boy Williamson II produces good quality clean and simple blues here for the "real Folk Blues" series.

I prefer the more upbeat tracks, listen and make your own mind up.

The stuff about his name, see link, is pretty wierd but don't let it detract from great quality music on offer on this album.

enjoy

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Various Artists - James Brown's Funky People

The first of a 3 album collection that everyone who loves a bit of funk should own.

All of the tracks are from the James Brown stable and most have been sampled here there and fkn everywhere so you'll find them familiar.

Proper hard basslines, funky beats, blinding vocals, the occasional jazzy vibe all add up to a must have album.

Enjoy
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Various Artists - Studio One Ska

Dammit, fk the rain, its summer so moooooooore Ska compilations.

Back to the stella output from the vaults of Studio 1. This for some seriously good Ska from the late 50's onwards.

There is some proper raw recordings on this CD which will put a smile on your face and get those feet moving.

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Enjoy

The Meters - Look-Ka Py Py

The second Album from the amaaazzzzzzzzzzing New Orleans funk band.

These guys have backed just about anybody who is anybody, but by god they really, really do the job and some on their tunes.

They influenced the whole world of funk including more recent funk rock bands. Proper tight, raw, funk.

I got into these via a New Orleans funk compilation, which they rocked. Just fkn listen to them. Then again and again and again
Enjoy
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Jimi Hendrix - Smash Hits

This great compilation album was released in back in 1968.

If you really, really only want one Hendrix album you are very silly.

That said this album would do the job, it has all the classics, and f#ck they are goooooooooood.

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Little Walter - His Best

The harmonica king Little Walter at his very best.

He was a contempory of Muddy Waters on the Chess label, and not known for clean living.

Despite or perhaps because of his mad lifestyle he produced some sh#t hot blues and rhythm "n" blues

Just wait till Juke or My babe rock out of your speakers and smiillllle.

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VA - Studio 1 Rockers

The Jamaican Studio 1 records produced great music at the same time as the more well known Trojan records.

This album I heard playing as I was going around some dodgy @rse London Market. I had to find the stall playing it and buy it straight away.

It is an amazing mixture of up tempo late sixties rocksteady, ska and early reggae.

Fkn great album for the summer. Get on it.

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VA - kent 238 double shot of soul

Great album from Kent who raided the vaults of the Double Shot label for these great tracks.

Late Sixties Soul and R"n"B with a proper funky vibe going on.

I challenge you to listen to "Foxy" bangin out "Trouble" and keep your feet from moving.

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Edwin Starr - Agent 00 Soul (live)

What can you say. It's Edwin Starr a great showman and a regular at mid eighties UK Scooter rallies. It didn't matter if it was a field or a Smokin' club he just knew how to fkn rock it and get thde crow really going.

This is why I chose his live album for this post simply because hearing him live brought back so many memories.

Studio albums will follow, but in the meantime whether you have the same memories or not just sit back and enjoy the master showman at his trade.

Link Wray - The Orginal Rumble

Link Wray is the godfather of the distorted guitar sound that so influenced garage, punk and heavy rock.

Just about any guitar driven, rough edged musician will name check Link all because of his raw, lowfi, distinctive sound

Fans include Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez have both got into this, using his tracks in Pulp Fiction and the Desperado.

I doubt anyone will like all the tracks here, but the ones you do like you will really, really love. Enjoy.

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

Always quoted as one of the best albums of "all time" by the whole rolling stone/Q/mojo old fellas music magazines.

I can no longer claim youth nor, I reckon, can many of you reading this.

And you know what this really is a masterful album put together by Brian Wilson before his drug intake seperated him from all reason for about 35 years.

Keb Darge's Legendary Deep Funk, Vol.1

You may have noticed by now that I am no music snob and I do love a good compilation, onus on the good.

By god this a a f#ckn amazing compilation of deep, deep funk put together by the legendary Northern soul and Deep funk DJ. F#'k me he knows his stuff.

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Remember above all else funk is not the muppet music blaring out of mark 1 escorts which was often the prelude to an "encounter" with our wedgeheaded mortal enemies.