^^^ That is a really awesome video. His death was a tragedy, I can't believe that someone so talented and always himself went by almost un-noticed in the musical world. "Bless The Weather and Solid Air," are two of my favourite albums ever.

R.I.P sir!

Can I get a link to that too?

I completely forgot about sorting this link out. Will get on it tomorrow.

OK so I haven't posted here in a while and I was reading this thread: http://www.musicbanter.com/hardcore-...-why-hate.html and wanted to chip in outside of the thread because I have been listening quite a lot to a band that SHOULD be considered metalcore but they certainly don't fit the established criteria.


So this is a 2010 release and not some old obscure album I dug up to give credence to my thoughts. It's a damn heavy album with a decidely old school feel but still sounds fresh and far from tired. The reasoning I am linking it to the Metalcore thread is because this is what the genre should sound like.

It's not a Hardcore punk album but neither is it a Thrash Metal album. It straddles both with consumate ease. It has the attitude and directness of Hardcore Punk. There is very little in terms of tempo changes, it's aggressive and direct with barely no solos and vocals that almost verge of crust BUT the guitars and riffs borrow from a lot of early Thrash and crossover music.

The riffs are as important as the directness yet there are no breakdowns, no uneccessary double bass blasts or cookie monster vocals so to me this is what the scene should sound like.

Just as the crossover scene in the mid late 80's introduced Metalheads to Hardcore punk and vice versa, this album made over 20 years later may do the same to a new generation of fans. It's not a groundbreaking album or even absolutely essential but it is heavy (compared to the bassless Metalcore) and a reminder that there is still damn good music being played that doesn't bother to lump itself in with a particular scene and plays music for enjoyment not profit or commerciality.

Here is a vid and if anyone wants a link LMK.

As you might know, I pretty much never listen to this kinda music, but this album sounds intersting nonetheless and I'm in the mood for diversifying a bit, so if you could link me up that'd be fairly awesome of you :)

Retro Funk

I have always liked Funk especially the deep, down and dirty stuff like Undisputed Truth, Ohio Players and Lightnin' Rod and over the past few years there has been a revival of this sound with bands not only sounding decidely retro but also using recording techniques and instruments of the era for that extra authenticity.

The band that first came to my attention was The Quantic Soul Orchestra who also recorded an album with legendary Soul Singer Spanky Wilson.




although I like both of these projects (there is a third simple called Quantic which is the main mans chilled output) I still wanted to find something a little more raw sounding and I stumbled across this outfit recently:



This album was released last year and should have got more attention. I mean it ticks all the boxes and is pretty hard to dislike really.

This again has lead me on a chase and I found these:



rather good don't you agree? I won't ramble on too much because Funk is an acquired taste (why?) but if you like what you hear then holler if you need any links.

Recommended:
Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra - I'm Thankful
Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Macambos - This Is
The Poets Of Rhythm - Discerne/Define


Still looking :)

This is pretty damn good. I'll have to have a listen.

The Quantic Soul Orchestra is one of my favorite bands. They have a whole bunch of albums out, some of which are deep grooved funk, while others have jazz orientation that sounds like Seventies era jazz funk of Roy Ayers, Les McCann, Eddie Harris & Donald Byrd.

For your listening pleasure here's Eddie Harris & Les McCann performing the jazz funk classic Compared to What, a song that says it all & even more. Les McCann's angry & righteous vocal is one of the most passionate & heartfelt I've ever heard.

http://www.ukstars.co.uk/tribute-ban...ur-booty-2.jpg

A simple premise for todays post. Songs that will always get me dancing (even though I look like a broom handle having a fit) played loud in a pub/club.

It's 2 am in the morning, you have had one too many but you have energy galore, so what better way than to make a fool of yourself and boogie on down:

:D

After the first time I heard this song, I played it soo much in my car that the guy I carpool with to work almost jumped out screaming. There is no way anyone can listen to this song and not move. :love: