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Big Sam’s Funky Nation: King of the Party
Hypersoul
On King of the Party, Big Sam’s Funky Nation blends slamming, guitar-driven rock and schmaltzy dance grooves with New Orleans funk. Big Sam Williamson, a former trombonist with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, has one goal: to get your ass out on the dance floor. The title track is as heavy as it gets—a floor shaking bassline fleshed out with wailing Slash-like guitar solos. “Krunked Up” makes reference to the original slang of the word, and would make a fantastic blaxploitation film track or lost Soul Train classic. “Take 5” is a slow, trombone waltz, while Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle” is reclaimed from The Black Crowes for the dance floor. ”Big Ole Booty” is the best track—a funky horn blaring ode intended to get your baby’s backside going round and round.
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Golden Bloom "Flying Mountain"
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The Chapin Sisters "Crying in the Rain"
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