Music Of Red Hook

Town Managers "we're the ghettoest" 1998

2008-11-19T13:12:00.000-08:00

Rick, Frick and Jonk lived together in Philly in the mid 1990's. They formed this group. They played some shows around, put out a 7" & a full length.
They rarely use their real names.They do like to share. They may return one day. Until then, enjoy this:

town managers

the HeXXers "Freaks with the Savage Beat" (2004)

2008-11-03T08:15:00.001-08:00

Great raucous stompin' garage band from southern CA. It's been a while since trash rock was this good. I can't stop listening to it and dancing my fanny off. Not sure if they are still performing, their website seems pretty abandoned, which is why I am posting this.

Hexxers

the Dirtys "You Should Be Sinnin'" (1996?)

2008-10-18T09:45:00.000-07:00

Balls out Crypt records band from Michigan. This record has some pretty good garage punk leanings, with almost metal drumming. It's a little too much for me at times, but "Midnight 'til Noon" is such a great song I just had to post it. If you like Motorhead (like I do) check this out. It took me a while to really appreciate this one but lately I've been blasting it a lot so up it goes!

Dirtys

Country Teasers "The Pastoral-Not Rustic-World of Their Greatest Hits" (1995)

2008-10-11T07:22:00.000-07:00

This came out about the same time as the Drags 1st (see last post). Bought it simply because it was issued by Crypt Records. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I'm not gonna explain the Country Teasers, you either get 'em or you don't and I feel like any attempts I make are just gonna come out seeming snotty and unnecessary. This record is a little more aggressive (sonically anyway) than their others. Once upon a time I would have called it my favorite but these days I like most everything they've ever done equally.
P.S. this is from the CD, which adds 2 songs ("Anytime, Cowboy" and "#1 Man) from their 1st 7" to what was initially a 10" album.

Pastoral

the Drags "Dragsploitation...Now!" (1995)

2008-10-10T03:58:00.000-07:00

Where do I begin with this one? I simply cannot say enough enough good things about this record, and I could probably ramble on for days so I'm gonna keep it brief lest I bore the crap out of you. "Dragsploitation...Now!" makes me play guitar. 13 years later I still can't help it. I just have to rock out. This is one of the finest pieces of trash rock ever forced onto wax. It is vicious and feral and I can't imagine my life without it.

Drags

The Cherry Valence - selftitled (2001)

2008-10-08T11:24:00.000-07:00

Good ass 70s style rock from Raleigh NC. I never knew much about these guys but for a while there, it seemed like they were always in either Seattle or Portland, and I never missed those shows. Two drummers and it really makes a difference. This was their first album on Estrus. There are a few things on this record that bug me, but not many. I could do without the falsetto on "Lose that Smile," but it's still a great jam. Anyway hear for yourself.

CherryValence

Bob Log III "Live: Aloha From Japan" (2000)

2008-10-08T11:05:00.000-07:00

Most people should know the name Bob Log by now. I haven't seen this one posted around the net, not really sure if it's ever been commercially available. Bought it from the man himself at a show in Arcata CA a few years back. Not exactly the best recording, but this being Bob Log, that's pretty much irrelevant. If I can get a scanner working I'll post the album cover... for now you're stuck with the jams only.

aloha

Satisfact "The Unwanted Sounds Of" (1996)

2008-10-08T10:24:00.000-07:00

I dug this up recently. Hadn't really listened to it for about 10 years now, but been kinda into it lately. I'm surprised Satisfact isn't a better known band today. Maybe it is and I'm just old. Anyway, this (their first) is my favorite of their albums but the others are good too.

satisfact

Charles Kynard - Charles Kynard

2008-09-25T18:42:00.001-07:00

Dusty Groove review -------A great album from organist Charles Kynard -- one of his best that wasn't issued on Prestige! This is one of the funky jazz LPs on Mainstream that really hits a nice groove, with Bob Shad's crisp production dovetailing with Kynard's jazz funk sensibilities just right -- not too slick or uptight at all! Kynard's backed here by a nice little LA combo that includes Carol Kaye on bass, King Errison on conga, and Ernie Watts on tenor -- all players who relax nicely into the groove, and let Charles hit a sweetly gliding sort of line on the Hammond. The overall groove is similar to his earlier Prestige soul jazz classic Reelin' With The Feelin -- but with shorter, tighter tracks, and more emphasis on the funk side, which is what we love to hear! --------

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Charles Kynard

The Dave pike Set - Got The Feelin'

2008-09-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

From the late 60s Boogaloo/Psychedelic period here's a long unavailable session from US Detroit born master vibraphonist Dave Pike –who worked in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands between 68 and 73- that was originally released Dutch only in 1968 on the Rock label Relax Records. joined by Rob Franken on organ, Joop Scholten on guitar, Ruud Jacobs on e-bass and Louis deBy behind the drums, the group lays down 12 irresistible psychy Jazz Funk tunes ranging from original compositions (‚Bacon Fat', ‚Middle Earth Herd') to instrumental cover versions of hits from James Brown (‚Got The Feelin'), Sam & Dave (‚You Got It Made') and The Classics (‚Spooky'). a good feel album from first to last note showing the band in great form: Pike's supergroovy vibes perfectly harmonize with Franken's hammond play, crisp drums, funky bass and some cracky wah-wah lashings provide a tough rhythm beat that is consistent throughout the entire LP. highly collectable Dutch Rare Groove! (Relax 1969/LP)

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Got The Feelin'

Witch - Lazy Bones

2008-09-21T18:11:00.000-07:00

Completely unknown band from Zambia , privately pressed on a small local label in 1975, this 5 piece electric band plays a strong electric African underground style. Tons of wah wah-fuzz guitar in every track, African style beats and vocals and all original song. If bands from Nigeria such as Blo and Ofege and bands from Zambia such as Rikki Ililonga and Chrissy Zebby are all traveling on the psychedelic highway with 100 mph the Witch overtakes them with 120. On the cover we can read: If you're feeling depressed, low, disturbed, out-of-sorts, sad, frustrated or widely demented, then folks, we suggest you seek out a quiet place, indulge in some soothing meditation and cut away that headache by listening to this inspiration album.-------(review taken from earrational)--------

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Witch

Tim Maia - Racional Vol 1.

2008-09-21T17:35:00.001-07:00

1960's thru 80's Brazilian soul singer. Joined a cult in the mid 70's and made this album. Weird shit.

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Tim Maia

Emilio Santiago -Emilio Santiago

2008-09-21T17:09:00.000-07:00

One of THE Brazilian funk classics of the 70s -- the debut album of soulful singer Emilio Santiago! The sound is a wonderful blend of samba, soul, and some of the electric jazzy riffing that was big in Brazil at the time, and which showed up in the styles of groups like Banda Black Rio or Unaio Black -- and Santiago's vocals are tremendous, equally at home with a hip grooving soul tune as they are with some of the album's mellower, jazzier tracks. Guest artists on the set include Brazilian jazz luminaries Joao Donato, Azymuth, and Wilson Das Neves -- and the album includes the funky breaking classic "Bananeira", an amazing version of a song written by Donato and Gilberto Gil, served up by Santiago in a version that's easily the best ever! Other tracks include a great version of Jorge Ben's "Brother", plus "Quero Alegria", "Depois", "Doa A Quem Doer", and "La Mulata", a Latin groover by Marcos Valle! ---dusty groove review---

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Bananeira

Boogaloo Pow Wow -- Dancefloor Rendez-Vous In Young Nuyorica

2008-09-21T16:48:00.000-07:00

Amazing Latin grooves from the New York scene of the 60s -- and a set that goes way past the obvious to collect tracks from a range of different labels! Unlike other collections of Latin Soul and boogaloo, which are always heavy on entries from the Fania catalog, this set features much more obscure numbers that were issued on a variety of different imprints back in the day -- usually numbers that represent the harder, rougher side of the boogaloo scene -- and which often include a fair bit of jazzy touches too! There's a really fresh sense of discovery here -- and our hats are off once again to Honest Jons for another excellent collection! Titles inlcude "Cool Jerk" by Kako, "Tanga" by Machito, "Descarga Cachao" by Tito Rodriguez, "No Me Dejes" by La Playa Sextet, "Trinidad" by Willie Bobo, "Aqui Voy Yo" by Bobby Paunetto, "Cool" by Rene Grand, "Feelin The Pain" by Dianne & Carole, "Shining Knight" by Willie Rosario, "Fuego Y Pa'Lante" by Ray Barretto, and "Descarga" by Chuito Velez.---dusty groove review---

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Boogaloo Pow wow

Pucho And The Latin Soul Brothers - Yaina

2008-09-21T16:26:00.000-07:00

Review

by Stewart Mason

An obscure 1971 release by New York Latin soul-jazz heavyweights Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers, this version of Yaina tacks on a remarkable reworking of the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" at the front, with an opening section even more dolorous and somber than the original that quickly shifts into a hot, percussion-heavy workout with an almost gospel-like quality. Why it wasn't on the original album is a mystery, because it towers over the rest of these songs. Not that there aren't some gems here; "Cease the Bombing" manages to make an effective anti-war statement just with flutes, vibes, gentle percussion, and a melancholy wordless vocal chorus, and a funked-up cover of John Coltrane's classic "Naima" works surprisingly well. Some of the tracks, though, are simply undistinguished riffs worked over for a few minutes and then dropped with little elaboration. Luckily, the good-to-great tracks outnumber the bummers.

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Yaina

Louie Rameriz - Ali Baba

2008-09-21T15:34:00.000-07:00

One of the wildest albums in the history of Latin music -- a crazy batch of Latin soul tunes made by Louie Ramirez under the alter ego of Ali Baba! The album starts with Ali saying "I hope you buy this album. I need the bread to buy a couple of camels. You see, I haven't had a hump in about a month!" -- then rolls into a massively grooving tune entitled "Ungawa". This blend of Middle Eastern, African, and Latin themes in such short space -- however goofball -- really gets at the expansive feel of the set, as Louie's stepping way past the simple format of his earlier years, into the tripped-out styles that the Latin kids were digging in the late 60s. The album's even got a secret message hidden by backward masking -- but even the forward bits are great, especially the tunes that cook with English lyrics by Bobby Marin! -----Dusty Groove review----

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Ali Baba

Alan Silva - Luna Surface

2008-09-15T20:13:00.000-07:00

A free jazz album from 1969. This is aural PCP unlistenable spite fuck music. Luna Surface

Sarlo Akrobata

2008-09-15T20:03:00.000-07:00

Serbian black wave band from '82. Pissed off.

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Breakout - Nol

2008-09-15T19:52:00.001-07:00

All albino Polish rock band from 1976. Sounds like Iron butterfly's tour bus crashed into Edgar Winter's tour bus and then exploded killing everyone including the female backing band in the VW bug behind it.

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Nol

First Music Post

2008-09-14T17:04:00.001-07:00

I was into William Elliott Whitmore before all you fuckers were...
Here are the first two albums:
Ashes To Dust
Hymns For the Hopeless

Welcome

2008-09-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Red Hook's music blog.