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EAST OF UNDERGROUND - East Of Underground - Vinyl (LP)
Sold Date:
January 21, 2025
Start Date:
July 17, 2024
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9am-6pm GMT, Mon-Sat EAST OF UNDERGROUND East Of Underground Now Again US LP Cat: NA 5223LP
Rel: 4 Apr 22
Funk/Rare Groove Side 1 - Track 1. I Want To Take You HigherSide 1 - Track 2. Smiling Faces SometimesSide 1 - Track 3. (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To GoSide 1 - Track 4. People Get ReadySide 1 - Track 5. Getting OverSide 2 - Track 1. I'll Bet You/California Dreamin'Side 2 - Track 2. Popcorn/Oye Como VaSide 2 - Track 3. I Love You For All SeasonsSide 2 - Track 4. East Of JavaSide 2 - Track 5. Walk On By
In 1971, in the midst of America's conflict in Vietnam, the US army held a 'battle of the bands' contest and showcased the two winning bands in a promotional album. East Of Underground, the gritty runner-up, managed to capture the spirit of America with their sweet-soul covers of Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield and Funkadelic. The quality of the recording is superior, as is the musicianship: the falsetto harmonies, the gritty guitar, and the devouring drums...
