Tuesday, June 10, 2008

The Meters


23 comments:

Doctor Okeh said...

1. People Say
2. Love Is For Me
3. Just Kissed My Baby
4. What'cha Say
5. Jungle Man
6. Hey Pocky a-Way
7. It Ain't No Use
8. Loving You Is on My Mind
9. Africa
10. People Say - (single version, bonus track)
11. Hey Pocky a-Way - (single version, bonus track)
Meters Rejuvenation Album
Meters Rejuvenation CD Notes

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REJUVENATION stands as both The Meters' shining moment and a quintessential funk album. Anchored by the rhythm section of bassist George Porter, Jr. and drummer Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste, this New Orleans institution also benefited from guitarist/resident jazzbo Leo Nocentelli's chicken-scratch picking and keyboardist Art Neville's soulful vocals. The Meters' time as producer Allen Toussaint's house band had an effect on REJUVENATION. Playing on Robert Palmer's SNEAKIN' SALLY THROUGH THE ALLEY led to a meeting with Little Feat's Lowell George, who took the band up on an invitation to appear uncredited on the rubbery funk of "Just Kissed My Baby." A session with Dr. John found The Meters nicking the drumbeat from his "Shoo Fly Marches On" and turning it into the Big Easy anthem "Hey Pocky A-Way." Elsewhere, female background vocalists give a sanctified aura to the gospel-flavored ballad "Love Is For Me" and a Sly Stone tint to the Santana-flavored epic "It Ain't No Use." For funk aficionados, the rumbling "Africa" (which was excellently interpreted by The Chili Peppers) remains the essence of REJUVENATION.

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GIVE PROPS WHERE PROPS ARE DUE!!!
enjoy!!!

nic said...

Thanks Doc!! i don't know this album !

Benge said...

Holy. Shit.

Dr. Johnny Fever said...

Props are definitely due!! Thanks for another dope ass share.

Unknown said...

I am looking forward to this


your collection is truly insane

thank you

Unknown said...

Yeah Doc, this is over the top. Meters Reprise period (Cabbage Alley/This/Fire On The Bayou just to name the cream) is nuts. Different to the one in Josie, more sophistication skills by Toussaint/Sehorn, but still kicking some butts till they get funky.

mortAn said...

Fucking awesome dude!

Apani said...

Great ! This is fire! Very much appreciated Doc!

crateman302 said...

One of my fav meters lp's muchas gracious

Unknown said...

classic tunes! thanks again

Anonymous said...

Definitely a classic Meters album and one that ranks right up there with their first joints.......thank you!!

Kevin said...

I've never heard the cuts on here, but I'm familiar with the rest of the Meters catalog. So, I'll give it a crack. Thanks a lot for continuing to post the dopest stuff out there!

Best, Kevin

http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com

Vincent the Soul Chef said...

Props!!!

The Meters are to NOLA what Booker T & The MGs are to Memphis... Some of the tightest grooves around. Thanks for posting!

Unknown said...

Yea Doc I have to give you props for this one...

Jay Perfect said...

This is very good stuff.. much props for this was only familiar with just kissed my baby but some 5 star bangers in here for sure

purple_Crayons said...

never seen this one before. thanks for this one, doc. appreciate the drop.

Anonymous said...

I bought a Meters triple vinyl greatest hits a few years back and I've been sleeping on picking up their full lengths. Thanks Doc!

dimman said...

one of my all time favorite lp's, thanks

AmBrOsE said...

no collections complete without the meters!!!

Gr8 classic album

soulcontrollah said...

Thanks for all of your hard work, I love what you post!

Gianni aka Cesare Barbetta said...

I like it!

taro nombei said...

the nevilles just came thru tokyo last month.
art's still in good form... nice one. thanks.

Anonymous said...

excelenteeeeeeeeeeee :D