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FunkyVibes

Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 364
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 15:56

Obscure Albums Worth Checking Out Recommend obscure or rare albums worth checking out!! I'm learning about a number of albums that have some really good songs on them, however many of them are only available on vinyl & those that did get a CD release are extremely expensive or difficult to find, because they're out of print. Other times, it's just a matter of obscurity. Genre doesn't matter. One from my collection: James Mason - Rhythm of Life Sweet Power - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_BQLsiZp80 Mbewe - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ArhrYffyg Free - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vKCD9DMZrI I really enjoy this album. It's easy to listen all the way through it. All the songs are worth checking out. It's easy to find, just not well known. I think it's up on itunes as well. Some recent discovers: Johnny Harris - Movements http://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Harris-Movements/release/2000483 Stepping Stones - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8CesVCBTg4 Movements also has a few covers, including one by the Beatles. Final Solution - Brotherman http://www.discogs.com/Final-Solution-Brotherman-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/master/206388 A blaxploitation soundtrack commissioned for a film that never got off the ground. Theme From Brotherman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOr-p_t7P4Y You can listen to samples of all the tracks here: http://www.numerogroup.com/catalog_detail.php?uid=00660

lafly

Joined: 22 Oct 2004
Posts: 161
Location: UK

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 19:36

If I can add to your list, a recent discovery of mine is this one: Kitty Winer/Gypsy Niva - Limelight Suite Only track I can find on YT is this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QQPfVqIefw But some of the stuff on here is seriously quirky and funky! I recently acquired the album in digital form. It's super rare on vinyl and never got a CD release. A couple more I can add are: George Duke - Liberated Fantasies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ1GasVnF9w Fanfair - Gothem Odyssey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAkOGX1rHo Oh, and since I only just found out, and I'm a little shocked by the news - RIP Tenna Marie. Gone but never forgotten ... : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38S1uaz3Pow

FunkyVibes

Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 364
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 17:21

lafly wrote:

If I can add to your list, a recent discovery of mine is this one:

Kitty Winer/Gypsy Niva - Limelight Suite

Only track I can find on YT is this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QQPfVqIefw

But some of the stuff on here is seriously quirky and funky! I recently acquired the album in digital form. It's super rare on vinyl and never got a CD release.

Nice. Very enjoyable track. I guess I'll look for a download.

lafly wrote:

Fanfair - Gothem Odyssey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAkOGX1rHo

I really like this track!! The uploader misspelled the name of the artist, which is Fanfare, though. Reallly nice find.

lafly wrote:

Oh, and since I only just found out, and I'm a little shocked by the news - RIP Tenna Marie. Gone but never forgotten ... : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38S1uaz3Pow

I don't listen to Tinna Marie much, but she had a quality voice and a talented singing ability. She really died young.

lafly

Joined: 22 Oct 2004
Posts: 161
Location: UK

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 22:02

Thanks also for reminding me of the great album that is Rhythm of Life! I think it might just be my next purchase!

Vintage73

Joined: 17 Dec 2009
Posts: 169

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 15:38

Re: Obscure Albums Worth Checking Out Hey Funky nice findings ! .. I didn´t knew Teena Marie, aparently she has lots of cheese in the discography but somewhere in the middle we find some awesome tunes !... Thanks all for the suggestions

FunkyVibes

Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 364
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 02:25

Re: Obscure Albums Worth Checking Out
Within the past week I came across another album that can best be described as a fusion of rock & jazz with hints of other elements. I'm not sure if the album has been remastered yet, but the reissued CD is on Amazon for a fairly cheap price.

It's the self titled album: Jan Akkerman
I think these are my favorite tracks from the album:

Streetwalker - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ7iKVpFCH4
Angel Watch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN1efgz9nI0

lafly wrote:

Thanks also for reminding me of the great album that is Rhythm of Life!
I think it might just be my next purchase!

I enjoy it a lot. I'm sure you will too!

Vintage73 wrote:

Hey Funky nice findings ! ..

Thanks!

FunkyVibes

Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 364
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 03:09

Here's another good one: Music by Liquid Spirits The album was only released in the Netherlands, I believe. So it's a little hard to come by. Check out these tunes on youtube: Higher Ground http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVyamxvNeSE Heaven http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih15oLLbA4U Stepney http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdgYyJFA7j0 Say It Ain't So http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEmMxOamhMU No One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yqFOlWuLsQ

FunkyVibes

Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 364
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 01:19

Holy crap people, you gotta check this out!! SAPPHIRE Rare Private Modern Soul Boogie Funk LP The page has 5 samples you can play, and they all sound amazing. Also, this record went for $1,855.00, so it's pretty damn rare. It really needs a CD release.

FunkyVibes

Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 364
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 01:49

By the way, I eventually found a very cheap copy of Movements by Johnny Harris on CD, and I just got it and gave it a listen today. People, this whole album is... FIRE Some of the playing on these tracks is just incredible. The arrangements are top grade too. Gonna put this whole bad boy on the U tube.

spacer615

Joined: 11 Jun 2011
Posts: 1

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 07:48

Are these obscure enough for you? Rita Jean Bodine - Bodine, Rita Jean (1974) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpt3uk1cbeM Johnny Mathis - I Love My Lady (1981) [shelved CHIC production] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wp_JnVl7M8 Pam Todd & Gold Bullion Band - Together (1979) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29LqCO1-NGo Joe Bruce & 2nd Avenue (1987) [The Brooklyn Dreams -1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRCIArLrL7Q

FunkyVibes

Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 364
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 01:38

spacer615 wrote:

Pam Todd & Gold Bullion Band - Together (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29LqCO1-NGo

Nice, I want the instrumental.

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