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October 18, 2007

Well That's Nitpicking, Isn't It?

DJ Miles Muthafuckin' Tackett. As loyal Ear Holer D-Dubs puts it, the mixtape is "dripping with funk." The previous post may reflect that.


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But upon further inspection, vital details have been omitted. Take heed.*

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Clarence Reid - Masterpiece

The Mohawks - Champ

Stevie Wonder - Light My Fire

All The People - Cramp Your Style

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Guitarists? If you don't know Robben Ford, you should. Listening to him will make you better...or at least make you want to quit. On Truth, the virtuoso journeyman offsets a recent slew of pussy-footed releases with a few hints of grit.

Actually, it's not that edgy. But the phrasing in those fingers makes me want to sever my hand.

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Robben Ford - Too Much

Robben Ford - Nobody's Fault But Mine

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And in case you're not up on the new season of Curb...

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Bonus:

Umphrey's McGee's early material slung the Chicago band into a deep jam-band hole. But the versatile sextet's gradual prog-rock movement has hippies double-checking the bowl. Meanwhile, the more musically inclined base is grinning over the band's new set of funky, aggressive, King Crimson-tinged compositions. Expect more of this shit on their new studio album, due out in early '08.**

Umphrey's McGee - Wizard Burial Ground

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*'cuz i'm a lyrical poet. (Anyone?)
** acquired taste.

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