Really enjoyed Genevieve. Some sick production on this thing. A lot going on instrumentally while staying relatively chilled throughout. Need to listen again @Yourbiggestflan got anything for us? If not, we can keep it moving
Very much into this Genevieve album. Seek this kinda pop out a lot. Gives me some big Empress Of vibes. Wish I knew about this one last year!
Glad to see the Genevieve Artadi album getting some love. Was also considering a Salami Rose Joe Louis album (probably here one from 2023) or Roni Size’s New Forms as I’ve noticed a distinct lack of electronic music so far. Definitely no jungle haha. But figured GA would be a good pick and also a relative unknown on here. Also definitely recommend her previous couple of albums proper (she did an album last year with a big band which has her older songs plus a few new ones) and the last one as Knower with Louis Cole. This banger is one of my favourites…
Sorry, everybody! I am in the throes of my wedding weekend right now. Big day is Saturday. Let me see what I've got for you all.
while we wait for the next pick, here are some new albums by artists previously selected for the club!
We can also circle back to Yourbiggestflan after wedding week/honeymoon to give them some time without outright skipping them :) just a thought, I don't mind waiting.
That works for me. Let’s do that and circle back when @Yourbiggestflan is free—just let us know and we’ll squeeze you in as the next round. @williek311 the floor is yours
This is a cool anthology collection for Charles "Packy" Axton. Which might raise the question who the hell is Chalres "Packy" Axton? "In the vast netherworld of soul, there are countless characters that reside on the fringe, their significant contributions to American music history long forgotten. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, tenor saxophone player and bandleader Charles "Packy" Axton is yet another of the uncelebrated despite a deep pedigree and funky catalogue of notable grooves. Part of the mighty Stax family through birth—mother Estelle Axton and uncle Jim Stewart founded the southern R&B dynasty in the early 1960’s—Packy picked up the sax at a young age, and, after linking with future Booker T. & the M.G.’s Steve Cropper and Donald "Duck" Dunn, formed the The Mar-Keys. Almost reaching the top of the R&B and pop charts in 1961 with the classic “Last Night,” friction caused by Packy’s partygoing ways caused a split. It wasn’t until 1965 that the wild child had another national instrumental hit on his hands with “Hole In The Wall” by the Packers, chronicled by Light In The Attic Records in the first ever compilation of Axton’s work: Late Late Party 1965-67." This is just something to throw on when you're cooking dinner or lounging around the house. Nothing crazy just some cool tunes.
This is super dope. Fits alongside Booker T’s Green Onions for that laidback bluesy-soul vibe. Not too familiar with other Stax stuff but definitely interested. Love a lot of the Light in the Attic reissues and comps. Extremely listenable, undeniable album
I really enjoyed this album. It was short, fun, and I hadn’t heard it before. I listened to it while cooking dinner like it was recommended and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed the Martinis tracks the best. I tried to look to see if they had anything else available but this seems to be it. Nice pick!
I dug this anthology collection too. Really light and fun stuff on here. Also have to say the Martinis tracks were my favorite
You weren't kidding, this really is perfect to cook to. Good vibes while meal-prepping last night and cleaning up the house. Will likely listen again this week and try to pay better attention to song titles
Yeah, that Charles “Packy” Axton collection was great, wished it was a bit longer. That’s exactly the kind of 60s soul/funk I love.