Afroskull - 2005 - Afroskull Does Black Sabbath

Afroskull is:
Joe Scatassa - guitar, vocals
Matt Iselin - keyboards, vocals
Dan Asher - bass
and Bearded Jon Stonbely - bass
Jason Isaac - drums
Seth Moutal - his dudeness, or el duderito if you're not into the whole brevity thing - percussion

With frequent help in New York from:
Jeff Pierce - trumpet
Justin Flynn - tenor sax
Rafi Malkiel - trombone

and in New Orleans:
Bill Richards - bass, vocals
Rick Trolsen - trombone
Chuck Arnold - trumpet
Jason Mingledorf - tenor sax
Magic Earl Scioneaux - keyboards

Influences: 

Zappa, Funkadelic, Black Sabbath, The Meters, Charles Mingus, The Headhunters, Gentle Giant, Neslort, Smilin' Myron, and all the great music of New Orleans

Track Listing:

1	Rat Salad
2	Electric Funeral
3	Children of the Grave
4	Fairies Wear Boots
5	A National Acrobat
6	Wicked World
7	Into The Void
8	Iron Man

Afroskull is greasy persuasion and bad gris-gris. A New York City funk/rock collective by way of New Orleans, the ‘Skull is a sonic gumbo that is one part Funkadelic and one part Black Sabbath with generous helpings of Zappaesque runs and jazzoid horns. The interplay of their heady musicianship, simmering hyper kinetics and fat bottomed grooves helps to keep les bon temps rouler all night long.
  - taken from their Myspace

This is the infamous AfroSabbath show, recorded live at the Mermaid Lounge in New Orleans in 2001.  This somewhat official bootleg recording was released by Secret Ninja Records in 2005 but has long been out of print.  I was lucky enough to receive this from a friend a few years back.  Check it out!

Getyousome

Dr. John - 2001 - Creole Moon

2001 - Creole Moon

Rhythm reigns supreme on Creole Moon, which cuts a sinuous, syncopated groove through the various styles that have informed the good Doctor's career. The bayou funk of "Bruha Bembe" recalls the juju mysteries of Dr. John's "Night Tripper" phase and the album-opening "You Swore" adheres to the hip-shaking tradition of "Right Place, Wrong Time," while the jazzier sophistication of "Holdin' Pattern," "Queen of Cold," and the title track show how far he has extended his musical terrain. Among the highlights are four songs cowritten with the late Doc Pomus, including the soulful balladry of "Imitation of Love." Guitarist Sonny Landreth and fiddler Michael Doucet contribute Cajun seasoning to this musical gumbo, while saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman and trombonist Fred Wesley provide stellar brass support. --Don McLeese




Track Listing:

 1. You Swore
2. In The Name Of You
3. Food For Thot
4. Holdin' Pattern
5. Bruha Bembe
6. Imitation Of Love
7. Now That You Got Me
8. Creole Moon
9. Georgianna
10. Monkey And Baboon
11. Take What I Can Get
12. Queen Of Cold
13. Litenin'
14. One 2 A.M. Too Many

I'm still planning on posting all of Dr. Johns material but I had to skip a few years to post this particular album up.  I listen to this all the time, and somehow never get tired of it.  This is another record that just bleeds New Orleans.  Check it out!

Creole Moon

Dr. John - 1978 - City Lights

1978 - City Lights

Track Listing:

1. Dance The Night Away With You

2. Street Side

3. Wild Honey

4. Rain

5. Snake Eyes

6. Fire Of Love

7. Sonata/He's a Hero

8. City Lights

City Lights is arguably one of Dr. John's most overlooked recordings, which is hard to imagine as the quality of session players are the crème de la crème of the then New York City recording scene. On drums is the great Steve Gadd, co-producer Hugh McCracken on guitar, guitarist John Tropea (whose credits include superlative work with Deodato, as well as his own solo efforts), bassist Will Lee certainly needs no introduction, and the sorely missed Richard Tee on keyboards. The horn section features Ronnie Cuber and David Sanborn, who takes several solos throughout, and background vocalists George Jones, Tammy Lynn, and Alvin Robinson shine. Man, why don't they make records like this anymore? This fine album is kind of New York City meets the Big Easy; sumptuously funky, somewhat slick, but superbly tight. LiPuma's top-notch production values never interfere with the artistic intent and Dr. John fits the groove like a glove. Dr. John is totally in charge and teaches his New York City session playing pupils multiple Crescent City tricks.

Eight songs are included, each and everyone written by Dr. John, one co-written by Bobby Charles ("Wild Honey"), another co-authored by Alvin Robinson ("Fire of Love"), and three by Dr. John and his old buddy and New York City roommate, the legendary Doc Pomus. The many highlights include the opening Pomus/Rebenack "Dance the Night Away With You" with its second-line horn section firmly in place. On Dr. John's "Street Side" we get to hear Dr. John and Tee blend keyboards to perfection, as they never get in each other's way and man does Sanborn wail on this one, plus Will Lee and Gadd just punch the groove! "Wild Honey" is right in the pocket too; listen to Will Lee kick the bottom in the pants from beginning to end on this extremely funky affair, where the background vocalists ever so slightly add so much to the roux. Even Claus Ogerman's gorgeous strings lay a perfect backdrop to Dr. John's "Rain" where Sanborn once again sets sail. "Snake Eyes" is near brilliant, with it's reptile-like twists and turns, fueled by the Dr.'s excellent vocals and lyric, plus John Tropea's guitar solo is the precise vehicle that builds this outstanding track to its final intensity, as well as Dr. John's and McCraken's smart horn arrangements. "Fire of Love," co-written by Alvin Robinson, definitely could have easily been covered by the group Stuff, mainly due to the presence of keyboardist Richard Tee, as it has that classic band sound and feel. The last two tracks are co-authored by the two Doc's (Pomus and John). The first one, "Sonata" (where Dr. John's piano introduces the theme) segues into "He's a Hero." Once again check out the nifty horn charts and the tight rhythm section. Dr. John takes this one out (similarly as the "Sonata" intro) with a cool piano solo and duets with one of the horn players; it's an extremely tasty segment. The finale and title track is a ballad that is introduced by Ogerman's strings, Dr. John's fine vocals, Tropea's sweet guitar licks, and Tee's signature keyboards.
  - review by Rob Putignano



Overlooked Classic

Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet - 2006 - Husky

2006 - Husky

Husky is a studio album by Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet released 2006. It was recorded at the Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California March 2004. Much of the recording is first takes. Skerik talks about recording the album:

    "For me, Husky is that rare combination of everything lining up perfectly at the right time. You're lucky if you get one of these in a lifetime. The band had been on the road touring, so we knew the music inside out. We had a day off in Los Angeles, so we went into The Sound Factory, which is a one-of-a-kind studio out there and cut the entire record that day."

Musicians:

    * Craig Flory - baritone saxophone and clarinet
    * Hans Teuber - alto saxophone, flute
    * Steve Moore - trombone, Wurlitzer electric piano
    * Joe Doria - Hammond organ
    * Dave Carter - trumpet
    * Skerik - tenor and baritone saxophone
    * John Wicks - drums
    * Isalee Teuber - vocal on "Daddy Won't Taint Bye-Bye"

Track Listing:

   1. "The Third Rail"
   2. "Go to Hell, Mr Bush"
   3. "Syncopate the Taint"
   4. "Fry His Ass"
   5. "Don't Wanna"
   6. "Song for Bad"
   7. "Taming the Shrew"
   8. "Irritaint"
   9. "Summer Pudding"
  10. "Daddy Won't Taint Bye-Bye"

As I said in earlier posts, I am a Skerik fanatic.  I've seen the guy live with many other musicians and it's always great.  This is another one of my favorite albums of all time so, I figured I'd share.  Check this shit out!

Fry His Ass

Also, I may not be posting much / or, at all this week because I'm having surgery tomorrow morning.  I'm sure Kur and the gang will keep things interesting here. 

Now go listen to the Taint!

Bluesiana Triangle - 1990 - Bluesiana Triangle

1990 - Bluesiana Triangle

Bluesiana Triangle was a jazz, blues and funk group with Dr. John (keyboards, guitar, vocals), David "Fathead" Newman (sax, flute), and Art Blakey (drums).

Track Listing:

1. Heads Up    

2. Life's a One Way Ticket    

3. Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me    

4. Need to Be Loved    

5. Next Time You See Me    

6. When the Saints Go Marching In    

7. For All We Know

This is a CLASSIC.  This is bluesy jazz with a hint of that New Orleans spice that I absolutely love.

 

Shoo Fly

Dr. John - 1975 - Hollywood Be Thy Name

1975 - Hollywood Be Thy Name

Hollywood Be Thy Name is a live album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John.

Track Listing:

   1. "New Island Soiree" – 3:13
   2. "Reggae Doctor" – 3:19
   3. "The Way You Do the Things You Do" – 3:46
   4. "Swanee River Boogie" – 2:51
   5. "Yesterday" – 5:21
   6. "Babylon" – 6:11
   7. "Back by the River" – 4:01
   8. "Medley: It's All Right With Me / Blue Skies / Will the Circle Be Unbroken" – 5:32
   9. "Hollywood Be Thy Name" – 3:16
  10. "I Wanna Rock" – 3:15

Album Credits:

* Dr. John - keyboards, vocals
* Tommy Vig - percussion
* Ronnie Barron - keyboards, vocals
* Steve Hunter - guitar
* Kenny Ascher - keyboards
* Johnny Badanjek - drums
* John Boudreaux - drums
* Leroy Cooper - saxophone
* Bob Ezrin - keyboards, vocals
* Julius Farmer - bass
* Venetta Fields - vocals
* Tammy Lann - vocals
* Warren Luening - horn
* Robbie Montgomery - vocals
* Alvin Robinson - guitar
* James Herb Smith - guitar
* Clifford Solomon - saxophone
* Bobby Torres - conductor
* Ernie Watts - saxophone
* Chauncey Welsch - trombone

Happy 69th Birthday Dr. John!!!

Yeayourite

Dr. John - 1974 - Desitively Bonnaroo

1974 - Desitively Bonnaroo

Desitively Bonnaroo is a 1974 album by New Orleans rhythm and blues legend Dr. John. The album was produced by Allen Toussaint and features sizable musical support from The Meters. The album mines the territory featured on his previous album In The Right Place.

Track Listing:

1.  Quitters Never Win - 3:17

2.  Stealin' - 3:32
3.  What Come Around (Goes Around) - 3:13
4.  Me Minus You Equals Loneliness - 3:06
5.  Mos' Scocious - 2:47
6.  (Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away - 2:43
7.  Let's Make a Better World (Earl King, Ben E. King) - 2:58
8.  R U 4 Real - 4:16
9.  Sing Along Song - 2:44
10. Can't Git Enuff - 3:00
11. Go Tell the People (Allen Toussaint) - 3:06
12. Desitively Bonnaroo - 2:31


Album Credits:

* Dr John - guitar, piano, sound effects, vocals

* Allen Toussaint - keyboards, percussion, arrangements, background vocals

* Leo Nocentelli - guitar

* Art Neville - keyboards, organ

* George Porter Jr. - bass

* Joseph "Ziggy" Modeliste - drums

* Gary Brown - alto, soprano & tenor saxophone

* Mark Colby - clarinet, tenor saxophone,

* Whit Sidener - baritone & alto saxophone

* Peter Graves - trombone

* Kenneth Faulk - trumpet, flugelhorn

* Robbie Montgomery - background vocals

* Jessica Smith - background vocals

As I said in my last post, Dr. John's birthday is tomorrow, so I'm going to keep posting all of his albums that I have.  This one picks up right where In The Right Place left off.  If you enjoyed the rest, then please, please don't be stupid.  It's for your own good.  I can't even begin to pick out any certain tracks as reccomendations because I love them all.  Enjoy!

Can't Git Enuff

Dr. John - 1973 - In the Right Place

1973 - In the Right Place

 In the Right Place is a 1973 album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John. The album was originally released on Atco Records and became the biggest selling album of Dr. John's career.

Track Listing:

1  -  "Right Place Wrong Time"
2  -  "Same Old Same Old"
3  -  "Just the Same"
4  -  "Qualified"
5  -  "Traveling Mood"
6  -  "Peace Brother Peace"
7  -  "Life"
8  -  "Such a Night"
9  -  "Shoo Fly Marches On"
10 -  "I Been Hoodood"
11 -  "Cold Cold Cold" 

Album Credits:

    * The Meters:

    Leo Nocentelli - lead guitar
    Art Neville - organ
    George Porter, Jr. - bass
    Joseph Modeliste - drums

    * Allen Toussaint: Piano, electric piano, acoustic guitar, conga drums and tambourine, background vocals, vocal arrangements, arrangement and conducting.
    * Mac Rebennack: Vocals, piano on "Qualified", organ on "Peace Brother Peace" and percussion on "I Been Hoodood".
    * Ralph MacDonald: Percussion on "Shoo Fly Marches On", "Such a Night" and "I Been Hoodood".
    * David Spinozza: guitar solo on "Right Place Wrong Time".
    * Gary Brown: Electric and acoustic saxophones.
    * The Bonaroo Horn Section: Horns.
    * Robbie Montgomery and Jessie Smith: Backing vocals.

James Flournoy Holmes: Album design and paintings.

With Dr. John's 69th birthday coming up this Saturday I felt the urge to keep my Dr. John post streak going. 
This is another ESSENTIAL album right here.  Total Classic.  If you enjoyed all the other Dr. John albums that I posted, or even if you didn't GET THIS ONE NOW!!  This is another one that everyone in the Crescent City knows all about.  Mardi Gras vibes galore.  Don't miss this, trust me. 

Right Place

Dr. John - 1972 - Dr. John's Gumbo

1972 - Dr. John's Gumbo  

Dr. John's Gumbo is the fifth album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John, a tribute to the music of his native city. The album is a collection of covers of New Orleans classics, played by a major figure in the city's music. In 2003, the album was ranked number 402 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Track Listing:

Side A

1. "Iko Iko", song about street parades in New Orleans (James "Sugar Boy" Crawford)

2. "Blow Wind Blow" (Huey "Piano" Smith, Izzy Cougarden)

3. "Big Chief", Professor Longhair song dedicated to Big Chief Jolly, notable Mardi Gras Indian leader. (Earl Gaines)

4. "Somebody Changed the Lock", romantic travails. (Mac Rebennack)

5. "Mess Around", Ray Charles' first hit, based on "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie" (Ahmet Ertegün)

6. "Let the Good Times Roll", written by Earl King, also covered by Jimi Hendrix as "Come On".

Side B

1. "Junko Partner", legendary tale of wastrel and drug addict (Bob Shad)

2. "Stack-A-Lee", famous tale of "two men who gambled late" (Traditional)

3. "Tipitina", the great Professor Longhair song (Henry Roeland Byrd)

4.  "Those Lonely Lonely Nights" (Earl King, Johnny Vincent)

5.  "Huey Smith Medley", tribute to Huey Smith and the Clowns (Huey "Piano" Smith, Johnny Vincent)

   1. "High Blood Pressure"

   2. "Don't You Just Know It"

   3. "Well I'll Be John Brown"

6.  "Little Liza Jane", New Orleans R&B standard based on a children's rhyme (Huey "Piano" Smith, Johnny Vincent)

Album Credits: 

 Dr. John - guitar, piano, cornet, vocals

 Lee Allen - tenor saxophone

 Ronnie Barron - organ, piano, vocals

 Harold Battiste - clarinet, saxophone, horn arrangements

 Morris Bechamin - saxophone

 Jimmy Calhoun - bass

 Sidney George - harmonica, saxophone

 Shirley Goodman - vocals

 Ken Klimak - guitar

 Tammy Lann - vocals

 Dave Lastie - saxophone

 Melvin Lastie - trumpet, cornet

 Robbie Montgomery - vocals

 Keith Olsen - engineer

 Alvin Robinson - guitar

 Jessica Smith - vocals

 Fred Staehle - drums, percussion

 Richard Washington - percussion

 John Ewing - trombone

 Tom Wilkes - design, photography

 Barry Feinstein - design, photography

There is nothing that I can say that has not already been said about this album.  This is ESSENTIAL.  I'm sure there is not one single person in New Orleans that has not heard this album.  It's definitely one of my all time favorites.  There is never a Mardi Gras season that goes by without this album being played everywhere...
If you didn't know who Dr. John was before, do yourself a favor and get this right now!

Iko Iko

Bobby Previte - 2006 - The Coalition of the Willing

2006 - The Coalition of the Willing

The Coalition of the Willing is the 2006 album by drummer Bobby Previte. It combines elements of both jazz and classic rock. Featured artists include Charlie Hunter on guitar, Steve Bernstein on trumpet, Jamie Saft on the Hammond organ and Skerik on saxophone. Although Hunter is mostly known for his unique eight-string guitar work, he uses a regular six-string guitar on the album. Previte toured Europe and North America in support of the album. 

The Coalition of the Willing is an instrumental jazz and rock "all-star" ensemble led by Bobby Previte.  Live performances are improvisational emphasizing groove, experimental and cross-genres. The self-titled album was released 2006 (Ropeadope) and the tour began in early 2006. The West Coast touring band has remained active through July 2007.

Album Musician Credits

    * Bobby Previte - Drums & Percussion
    * Charlie Hunter - Electric Guitars, Electric Basses
    * Steven Bernstein - Trumpet, Slide Trumpet
    * Jamie Saft - Organ, Mellotron, Moog, Electric Guitars, Electric Basses
    * Skerik - Tenor and Baritone Saxophones
    * Stanton Moore - Drums
    * Stew Cutler - Harmonica, Slide Guitar

European Touring Band - Winter/Spring 2006

    * Bobby Previte: drums
    * Charlie Hunter: guitar
    * Steven Bernstein: trumpet, slide trumpet
    * Marco Benevento: organ, electric piano, electronics

USA Touring Band - Fall 2006

    * Charlie Hunter - Skerik - Robert Walter - Bobby Previte

USA Touring Band - Winter 2007

    * THE SEPARATION: Marco Benevento - Reed Mathis - Bobby Previte This performance was a collaboration with playwright/director Andrea Kleine, the early music choir "The Rose Ensemble" and visual artist Anna Kiraly. It was co-commitioned by and premiered at The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota February 2, 2007.
    * WEST COAST TOUR: Reed Mathis - Brian Coogan - Skerik - Bobby Previte

Track Listing:

1. "The Ministry of Truth" - 5:16
2. "Airstrip One" - 4:45
3. "Versificator" - 6:09
4. "The Ministry of Love" - 5:50
5. "Oceania" - 5:07
6. "The Inner Party" - 5:56
7. "Memory Hole" - 7:54
8. "Anthem for Andrea" - 6:09

This album is GREAT.  If you checked out my posts of Garage a Trois, you should love this. 



BUY

Andre Williams and the New Orleans Hellhounds - 2008 - Can You Deal With It?

At age 72, Chicago’s “Mr. Rhythm” is showing no signs of slowing down. Popping up on the American soul scene in the mid-1950s, Andre Williams scored a number of small-time hits such as “Bacon Fat” and “Jail Bait” for Detroit’s Fortune Records. Through the 1960s and ‘70s he supplemented his career as a Chess Records recording artist by writing and producing material for Stevie Wonder, Ike and Tina, and Parliament/Funkadelic.
The 1980s and early ‘90s were a different story, however. Crack addiction led to dire poverty and at one point Williams was begging for change on the streets of Chicago. Fortunately, since 1996 it’s been mostly upwards and onwards for the Alabama-born singer. In 1998, he released the comeback album, Silky, revisiting many of his early hits from the ‘50s. In 1999, he released a fairly well received country album called “Red Dirt” with Toronto indie rockers the Sadies. Since then he’s been steadily releasing albums every couple of years, touring Europe several times and collaborating with a host of young bands such as the Netherlands’ Green Hornet (Holland Shuffle!) and Detroit’s Two-Star Tabernacle (Ramblin’ Man).
The collaborations continue with this month’s release of Can You Deal With It? via Bloodshot Records (Neko Case, Ryan Adams). This time around, Mr. Rhythm teams up with the “alcoholic miscreants” of the Morning 40 Federation. Known here as the New Orleans Hellhounds, this rollicking ten-piece really is more beast than band. Over 33 minutes and nine cuts, Can You Deal With It? is a sleaze rock mud bath. Stylistically, you get the works. Whether it’s hot-rodded R&B, a woozy hangover ballad, or just some good old-fashioned front porch country, this album’s got just about everything you can cram under the garage rock umbrella.
The opening title track is a wildly triumphant gesture, especially when you take into account the fact that Williams’ career could easily have ended 20 years ago. Emerging from a noxious haze of overdriven organ fumes (courtesy of the mysterious Mr. Quintron), “Can You Deal With It?” snaps together with a tight bass riff coupled to some hellacious lead guitar. Next up is the infectious “Hear Ya Dance”. Probably the sexiest song about phone sex you’re ever likely to hear, it’s also the album’s finest overall track. Williams’ lascivious spoken word snakes around a smoky groove to hair-raising effect, while a hushed Mick Jagger-esque falsetto refrain adds icing to the cake.
Other standouts include the galloping “Pray For You Daughter”, featuring wailing horns, harmonica and an exuberant call-and-response vocal. “Rosalie” is an enormously fun hillbilly ballad (in spite of several completely indecipherable lyrics), while “If It Wasn’t For You” is a surprisingly sincere and openhearted plea to a lover for forgiveness. From top to bottom, Can You Deal With It? is a record that overflows with gritty, gutter-mouthed soul. Williams and the kids from NOLA are a perfect fit, serving up track after track of garage rock brilliance. Under usual circumstances, cross-generational collaboration seems risky at best, but this album shows that if it’s carried off with the right balance of reverence and reckless abandon the results can be extremely rewarding.

2008 - Can You Deal With It?

Track Listing:

1 Can You Deal with It?
2 Hear Ya Dance
3 Never Had a Problem
4 Pray for You Daughter
5 If You Leave Me
6 Rosalie
7 If It Wasn't for You
8 Your Woman
9 Can't Take 'Em Off


If you enjoyed the Morning 40 stuff, check this out. 

The New Orleans Hellhounds = Morning 40. + Andre Williams = AWESOME.


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John Scofield (and Medeski, Martin, and Wood) - 1998 - A Go Go

1998 - A Go Go

A Go Go, one of John Scofield's early funk/jazz endeavors was released on April 7, 1998. This album is also his first collaboration with avant garde jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood.

Track Listing:

1. A Go Go
2. Chank
3. Boozer
4. Southern Pacific
5. Jeep on 35
6. Kubrick
7. Green Tea
8. Hottentot
9. Chicken Dog
10. Deadzy

This album is another one of my personal fav's.  This is a MUST for any fan of Jazz or just chill music in general.  I have been listening to this album non-stop since it was released.  I listen to this at work, in the car, at a barbecue, or just about anywhere else I am if it's with me. Even all you "Kvlt" black metalers should give this a listen... lol  It might "brighten" your corpsepaint.  



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Morning Forty Federation - 2007 - Ticonderoga

Morning 40 Federation is a jazz, funk and rock band from the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. The band began in 1998 and cites influences of King Oliver, Tom Waits and Jon Spencer. The Morning 40 Federation disbanded after their last show at One Eyed Jacks on Toulouse Street in New Orleans (2/20/2009). They have also recorded as The New Orleans Hellhounds with Andre Williams. Can You Deal With It? has a release date of July 29, 2008. The Morning 40 Federation are booked to perform a reunion show on October 31, 2009, at the Voodoo Experience music festival.

2007 - Ticonderoga




Track Listing:

1    Gin Instead of Whiskey 2:30
2    Intuition Son 2:25
3    White Powder 2:56
4    A+P 3:32
5    God Help Me 3:23
6    Corkscrew 4:06
7    Washing Machine 4:25
8    Skin 2:55
9    Toodle My Hukill 3:14
10   Lancaster, Pa 1:37
11   Dumpster Juice 3:29
12   Conversation Whore 5:11

Don't pass this one up.  These guys are CRAZY.  Their name alone should tell you something, who doesn't like a 40 oz. malt liquor first thing in the morning??


Start Sippin

Dr. John - 1971 - The Sun, Moon and Herbs

 1971 - The Sun, Moon & Herbs



Track Listing:

Side One

1. "Black John the Conqueror" (6:20)
2. "Where Ya at Mule" (4:56)
3. "Craney Crow" (6:40)
   

 Side Two

1. "Familiar Reality-Opening" (Rebennack/Jesse Hill) (5:25)
2. "Pots on Fiyo (Filé Gumbo)/Who I Got to Fall on (If the Pot Get Heavy)" (5:48)
3. "Zu Zu Mamou" (7:57)
4. "Familiar Reality-Reprise" (1:53)

Musicians:

• Dr. John - vocals, piano, organ, guitar, vibes & percussion
• Eric Clapton - guitar
• Ronnie Barron - keyboards
• Graham Bond - alto saxophone
• Tommy Ferrone - rhythm guitar
• Steve York - bass
• Jesse Boyce - bass
• Carl Radle - bass
• Walter Davis Jr. - piano
• Jim Gordon - percussion, conga
• John Boudreaux - drums
• Vic Brox - pocket trumpet & organ
• Ray Draper - tuba, percussion & background vocals
• Wayne Jackson - trumpet, horn
• Chris Mercer - saxophone
• Jerry Jumonville - saxophone
• James Mitchell - baritone saxophone
• Ed Logan - tenor saxophone
• Andrew Love - tenor saxophone
• Bobby Keys - tenor saxophone
• Jim Price - trumpet
• Jack Hale - trombone
• Kenneth Terroade - flute
• Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuels - percussion
• Freeman Brown - percussion
• Fred Staehle - trap drums
• Mick Jagger, Shirley Goodman, Tammi Lynn, P. P. Arnold, Bobby Whitlock - background vocals

Here is another dirty, swampy, New Orleans classic.   Besides, Clapton and Dr. John..... you can't go wrong here. 


Get some swamp funk in yo system cuzzzz

Dr. John - 1970 - Remedies

1970 - Remedies

Track Listing

1. "Loop Garoo" (4:42)
2. "What Goes Around Comes Around" (2:57)
3. "Wash, Mama, Wash" (3:42)
4. "Chippy, Chippy" (3:32)
5. "Mardi Gras Day" (8:11)
6. "Angola Anthem" (17:35)

Remedies is not rock and roll, it is something nearly otherworldly, and almost beyond comprehension. While it includes such standout Dr. John tracks as "Wash Mama Wash" and "Loop Garoo," it also includes "Angola Anthem," which is murky, mysterious and downright evil-sounding. Much of this very long cut is lost without headphones, for the music floats about in a smoky fog while Dr. John and his backup singers chant, moan, and cry out. Progressive radio loved this stuff, and it still sounds great during those late-night flirtations with the dark side of the psyche. Remedies must be heard to be believed.



 

Don't be stupid.

Dr. John - 1969 - Babylon

1969 - Babylon

Track Listing:

1. "Babylon" – 5:25

2. "Glowin'" – 5:39

3. "Black Widow Spider" – 5:01

4. "Barefoot Lady" – 3:10

5. "Twilight Zone" – 8:15

6. "The Patriotic Flag / Waiver" – 4:52

7. "The Lonesome Guitar Strangler" – 5:34

 This album is a little more upbeat than the previous "Gris Gris" , it's not as chilled or laid back but, Dr. John, in my mind, really started to show his true self and took things another mind-blowing step further here.  He's a little more comfortable here I would think, but at the same time, probably energetic and eager to record something new. Dr. John's beginnings are definitely raw, he must be taken like a drug.  Sit back with a clear head and let the good doctor take you on a crazy ride. You shouldn't be disappointed.  I also recommend listening to his albums in chronological order to see how much ground Dr. John covered/is covering throughout his career.  He's everywhere! R&B, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Zydeco, Creole, seriously, Dr. John kicks ass!    



Don't fear the Voodoo Curse!