Search - Fatback Band :: Feel My Soul

A Three Dimensional Groove ! ! !

Eddie Landsberg | Tokyo, Japan | 12/15/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"There's something about The Fatback Band... I don't know how to put my finger on it. Of course, in later years to come, they'd churn out loads and loads of dance hits, but when you listen to their early stuff on Perception... well, I don't know how to explain it.. they weren't necessarily the greatest players in the world... nevertheless, they have a nice sweet and funky groove and these cuts (from 1974) will make a nice listen. - - Though this album lacks some of the harder bumpin' basslines you might come to expect from them, Brother Johnny King who was either a 12 year old kid or a very short guy with a Gary Coleman like disease carries the album very well (even writing most of the tune) and can hit them high notes. - - Why Is It So Hard To Do The Things I Wanna' Do definitely makes the album worth the purchase... and Little Brother Johnny's opening rapp on FEEL MY SOUL a definitely a trip... starts out real sweet and mellow and works its way into a surprizingly funky and tripped out groove. I have a feeling that this is one of those albums that may not necessarily become an "all time favorite" but if you're into that type of groove, you'll definitely dig it. If you enjoy it, check out BLACK NASTY as well as JOE QUARTERMAN & FREE SOUL."