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Abstract Funk Theory
Lo Fidelity Allstars
Abstract Funk Theory
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
 
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Edition ten from Obsessive of this constantly evolving series brings us Lo Fidelity Allstars. This collection of tracks for the Abstract Funk Theory album represents some of the musical influences that have inspired the...  more »

     
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All Artists: Lo Fidelity Allstars
Title: Abstract Funk Theory
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Label: Obsessive [Studio]
Release Date: 10/28/2002
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
Styles: Big Beat, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 743219572028

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Edition ten from Obsessive of this constantly evolving series brings us Lo Fidelity Allstars. This collection of tracks for the Abstract Funk Theory album represents some of the musical influences that have inspired the Lo Fi's and as you would expect, it's high, eclectic quality throughout! They span across some varied territory with tracks from Bill Withers through to Lambchop from Mercury Rev to Timbaland and Charlatans UK plus an exclusive Ropeman Remix of 'On The Pier'. Slipcase. 2003.
 

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Best of the "Abstract Funk Theory" Releases
Karl Miller | Phoenixville, PA United States | 04/15/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Lo-Fidelity All Stars contribution to the Abstract Funk Theory series is a great mix of true old school soul sounds, funky house beats and remixed British rhythms.
Go immediately to track #13 on this disc - The Emotion's "Blind Alley" is the finest cut, and a reminder of why the Hutchinson sisters were the best "girl band" of their day. Over a slinky Stax-style horn section, their three part harmonies are tremendous. This is a much rawer song than their later Maurice White produced work, but those glorious vocals ring through. Then cut back to Bill Wither's live version of "Grandma's Hands" - you have to wonder why Wither's abandoned his career when you hear these great vocals. Al Wilson's "The Snake" is both a great novelty song (women, don't bring a snake into your home!) and an inspired vocal performance - for anyone who only knows of Wilson from "Show and Tell", this is a great way to learn more about his Lou Rawls style voice.
The Lo-Fidelty's own "On The Pier" is also included, with its brilliant use of a sample from Joe Tex's "Oh Me Oh My" - it blends well with the 60's and 70's soul classics included on this mix."