Here it is, rumored no more: More Mess On My Thing, the demo Bootsy Collins and his band recorded for James Brown in 1969 that won them the title “The J.B.’s” – and changed the course of popular music.
Top photo: The J.B.’s. Front: Frankie Waddy, Catfish Collins, Bootsy Collins. Back: Robert McCullough, Chicken Gunnels, unknown.
BLACK FRIDAY RECORD STORE DAY» The J.B.’s – More Mess On My Thing
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This is the companion piece to Now-Again’s first-ever issue of the lost J.B.’s album These Are The J.B.’s. All tracks mixed by Mario Caldato, directly from the original multi-track masters. Overseen by Egon and Universal Music Group’s in-house Brown expert Harry Weinger. (more…)
Egon, holding the Universoul’s funk killer “New Generation.” This and hundreds of other songs from all eras and all genres are up in his Spotify playlist. Weekly – sometimes daily – update. Photo by Eilon Paz for Dust and Grooves.
Egon’s culled and updated his Spotify playlist – Now Again – Egon’s Selections. It’s now at around 20 hours and counting: Egon updates it on an average three times a week… So stay tuned: it should take the pressure off trying to figure out the best of the most obscure tracks in the billions of tracks now available at the streaming behemoth. At least in one music fan’s perspective.
Tasked by Bollywood producers with creating a cash-in disco record, Atomic Forest funked up unlikely covers of Chicago, Hot Chocolate, Deodato and Stevie Wonder, and presented one original – “Spectrum” – the heaviest Indian psych-funk jam unearthed to date.
OUT NOW» Atomic Forest – Disco Roar
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The recently rediscovered third album by India’s best-known psychedelic rock ensemble, and the story behind its genesis. (more…)
James Reese’s complete works, a man as ambitious as he is talented, an ouevre ranging from brutal, deep soul to sophisticated instrumental ballads to jazz-inflected funk. Includes newly discovered recordings. Shipping mid October 2019
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LAMP Records – It Glowed Like The Sun – The Story of Naptown’s Motown, 1969-1972. The collected soul, funk, gospel and rock releases from Indianapolis’ greatest label. Shipping to subscribers now!
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Now-Again Reserve: Custom-made LP’s delivered once per quarter, presenting some of the rarest records in their respective genres in high quality LP format. Each release is produced with the direct participation of the artist. (more…)
