i dont really like much of future shock, though i have a couple
different 12" versions of rockit and the whole LP on vinyl, i
wouldnt call it a standout. his stuff with miles was much better.
and for a solo LP, i always play the lead track off of "thrust"
when i deejay funky sh*t, it always goes over well. that whole
album is like a spacier version of headhunters.
tom
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Ian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2003 21:57:00 -0400
>On 7/6/03 7:28 PM, "Matthew MacQueen"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>wrote:
>
>> So you jazz fans, how about the top 3-5 "must have" Herbie
Hancock LPs
>> or moments ? Commentary encouraged.
>
>"Maiden Voyage" is a standout LP and track. Sublime mid 60s jazz
>exploration. The classic "Dolphin Dance" bookends the album.
>
>"Head Hunters" is the next must have. So completely influenced
by 60s soul,
>and so influential on 70s funk and jazz. You know the bassline for
>"Chameleon" by heart even if you don't recognize the title.
Trippy synth
>solos abound.
>
>I heard "Sunlight" on a Shake or CC mix and had to track down the
1977
>release. Commercial, mildly funky, and so loaded with antique
gear it'll
>make your head spin. Warning: vocoder in FULL effect.
>
>Most people point to "Rockit" from "Future Shock" next. An
electro classic
>that's flat-out over-exposed right now.
>
>I haven't really listened to his last two releases enough to find
favorite
>moments. That doesn't mean they aren't lurking in there.
>--
>im
>
>P.S. Get a hold of "Sound-System" just to hear "People are
Changing". It's
>a cover of a brilliantly funky Timmy Thomas song.
>
>
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