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I found a lot of the originals now (2 just released some months back) so I'm cool now. I just wish these youngsters would give this CD and others like it a few listens for what slow jams and real soul is about (seems like soul music is non-existing anymore. Well, I now own pretty much the original albums, issued to CD, including "Coming Together," but I've always had one problem with this compilation. This band is still relevant to this day because a lot of the social ills of the 70's still do exist. hmmmmmm) I'm currently looking for more of the Warner catalog as I do have one Japanese import, and I hope there are more. It's missing "Come Back Into My Life" which was a 45 single that my Mom used to play. I had forgotten about it when I first bought this CD because the songs on it still makes this a solid collection.
Give it up for the SOUL and FUNK of the 70s. Their version of Wildflower is one of my favorite songs of all time. The orignal LP Blind Baby was da bomb. I have been waiting for a good compilation of NEW BIRTH and yes, it has finally arrived. The price is right buy yours now. I decided to get the complilation CD to get more of New Birth's Greatest. When their music was released, the times were fun, the music was great.
because if i don't find what I'm looking for, then i usually end up purchasing something from my Wish List. I've finally found a good compilation of this group's fine music. I usually get my soul oldies from those stores that specialize in hard-to-find music, but Amazon never disappoints.
This band was unique with a unique sound that kicked butt. There is a great CD booklet that explains the band's history and about the music they made. Make sure you get the correct remastered version that has UPC code 07863-66732-26 If you are a huge fan of this band then you gotta get this CD. All your favorite New Birth jams are digitally remastered for fantastic sound quality.
The only thing missing from this CD was the great feel and covers the NEW BIRTH's actual albums had. admittedly, because of the flowing trippy nature of their albums, perhaps it was hard to really frame a lot of their material as individual hits. Often, one side would be Jazzy and mellow and another totally raw and party like - - their albums were definitely experiences in themselves, though this is a great introduction.The compilation includes some cuts from the group when they were known as THE NITE LITERS, an ULTRA hardcorre funk outfit, and moves on through their 70's soul and funk and later Jazzier years. you're still the KING.
yet they could also do sweet and mellow soul better than anyone else (check out DREAM MERCHANT).Video floats around of their appearance on SOUL TRAIN, but I pray that one day more footage will surface, they also had a great look. still. and it definitely demonstrates their incredible versatility. great rhythm section - - and some wonderfully produced hits. One minute they can be funking out HARD. they tended to flow from tune to tune and always have an integrated and "spiritual" like concept.
lot's of great stuff on this album. you could really LISTEN and trip out when listening to their albums. of course it includes their BIG hit K-Jee.though I think one of the highest point's is Leslie's BAD-*ss Bobby Womack impression on I Can Understand It, only with a tighter booty shaking rhythm section than Bobby had (sorry Bobby. ).Though there are a few tunes that definitely don't represent their BEST work.
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