METERS “Struttin” soul funk R&B LP JOSIE original NM SUPERB

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115

Group:  THE METERS

Title:   “Struttin’”

Label:   JOSIE.  “Small” josie label is tan with black text.  Stereo pressing on medium thick vinyl.  Catalog number is JOS 4012. 

Year:  1970

Review:

“As the third full-length album released by the Meters, Struttin’ may not appear to be drastically different than its predecessors, at least not on the surface.  After all, the title of the lead single "Chicken Strut" intentionally recalls their previous biggest "Cissy Strut," and it has the same basic Meters groove. And if the essential sound remains unchanged, that's because that organic, earthy funk is the Meters' signature.  Other groups have tried to replicate it, but nobody ever played it better.  Because of that, Struttin’ is an enjoyable record, even if it never quite feels like anything more focused than a series of jam sessions; after all, that's what it was.  This time around, however, the Meters did make a conscious decision to emphasize vocals, and not just with shout-alongs on the chorus ("Chicken Strut," "Same Old Thing"), but with Art Neville's leads on covers of Ty Hunter’s soulful uptown shuffle "Darling, Darling, Darling," Jimmy Webb's groovy ballad "Wichita Lineman," and Lee Dorsey's "Ride Your Pony" (the Meters provided support on the original recording).  This gives the album a bit more diversity than its predecessors, which is welcome, even for devotees of the group's admittedly addictive sound.  But the real difference is how the band seems willing to expand their signature sound.  "Hand Clapping Song" is a spare, syncopated breakdown without an obvious through-line, while "Joog" turns the group's groove inside out. These variations are entertaining -- as entertaining as the vocals -- and the songs that are solidly in the Meters tradition are also fun. The results are pretty terrific, though given the fact that Struttin’ never really pulls itself into a coherent album, it may be the kind of first-rate record only aficionados of the band will need to seek out.”

(Courtesy Stephen Thomas Erlewine, allmusic.com)

Condition: 

DISC:  Vinyl is NEAR MINT with 100% of original gloss, as clean as can be found.  Appears unplayed.  Labels are clean.  Fidelity is superb.  A gorgeous disc you will never need to upgrade.

JACKET:   Jacket is nice VG+.   There is ring wear and surface wear on both front and reverse from storage and handling.  Also, wear along seams, spine, and corners, but no splits, writing, stickers, or cutout indications.  Overall a fine jacket to accompany the gorgeous disc. 

Track Listing: 

Side One:

• Chicken Strut – 2:48
• Liver Splash – 2:40
• Wichita Lineman – 2:58
• Joog – 2:12
• Go For Yourself – 3:10
• Same Old Thing – 2:52

Side Two:

• Hand Clapping Song – 2:55
• Darling Darling Darling – 2:53
• Tippi-Toes – 2:26
• Britches – 2:50
• Hey! Last Minute – 2:59
• Ride Your Pony – 3:19

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