This is an extraordinarily solid collection of classic urban rhythm and blues, ranging from well-known hits like Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly" to underground gems like Gil Scott Heron's "The Bottle." There's lots of music (over 2 1/2 hours), it's well sequenced, and the sound quality is excellent. One of the joys of this sort of music is staying with the groove, and you get long versions of quite a few of the tracks, including the 10-minute take of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone."
A culmination of the innner city spirit, containing a myriad of soul classics and hard to find cuts. From jazz filled instrumentals backed by driving baselines, such as Deodato's "September 13th", to the smooth baritone and rolling drum crescendos of Gil Scott Heron's "Gun" this album captures the essence of an era. Classics, such as Mayfield's "Superfly" or James Brown's "The Boss" are only part of the mosaic which constitutes this collection. William De Vaughan's "Be Thankful for What You Got" reminds me of classic cruising beats like War's "Low Rider" and Grover Washington Jr.'s "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" with it's pumping beat, hard baseline, and wailing saxaphone will cause even the most stiff head to begin bobbing. Many tracks contained on this album have continued their legacy, spawning the samples of todays hip-hop culture. Overall, The Best of Blaxploitation is a must have, enjoyable listening from the first track to the last, and never ending replay value. You will not be disappointed.
Tracklist:
CD1
1 James Brown - The Boss
2 Cymande - Brothers On The Slide
3 Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
4 Marvin Gaye - 'T' Plays It Cool
5 Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead
6 Syl Johnson - Different Strokes
7 Lightnin' Rod - Sport
8 The Last Poets - It's A Trip
9 The Politicians feat. McKinley Jackson - The World We Live In
10 Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm - Funky Mule
11 Joe Tex - I Gotcha
12 Mavis Staples - Chocolate City
13 Pee Wee Ellis - Moonwalk
14 The Meters - Tippi Toes
15 Gil Scott-Heron with Brian Jackson - Back Home
CD2
1 Curtis Mayfield - Superfly
2 Eddie Kendricks - My People...Hold On
3 The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
4 Aaron Neville - Hercules
5 Cymande - Bra
6 The Notations - Super People
7 Maceo & All The Kings Men - Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again
8 Johnny Pate - Brother On The Run
9 Syl Johnson - Concrete Reservation
10 Ohio Players - It's A Cryin' Shame
11 The Rimshots - Neighbour! Get Your Own
12 Maceo & All The Kings Men - (I Remember) Mr. Banks
13 Ripple - Get Off
14 The Meters - Funky Miracle
15 Lee Dorsey - Yes We Can Can
CD3
1 The Last Poets - When The Revolution Comes
2 Gil Scott-Heron with Brian Jackson - The Bottle
3 Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up (live)
4 Sir Joe Quaterman & Free Soul - (I've Got) So Much Trouble On My Mind
5 The Whatnauts - Why Can't People Be Colors Too?
6 Ripple - A Funky Song
7 Mickey Murray - Mama's Got The Wagon
8 Alvin Cash - Doin' The Ali Shuffle
9 Sir Joe Quaterman & Free Soul - Give Me Back My Freedom
10 Ike & Tina Turner - Livin' For The City
11 Ohio Players - Cold, Cold World
12 Pee Wee Ellis - That Thang
13 Moody Scott - (We Gotta) Bust Out Of The Ghetto
14 Backyard Heavies - Soul Junction
15 Leroy Hutson - Cool Out
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