Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Emigre - S/T
Chrysalis 1228 / 1979 - Led by production team Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther (Three Hats Production/THP Orchestra), this duo makes likable and funky late 70's disco/funk pop. Guenther plays violin and Morrison on guitars. I am enjoying this record as i review it, which is difficult, because the licks keep on coming, and i'm starting to like this more and more, something like how the Chaz Jankel LP's took hold of me.
The cover for this one and only LP by Emigre shows the bald eagle on a greenish money colored background. It sells on various sites for about 6-15 and it could probably be had for 5- or under at a show. I really liked the song 'Poison' on side 1, with its infectious groove and punk-funk flavor, but the violins are what stand out about this band. There are songs stretching into the dub sound like 'spooky reggae', an upbeat disco violin/plinked piano sound on 'rabbit run' and a slower world music influenced number called 'snake dance' which show that the band is using its production clout to find a hit, but the LP is scattered with themes. This is o.k. in my book, but won't make this a classic.
Ian Guenther is currently a violin teacher in Canada. He was with the THP Orchestra, which produced many disco hits for the Butterfly/Chelsea disco label. There is much to search about THPO on the internet, but this lone LP by Emigre is the only attempt at self production. Earlier, Ian Guenther recorded with Fraser & Debolt on their second LP, which i just pulled from my shelves. It is on schedule for its first spin. That was recorded in 1971 and appears to be highly regarded.
This LP is unpriced, but I believe it cost me under 5-, probably a buck or two. overall grade is a B/has an unusual feel for its genre but not astounding nor super memorable, but has enough value to make a slinky funky impression on a mix tape.
The cover for this one and only LP by Emigre shows the bald eagle on a greenish money colored background. It sells on various sites for about 6-15 and it could probably be had for 5- or under at a show. I really liked the song 'Poison' on side 1, with its infectious groove and punk-funk flavor, but the violins are what stand out about this band. There are songs stretching into the dub sound like 'spooky reggae', an upbeat disco violin/plinked piano sound on 'rabbit run' and a slower world music influenced number called 'snake dance' which show that the band is using its production clout to find a hit, but the LP is scattered with themes. This is o.k. in my book, but won't make this a classic.
Ian Guenther is currently a violin teacher in Canada. He was with the THP Orchestra, which produced many disco hits for the Butterfly/Chelsea disco label. There is much to search about THPO on the internet, but this lone LP by Emigre is the only attempt at self production. Earlier, Ian Guenther recorded with Fraser & Debolt on their second LP, which i just pulled from my shelves. It is on schedule for its first spin. That was recorded in 1971 and appears to be highly regarded.
This LP is unpriced, but I believe it cost me under 5-, probably a buck or two. overall grade is a B/has an unusual feel for its genre but not astounding nor super memorable, but has enough value to make a slinky funky impression on a mix tape.
Labels: Funk Punk Finds
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