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The Meters 1969

funk, deep funk, new orleans r&b 37 min 12 tracks Josie Records

The Meters is the debut album by the American funk group the Meters. It was released in May 1969, the first of eight albums by the band. The band's early works were developed through improvisation. Band members had spent most of the 1960s performing together in nightclubs of New Orleans. They had a fluid musical style that included elements of R&B, rock, and jazz.

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Character

Grave, classical in form, warm and earnest.

gravecomic
classical in formformally daring
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Tracks

A1Cissy Strut3:07
A2Here Comes the Meter Man2:58
A3Cardova4:38
A4Live Wire2:42
A5Art2:35
A6Sophisticated Cissy2:57
B1Ease Back3:17
B26V6 LA2:25
B3Sehorns Farm2:32
B4Ann2:48
B5Stormy3:40
B6Simple Song3:01

12 tracks, 37 minutes.

About the album

Artist: The Meters
Label: Josie Records
Released: 1969
Type: Album
Format: 12" Vinyl
Country: US

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