The Meters • Looka Py Py

 

Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound blends funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe.
The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965, when keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville recruited bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste and guitarist Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. They became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label, Sansu Enterprises. In 1969 the Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", both major R&B chart hits. Cyril Neville, Art Neville's brother, joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three of their albums for Reprise/Warner Brothers.
After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. The original line-up reformed after an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 1994, Art Neville and Porter, alongside two new members, were officially christened The Funky Meters, and continued to perform into the next decade.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/86616-The-Meters

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Considerado por muchos como uno de los padres fundadores del funk, The Meters crearon un sonido único que perduró durante los sesenta y setenta y renació a finales de los ochenta. Su sonido característico combina ritmos funk, blues y dance con un ambiente de Nueva Orleans.
La historia de esta banda nativa de Nueva Orleans se remonta a 1965, cuando el tecladista y vocalista Art Neville reclutó al bajista George Porter Jr., al baterista Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste y al guitarrista Leo Nocentelli para formar The Meters. Se convirtieron en la banda de la casa de Allen Toussaint y su sello discográfico, Sansu Enterprises. En 1969, The Meters lanzaron "Sophisticated Cissy" y "Cissy Strut", ambos grandes éxitos de las listas de R&B. Cyril Neville, hermano de Art Neville, se unió a la banda en 1975 como percusionista y vocalista de tres de sus álbumes para Reprise / Warner Brothers.
Después de doce años y diez álbumes de estudio, The Meters se disolvió en 1979 debido a problemas comerciales. La formación original se reformó después de una improvisación informal durante el Festival de Jazz y Patrimonio de Nueva Orleans de 1989. En 1994, Art Neville y Porter, junto con dos nuevos miembros, fueron bautizados oficialmente como Funky Meters, y continuaron actuando durante la próxima década.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/86616-The-Meters

Tracks:
A1 - Look-Ka Py Py
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 3:15
A2 - Rigor Mortis
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:35
A3 - Pungee
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:38
A4 - Thinking
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 1:38
A5 - This Is My Last Affair
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:50
A6 - Funky Miracle
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:25
B1 - Yeah, You're Right
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:41
B2 - Little Old Money Maker
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:38
B3 - Oh, Calcutta!
Written-By – Stanley Walden - 2:45
B4 - The Mob
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:44
B5 - 9 'Til 5
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:45
B6 - Dry Spell
Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli - 2:27


Credits:
Artwork – Mental Block Ltd.*
Artwork [Art Supervision] – Janie Gans
Bass – George Porter, Jr.
Design [Original Design] – The Graffiteria
Drums – Joseph Modeliste
Guitar – Leo Nocentelli
Liner Notes – Bill Dahl
Organ – Art Neville
Photography By [Original] – The Graffiteria
Producer – Allen Toussaint, Marshall E. Sehorn
Recorded By – Rodney Mills

Label:    Josie – JOS 4011, Josie – JOSIE 4011
Country:    US
Released:    Feb 1970
Genre:    Funk / Soul
Style:    Bayou Funk, Soul, Funk

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