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Content Introduction The Sound Stylistics make a miraculous comeback! If this isn't a miracle, then what is?! This legendary all-star band, comprised of the best of the UK funk/acid jazz scene, vanished into the shadows of history after releasing only one super-classic funk album, 'Play Deep Funk,' and now they've issued a grand declaration of restoration! The monster funk sound created by these old-timers who have once again begun to blast down the royal road of funk is being released in Japan ahead of the rest of the world! ??Their legendary 1st album, 'Play Deep Funk,' released last year, reportedly sold over 10,000 copies in Japan alone! Apparently, The Sound Stylistics were originally a session band made up of a collection of musicians who only released one album. Recorded around 2002 for the UK library label Bruton, the album "Play Deep Funk" was ultimately only released as a 7-inch single and remained unreleased for a long time. However, thanks to a reissue by Freestyle Records, it has been reborn as a super-classic funk masterpiece. What if the core members, encouraged by the success of that album, brought them together again?! ??This is truly an all-star lineup of the UK funk/jazz scene! Centered around Jason Glover (engineer), Gary Crockett (bass/James Taylor Quartet), and Dominic Glover (trumpet/Incognito, Bar Samba), who also perform as the Mocambo All-Stars, they are joined by renowned figures who form the backbone of the UK funk/acid jazz scene, such as Eddie Roberts (guitar/The New Mastersounds), Jim Watson (keyboards/Incognito), and Snowboy (percussion), igniting an even more powerful and spectacular funk battle than before! ??All tracks are newly written originals, a collection of high-octane tunes featuring prominent organ and guitar! The opening track "Tie One" is undeniably compelling with its tense groove and tight beat. The album features "On," the exhilarating funk of track 2 "The Crisis Generator" with its explosive organ, the ridiculously cool track 5 "Knucklehead" with Eddie Roberts' roaring guitar, the fiery organ funk of track 6 "The Burner" that will set your backside on fire, the dark and gritty funk of track 9 "Crack Away Jack" with its overwhelmingly thick bass, and finally, the adrenaline-pumping, high-speed funk of "Big Pieces" that will leave you breathless! Amazon Review A miraculous comeback! The Sound Stylistics are back on the road to classic funk with their new album. Originally scheduled for release around 2002 but shelved, "Play Deep Funk" finally saw the light of day last year. Featuring 17 instrumental funk tracks, this album reportedly sold over 10,000 copies in Japan alone and was hailed by fans as a masterpiece of ultra-funk. However, after this single album, The Sound Stylistics, a legendary band comprised of all-stars from the UK funk/acid jazz scene, seemed to have vanished into the shadows of history forever. Now, however, they have made a miraculous comeback with a new album! Featuring all-new original tracks, from the explosive organ-driven funk tune "The Crisis Generator" to the incredibly cool "Knucklehead" with Eddie Roberts' guitar playing, and the undeniably impressive "Big Pieces," this is a collection of fantastic tracks you'll want to listen to straight through! (The Walker's, Masayuki Kase)
