Funkiness from Odessa, Texas?
phono13
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I stopped by a Goodwill at lunch today, and pulled an interesting looking record. I believe the title was "To My Friends" by Adam and the Ghetto. It had a stock, sunset over water cover, and the label said Spiral Records out of Odessa, Texas. Anyone know the deal?
It definately looks funky. Adam Rodriguez was the leader I believe.
It definately looks funky. Adam Rodriguez was the leader I believe.
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As far as other Odessa funk.. I know of none except for Felipe Y Sus Sensacionales' "Sensational Soul" which sounds like a 3rd rate Sunny & the Sunliners but I still dig it.
But y'all are all oilfield trash.
Signed,
Oil-Refining Trash
Did you hear that Texas City blew up again about a month ago?
Yeah. It's like the Spring Equinox or some shit. Seems like something 'splodes every year.
Another reason to gtfo outta Southeast Texas.
Sorry for the hijack--congrats on your Tejas Raer, Tom!
I demoted myself to lurker status...stay on your toes...doods!
Damn! When Am I gonna find this stinkin' record?
word, i guess
Have you actually heard it? I found a sealed copy a couple years ago at PDQ. It was $10. I broke the seal (GASP!) when the employees weren't looking and slipped it on the portable. It fucking sucked. Stashed it away and haven't seen it since.
In retrospect, I probably should've bought it anyways. It did look raer as fuck which these days usually means $$$$. And who knows? It might've been good but maybe my tastes hadn't been as refined back then. If I ever come across it stashed in the racks again, I'll grab it for you (ayo!).
Herm
I'm just listening now. It's a blend of jazz, soul, and rock. Most of it's midtempo. It's not hard-driving funky, but more in a mellow groove. Fortunately, the instrumentation is nice b/c Adam Rodriguez isn't the most gifted of singers. He does kill it on the flute. One real solid inst. titled "Jasmine," and a nice chill Flute and guitar duo called "You and I." Title track ain't bad either. Wish I had a scanner for the back. Nice band shots.
This one's got a little note written on the front:
This is to two very beautiful friends John + Maria from Jimmy & Gilma,
Your home boy from West Odessa Texas
As I listen...dude can definately not sing... and I dig E. McDaniels, Andy Bey, etc.
Someone knows my name!
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