Soul Rock

HonkyFipple · September 2007

What are some good Soul Rock bands? I recently listen to stuff likeNoir3rd Avenue Blues BandThe BagTriflea lot.What are some good Soul Rock records with good singing? I don't even know if stuff like Demon Fuzz, The Albert or Black Merda fits into the same category.

I'm talking about Rock records with Soul like singing. Maybe Blues like too. I have no idea. Is it Psych? Jazz? Prog? Garage?Well, I really like Noir best at the moment and would be happy for some recommendations on similar sounding bands.There must be MANY bands like that. Right?

HonkyFipple · September 2007

I even like the Sons (of Champlin), The New Apocalypse although their singers aren't that cool. I can't believe the Sound Foundation LP on Smobro went for under 10 USD earlier this week. Shocking. It's a great record IMO.

I will probably be hated for this thread, but I think I can take it.

ako · September 2007

I can't believe the Sound Foundation LP on Smobro went for under 10 USD earlier this week. Shocking. It's a great record IMO.

FUUUCK. ive been wanting that for years. im sure it'll turn up in the field eventually...

batmon · September 2007

What is Soul Rock?

Rock w/ Soul Vocals?

HonkyFipple · September 2007

What is Soul Rock?

Rock w/ Soul Vocals?

probably yes. (i've seen a "soul rock" tag on records before! and i wondered what it could mean. but i always thought that it would be a nice genre

)

soulish sounding singers singing to blues rock music

not too psychy, not too jazzy. like a good old rock record with soul singing. not so aesops fables like? i don't know. a more rockish archie whitewater?

most likely like noir on dawn. let's stick to noir then.

ako · September 2007

Trifle

ive only heard about 3 cuts from them but it doesnt seem like it really fits with what youre looking for, seems more like slightly funky rock to me.

pencilface · September 2007

- opening track fits the bill i reckon ... or hows about:

first side is wicked soul yacht rock.

HonkyFipple · September 2007

Trifle

ive only heard about 3 cuts from them but it doesnt seem like it really fits with what youre looking for, seems more like slightly funky rock to me.

then let's call it true black man's funky rock

ever heard the 3rd avenue blues band version of "It's Your Thing"? records sounding like that. i know the singer doesn't sound like a soul singer. forget about soul then...

maybe crossover rock would be a decent description. rock bands that play funk, blues, soul and a bit of jazz. with singing.

HonkyFipple · September 2007

let me go buy another six pack and check on this later on. i'd be happy for any recommendation. if you don't know what i mean (i can see why - i don't know how to explain any better right now) then list some bands that sound like the all mighty demon fuzz.

batmon · September 2007

Black dudes w/ sing w/ soul but play "rock"?
White dudes who play "rock" w/ a "soul" vocalist?

Funk Band that rocks and sings w/ Soul? -

Mother's Finest

ur lookin for a type of Rock, not a type of Soul?

HonkyFipple · September 2007

Black dudes w/ sing w/ soul but play "rock"?
White dudes who play "rock" w/ a "soul" vocalist?

Funk Band that rocks and sings w/ Soul? -

Mother's Finest

ur lookin for a type of Rock, not a type of Soul?

dudes w/ sing w/ soul but play organ heavy Blues Rock.
it's not that hard

HonkyFipple · September 2007

blood sweat and tears? NOT!

batmon · September 2007

Soulful Black Dudes covering Rock songs.

HonkyFipple · September 2007

Soulful Black Dudes covering Rock songs.

oh.

like that. bit more rockish?

pencilface · September 2007

- opening track fits the bill i reckon ... or hows about:

first side is wicked soul yacht rock.

why isnt my [img] functio nworking????

motown67 · September 2007

Woimsah · September 2007

I still back the shit out of this one...

HonkyFipple · September 2007

Some suggestions. A lot of these groups were Blues-Rock outfits that came out with so

Rock Workshop

The Rock Workshop is really nice. "I Think It's..." kills it and "Street War Pt 1&2" are nice too. Especially part 2. Their first (self titled) LP is not thaaaaat good.

I also like Grootna. It's still a cool record. Not that bad.
I tend to leave the Black Pearl LP at record stores, although I see for very cheap from time to time. I never really listened to it.

HonkyFipple · September 2007

I still back the shit out of this one...

would be much better without the sax

pickwick33 · September 2007

I still back the shit out of this one...

would be much better without the sax

From that album cover, you'd expect it to be some lost heavy-rock classic ala Black Pearl or Blue Cheer, but then out comes this sleepwalking fusion jam...after seeing that long-haired guy on the cover, in triple exposure,[/b] I was expecting some serious SHRED! Didn't get it, either! Does the whole elpee sound all mellow and jazzy like this?

SoulOnIce · September 2007

Woimsah · September 2007

I still back the shit out of this one...

would be much better without the sax

From that album cover, you'd expect it to be some lost heavy-rock classic ala Black Pearl or Blue Cheer, but then out comes this sleepwalking fusion jam...after seeing that long-haired guy on the cover, in triple exposure,[/b] I was expecting some serious SHRED! Didn't get it, either! Does the whole elpee sound all mellow and jazzy like this?

actually yea it does....but this is the standout jam. whatever about the sax....those keys are fresh....

shooterali · September 2007

What is Soul Rock?

Rock w/ Soul Vocals?

Rock with Soul Influences & singing.
Shit just say it:Blue Eyed soul singers with a dash of rock ( guitars, some psych mixed in) and real mellow at times.And the band always includes one person of Latin or African descent.

faux_rillz · September 2007

Worst genre ever.

Right up there with rockin' white piano men.

May you all get the david clayton thomases that you deserve.

bull_ox · September 2007

May you all get the david clayton thomases that you deserve.

butterybiscuits · September 2007

cosine Cold Blood plus Leon's Creation as mention'd here:

http://www.soulstrut.com/features/ish/204/dollarbin.php

HonkyFipple · September 2007

Worst genre ever.
Right up there with rockin' white piano men.
May you all get the david clayton thomases that you deserve.

you sound like a fat crate digging white american.

faux_rillz · September 2007

Worst genre ever.
Right up there with rockin' white piano men.
May you all get the david clayton thomases that you deserve.

you sound like a fat crate digging white american.

tepid

pickwick33 · September 2007

To be truthful, this is a pretty broad category. Going by these descriptions, just about every third or fourth rock album made between 1968-73 could be described as "soul rock" (especially if the band had a horn section).

Traffic
Steam
Pacific Gas & Electric
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Lighthouse
Chase
Ides Of March
Janis Joplin
Cold Blood
Smith
The Mob
Chicago
Argent
Three Dog Night
Ten-Wheel Drive
Santana
El Chicano
Rare Earth
Rustix
Black Pearl
Al Kooper
Washrag
David Clayton-Thomas
Joe Cocker
Malo
Brooklyn Bridge
Ellen McIlwaine
Electric Flag
Gayle McCormick
Dreams

Yeah, this list is too wide-ranging for the room, but that just goes to show you how dirt-common this "sound" was back then. Couldn't really call it a unified movement, that's just the way a lot of bands sounded. Some of these groups would go over well with the current jamband scene, if they were around today. And some of it is just as dirt-common right now. So get thee to a $2.99 bin and start digging. If the band has at least one white guy in a tank-top with a Jim Croce moustache and a Jewfro, then you know you've struck gold.

HonkyFipple · September 2007

Worst genre ever.
Right up there with rockin' white piano men.
May you all get the david clayton thomases that you deserve.

you sound like a fat crate digging white american.

tepid

you started this. i got down to your level and you don't like it?

HonkyFipple · September 2007

To be truthful, this is a pretty broad category. Going by these descriptions, just about every third or fourth rock album made between 1968-73 could be described as "soul rock" (especially if the band had a horn section).

Traffic
Steam
Pacific Gas & Electric
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Lighthouse
Chase
Ides Of March
Janis Joplin
Cold Blood
Smith
The Mob
Chicago
Argent
Three Dog Night
Ten-Wheel Drive
Santana
El Chicano
Rare Earth
Rustix
Black Pearl
Al Kooper
Washrag
David Clayton-Thomas
Joe Cocker
Malo
Brooklyn Bridge
Ellen McIlwaine
Electric Flag
Gayle McCormick
Dreams

Yeah, this list is too wide-ranging for the room, but that just goes to show you how dirt-common this "sound" was back then. Couldn't really call it a unified movement, that's just the way a lot of bands sounded. Some of these groups would go over well with the current jamband scene, if they were around today. And some of it is just as dirt-common right now. So get thee to a $2.99 bin and start digging. If the band has at least one white guy in a tank-top with a Jim Croce moustache and a Jewfro, then you know you've struck gold.

please excuse my ignaorance. all hail soulstrut. you know so much about good music.

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