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If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@grey9hound BTW I enjoyed the "ranting and raving." Glad you laid out your system for us too.RegardsAl  
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
I have now listened to Sante Fe and the Fat City Horns' "The Answer"; the band was recommended by both @fmpnd and @chazro I like the band overall, although I found this album a bit uneven. It seemed to lose its focus at times. I should note that I... 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@kacomess Thanks for the recommendations. I will put them on the listen list. 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@grey9hound Thank you. I will check them out. 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@shadorne @fmpd TOP "Back to Oakland" is there a preferred CD pressing? 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
I just finished listening to Tower of Power's "Back to Oakland." The first word that came to mind is "complete"--It has everything. Great horns, beautiful harmonies, driving beat, upbeat funky, lush strings in some places, the sax player is GREAT ... 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@fmpnd Thank you. You are not hijacking the thread. I asked for recommendations and you are delivering in spades with some history too. Perfect!@chazro Thank you for the input! I will check it out.@david_ten Thanks for the link.@acman3  Thanks for... 
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@thepigdog I respect that. Thanks for weighing in.@frogman Thanks for the kind words.@shadorne This list is terrific. I own every Snarky Puppy release (I think). Thank you for all the recommendations. I will be listening through it.@grey9hound Tha... 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@david_ten Do you have an opinion on which Galactic "Crazy Mongoose" CD is better? There is a Capricorn Records (1998), Volcano Records(1998), an Evangeline Recorded Works (HDCD) out of the UK(1998) and a Universal Int'l (HDCD) from Japan (2000).  
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@david_ten +1 Galactic//"Crazy Mongoose" Very delightful! New to me: Who is that drummer?I just sent the link to my boys.Thank youAl 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@david_ten Thanks for commenting. I like the The Beautiful Game comment especially. I'm also really grateful for everyone who is weighing in. I'm trying to get our generation listening to and honestly commenting on the current generation's latest ... 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@tpreaves Thanks for the directness and weighing in. 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@everest_audio Thanks for the input. And I agree musical tastes vary greatly. It makes the music world go round. I am currently in the cool position of hearing my kid's music. They have devoured my music: rejected some of it, embraced most of it a... 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
@bojack Thanks for the forthrightness. Opinions is what the post is seeking.@frogman Thanks for posting your opinion.@philjolet Thanks for contributing your thoughts. 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
Thanks for all the comments so far. Yes, it is true it is not pure funk ala James Brown. I stand corrected. It isn't the opposite of funk--it has a driving beat. It is not disco. The best analogy of this particular track is Jackson 5. In fact, whe...