West Coast Revival ‎– West Coast Revival

Label: Survival Research - SVVRCH046

FORMAT: VINYL LP

BARCODE: 0634438173458

Seattle-born preacher’s son Luther James Rabb played sax with Jimi Hendrix in the Velvetones and after forming popular horns-based rock act Ballin’ Jack, moved to Los

Angeles, where soul harmony trio West Coast Revival was born. Early singles for United Artists were produced by Howard Scott and Lonnie Jordan of War, and their sole LP, released in 1977, is an exceedingly rare soul-funk gem, with solid vocal harmony, hard funk breaks, and a touch of sophisticated strings. ‘My Mind Is At Ease’ is a breakbeat special and ‘Feelin’ Allright’ rides a meaty bass groove, both underlining the War connection; our edition comes with bonus love song ‘Beautiful Girl,’ an early single B-side. Overall, this is prime soul-funk with uncommon elements, ripe for rediscovery by all discerning funk fans.

TRACKLIST

A1 It's Gonna Be Hard

A2 So Far Away

A3 Feelin' Alright

A4 Love Of My Life

A5 Talkin' 'Bout Love

B1 The Family Was Right

B2 Free

B3 My Mind Is At Ease

B4 Familiar Places

B5 Beautiful Girl