ESG: "A South Bronx Story" (Soul Jazz) Is billed as collectors edition complete with rarities. These rarities are odds and ends of outtakes from some of their better known tunes "Moody" and "You're No Good". Coming to prominence largely due to early B-Boys/Girls adopting the break from "Liquid Liquid" to throw some shapes and bust a move at throwdown battles or block parties, these stripped down grooves and jams have an infectious, feel good factor. It's agreed in the Tower office that they come across best when everything's kept to a minimum, without the frills of extended guitars solos. I particularly like the use of percussion, handclaps, chanted vocals and stop-start beats. Amongst the pioneers of the so-called Punk-Funk sound, this all girl NYC group, paved the way for the likes of A Certain Ratio, Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club to name just a few. Soul Jazz are definetly on the money with their reissues, reigniting interests and rejuvenating careers.
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ESG: "A South Bronx Story" (Soul Jazz) Is billed as collectors edition complete with rarities. These rarities are odds and ends of outtakes from some of their better known tunes "Moody" and "You're No Good". Coming to prominence largely due to early B-Boys/Girls adopting the break from "Liquid Liquid" to throw some shapes and bust a move at throwdown battles or block parties, these stripped down grooves and jams have an infectious, feel good factor. It's agreed in the Tower office that they come across best when everything's kept to a minimum, without the frills of extended guitars solos. I particularly like the use of percussion, handclaps, chanted vocals and stop-start beats. Amongst the pioneers of the so-called Punk-Funk sound, this all girl NYC group, paved the way for the likes of A Certain Ratio, Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club to name just a few. Soul Jazz are definetly on the money with their reissues, reigniting interests and rejuvenating careers.
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Soul Jazz Records release an album of rarities and alternate versions from New York Punk-Funk legends ESG.
‘South Bronx Story 2’ gathers together rarities from the group’s 25 year career (and still going strong!). ·Featuring alternate mixes of classic tracks such as ‘You’re No Good’, alongside the legendary New York cut-up mix of ‘Moody’ and ‘The Beat’ (aka ‘Dance To The Beat Of Moody’), as well as tracks from the notorious ‘Sample Credits Don’t Pay Our Bills’ release. Super-rare tracks, out of print for over twenty years, make this album essential for any ESG fan. Available on CD and heavyweight double vinyl, all housed in customary Soul Jazz finery. ·“ESG still sound light years ahead” – Mojo.
Bam Bam Jam Erase You (Puppy To Your Side) In The Streets Dance To The Beat Of Moody There Was A Time You’re No Good (Alternate Version) I Wanna Dance Moody (A New Mood) Standing In Line Earn It Like This Six Pack (Original Version)
