A masterpiece that resonates with the spirit of funk and social consciousness
Based on funk, absorbing jazz and Latin elements, this album depicts the chaos and hope of everyday life through sound. It is filled with rich rhythms and humanity.
This is one of War's most representative early works, and as the title suggests, it deals with urban realities. The multi-layered groove woven by the horn section and percussion is socially conscious yet bright and inclusive. The album features many improvisational elements, and its jam-like development creates a natural sense of rhythm. It expresses the community spirit and spiritual aspects that underlie black music, showcasing the diversity of funk and soul.
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The Cisco Kid
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Where Was You At
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City, Country, City
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Four Cornered Room
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The World Is A Ghetto
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Beetles In The Bog
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Composed By - War
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Producer - Jerry Goldstein
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Organ, Percussion, Piano, Timbales, Vocals - Lonnie Jordan
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Producer [Associate] - Lonnie Jordan
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Written-By - L. Jordan
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Guitar, Percussion, Vocals - Howard Scott
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Producer [Associate] - Howard Scott
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Written-By - H. Scott
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Engineer - Chris Huston
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Design Concept [Album Concept] - Lee Oskar
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Harmonica, Percussion, Vocals - Lee Oskar
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Written-By - L. Oskar
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Bongos, Congas, Percussion, Vocals - Papa Dee Allen
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Written-By - D. Allen
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Drums, Percussion, Vocals - Harold Brown
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Written-By - H. Brown
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Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone - Charles Miller
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Clarinet, Percussion, Vocals - Charles Miller
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Written-By - C. Miller
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Bass, Percussion, Vocals - B.B. Dickerson
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Written-By - B. Dickerson
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Management - Steve Gold (3)
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Design [Album Design] - Howard Miller
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Photography By - Bob Gordon (7)
