James Brown-The Payback-SEALED-Original 2 lp-FUNK-JB's

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Dec 12, 2008 Sold Date

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James Brown's 1973 album 'The Payback' is arguably his most cohesive set, this is perhaps due to the fact that it was originally scored as the soundtrack for "Hell Up In Harlem", the sequel to "Black Caesar". When the film deal fell through (rejected by the director for "not being James Brown enough") Brown decided to release the new material as a double LP. The results going on to become a defining moment in funk and soul history.

Not only is the material excellent, but the soulful performances of not only Brown, (check out the emotional ballad "Doing The Best I Can", which is considerably heart-wrenching when placed in context with the events surrounding son Teddy's death during the making of the album), but also from JBs Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker (trombone and alto sax respectively, both featured on the up-tempo "Shoot Your Shot" and the tense funk jam "Time Is Running Out Fast") help shape the album's overall dynamic. Brown even gets funky on Hammond Organ for a few cuts.

From ultra-soulful ballads ("Doing the best.." and "Forever Suffering") to strident funk tracks ("The Payback" and "Take Some, Leave Some), "The Payback" covers it all. In my opinion this was Brown's last great Long-Playing effort.

One of the most sampled lp's of all time. A record that has changed musical history on many levels.

JAMES BROWN
THE PAYBACK
POLYDOR - PD-2-3007
COVER - MINT/SEALED, NO BREAKS OR SPLITS IN SHRINK PLUS ORIGINAL STICKER ON SHRINK
DISC -MINT/SEALED

SIDE A -

1. THE PAYBACK
2. DOING THE BEST I CAN

SIDE B -

1. TAKE SOME LEAVE SOME
2. SHOOT YOUR SHOT

SIDE C -

1. FOREVER SUFFERING
2. TIME IS RUNNING OUT FAST

SIDE D -

1. STONE TO THE BONE
2. MIND POWER

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