Rob – More
Probably the next several weeks worth of Heavy Rotation will be devoted to all these exceptional reissues that just came my way recently. This one is a split-release between the legendary Orchestre Poly-Rythmo and Ghanian “Funky” Rob Raindorf. Both sides of the split are heavy duty African funk, I’ll highlight something from Funky Rob, just cause he (and the band put together by Amponsah Rockson) were completely new to me. “Funky” Rob is an apt title cause the music is seriously funky, with Rob’s contribution mostly being a few shouts and choice lines. Of the 5 tracks here, “More” is the one I find the most fascinating, clearly inspired by The JB’s “Blow Your Head,” without sounding anything remotely like a cover of that song…Funky Rob Indeed!