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SLEEVE: VG+ MEDIA: VG+ YEAR: 1974 ORIGIN: Germany EXTRAS: 2LP, Gatefold
A powerhouse double album showcasing James Brown at his funkiest, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with classics like Get On The Good Foot and Payback. While the tracks lean shorter and incorporate mellower moments, they flow together like a curated collection of funky singles, building to the album's centerpiece—a sprawling 13-minute rendition of "Papa Don't Take No Mess" that rivals anything from the JBs' catalogue. Fred Wesley and the ensemble deliver stellar support across standout cuts including "My Thang," "Coldblooded," "I Can't Stand It '76," "Please Please Please," "Sayin & Doin It," "Don't Tell A Lie About Me," "Sometime," "Hell," and "A Man Has To Go Back To The Crossroads."