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Title: Some undiscovered gems here
Review: So you bought PURE FUNK and PURE FUNK, VOLUME 2 and you're wondering "What next?" Overall, this is a decent comp with little that's forgettable (outside of perhaps the gimmicky dance number "Funky Washing Machine") and several cuts that make you wonder why they weren't big hits: the jokey, watch-your-spouse number "One Eye Open" [Maskman and the Agents], the streets-is-tough anthem "(I Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind" [Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul], the fine Spencer Davis Group cover on "Gimme (Some) Good Loving" [Big Al Downing], sizzling flute (yes, flute) workout "Burning Spear" [S.O.U.L.], cheatin' ode "Trespassin'" [The Skull Snaps], 50s standard "Cry Me a River" is remade as a strut: Marie Knight telling off a no-good ex.BOTTOM LINE:It's not all stellar but the best bits are outstanding and only some of these are "skip button" songs.3 1/2 stars
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