Takes me back to the "mean streets" action television series. The most notable feature to my ear is the unmistakable sound of the WAWA pedal, introduced to the world through funk. Love that funky WAWA sound!
Funny that you say that, David. One of their albums (maybe their most recent) was described as being evocative, in a good way, of the Blaxploitation sound.
And yes, the liberal use of the wawa pedal is one reason why I adore this piece.
We used to trade those pedals like baseball cards and still covet the vintage type. Not gone out of style by a long shot and innovation still happens with sound and music, live, on stage!
Wow, I didn’t realize that Monophonics had been around so long! Their last two albums both made my top 25 list but I’ve never gone back further in their catalog. Thanks for putting them back on my radar.
Takes me back to the "mean streets" action television series. The most notable feature to my ear is the unmistakable sound of the WAWA pedal, introduced to the world through funk. Love that funky WAWA sound!
Funny that you say that, David. One of their albums (maybe their most recent) was described as being evocative, in a good way, of the Blaxploitation sound.
And yes, the liberal use of the wawa pedal is one reason why I adore this piece.
We used to trade those pedals like baseball cards and still covet the vintage type. Not gone out of style by a long shot and innovation still happens with sound and music, live, on stage!
Wondering if you've bumped into this, posting for my long form listener friends. You'll hear some more WAWA: https://youtu.be/yk_U3VTi3HE
Ha! Yes I have; and I'm always happy to hear more. Thanks, David.
https://musicoftheday.substack.com/p/14-feb-24-rock-candy-funk-party-octopus-e
https://musicoftheday.substack.com/p/31-ma-24-rock-candy-funk-party-dont-funk-with-me
Wow, I didn’t realize that Monophonics had been around so long! Their last two albums both made my top 25 list but I’ve never gone back further in their catalog. Thanks for putting them back on my radar.
I'm embarrassed that I missed them on your list, Mark.
Kelly Finnegan's 2019 solo LP, 'The Tales People Tell,' is a stunning album as well.
Thank you for the recommendation, Michael. I'll check it out.