Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Propositions - Funky Disposition - The Complete Propositions Collection!(2005) Luv N Height 2 x CD + Mini Booklet - Rare Soul/Hard Funk (FLAC)

This 9-member group from Detroit, is widely considered one of the funkiest bands of all time. This album compiles their highly collectible Detroit gritty funk and also unreleased versions of their known and unreleased tunes, including warm-up sessions and alternate takes found in the band leaders basement. Includes the original versions remastered, all the collectible 7”s, and several unreleased tunes! This is the only complete album of recordings. To say these young musicians were proficient beyond their years would be an understatement. At the time this album was recorded, the oldest member was 17 year old bandleader Clarence Bennett, guitarist Mark Justice was just 15. Nonetheless, their talent and musical maturity earned them the praise and respect of more widely recognized artists and groups (including the Temptations, O'Jays, Chi-Lites, and Stevie Wonder). The Propositions were influenced by many bands from the early 1970's, including Funkadelic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sly Stone and local predecessors the Fabulous Counts. However, they were determined to create their own unique style. They achieved this by taking a dedicated instrumental direction and abandoning the vocalization that was present on their first two singles. Their final result, a tasty combination of funky drums, wah-wah guitar, and a full horn section, was certainly worth the effort. Now for the first time we can all enjoy the entire collection of the Propositions! If you like your soul raw and hard funked this is a gem to behold!


AMM


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15 comments:

Little Bill said...

Funk is nice, thank you AMM!

PeterH said...

This is funk as it should be! Thanks for review, P.

richsoul said...

Another great gem. Beautiful review and great looking tracks. Thanks AMM.

RMstorm said...

Thanks AMM. Funkiest band of all time sounds like a real treat.

Lordchester said...

Unknown to me. Curious to read more about them.

bigcravings said...

Great stuff

clash said...

Bringing the funk! Please and thanks.

Anghellic67$ said...

Much Appreciated AMM,Thank you very much

Big Dave said...

I have only 3 tracks from these guys in my collection... this will rectify that! Many thanks for the review

BigD

hakase said...

yeah ive seen a lot that LP in thumbnail above but never know this 2CD! Big thanks for another raregroove AMM

pedro B said...

This Funk how i remember it great review AMM great post AMM

Thanks Pedro

Rush said...

Great review thanks AMM

reb.jukebox said...

Thank you AMM for this cd i am looking forward to taking a listen
Reb

ELtel said...

Only have one track by these guys, so thanks for reviewing MM.
cheers,ELtel

MusicFan59 said...

Very funky. First time hearing hearing this group. They sound very polished to be so young. Another great review!!!