The Modulations - It's Rough Out Here (LP 1975 Buddah - CD 2012 (Expanded Edition) Funky Town Grooves) - Rare Soul - (FLAC)

Having only released 2 albums, one of those in japan & a handful of 45,s this group has had a very loyal following over the years because of the sheer top notch quality of their recordings. I,m sure i have everything they released on 45 but this Expanded Edition contains their most prized offerings. The Modulations were formed in Durham, North Carolina U.S.A. (Not to be confused with the Jacksonville, Florida based Modulations, which were a Gospel group led by Glenn Jones who i will review sometime). Originally known as the Pimps, The Modulations were singing together by 1970 and consisted of Nick Allen, Jr., Larry Duncan, Henry Channelle, and Hoyal Saunders. After cutting a debut record for the Mozel label out of New York, the Modulations came under the management of local entrepreneur Henry Bates and landed a deal with national concern Buddah Records. The results were a string of singles and an album that achieved national success. They recorded extensively with MFSB, the house band of the famed record label Philadelphia International. These sessions yielded this album and several singles such as Northern gem  “Your Love Has Got Me Locked Up.” Further recordings intended for a follow up album were never commercially released until the japanese released "Moving In the Right direction" in 1998. The group reached the pinnacle of its career with an appearance on Don Cornelius’ popular TV show, Soul Train, in early 1976. This is a little Philly gem, yet to be discovered by some, which well deserves its place in this great legacy of soul that these talented guys left us. This is sweet , classy soul at its Best!

AMM

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