Trouble Funk - All the Way Live

Charter members of the Washington, D.C. go-go scene, Trouble Funk were formed all the way back in 1978. Heavily influenced by Parilament/Funkadelic and the West Coast funk sound, the group, and go-go in general, forged a new funk for a new generation. Sadly, go-go was overshadowed by hip-hop and never caught on nationally. This raucous live album, from an undetermined date, proves that it could have, showcasing Trouble Funk at their fluid, unstoppable best. Featuring Ralph Reed's chanted vocals, with a decidedly Southern harmonic edge, an ornately complex but entirely on-the-floor percussion section, judicious, spacey keyboards, brass punctuation, and the essential funky bass, Trouble Funk's sound is classic yet contemporary, fundamental funk yet imaginatively out there. Read More