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If you've ever heard of the Deviates, you can get an idea of what 1208 sounds like. The only thing is that 1208 is alot more powerful, yet at the same time more melodic than The Deviates are. This band is very chorus centered, and FIP gains alot of power from it.

1208 perfectly showcases their angst and melody on songs like "Outside Looking In", where the title is used a powerful refrain during the chorus. Other songs like Lies that Lie provide fast, furious skate-punk music, and excellent songs like "Just Anyone" provides both of these.

The songwriting talents of this band are also excellent. Few bands, no matter genre, can write this well, and it's an excellent talent 1208 doesn't put to waste. 1208 is another excellent Cali punk band, but with an attack only few other bands can match. This album, in short, is awesome.

Relentless Punk Rock.......2002-12-29

It seems by now people would know what the southbay is capable of in the punk area. Being that great bands like Black Flag, The Descendents, Pennywise, and The Deviates have all jumped outta there, the newest band to arise is 1208. Their debut is incredible mixing fast, furious punk rock with great lyrics and vocals. They are close friends of The Deviates which explains their similiar musical style, but in no way are they deviate clones. They have a sound and style all their own, and if this album is a hint of things to come, I can't wait to see what this band will become in time. True punk classic...

Great Band.......2002-12-26

I saw them i concert earlier this month with Pulley and Guttermouth and i must say that they are great. Good vocals, good music. A solid band for sure.

they sound just like the offspring.......2002-08-22

they write great songs and the sound just like the offspring.espeacially sacred away.great album though. buy it if you like punk music

Southbay Punk Rock.......2002-07-02

I remember when 1208 was Nonox 9 back in the day. THis is a really great band and they've really evolved. If you like punk check these guys out. ITs cool stuff.

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Bumpin Set
If it had any more soul........

Blaxploitation: The Payback, Vol. 3
Various Artists
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Blaxploitation Harlem Hustle

ASIN: B000008377
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) - The Temptations
Ironside - Quincy Jones
Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye
Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield
Joy - Isaac Hayes
All the Way Lover - Millie Jackson
Public Enemy No. 1 - James Brown
Ain't No Sunshine - Grover Washington, Jr.
Breakout - Johnny Hammond
Who Is He (And What Is He to You)? - Creative Source
Be Thankful for What You Got - William DeVaughn
Love T.K.O. - Teddy Pendergrass

Tracks:

One Nation Under a Groove - Funkadelic
Back Stabbers - The O'Jays
Give Me Your Love - Curtis Mayfield
Westchester Lady - Bob James
Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
Melting Pot - Booker T. & the MG's
Across 110th Street - Bobby Womack
Hot (I Need to Be Loved, Loved, Loved) - James Brown
Ike's Mood - Isaac Hayes
Bad Montana - Maynard Parker
It's Your Thing - The Isley Brothers
Lady Day and John Coltrane - Gil Scott-Heron
World Is a Ghetto

Album Description

1997 compilation on BMG's Global TV label featuring 25 soul,jazz & funk classics from the early '70s on two CDs.Includes: The Temptations 'Ball Of Confusion', CurtisMayfield 'Move On Up', Marvin Gaye 'Trouble Man', HerbieHancock 'Watermelon Man' and more

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Bumpin Set.......2002-07-30

these Sets Highlight a Rich Era in R&B Music that for me hasn't been Challenged since.the Music here took on so many different elements&just flowed.Quincy Jones,Herbie Hancock,Curtis Mayfield,Funkadelic,Isley Brothers,Gil Scott-Heron,Marvin Gaye,Issac Hayes,etc... bring the Goods Here.A Must.

If it had any more soul...............2000-11-24

its not always easy being middle class white and having no musical exposure. I grew up completely missing Miles Davis or John Coltraine. When I was younger all I knew about 70's "Black" music was the cool wakka-chew-wakka sound from Shaft. Thus to explore a bit more I finally picked up a couple of these cd's and I wasn't dissapointed.

The record opens with the Truly awsome origional version of "Ball of COnfusion" and grooves its way through 12 tracks. The meat of this record though starts with "No sunshine when she's gone" by Grover Washington Jr, which starts nicely and revves itself into a jazz funk frenzy, horns, bass, guitars and all. The rest of this disk only gets better with tracks like "Breakout", the 8 minute jam "Who Is He & What Is He To You" and the killer "Be Thankful For What You Got". The disk ends on a bit of a down note with the dull "Love TKO", but all is rewarded on the start of the 2nd disk with Funkadelic's "One Nation Under A Groove" and is highlighted by the beautiful "Across 110th. Street ".

I must admit that I have always liked the 1st disk a bit more. I tend to like the 6-7-8 minute long "jams" and after multiple listenings have discovered lots of sample and straight-ahead rip offs of many songs by current artists (James Brown got straight ahead ripped off by Bowie and Lennon's "Fame).

Tracks:

Intro
Baby's Out on Bail
Shivering in the Corner
Minute With the Maker
American Nitemare
Halos & Horns
Scene of the Crime
Trouble at the Bali Hai
Rat Patrol
Luckiest Man Alive
Perfect Sin
Handsome Tim
Bloodstains
1965 G.T.O.

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There is nothing like the Amazing Crowns LIVE!.......2001-09-30

I had no idea that this CD was even being made. Every music store I enter, I make sure that they sell the Amazing Crowns....and then I noticed this. I never miss the Amazing Crowns when they play a show around me. This CD is everything that I go to their shows for----they can make you move, if you have seen them I know you know what I mean!!!!This CD tides me over between shows.

Take Some Home.......2001-08-15

Faster than studio. Does a great job of capturing the live energy of Crowns' shows. Sound quality is a little weak on the bass end and a little too strong in the mid range (typical for live recordings). If you like any of their albums, you need this one too.

Still Wearing The Crown........2001-05-01

PAYBACK LIVE (as hard as it is to believe) is the best release so far from the AMAZING "R***L" CROWNS. How can it be better than their self titled album, you ask? Take the passion and intensity of their first release and crank it up 4 to 5 notches, that's what you get on PAYBACK LIVE. The live album has some of the old favorites, some of the new favorites (from their 2nd release, ROYAL) and a few new CROWNS songs that you haven't heard before. These guys are the hardest working band on the road. To most critics dismay, after numerous albums, this is not a band you can simply pass off as a fluke...

Track 1. BABY'S OUT ON BAIL A hot roddin', fist fightin', bass thumping joint that will only slow down if you turn off the c.d. player. This is a tune you can't get on the SELF TITLED or ROYAL albums. Kendall's hiccupy vocals are key to making the AMAZING CROWNS engine purr like a kitten.

Track 5. AMERICAN NIGHTMARE I can't think of a better band to cover MISFIT'S songs than these dudes. The original song is definately a rockabilly tune, but how can you go wrong when one of the most talented bands in the business take it and turn it into something twice as good as it was to begin with.

Track 8. TROUBLE AT THE BALI HAI What an incredible instrumental! PAYBACK LIVE is the perfect album to have this song on, because a studio version just wouldn't cut it. J.D. Burgess has certainly proven himself as a guitar authority on this one. There's just no way to describe how awesome he is live if you haven't seen the CROWNS live. Seeing Kendall beat the living hell out of his maracas is quite a sight as well.

Track 9. RAT PATROL One word can describe this song. Cool. This song was done by John Haggerty, when the CROWNS get a hold of it, they turn it into a full-on punk masterpiece. I personally think it sounds a lot like the MISFITS, who, along with the CRAMPS, are a big influence on the AMAZING CROWNS.

I could go over every song on the album, but the indeniable truth is that if you know anything about them, you know everything they touch turns to gold. PAYBACK LIVE should definately be in your c.d. collection. Try not to get arrested for speeding when track # 14, 1965 GTO is playing in the car.

you wanted the best...you got the best!.......2000-08-08

When the Amazing (Royal) Crowns are on...they're ON. These four Providence greasers are one of the most on-fire live bands you'll come across, and their studio recordings aren't too shabby neither! This wicked live set is pieced together from the three nights of their most recent Providence Payback shows. From the monster truck rally/rasslin' announcer intro to the final explosion of guitars, bass, and drums, you'll think yr sweatin' and screamin' along with 'em in the flesh. It's hard to capture the Crowns' live intensity on disc, but this comes damn close. It's got all the favorites, like "Do The Devil," some new tracks from "Royal" and their vicious takes on The Misfits' "American Nightmare" and Agent Orange's "Bloodstains." This is a must-have for any Crowns fan, rockabilly fan, or anyone who appreciates good, honest, real rock n' roll.

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