The Meters

davebon · 07-15-2012, 10:19 PM

Yes, agree fantastic tight rhythm section and sooooo funky! Do you know Right place time by Dr. John. They played backing on that and you can hear their funky grooves their too. Also their producer Allen Toussaint should be mentioned, as he produced most of their major releases, including the Dr. John track. He also produced Chocolate Milk, another great band from New Orleans.

Howard the Duck · 07-16-2012, 12:19 AM

only have a comp

quite like it

weird time signatures are always a hit with me

Stephen · 07-16-2012, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

A Funk/Soul backing band that branched out in the early 70's (when else?) and brought out a few albums of their own

Interesting that you say that because that's exactly what they sounded like in the double comp I have. Most tracks sound like they're missing a front man.

Forward To Death · 07-16-2012, 06:29 AM

Amazing funk, some of the best, along with P-Funk, James Brown annnnd... I just realized, a lot of funk is really good.

Rjinn · 07-16-2012, 06:57 AM

****. Can't believe I never came across these guys. *self-mutilates*

Howard the Duck · 07-16-2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp

Interesting that you say that because that's exactly what they sounded like in the double comp I have. Most tracks sound like they're missing a front man.

they used to back Cyril Neville

blastingas10 · 10-01-2012, 02:39 PM

Had a chance to see them play with dr John a couple years ago; sadly I didn't catch it, very disappointing. Got to see Cyril Neville come out and jam with warren Haynes, though

Mrd00d · 10-01-2012, 03:05 PM

Heard of them from DJ Shadow's sample pack, and the previously mentioned Africa/RHCP cover.

07-15-2012, 10:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
davebon Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	Meters Yes, agree fantastic tight rhythm section and sooooo funky! Do you know Right place time by Dr. John. They played backing on that and you can hear their funky grooves their too. Also their producer Allen Toussaint should be mentioned, as he produced most of their major releases, including the Dr. John track. He also produced Chocolate Milk, another great band from New Orleans.

07-16-2012, 06:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	***. Can't believe I never came across these guys. self-mutilates* __________________ last.fm

10-01-2012, 03:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	Heard of them from DJ Shadow's sample pack, and the previously mentioned Africa/RHCP cover. __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

07-16-2012, 06:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	Amazing funk, some of the best, along with P-Funk, James Brown annnnd... I just realized, a lot of funk is really good.

10-01-2012, 02:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	Had a chance to see them play with dr John a couple years ago; sadly I didn't catch it, very disappointing. Got to see Cyril Neville come out and jam with warren Haynes, though