Review / Funky, soulful, and raw! Those are the words that come to mind when I think about this lp from Kool & the Gang, Music is the Message. As I always say when reviewing one of their albums, anything that they released on the De-Lite records imprint was a masterpiece, without question. On this particular album one can begin to hear the band experimenting with their instruments a bit more, pushing the boundaries of their sound. This record gets my triple stamp of approval in every category, from arrangements, to the improvisational element that it delivers at times, to the grit, and finally, to that real life element that they portray in their lyrics and ad-libs.
Design / Who wouldn’t like this cover? They’ve carved their name into a block of ice (obviously by illustration, but you get the point). It’s everything that it needs to be…bold, eye-catching, and vibrant! Another experiment in the hand-drawn type department, for the win. Definitely one of my favorite covers.
Info / Artist: Kool & the Gang / Album: Music is the Message / Year: 1972 / Label: De-Lite
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Jersey got the funk…