The Meters
The Meters · 1969
43 min · 14 tracks · funk
A vibrant fusion of tight grooves and improvisational flair, encapsulating the essence of New Orleans funk.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent groove throughout
- short, engaging listening sessions
- vibrant background ambiance
- improvisational flair exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1969, this self-titled debut marked The Meters' introduction to the music scene after establishing themselves as a studio band for several local artists. At this point, they were transitioning from supporting roles to becoming pioneers of funk music, setting the stage for their influential sound in subsequent albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Funk Brothers· Sly and the Family Stone· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cissy Strut 3:06
- 2 Here Comes the Meter Man 2:55
- 3 Cardova 4:35
- 4 Live Wire 2:40
- 5 Art 2:35
- 6 Sophisticated Cissy 2:56
- 7 Ease Back 3:14
- 8 6V6 LA 2:26
- 9 Sehorn’s Farm 2:31
- 10 Ann 2:46
- 11 Stormy 3:40
- 12 Sing a Simple Song 3:06
- 13 The Look of Love 3:39
- 14 Soul Machine 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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