The Meters – Struttin’ (Blue vinyl)
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The Meters [click here to see more vinyl featuring The Meters] :
- Organ, keyboards - Art Neville
- Drums - Ziggy Modeliste
- Guitar - Leo Nocentelli
- Bass guitar - George Porter Jr.
Written by The Meters (A1-2, A4-6, B1, B3-5), Art Neville, Jim Webb (A3, B2, B6), Roquel Davis (B2), Naomi Neville (B6)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Blue
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Memphis Record Pressing
Label : Jackpot
Original Label : Josie Records
Engineered by David Smith
Produced by Allen R. Toussaint, Marshall E. Sehorn
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Art Supervisor - Janie Gans
Design and photography by The Graffiteria
Originally released in June 1970
Reissued in December 2023
Tracks :
Side A:
- Chicken Strut
- Liver Splash
- Wichita Lineman
- Joog
- Go for Yourself
- Same Old Thing
Side B:
- Handclapping Song
- Darlin’ Darlin’
- Tippi-Toes
- Britches
- Hey! Last Minute
- Ride Your Pony
Reviews :
"As the third full-length album released by the Meters, Struttin' may not appear to be drastically different than its predecessors, at least not on the surface. After all, the title of the lead single "Chicken Strut" intentionally recalls their previous biggest "Cissy Strut," and it has the same basic Meters groove. And if the essential sound remains unchanged, that's because that organic, earthy funk is the Meters' signature. Other groups have tried to replicate it, but nobody ever played it better. Because of that, Struttin is an enjoyable record, even if it never quite feels like anything more focused than a series of jam sessions; after all, that's what it was.
This time around, however, the Meters did make a conscious decision to emphasize vocals, and not just with shout-alongs on the chorus ("Chicken Strut," "Same Old Thing"), but with Art Neville's leads on covers of Ty Hunter's soulful uptown shuffle "Darling, Darling, Darling," Jimmy Webb's groovy ballad "Wichita Lineman," and Lee Dorsey's "Ride Your Pony" (the Meters provided support on the original recording). This gives the album a bit more diversity than its predecessors, which is welcome, even for devotees of the group's admittedly addictive sound. But the real difference is how the band seems willing to expand their signature sound. "Hand Clapping Song" is a spare, syncopated breakdown without an obvious through-line, while "Joog" turns the group's groove inside out. These variations are entertaining -- as entertaining as the vocals -- and the songs that are solidly in the Meters tradition are also fun. The results are pretty terrific, though given the fact that Struttin' never really pulls itself into a coherent album, it may be the kind of first-rate record only aficionados of the band will need to seek out." AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
"Considered by many to be the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound blends funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1967, when keyboardist Art Neville recruited George Porter Jr., Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste and Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. Cyril Neville, Art Neville's brother, joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three of their albums for Reprise/Warner Brothers. After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. The original line-up reformed after an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 1994, Art Neville and Porter, alongside two new members, were officially christened The Funky Meters, and continued to perform into the next decade." Jazz Music Archives.
Ratings :
Discogs : 4.86 / 5 ; AllMusic : 3.5 / 5 ; Christgau's Record Guide : B+