The musical importance of the Funk Brothers cannot be overestimated. This allows the listener to hear the amazing music behind the vocals of many a great tune. Just about any vocalist would sound good over these tracks (no offense to the great motown vocalists). The feel is all there!! Highly recommended!!!
You can never miss with the Funk Brothers. This is a terrific funky set. Not a miss among the 10 presented here.
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