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Jungle Bass (1990) 4th and Broadway 444 023-1 1.
Jungle Bass [13:14] An EP with only two songs: the title track is routine house music, with only Bootsy's vocals lifting it out of utter mediocrity; the other song, "Disciples of Funk," is derivative but does the job. (DBW) "Really enjoyable excursion into "Cyberfunk", with great production by Bill Laswell. Stays true to Rubber Band roots while breaking new ground. Each of the four tunes is basically the same thing, with different bits of old Bootsy songs thrown in, as well as other songs (like Bootsy singing some of "Hound Dog" & "Get Off Of My Cloud", by Big Mama Thornton & The Rolling Stones, respectively). Bootsy gets into some seriously funky soloing, with lots of great slap effects. The Horny Horns are also in full effect. Overton Lloyd contributes some cartoons. The main complaints are that the guitars can't really be heard, and that most of the percussion is electronic. Still, a definite step up in sound and style." The MotherPage AMG REVIEW: A comeback/return album for outstanding funk bassist Bootsy Collins. He signed with 4th and Broadway in 1990 and issued his first album as a leader in nearly 10 years, although he had played with Trouble Funk, L.J. Reynolds, and a number of other artists. Although it didn't have the inspired comic masterpieces or first-rate funk jams of his past albums, it was at least a decent vehicle for Collins' bass lines and rhythms. -- Ron Wynn, All-Music Guide Personnel: Bootsy Collins (guitar, bass, drums, percussion); Gary Cooper (vocals); Phelps Collins, ; Fred Wesley,Maceo Parker, Rick Gardner, Richard Griffith, Bernie Worrell (Keyboard). Producers : Bill Laswell and Bootsy Collins |