Name: Rat On!
Brand: Swamp Dogg

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2013-03-05

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LPALIVB142

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95081014220

Artist

Swamp Dogg

Label EU

Alive

Genre EU

Funk / Soul

Swamp Dogg is an American soul musician born on July 12, 1942 in Portsmouth, Virginia. With a career spanning over six decades, he has become a revered figure in the world of soul music. Known for his unique blend of R&B, funk, and country influences, Swamp Dogg's music is characterized by his powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics.

Influenced by artists such as *James Carr*, *O.V. Wright*, and *Doris Duke*, Swamp Dogg has carved out his own distinct sound that sets him apart from his contemporaries. His soulful performances have captivated audiences around the world, earning him a dedicated fan base.

With a discography that includes hits like "Total Destruction to Your Mind" and "Rat On!", Swamp Dogg continues to push boundaries and challenge musical norms. His collaborations with renowned musicians such as *Clarence Carter* and *Allen Toussaint* have further solidified his status as a true icon of soul music.

Alive is a music label that is run by Patrick Boissel. With a strong presence in the industry, Alive has been releasing music since 2006. The label prides itself on discovering and promoting talented artists from various genres, including rock, pop, and electronic music.

Under the guidance of Patrick Boissel, Alive has built a reputation for its high-quality releases and commitment to supporting emerging musicians. The label's catalog includes an impressive collection of albums and singles that have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.

Since its inception, Alive has continuously evolved with the ever-changing music landscape. While some releases prior to 2006 may be credited to another label, any releases after that date should be attributed to Alive. With an unwavering dedication to nurturing talent and delivering exceptional music experiences, Alive remains at the forefront of the music industry.

Newest Listed Items

After the lunatic one-two punch of 1970's 'Total Destruction to Your Mind' and 1971's 'Rat On!', Swamp Dogg aimed for something a bit more earthbound with his third LP, 1972's 'Cuffed Collared and Tagged', which opens and closes with a pair of contemporary covers and even finds the artist otherwise known as Jerry Williams tackling the Beatles' 'Lady Madonna.' But if this is a somewhat less crazed mixture of R&amp;B, funk, rock and roll, and Swamp Dogg's own trademark world view, it's still clearly his work, especially on the wigged-out Sly Stone parody / tribute 'If It Hadn't Been for Sly' and the stream-of-consciousness wordplay of 'Complication 5.' Swamp Dogg's love of home truths fuel 'You Say You Trust Your Mother,' he's his own kind of love man on 'Captain of Your Ship' and 'Knowing I'm Pleasing Me and You,' he calls out his cheating woman on 'Your Last Dirty Trick,' and he offers a look into the side streets of his own mind on 'My Resume.' This being a product of the era when Swamp Dogg could command a decent recording budget, 'Cuffed Collared and Tagged' is filled with soul-satisfying Southern soul grooves performed by a killer studio band, complete with wailing organ lines and a swaggering horn section that bring Swamp Dogg's tales to funky life. And the covers offer a reminder of what an amazing vocalist Williams was in his prime: his outstanding version of John Prine's 'Sam Stone' cuts to the core of the song's bitter tale of a drug-addicted Vietnam vet, and the eight-minute take of Joe South's 'Don't It Make You Want to Go Home' is emotionally vivid and straight from the heart. This isn't one of Swamp Dogg's crazier albums, but if you want to hear the Mad Genius of Soul deliver some grade-A jams, this is just what you need.

Rat On!

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