Name: The Meters
Brand: The Meters

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MOVLP2195

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[r12652036]

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180 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-09-28

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Little Amber Fish

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Standard:20

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8719262007208

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

JPR086LP

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Indies Exclusive Jackpot Records version

2023-11-24

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843563146941

Red LP

Artist

The Meters

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that blended funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. Formed in 1965 by keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville, bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste, and guitarist Leo Nocentelli, they became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label. With major R&B chart hits like "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", The Meters gained recognition in 1969. After disbanding in 1979 due to business problems, they reformed in 1989 and continued performing as The Funky Meters.
The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965 when Art Neville recruited George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste, and Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. They became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label. In 1969, The Meters released major R&B chart hits like "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut". Cyril Neville joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three albums.
After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. However, they reunited after an informal jam during the 1989 New

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The Meters is the debut studio album by the band of the same name. It’s an essential album in the funk scene and one that contains a lot of energy and soul. Organist Art Neville led the quartet which consisted of guitarist Leo Nocentelli, the rhythm section of bassist George Porter and drummer Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste. New Orleans funk in their beauty of simplicity, it’s what makes this album so remarkable. Each and every songs is brimming with hooks, melody and variety. Deep grooves on the single hit Cissy Strut and guitar riffs echoing throughout Ease Back. The Meters are considered the true originators of funk along with artists like James Brown. Their work is influential on many other artists. They have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame four times, the last time in 2017.

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