Brute Force

by Brute Force

Overview

Brute Force was a soul-jazz band (slanted toward the soul end) that released a single self-titled album in 1970, produced by Herbie Mann. The band had a solid soul sound, which could head into slightly more out territory, as well. The band and Mann had a stroke of genius when they decided to recruit the band's childhood friend and Mann bandmate Sonny Sharrock (who had also played with Pharoah Sanders at that point) to add some extra spice to the sessions. The results are so righteous and groovy, you'll wonder where this album has been for the last 30 years. Imagine the Black Panthers recording Memphis Underground and you're somewhere in the ballpark. Strong vocals on about half the tunes, great horn playing, dirty electric piano, killer two-bass grooves, and Sharrock's ultra-aggressive soul playing make this album a solid winner. Sharrock fans will flip at this forgotten session, and DJs and crate-diggers everywhere would be well-served by picking this up. Right on, Brother! ~ Sean Westergaard

Product Details

Release Date:	09/27/2024
Label:	Cosmic Rock
UPC:	7427255404095

Tracks

1. Do It Right Now
2. Some Kind of Approval
3. The Deacon
4. Right Direction
5. Monster
6. Ye-Le-Wa
7. Doubt

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Brute Force   Primary Artist
Sonny Sharrock   Guest Artist,Guitar
Sidney Smart   Drums
Thomas Lee Williams   Bass
Russel I. Ingles   Bass
Richard Daniel   Piano (Electric)
Robert Jones   Congas
Teddy Daniel   Trumpet
Stan Strickland   Sax (Tenor),Flute
Arthur Brooks   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Richard Daniel   Composer
Teddy Daniel   Personnel
Stan Strickland   Personnel,Composer
Haig Adishian   Design
Brute Force   Performer
Herbie Mann   Producer
Arthur Brooks   Personnel
Dave Green   Engineer