Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound blends funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965, when keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville recruited bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste and guitarist Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. They became the house band for [a=Allen Toussaint] and his record label, [a1530409]. In 1969 the Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", both major R&B chart hits. Cyril Neville, Art Neville's brother, joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three of their albums for Reprise/Warner Brothers. After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. The original line-up reformed after an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 1994, Art Neville and Porter, alongside two new members, were officially christened The [a5214860], and continued to perform into the next decade.

Released: 2013-12-05

Label: Music On Vinyl, Reprise Records

Country: Europe

Tracklist

A1	People Say	5:15
A2	Love Is For Me	3:49
A3	Just Kissed My Baby	4:42
A4	What'cha Say	3:27
A5	Jungle Man	3:23
A6	People Say (Single Version)	3:06
B1	Hey Pocky A-Way	4:01
B2	It Ain't No Use	11:48
B3	Loving You Is On My Mind	3:13
B4	Africa	3:56
B5	Hey Pocky A-Way (Single Version)	3:56