French Disco Boogie Sounds Vol. 4 (1977-1991) (Vinyl 2xLP) Soul Funk & Disco

French Disco Boogie Sounds Vol. 4 (1977-1991) (Vinyl 2xLP) Soul Funk & DiscoThe motor hasn't had time to cool down and the belt drive is feeling the fatigue. But Charles Maurice is the kind of DJ who just can't let a turntable rest. After steaming up the slipmat with three sexy compilations of French Boogie, Charles Maurice is back with Volume 4. In the late 70s and early 80s, while France was still firmly tuned into variety show pop, a few enlightened ears and souls picked up the hypnotic beat of funk from across the

the title track is an infectious Afro-Latin workout that is interwoven with driving horn stabs by master trumpet player Tidiani Kone

once the local school of South Gippsland

'Teens of Style' provides a concise overview of the band's many sonic and emotional facets

that isn't even a punk rock album

a rind of possibility

In the two year span between albums

Jesus of Cool

it was followed by the recording of bassist Charles Mingus' Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus (Candid

jazz funk fire Running Away and the other the smooth groove

features previously released singles "Windows Down

The album was recorded at Flightless HQ in East Brunswick

an otherworldly naivety coupled with the weight of an old soul