20 Obscure Funk Albums That Will Blow Your Mind!

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  • @ryanw2544
    @ryanw2544 Рік тому +13

    Skull Snaps is my vote for coolest band name ever!

  • @fishdrew1111
    @fishdrew1111 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much for this video. I'm currently in the middle of a deep-dive into historic Jazz-Rock Fusion where I have become obsessed with the funk elements of these classic albums and artists, so I am HUNGRY for new, great funk! I knew NONE of these bands or albums before you broadcast this. All I have to say is: The world needs more clavinet!

  • @jazw4649
    @jazw4649 Рік тому +4

    Skull Snaps 1973 - The Diplomats
    Spaceark - Colorworld Records
    The Chapparrals - Shake ya head
    The Soul Messengers - Black Hebrew Community
    Soul Expedition
    Montgomery Express - The Montgomery Movement - 2 blind singers and high school students
    The Brief Encounter - NC - Introducing the Brief Encounter
    Mugnum - Fully Loaded
    The 13th Floor - Stepping Out - Blue Candle Records St Louis 1977

  • @R.J.1
    @R.J.1 Рік тому +3

    Super cool video man. I thought I knew funk, but I was mistaken. Appreciate your knowledge on this subject.

  • @XjunkieNL
    @XjunkieNL Рік тому +2

    That's a dream batch of funk records! Amazing, Dillon. Just having one of these records in the collection would be cool. These are rare as hen's teeth. Stay funky! Cheers. /Paul

  • @musicinthehouse
    @musicinthehouse Рік тому +3

    Sweet funk and disco goodness, thank you so much Dylan for sharing your journey. I had to get on the Soul Expedition as soon as I streamed it. Thankfully there are some reissues of many of these for those of us who aren't digging daily.

  • @montanezonemusic
    @montanezonemusic Рік тому +1

    So sick. Stoked I found your channel man.

  • @wyattfoley100
    @wyattfoley100 Рік тому +1

    DILLON!!!! Thanks for recommending good start out equipment. I'm ordering the Audio-Technica AT-LP120X and Edifier R1280T Speakers. Finally getting rid of that Big Box Victrola!!!!

  • @DizJakeOG
    @DizJakeOG Рік тому +1

    I can't even describe how much i LOVE watching these videos of yours. I listen to all of your recommendations! Thank you!

  • @birdiejean8844
    @birdiejean8844 Рік тому +4

    THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! ALL THESE ARE KILLER!! I really apperciate this list. I'm getting some great recommendations from these tracks on UA-cam. This literally made my week no joke!

  • @TZ61
    @TZ61 3 місяці тому +1

    New subscriber here referred by Vinyl Voyage. Several things to check out here. Early this year I streamed an album by Tal Ross who just happened to pass away earlier this year. He was from your home state and played on, I believe, the first three Parliament albums until being knocked down by LSD. About 25 years later he released "Giant Shirley" which is worth checking out if you don't already know it. Great upload.

    • @barbaramcfall6131
      @barbaramcfall6131 10 годин тому +1

      Damn. Props to you, friend! I always wondered where Tawl ended up after he left Funkadelic. LSD AIN'T good for you, kids!

  • @tjwilson2424
    @tjwilson2424 Рік тому

    Can’t thank you enough for your recommendations. Your heavy rock recommendations I’m still poring through. These will take me a while I’m sure! Here in the bullcity looking forward to a Matthews NC trip to Noble soon

  • @Dadmasterjames
    @Dadmasterjames Рік тому +1

    That Montgomery Express is so good. I have the orange cover reissue, the 2014 press is super affordable

  • @BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL
    @BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL Рік тому +2

    Well I know how I’ll be spending my week … exploring all this funky records!

    • @BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL
      @BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL Рік тому +1

      Skull snaps is a crazy expensive due to the skull snaps break! I

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  Рік тому +2

      Enjoy! Let me know which ones you like most!

  • @why-why-whywhywhy
    @why-why-whywhywhy Рік тому

    Hell yeah, possibly your best upload yet, Dylan. That said, only because I can & there ain’t no one here to stop me, have you ever listened to any *Redbone* (no not, Leon) tunes? I mean, not that you have to take my word as gospel, but shit, they got some of the funkiest *Cali/Cajun* grooves to ever be laid down on wax, as well. Just sayin.’ Happy 2023. ✌🏼

  • @PiecesofVinyl
    @PiecesofVinyl Рік тому +1

    Damn, I just want to hang out with you for like a day and listen to records! MAN! Sick video! I have heard of some of these but not all - The Skull Snaps, Magnum, Soul Expedition, I have these on digital (illegal download!) but not on vinyl I need to get ALL of these. Great collection man!

  • @JJM3rd
    @JJM3rd Рік тому +1

    As a big funk fan I figured finally a video I’d have a few of the records too…nope! I obviously know of the Skull Snaps album, but never seen an original copy in my life. Most of the rest of the stuff I’ve never even heard of, aside from the Magnum. Just curious, but I assume you’re familiar with Manzel? They’re from my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, and only put out two 45s on Fraternity Records back in the late 70s. I keep crossing my fingers I’ll stumble across one of those 45s since they’re from my town, but…nothing doing so far. Those are two of my favorite funk tracks right there.

  • @aNerdRandom
    @aNerdRandom Рік тому

    GET OUT OF MY HEAD! I was just thinking the other day that I hoped you'd do this video. I love funk and have since I was a little kid rocking out to Sesame Street and the Electric Company but I've been woefully ignorant of the specifics of the genre. Your videos have really helped me find artists and albums that I now count as favorites. You introduced me to Cymande and Maggot Brain through one of your earliest videos. Your most recent Heavy Rotation drove me to stream, and then buy, Shake Your Head. Thank you thank you thank you.
    Also, as a FYI, Black Nasty - Talking to the People is one of the VMP selections next month.

  • @timhall5827
    @timhall5827 Рік тому +2

    Now this is what I’ve been looking for! Get funky 🕺😎

  • @Seattlegal2
    @Seattlegal2 Рік тому +1

    I found Mungo Jerry self titled album and it’s was a promo copy. Not worth much but I was tickled pink. So much fun! And it was only $15. Mint condition

  • @raggeragnar
    @raggeragnar Рік тому

    This video fits right into my wheelhouse. The last year I’ve gotten into 70’s funk. But I’m just scratching the surface with the mist well known yet. Now I got more to dive in to. Thx !

  • @chrisr5477
    @chrisr5477 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Dylan, great video. I love to hear about records I don't know so far and from this selection I only new the fantastic Skull Snaps and Black Nasty. Directly ordered reissues of the Chapparrals and the Montgomery Express, but my best catch was a German OG from the Earth Disciples which I found in a local German record shop, which to me is an absolute killer. I love the sound which partly reminds me on Cymande one of my favorite Funk bands of all time. Take care, Chris

  • @paulconway290
    @paulconway290 9 місяців тому

    Great video...added a few to my "Must have" list. My list is growing so fast I may need a 2nd job lol.

  • @laurentlemoing6338
    @laurentlemoing6338 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video, and the others of course. I was a record collector since I was 9 years old ( in 1975 ), I collected a lot of Funk-soul albums
    over the years, and I don't have any of these obscure albums. I wish I could at least listening to them ! Cheers.

  • @vestaxwax
    @vestaxwax Рік тому

    Professor Lett and Study. Love Serenade. I know you don't have it, but you definitely need it!

  • @tomdutton947
    @tomdutton947 Рік тому +2

    While out digging at thrift stores a few years ago I took a chance on that Black Nasty album, so glad that I did its excellent! picked it up. great videos by the way, I will be on the look out for for some of those others, I'm kicking myself now because I did come across that Brief Encounter but left it behind about a year ago.

  • @andyhudson3495
    @andyhudson3495 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff got to say I’m envious of those. Skull snaps was a chased album in the mid’70s here in the uk. And a first press Dysons faces is sweet I want em all 😀👍

  • @xentakis
    @xentakis Рік тому

    Incredible knowledge, this was one of the best vinyl videos I’ve seen on UA-cam! Also the Gaston recorded reminded me of the time my car broke down in Gastonia when I was visiting NC, lol (I’m from about 12 hours up north).

  • @Mr.TookTruth
    @Mr.TookTruth 8 місяців тому

    Great video! Been getting into funk recently

  • @bigsweetc6
    @bigsweetc6 Рік тому +1

    Magnum is one I’ve known a bout and been after for a while! Such a cool record with heavy dark vibe…

  • @nigelcampag1290
    @nigelcampag1290 Рік тому +3

    Friend of mine got a Skull Snaps in a local shop for £12 at the backend of the 00s. Big drum break hip hop sample of course. I'm sure you're aware of Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul also on GSF which is killer. Amazing set of funk lps Dillon.

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  Рік тому +2

      Yes! That one is on my list! Need it!!

    • @nigelcampag1290
      @nigelcampag1290 Рік тому

      @@noblerecords I'm sure it's just a matter of time mate.

  • @jameshuseby9931
    @jameshuseby9931 Рік тому

    Thanks for doing this video looking to get more Funk/Soul in collection

  • @michael95820
    @michael95820 6 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot for this video I didn’t know theses records 👌❤

  • @stack_of_records
    @stack_of_records Рік тому +1

    That Chapparals funk band is a beast!

  • @emiliovaldes1319
    @emiliovaldes1319 Рік тому

    Hi... Fantasy Island is actually the name of the album , the artist is Puerto Rican dude from (or living in ) Minnesota Morris Wilson, did a couple of nice albums in the late 70's early 80's

  • @christopherstumbers5906
    @christopherstumbers5906 Рік тому

    Killer video Dylan. One of my favorite funk albums is by a band called "Upp", who Jeff Beck was so impressed by he basically made them his backing band. I think he plays (uncredited) guitar on their debut album. Their bassisst is just sick!

  • @dimebagdave77
    @dimebagdave77 Рік тому

    manyTHNX! for these great videos that help me think outside the box🔥

  • @krazeykat09mt
    @krazeykat09mt Рік тому +5

    Could you do a video on your favorite samples used in hip hop that you have the originals for? Please and thanks!

  • @geanalmeida9919
    @geanalmeida9919 9 місяців тому

    Real good! Great job! From Brasil.

  • @TaminoTheCat
    @TaminoTheCat Рік тому +1

    Finally, FINALLY a video where there are a couple records I actually already own: CS Crew "Funky Pack," and Black Nasty "Talking to the People." Of course, I won them because you recommended them before! Thanks for both of them and all the rest, too. In case you haven't heard it, I want to recommend Orgonē's "Lost Knights." I think you recommended Orgonē a long time ago and they're still going. Just ordered a copy of this and it sounds sweet. Thanks again, Dillion!

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  Рік тому

      Yes! Great stuff! Thanks for watching! 🙏

  • @marklancaster6558
    @marklancaster6558 Рік тому

    Fantastic video. Deep funk envy on these records. I d have the Ray and his Court tracks Cookie Crumbs and Soul Freedom which was released on 45 by the UK reissue label Jazzman in 2000. Skull Snaps has been on my want list for along time and is likely to remain there too.

  • @TooSkinnyKenny
    @TooSkinnyKenny Рік тому

    honorable mention would be "Send It" by Ozone who served as Teena Marie's back up band and she produced songs on this album including the super funky "Gigolette".

  • @recordpirate
    @recordpirate Рік тому +1

    Yes! That’s why I subbed long ago ! Thanks man

  • @kevinbreheny4648
    @kevinbreheny4648 Рік тому +1

    Black Nasty is actually VMP's classic ROTM for February. Pretty stoked!

  • @NYUMusicGuru
    @NYUMusicGuru Рік тому

    Need to check out Skull Snaps...thanks for showing Soul Messengers, my favorite Numero Comp; highly underrated

  • @jonsrecordcollection7172
    @jonsrecordcollection7172 Рік тому +1

    Some of the record labels that were sold to dance classes, such as Statler, Hoctor, and Orion, have some really interesting music. I have several albums on Statler that used a local 1960s garage band called The Night Shift as the musical accompaniment for teaching "jazz dance." Johnny Frigo on Orion is another one that some of the beat diggers chase after.

  • @richardsteele3272
    @richardsteele3272 Рік тому

    There was a band that had three songs that got radio airplay in Detroit in the 1980's. No band members were listed or known. The band was called Blanket of Secrecy.

  • @stack_of_records
    @stack_of_records Рік тому

    Lots of bands to check out! Love my funk. Other recommended: Rasputin Stash, Mother Night.

  • @amontri3246
    @amontri3246 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video wow amazing stuff 👍

  • @johngulino2651
    @johngulino2651 Рік тому

    Miles Davis’ recording, “Right Off,” from the Tribute to Jack Johnson album: Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, John McLaughlin.
    Also Herbie Hancock & the Headhunters, “Vein Melter.”

  • @adsundin
    @adsundin Рік тому

    Please keep the funk info coming! Love this stuff

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  Рік тому

      I’ll try!

    • @adsundin
      @adsundin Рік тому

      @@noblerecords I've got a promo 1st press of Marie Queenie Lyons - Soul Fever if you wanna work up a trade or something!

  • @TheHeckler85
    @TheHeckler85 Рік тому

    Just wondered as I know you are into a lot of prog, what is your opinion on Steven Wilson/porcupine tree? I don't think I've ever seen anything on your channel

  • @deancronin6934
    @deancronin6934 Рік тому +1

    One day I will need to send you an HP Riot album, from San Fran but only spent one year together touring western Canada stopping in snowy Winnipeg of all places to record their album, I keep seeing copies in the dollar bins, super underrated funk album only released in Canada

  • @marklacey1133
    @marklacey1133 5 місяців тому

    Love this, down the FUNK RABBIT HOLE

  • @jackrosati1438
    @jackrosati1438 Рік тому

    I love these videos because they help me find new music. Just wish a lot of these were easier to find on vinyl :/

  • @awrogers3013
    @awrogers3013 Рік тому +1

    Another record that is a bit more findable…the wild magnolias on polydor
    Afro beat elements percussion showcase…..really strong 70s

  • @krykieIrons
    @krykieIrons Рік тому

    Great list & I learned about a few more records, some of them I have, but what I would love to see you do is a video of some of the lower priced lesser known funk records that are affordable & incredible. In the end it really is all about the music. Here's a few if you are not familiar, Gangsters Of Love - ST. 1973 Capitol records / Mother Night - ST. 1972 Columbia / Cesar 830 - Cesar. 1975 Flying Dutchman. Anyhow I hope someone takes a listen, these are just a couple of my favorite records.

    • @krykieIrons
      @krykieIrons Рік тому

      one more I should add that's incredible & super cheap is H.P. RIOT - ST 1974 Concept Records.

  • @amontri3246
    @amontri3246 Рік тому +1

    That magnum record is a hip hop classic sample if you know you know

  • @frankwolfburg5655
    @frankwolfburg5655 Рік тому

    When I do funk I just spin War Greatest hits and it does the trick!....Thanks Dude!

  • @booieaguilar4792
    @booieaguilar4792 Рік тому

    I've been looking for a rare 45 from a Memphis group named Kick on Jomar records and the song is Lollie Pop. It's been sooooo difficult to track a copy. But there is a Memphis 2 lp collab of all Memphis funk groups that just came out in 2019 that I might just grab that has this song on it, but I really do want the rare 45 still

  • @fliptophiphop1894
    @fliptophiphop1894 Рік тому

    One of the few guys where his homeowners insurance is covering more vinyl than wood and shingles.

  • @Philliben1991
    @Philliben1991 Рік тому

    I've been playing 'You Are The Star' by Jakki on repeat today so I won't have anyone saying Disco isn't good!

  • @berndlober8194
    @berndlober8194 Місяць тому

    that was great. thx

  • @greghawkins229
    @greghawkins229 Рік тому +1

    Gotta have the funk

  • @I-Libertine
    @I-Libertine Рік тому

    Mother's! Finest!!!!

  • @vinyl_sauce
    @vinyl_sauce Рік тому

    Hey Dylan, question: what comes first, the artist/album information or does the information come after you've got the album? Or rather, do you do your information deep dive, before or after?

  • @12bitizthewaytogo92
    @12bitizthewaytogo92 Рік тому

    I wanna know what your getting these for are you shelling out the crazy loot or trading for these?

  • @zroy9263
    @zroy9263 Рік тому

    Well, I will say that these records are certainly obscure. The question is are they truly on the next level of funk?! A lot of bands played funky music from the 1960s through the 1990s but a lot of them weren't capable of playing that next level SUPER HEAVY FUNK! Although, I wouldn't be surprised if there were some nasty grooves on some of these albums!

  • @stevetaylor1305
    @stevetaylor1305 Рік тому

    Dylan, I checked out Gaston, my Queen, it's ok,BUT SURELY YOU KNOW ABOUT """MOTHERS FINEST"""!!!

  • @stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147

    I am always searching for the funk but it has become hard to find even in places like Detroit or Dayton OH I rarely find d3cent funk. Africa had so much great funk also. I do pick up the reissues as they appear like Brief Encounter but not a whole lot is reissued.

  • @servo1056
    @servo1056 Рік тому

    By any chance, do you have any Dead meadow records? I need a few more to complete my collection.

  • @big_burly_bro
    @big_burly_bro Рік тому

    Love the funk. Enjoyed the video.

  • @bf9616
    @bf9616 Рік тому

    Great video! Thanks :)

  • @djtrishm
    @djtrishm Рік тому

    I’d like to do the cd version of this!

  • @slimsantilli4476
    @slimsantilli4476 Рік тому +1

    The Montgomery express has some love for Nina Simone ❤️. Their bass player was dope as all get out.

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  Рік тому +1

      Great stuff! Thanks for watching! 🙏

  • @emiliovaldes1319
    @emiliovaldes1319 Рік тому

    Have you ever heard the second Spaceark album?

  • @haroldewald9902
    @haroldewald9902 Рік тому

    I always heard Everyday People was Kool and the Gang but not sure if that’s true.. I know they play some covers but may wanna check the players names next to a Kool LP

  • @GFOXist
    @GFOXist 10 місяців тому

    Hypebeasts gonna hypebeast.

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  10 місяців тому

      I don’t think you know what that word means 🤣

  • @trevordoolan5011
    @trevordoolan5011 Рік тому

    Shur Funk It...💃🕺
    .

  • @janiheiskanen883
    @janiheiskanen883 Рік тому +1

    I Have found Skull Snaps -lp three copies in Helsinki. I think they dumped these -lp's in the seventies to cheap bins

  • @TheBFN
    @TheBFN Місяць тому

    👿🔱😈.. Been checking out 70s psychedelic funk today.. Yall know of any good ones.. Ive been trying to find this killer group from Detroit

  • @ogbigsco
    @ogbigsco Рік тому

    How do i get ahold of these records? Especially the "soul messengers"

  • @colbeats
    @colbeats Рік тому

    Play that funky music white boy🕺

  • @markduric7812
    @markduric7812 Рік тому

    Is Skull Snaps still obscure? Made so many classic hip hop albums...........a crate digger classic.

  • @okalright8980
    @okalright8980 Рік тому

    How do you get odor out of your rekerds

  • @panayiotisfourkiotis8755
    @panayiotisfourkiotis8755 Рік тому

    Sorry, I tried but can't get the name of the pre-last band. Is it Rayners Court, Ray and his Court, or what? Please help me out.

  • @known_unknown284
    @known_unknown284 Рік тому

    $10,000+ worth of records just sitting around for a genre that you're not even that into? It's a crazy world these days.

  • @Pluralofvinylisvinyls
    @Pluralofvinylisvinyls Рік тому

    WLP Skull Snaps... wow

  • @carlosjones6126
    @carlosjones6126 Рік тому

    The second guy in Soul Expedition looks like Steve Harvey

  • @jonsrecordcollection7172
    @jonsrecordcollection7172 Рік тому

    Coke on Sound Triangle is really good.

  • @matthewmaul9003
    @matthewmaul9003 Рік тому +1

    Damn Dillon got the gems. Yikes, I’m jelly

  • @scaligula
    @scaligula Рік тому

    Attic is better than basement...

  • @markspooner1224
    @markspooner1224 Рік тому

    Nasty!

  • @joshbirss8243
    @joshbirss8243 Рік тому

    Do a 20 drum breaks

  • @samueltheuma1538
    @samueltheuma1538 Рік тому

    Do you have any videos based around Michael Jackson or Cheap Trick?

  • @davechard1143
    @davechard1143 Рік тому

    No audio of the artists so video is diluted - sorry.

  • @miketomlin6040
    @miketomlin6040 Рік тому +1

    I prefer Disco to Funk overall- more euphoric, erotica, elevating...... I was not a fan of Skull Snaps,the Hang Up Tune that goes for $$ is more Northern Soul than Funk. I've never seen that Statler, such an enticing label I can't not resist buying anything I see on it, although quite a few have ended up for sale having failed to impress. Jerimiah is a quirky 'so bad it's superb' private press classic, on the Wong!! label which makes it even more desirable. The track - No, No Baby is a cheesy masterpiece, sublime.

  • @froomist
    @froomist Рік тому

    Thanks for this public service. 1 request; try to mention at least one song title from each album, and a title that will be EASY TO SEARCH. Had a bitch of a time finding Space Ark, and wading thru all the stupid space alien crap. Otherwise, again, thanks!

  • @arlanderhightower
    @arlanderhightower 9 місяців тому

    skull snaps????????????????????? you must be high or sometime how is that funk music .sound like rock band

    • @rodshard8605
      @rodshard8605 8 місяців тому

      No, tracks on album are soul or funk. "My hang up is you", "I'm your pimp" "Didn't I do it to you". Take a listen on YT.
      I suppose it is odd to see this album reviewed in 2023 when here in the UK first two tracks I mentioned got plenty of plays in soul clubs. at the time of release. "I'm your pimp" was even bootlegged here on a 7" 45.
      Similarly Dysons Faces. Picked a few copies of each album up in Washinghton DC back in 1980 for the UK club demand.

  • @writenamehere0000
    @writenamehere0000 Рік тому

    I always give a like when a channel owner doesnt mention that or even ask for it :). Now, a question.. Out of that collection of yours, how many records do you actually put on to listen. Give me some numbers in comparison to total number of your records.

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  Рік тому +2

      I don’t think that way. You wouldn’t walk into someone’s library and say “how many of these books do you read and how often?” I listen to records regularly.

    • @writenamehere0000
      @writenamehere0000 Рік тому

      @@noblerecords The books usually you would not read again many times like listening records, to me it is not comparable. But I thought you have said that you bought many records on impulse even those are that you wouldn't put on or listen a lot, so I thought those would be the ones you never actually put on since you have so many records. Im harsh about likes and subscribes, sorry, but I like your content.

    • @noblerecords
      @noblerecords  Рік тому

      I don’t own one single record I wouldn’t listen to. I do buy some on impulse but if I don’t end up liking them I get rid of them.