The Meters - The Meters (Apple Red Vinyl) LP

Exclusive Edition: High-quality vinyl release of the debut 1969 album by New Orleans’ The Meters. Cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray. Limited color vinyl edition in stunning apple red. An essential album in any soul/funk collection, featuring the hit single “Cissy Strut”.

A Landmark in Soul and Funk Music

Led by organist Art Neville, the quartet was rounded out by jazz-influenced guitarist Leo Nocentelli, along with the bubbling rhythm section of bassist George Porter, Jr. and drummer Joseph "Zigaboo” Modeliste. Their regional influences were a smashing together of rock n’ roll, syncopated ‘second line’ rhythms from Mardi Gras parades, and jazz improvisations that only could have come from the New Orleans music scene.

The Meters helped move R&B music toward the heavier direction of funk—complicated rhythms meeting economically powerful riffs that were the wave of what was to come.

Tracklist

Experience the iconic sounds of The Meters:

The Meters debut album is a cornerstone of funk and soul, now available in a stunning apple red vinyl edition, perfect for any collector.

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Expert Reviews and Testimonials

• "The Meters' debut album is a groundbreaking fusion of rock, jazz, and R&B. 'Cissy Strut' remains a timeless classic." - AllMusic
• "Syncopated rhythms and powerful riffs helped shape the future of funk music, making this debut essential listening for any fan of the genre." - Pitchfork
• "A masterpiece of groove and rhythm, essential for understanding the evolution of funk and soul music." - Rolling Stone