Tower Of Power - East Bay Grease (1970) (Remastered, 1992)

Artist: Tower Of Power
Title Of Album East Bay Grease
Year Of Release:1970/1992
Label (Catalog#) : Rhino [R2 71145]
Country: USA
Genre: Jazz-Funk / Soul, R&B, Brass Rock
Quality: FLAC (image + cue,log)
Bitrate: Lossless
Total Time: 00:41:36
Total Size: 287mb(+3%)(covers)

AllMusic Review by Ron Wynn
The first Tower of Power album, when the band was only honing its concept and seeking a lead singer. On some songs, notably "Sparkling in the Sand," you can hear the group beginning to come together. They already had a fine horn section, and were only some good arrangements away from becoming one of the best pop and soul bands in the nation. The vocals were uneven, although Rick Stevens would later emerge as the prime vocalist. Despite its flaws, it's worth having because the diamond was being cut on these selections. It's recently been reissued on CD.

Tracklist
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1. Knock Yourself Out - 7:10
2. Social Lubrication - 7:24
3. The Price - 6:10
4. Back On The Streets Again - 5:51
5. The Skunk, The Goose, And The Fly - 5:50
6. Sparkling In The Sand (Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka, Lawrence Lopez) - 9:05

Personnel:
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Rufus Miller - Lead Vocals (Except Sparkling)
Emilio (Mimi) Castillo - Alto Sax,Vocals,And Extra Greasy Vocals On The Skunk
Dave Garibaldi - Drums,Vibes,Background Vocals
Greg Adams - First Trumpet
Steve Kupka - The Funky Doctor - Baritone Sax,Background Vocals
Skip Mesquite - Tenor Sax,Flute,Vocals
David Padron - Second Trumpet
Frank Prestia - Bass
Rick Stevens - Lead Vocal On Sparkling In The Sand, Background Vocals
Willy Fulton - Guitar, Background Vocals
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Mic Gillette - Trumpet, Trombone, Flugelhorn Solo On Sparkling In The Sand
Ken Balzell - Trumpet

All thanks to original releaser