{"product_id":"hubert-eaves-esoteric-funk-lp-album-ltd-re-mint-m","title":"Hubert Eaves - Esoteric Funk (LP)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__selling-points fw-demi\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDebut album from Hubert Barclay Eaves III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded in 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains its intensity and continues to sound truly new today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Release-Detail\" class=\"acordion_description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-wrap flex-lg-nowrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info-description product__info-description--full product__info-description--open\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint (M)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section_title\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_height\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-complete\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would be far too simplistic to lump this music under the single label of “crossover” — it is simply too distinctive and electrifying. Bathe in a vividly colored groove, driven by razor sharp funkiness and dripping with mellowness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeyboardist Hubert Eaves III built his reputation in the 1970s through performances alongside Gary Bartz, Norman Connors, and Carlos Garnett. From the 1980s onward, he expanded his reach even further, playing a key role as a producer behind major hits such as those by D‑Train. This album, recorded in 1976, is his debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe music born from its sharp Black sensibility and impeccable sense of its time defies any easy categorization as “crossover”, standing out instead as something boldly individual and exhilarating. Highlights include the tight, groove led “Call To Awareness”, the stormy and hypnotic “Slow Down”, the genre defying “Flead Dancing”, and the richly mellow “Song For Marlene”. It is astonishing that this “new music” of 1976 still retains its intensity and continues to sound truly new today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention should also be paid to the participation of outstanding, forward‑thinking musicians such as Rene McLean, Reggie Lucas, and Mtume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-toggler release-description-less text-uppercase mt-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cpre style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: justify; font-family: unset;\"\u003eOn back cover:\nAll compositions published by Huemar Music Co.\nRecorded May 15,16 1976. \nLicensed from Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd\/East Wind Music Inc., Tokyo\n\nOn labels:\n℗ 1979 Inner City\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1. Call To Awareness 7:06\u003cbr\u003eA2. Painful Pleasure 5:31\u003cbr\u003eA3. Slow Down 5:10\u003cbr\u003eB1. Flead Dancing 6:20\u003cbr\u003eB2. Song For Marlene 5:17\u003cbr\u003eB3. Under Standing 5:32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode and Other Identifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcode 4988031844991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4198780536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486988235064,"sku":"4198780536","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/4280\/2232\/files\/37122144-062083676a020a47841026a020a478410317785185996a020a4784105.jpg?v=1781070117","url":"https:\/\/liminalmusic.shop\/products\/hubert-eaves-esoteric-funk-lp-album-ltd-re-mint-m","provider":"LIMINAL Music Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}