Meters - Struttin' (CD)
- Chicken Strut
- Liver Splash
- Wichita Lineman
- Joog
- Go for Yourself
- Same Old Thing
- Hand Clapping Song
- Darlin' Darlin'
- Tippi-Toes
- Britches
- Hey! Last Minute
- Ride Your Pony
- Format
- Vinyl LP
- Genre
- Rock
- Tracks
- 12
Similar in sound to Look-Ka Py Py, Struttin' distinguished itself with it's' increased emphasis on Art Neville's vocal stylings. (As opposed to the call-and-response shouted choruses from previous albums.) The album included the R&B Singles hit ""Chicken Strut"", soulful covers of Lee Dorsey, Ty Hunter, and even Jimmy Webb, and directed the group into a more expansive sound than before, rendering one of the most organic sounds in their discography. Classic samples abound across Struttin' with everyone from Dilla to A Tribe Called Quest to Whitney Houston, has had their way with ""Hand Clapping Song."" Pressed on limited blue vinyl. (STREET DATE - 8/25/2023)
- Chicken Strut
- Liver Splash
- Wichita Lineman
- Joog
- Go for Yourself
- Same Old Thing
- Hand Clapping Song
- Darling Darling Darling
- Tippi-Toes
- Britches
- Hey! Last Minute
- Ride Your Pony
- Funky Meters' Soul
- Meter Strut
- Format
- CD
- Genre
- Rock
- Tracks
- 14
""Struttin"" is the third studio album by the American funk band The Meters, released in 1970. Widely regarded as one of their finest works, it played a crucial role in the evolution of funk music, cementing The Meters' reputation as one of the most influential instrumental funk bands of the late '60s and early '70s. On ""Struttin,"" The Meters showcase their tight, groove-oriented sound, blending elements of New Orleans R&B with deep funk rhythms. Their ability to craft infectious, minimalist grooves was ahead of it's time, making the album a foundational influence on the emerging funk scene. Known for it's syncopated rhythms, tight basslines, and horn-driven arrangements, ""Struttin"" captures The Meters' instrumental mastery. The band's signature 'pocket' funk - emphasizing rhythm and feel over melody - shines throughout, marking a high point in their early catalog.
