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Rock · 1964 · 5 tracks

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High-voltage British R&B recorded at the legendary Chess Studios. Gritty harmonica, snapping snares, and the sound of a band discovering their own swagger.

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A sharp, nervous energy vibrates through these R&B covers and early originals, recorded in part at the legendary Chess Studios. The mono production acts as a weapon, forcing the twin guitars and a prominent mouth harp into a tight, punchy wall of sound that hits with a distinct mod defiance.

12 × 5 · vs · The Rolling Stones
Energetic+4.0σ

Energetic saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Around and Around
3:00
02
Confessin’ the Blues
2:45
03
Empty Heart
2:35
07
2120 South Michigan Avenue
2:08
11
If You Need Me
2:00
Moments Worth Waiting For
072120 South Michigan AvenueThe instrumental groove on '2120 South Michigan Avenue' showcases a tight, organ-led rhythm section playing with a loose, improvisational confidence.
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