{"product_id":"rhythm-machine-s-t-lp","title":"Rhythm Machine  – s\/t LP","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Rhythm Machine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis now available again to the musical public, legitimately reissued in its original packaging. Offering up brilliant soul, haunting ballads and high-energy mid-'70s funk, this tasty medley is served best in its entirety. Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, it is now reissued once again thanks to a collaboration with Now Again. Pressed on 180g vinyl. Indianapolis' legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhythm Machine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the rare funk bands that transitioned between eras of funk's history seamlessly, creating awesome funk sides for a host of independent labels between the years of 1968 and 1976. Born out of cult Indy funk band\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Highlighters\u003c\/b\u003e' ashes, the Rhythm Machine was founded in the early '70s by bass player\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Boone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand guitarist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Brantley\u003c\/b\u003e. Their self-titled and only LP, originally released in 1976, is a wild, super-groovy ride with tight band energy and a bunch of unexpected twists that keep things interesting from start to finish. At first, you might catch some\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarth, Wind \u0026amp; Fire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evibes -- deep basslines, funky beats, and killer horn sections -- but dig a little deeper and you'll find something a little looser, a little cooler. There's a smooth, jazzy undercurrent running through a lot of these tracks that gives the whole thing a fresh, off-the-beaten-path feel. Some songs drift into a dreamy, almost spacey zone -- think cosmic funk with a romantic twist. The production is silky, almost liquid-like, letting the guitars shimmer and the keys float. And when the soprano sax kicks in? Pure magic. It adds just the right bite to take the tracks up a notch. Perfect for late-night grooves, chill sessions, or anyone hunting for that hidden gem funk record with serious soul.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vampisoul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48335936258271,"sku":"34295161","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/7630\/2471\/files\/VAMPI324LP_PROD.jpg?v=1767033029","url":"https:\/\/www.feelitrecordshop.com\/products\/rhythm-machine-s-t-lp","provider":"Feel It Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}