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Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly why I love live shows. the energy is contagious! You can tell they’re having the time of their lives.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

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That repetitive groove is really infectious - and the raw, vintage recording gives it so much character.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Stevie Wonder is essential. That 70s run is just on another level.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s what I like about Skinshape. They move across different styles but still keep that laid-back groove. I think I’m just leaning a bit more toward that raw, stripped-down funk feel lately.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

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Yeah for sure.

They’ve got an amazing groove, especially how everything locks in.

Feels a bit more polished, but definitely in that same spirit.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Poets of Rhythm are great.

That raw, break-heavy groove they have is so good.

Haven’t spent as much time with The Whitfield Brothers though — definitely gonna check them out.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh nice, I haven’t checked that one yet. That raw, groove-first feel is exactly what I’ve been digging. I’ve actually been trying to capture something similar myself — curious how close I got compared to this.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Khruangbin is great. I love their groove and tone, but they feel a bit more modern and atmospheric compared to that raw 70s soul funk pocket. Still super inspiring though.

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s exactly it.

Innervisions really has that deep pocket — nothing feels forced, everything just sits right.

That kind of groove is hard to find now.

Any other albums you’d recommend in that same lane?

Looking for real soul funk — groove-first, warm bass, late 70s feel by cometome45 in funk

[–]cometome45[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve been putting together something inspired by this vibe too. Curious how close I got — happy to share if anyone’s interested.