PAY THE COST FOR THE BOSS!

Typical hardcore "commin at ya" James Brown & Fred Wesley! It's got the classic JB's sound and funk beat! For the record, this cd doesn't have the version of "Down and Out in NY City" that has the vocal at the begining. Don't let that stop you though. Not as strong as "Slaughter's Big Rip-off" but excellent! If you love "blaxploitation" soundtracks or just James Brown, this is essential.

Perhaps the Finest Blaxploitation Soundtrack Ever

If you are at all impressed with Mayfield's Superfly, give Black Caesar a listen. This album has it all- heavy hitting chunks of funk like Down and Out in New York City to the laid back pimpin' sounds of Blind Man Can See It. Keep in mind that this album was released within months of the ground breaking Big Payback. Buy this album, then buy Slaughter's Big Rip Off. You won't be disappointed.

The Godfather Takes Over Soul Music

This is The Godfather at his zenith. By the time of this project, he had already established himself as the kingpin of the funk/soul family. And composing a soundtrack is not like doing an album of all your own material.



He proved why he's considered an American musical giant; as usual, he's dead serious on all his arrangements, covering all the subgenres of R&B. From the ultra funky "Make It Good to Yourself", to the down-home sound of "Dirty Harry", to the hauntingly melodic, "Mama's Dead". This shows James Brown at a 360 degree perspective. You will see sides to his songwriting that you may not see on any of his other recordings. Just for that alone, it is worth getting if you consider yourself interested in his work. It is defintely a milestone in his illustrious musical portfolio.