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King Curtis - Everybody's Talking (1972/2012) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Posted By: HDV

Date: 14 Mar 2024 11:15:13

King Curtis - Everybody's Talking (1972/2012) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Curtis Ousley, who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, blues, funk and soul jazz. Curtis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000. On "Everybody’s Talking", King Curtis is joined by Bernard Purdie, Billy Butler, Cornell Dupree, Billy Preston and the Memphis Horns. This funky effort is highlighted by the hits “If I Were A Carpenter”, “Groove Me” and “Ridin' Thumb”. "Everybody’s Talking" was one of Billboard’s Top R&B Albums. This is soul-jazz at its best.

King Curtis employed a powerhouse lineup on Everybody's Talkin', including soul-jazz luminaries Bernard Purdie, Cornell Dupree, Billy Butler, Billy Preston, and the Memphis Horns. As can be expected, the tunes here are relatively indicative of the times and range from greasy Southern ballads to more funky material. Among the highlights are the slow, loping funk of "If I Were a Carpenter" (which sounds like any number of Pete Rock's mid-song interludes), the title track, and the near identical cover of King Floyd's "Groove Me." Best of all, though, is "Ridin' Thumb" which appears both in vocal and instrumental form. The vocal version begins the second side of the LP and is clearly the most worthy single on the album. The instrumental, on the other hand, bookends the set (as well as the side) and is very clearly the rest of the vocal take after Curtis switched from vocals to tenor sax. Seeing as the musicians were already well into the groove by the time the instrumental half of the tune kicks in, the argument can be made that "Ridin' Thumb-Jam" is the is the funkier of the two and a fine example of soul-jazz at its best. Recommended for fans of the genre.

Tracklist:

01 - Groove Me
02 - You're The One
03 - Honky Tonk
04 - Love The One You're With
05 - If I Were A Carpenter
06 - Everybody's Talkin'
07 - Ridin' Thumb
08 - Alexander's Ragtime Band
09 - Central Park
10 - Wet Funk (Low Down and Dirty)
11 - Ridin' Thumb Jam

All selections recorded were recorded at Atlantic Recording Studios, New York, N.Y. except for
"If I Were A Carpenter" at Juggy Sound Studio, New York, N.Y.
"Everybody’s Talking" at Atlantic South-Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida.

Dynamic Range Report

Analyzed: King Curtis / Everybody's Talking
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -0.93 dB -17.03 dB 3:49 01-Groove Me
DR13 -1.15 dB -16.56 dB 3:34 02-You're The One
DR12 -0.85 dB -16.03 dB 4:58 03-Honky Tonk
DR13 0.00 dB -16.15 dB 4:07 04-Love The One You're With
DR12 -3.23 dB -19.09 dB 2:46 05-If I Were A Carpenter
DR12 -2.61 dB -16.97 dB 2:39 06-Everybody's Talkin'
DR11 -1.99 dB -15.21 dB 3:13 07-Ridin' Thumb
DR14 -2.86 dB -20.48 dB 7:02 08-Alexander's Ragtime Band
DR12 -1.38 dB -16.49 dB 4:07 09-Central Park
DR12 -1.64 dB -16.70 dB 4:52 10-Wet Funk (Low Down and Dirty)
DR12 -1.67 dB -16.12 dB 3:05 11-Ridin' Thumb Jam
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR12

Samplerate: 192000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 5508 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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