An era of its own. A time when American was in a transition from separatism to civil rights. The 70's was a Golden Age on so many levels and the influence echoes around the world in present day. Blaxploitation is considered in my opinion to be the coolest of cool. Touching on the most sensitive material in America at its time and exploiting them on the big screen or the vinyls in your record player produced for a glorified genre that nobody will ever be able to duplicate. Our mission at Blax-Pride is to educate those who are unfamiliar with this era and combine knowledge with those who are familiar.
Also you will notice Kung Fu movies on this site as well. What does this have to do with Blaxploitation? Well, the more action packed Blaxploitation films did not just street fight. Oh no.....they thought they were Kung Fu Masters. Chinese martial art movies gave a sense of invincibility to these actors. Seeing how cool it was to be a masterful fighter, why not just integrate this with Pimpin', Hustlin', Jive Talkin' and Pam Grier? Blax-Pride!!!
1. Wheels
2. Hell's Belles
3. Soul Groove
4. Dan's Theme
5. Hot Wind
6. Take It From Me
7. Chain Fight
8. Travelin' Man
9. Dan Again
10. Hogin' Machine
11. Scoobee Doo
12. Goin' Home
Blaxploitation.com
Les Baxter, composer of many an odd album, scored this biker chick exploitation movie from the American International (who else?) stable. The original soundtrack is very rare and invariably expensive, but what a great funk score! Almost every track is backed up by a huge breakbeat, mad percussion, a huge clanking sixties bassline and a whirling organ sound. Don't miss this album if you see enjoy a beaty, easy listening feel to your funk. This soundtrack's killer track is the breakbeat classic 'Hot Wind'.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Les Baxter - Hell's Bells (1969)
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2 comments:
Thanks for this - had to check it after your description!
thank you for your blog.
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