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. Youngblood (livin' in the streets)
2. Sing a happy song
3. Keep on doin'
4. The Kingsmen sign
5. Walking to war
6. This funky music makes you feel good
7. Junk yard
8. Superdude
9. Youngblood & Sybil
10. Flying machine (the chase)
11. Searching for Youngblood & Rommel
12. Youngblood (livin' in the streets) Reprise
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A relatively unknown, late blaxploitation album that forged the links of acid jazz. Often found languishing in vinyl bargain bins, don't miss it for the great latin-tinged funk of "Flying Machine (The Chase)" and several strong vocal funk tracks in typical War style. The main theme's a ten minute bomb, too.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
War - Youngblood (1978)
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2 comments:
Thanks for posting up this joint!!! Be Easy and great job on the site.
thanks for this rare album!
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