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Eccentric Soul: Consolidated Productions Vol. 1

    Operating in the farthest margins of L.A.’s cutthroat music business from 1961-1991, Mel Alexander’s Consolidated Productions was among the longest running Black-owned independent record conglomerates of the 20th century. Caught up in a confusing web of imprints— including Ajax, Angel Town, Car-A-Mel, Emanuel, and Kris—this first volume gathers 28 smoldering R&B cuts by the likes of Lee Harvey, B.B.Carter, Marilyn Calloway, Del Reys, Deb Tones, De Velles, Gene Russell ’s Trio, Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis, and Ty Karim. Remastered from the original 1 /4” tapes, Consolidated Productions Vol. I includes carefully researched annotation, discography, and photographs from a vital producer.

    TRACK LISTING

    1. James Foster & The L.A. Untouchables - The Time Has Come
    2. The Del-Reys - Don’t You Know
    3. The L.A Untouchables - Money Man
    4. Spider Walker - I’m Mad
    5. The Del-Reys - Walk Proud
    6. Billy Williams - So Called Friend (Oh! What A Friend)
    7. Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby
    8. B.B. Carter - Cool It Baby
    9. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - My Lover
    10. Deb Tones & The Del-Reys - Knock On Wood
    11.The De Velles - Misery
    12. Ann Stacy - Don’t You Fool Me
    13. B.B. Carter - Leave Me Alone
    14. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - Shut Up (Demo)
    15. Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis -(C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat
    16. The LA Untouchables- Acey Deucey
    17. Gene Russell’s Trio - Doin’ The Snake Hips
    18. The De Velles - Let’s Do The Hunch
    19. Gene Russell’s Trio - Jet Set
    20. Dynamic Duo And The Penguiness - Turkey Trot
    21. Gene Russell’s Trio - Foggy Bottom)
    22. Lee Harvey - Only True Love
    23. Lee Harvey - Need Of Love
    24. Lee Jones - I Got To See My Baby
    25. Lee Harvey - Prove It
    26. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - My Assurance
    27. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - If I’m Dreaming
    28. Lee Harvey - False Pride

    Consolidated

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      Consolidated is an American collective, formed in San Francisco in 1988. They were notable for their left-wing political activism and politically radical lyrics, as well as their innovative sound collages that blended industrial, hiphop, hard rock and funk music. Their music often focused on vegetarianism, women's rights, animal rights, the fight against racism and homophobia, unity of oppression, World War II and the Holocaust, plus the dangers of capitalism and the evils of American nationalism. Adam Sherburne, Mark Pistel and Philip Steir have embodied a unique creative vision in search of knowledge that will enable them to improve the quality of their lives and those around them.

      TRACK LISTING

      1. You Suck
      2. Tool And Die
      3. Guerillas In The Mist
      4. Unity Of Oppression (Original Mix)
      5. Friendly Fascism
      6. Brutal Equation

      Consolidated, the political dance/industrial music band from the early 90ties joined again for a studio session in San Francisco last summer, resulting in a new album. 'We're Already There'. The first release on Consolidated’s own label 'The End Of Records'. What else to expect, the new recordings are an innovating mix of industrial, hip-hop, rock and funk with mixtures of live instruments and electronics. Topped with left political activism and politically radical lyrics address issues such as America, Covid and ecocide with song “The Flood”, demand ‘Free Music, Stop America’ with Musica Sin Frontieras & welcome guest vocalist GRETA THUNBERG on the track The “‘ol Mass Extinction Blues.”.

      The album starts in traditional Consolidated groove with the song 'Capitalism A.F.', a mix of beats, industrial sounds and hiphop. Followed by funkypop songs, danceable industrial jams, techno beats, reggae and blues influences plus a remarkable noise track. Main musicians are Adam Sherburne (guitar/vocals) and Mark Pistel (synths/beats) backed by Lynn Farmer (Meat Beat Manifesto) on drums, who replaces the original drummer Phil Steir. The complete album is recorded, mixed and mastered by Mark Pistel at Room 5 in San Francisco. The cover shows art paintings from Ayelet Hay (front) and William Kendall (back). 


      TRACK LISTING

      Capitalism A..F.
      The Flood
      Two Minutes To Midnight
      Riffin On Jimi
      De-escalate And Dialogue Now
      Music Is The Sound Of Life
      Internationalism, Mutual Aid, Weed
      Lamenting Autotuned Life
      Musica Sin Fronteras
      Noise Dancer
      Who Controls The Past
      The Ol’ Mass Extinction Blues
      Robot Flamenco Shit
      The Chickens Are Coming Home
      THE Machine
      From Civilization To Barbarism


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