James Brown: The Popcorn LP

Some call this the Godfather of Soul's most powerful instrumental album. It features the arrangements of his early sound with the harder bass and drums of his later work. Take 'The Chicken' for example. Its heavy drum and bass intro leads into a classic James Brown groove. The well - known 'Popcorn' track and its dance are stand - outs, but for harder funk, check out Soul Pride pts. 1 + 2. This album falls into the 'Greatest Moments in History' category, with a drum break section that might be the best on any album. Used by Digable Planets and others, it's so fast you may need to lower the pitch. After listening, you'll see how much control James Brown had over his band. Every track is tightly organized, unlike his later records. A serious instrumental gem. A hidden track here is the downtempo 'A New Shift' with amazing short drum fills. Music label: Polydor / 1969. Reviewed by the mgmnt 10/2005.

To use this album, simply play it on your preferred music player. Whether it's a record player if you have a vinyl copy or a digital music app. You can listen to it at home while relaxing, during a party to get people moving, or even in the car. Since it has some really fast - paced tracks, you might want to adjust the pitch as mentioned if it's too high - speed for your liking. As for maintenance, if it's a vinyl record, keep it clean by using a record brush regularly to remove dust. Store it in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. If it's a digital copy, make sure to back it up so you don't lose it. Enjoy the amazing funk sounds of James Brown!