Pin Your Spin

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Bonnie Raitt fans have long been familiar with Jon Cleary's funky keyboard work and have often been privileged to see the man open her shows with his band, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen--one of the greasiest aggregations on the planet. Cleary's previous outing attempted to capture this live magic in the studio, but managed to merely hint at it. For this recording the British ex-pat wisely adds a little modern studio gloss to tunes like "Agent 00 Funk" and "Oh No No No." This way, instead of inevitably paling beside the group's intense live shows, Pin Your Spin offers something new: an equally down and dirty recorded experience that borrows from today's hip-hop studio techniques without sacrificing any of the group interaction that makes this band so special. Having lived in New Orleans for two decades, Cleary is steeped in that city's second-line tradition, but he is equally influenced by the moody groves of '70s Miami soul. "Caught Red Handed" brings these roots to the fore. Elsewhere Cleary demonstrates the well-rounded musical chops, soulful singing, and terrific songwriting that caused Raitt to deem him "The Ninth Wonder of the World." --Michael Ross

Pin Your Spin,Jon Cleary,Basin Street Records,Funk,New Orleans Blues,New Orleans R&B,Pop,R&B,Rock & Roll,Soul/R & B

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Nawlins and more
Eclectic New Orleans Funk
Simply the best

Pin Your Spin
Jon Cleary
Manufacturer: Basin Street Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Blues | Styles | Music

New Orleans Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0001HAIWM
Release Date: 2004-04-20

Tracks:

Pin Your Spin
Agent 00 Funk
Oh No No No
Aint Nuttin Nice
Smile In A While
Doin Bad Feelin Good
Best Aint Good Enuff
Funky Munky Biznis
Is It Any Wonder
Got To Be More Careful
Caught Red Handed
Zulu Strut

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Bonnie Raitt fans have long been familiar with Jon Cleary's funky keyboard work and have often been privileged to see the man open her shows with his band, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen--one of the greasiest aggregations on the planet. Cleary's previous outing attempted to capture this live magic in the studio, but managed to merely hint at it. For this recording the British ex-pat wisely adds a little modern studio gloss to tunes like "Agent 00 Funk" and "Oh No No No." This way, instead of inevitably paling beside the group's intense live shows, Pin Your Spin offers something new: an equally down and dirty recorded experience that borrows from today's hip-hop studio techniques without sacrificing any of the group interaction that makes this band so special. Having lived in New Orleans for two decades, Cleary is steeped in that city's second-line tradition, but he is equally influenced by the moody groves of '70s Miami soul. "Caught Red Handed" brings these roots to the fore. Elsewhere Cleary demonstrates the well-rounded musical chops, soulful singing, and terrific songwriting that caused Raitt to deem him "The Ninth Wonder of the World." --Michael Ross

Customer Reviews:

Nawlins and more.......2007-03-19

Although Cleary relocated to New Orleans from Great Britan, his music and vocals are steeped in the traditions of the Big Easy. Although the song writing on this outing is not as strong as his previous effort, there are some standouts. "Si, Si" is a strong R&B influenced latin tune complete with a salsa piano breakdown. Cleary is a master of the keyboard and comfortable with a variety of styles, but really shines when he digs into his down home approach to bluesy R&B. Bonnie Raitt knew what she was getting when he toured with her a fews years back - an emotional insrutmental and vocal talent. On yeah, the band smokes throughout!!

Eclectic New Orleans Funk.......2004-06-05

What fun! I saw the Absolute Monster Gentlemen at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival and bought this CD on the spot. It captures what I heard and liked in the live performance perfectly, and adds a little more. New Orleans Funk is a good description, but I love how the latin piano sneaks in from time to time. "Agent OO Funk" is a rollicking funk number. Enjoy!

Simply the best.......2004-04-29

There isn't a finer live act around than Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, and, on Pin Your Skin, the full magic has been caught on record. I can't imagine that 2004 will provide a funkier, deeper, and more utterly satisfying album.