Here's the Original Gangsta himself, Andre Williams. After putting Detroit's Fortune label on the map in the 50's, working for Berry Gordy/Motown in the 60's and working as Edwin Starr's road manager in the 70's, the King Pimp found himself hooked on the pipe, down-n-out on the streets of New York City in the 80's/90's (not an unusual story for under-appreciated geniuses by any means). Luckily for Andre, not to mention US, huge fan George Paulus pulled him outta the gutter to cut the "Greasy" LP with equally under-lauded Pretty Things guitarist, Dick Taylor. Earning tons of praise from the underground, In The Red records approached him to record what turned out to be "Silky" with the help of ex-Gories, Mick Collins & Dan Kroha.
On this, his second release for the label, Williams is joined by a veritable Who's Who of Garage Punk Royalty: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Countdowns, Cheater Slicks (on an incredible romp through the the Cramps' "Can't Find My Mind"), Compulsive Gamblers and Mick Collins once again, this time with his Dirtbombs. Best of all, former Stooges saxman Steve Mackay steps outta mothballs to add some of his unmistakable skronk to "Freak Blues".
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Isn't it a bitch? I appreaciate the grat stuff
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ReplyDeleteThe pen n' pixel Cash Money style album cover is the shit!! Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I remember this running off the shelves in a record store I worked at a couple of years ago, but I never paid any attention. Thanks!
ReplyDeletethank you. i heard this album once and was blown away. i've been trying to find it ever since
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way better than cracks, thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for this Andre Williams record. I've only just found your blog. Great stuff on here.
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Check out these cool posters I found on Etsy.com for some upcoming Andre Williams shows in Texas.
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Thanks, Jake! Have been back with Stooges since '03 all over the planet! Also solo record out in March,
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Wow--- a genius thanking me! So great to see you drop by... can't wait for the solo disc!
ReplyDeleteI can only hope Andre forgives me for my Meltdown when last we were together and wish him nothing but the best......
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