Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound blends funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965, when keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville recruited bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste and guitarist Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. They became the house band for [a=Allen Toussaint] and his record label, [a1530409]. In 1969 the Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", both major R&B chart hits. Cyril Neville, Art Neville's brother, joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three of their albums for Reprise/Warner Brothers. After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. The original line-up reformed after an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 1994, Art Neville and Porter, alongside two new members, were officially christened The [a5214860], and continued to perform into the next decade.

Released: 2023

Label: Jackpot Records (3)

Country: US

Tracklist

A1	Look-Ka Py Py	3:15
A2	Rigor Mortis	2:35
A3	Pungee	2:38
A4	Thinking	1:38
A5	This Is My Last Affair	2:50
A6	Funky Miracle	2:25
B1	Yeah, You're Right	2:41
B2	Little Old Money Maker	2:38
B3	Oh, Calcutta!	2:45
B4	The Mob	2:44
B5	9 'Til 5	2:45
B6	Dry Spell	2:27