The Spirit Of Atlanta- The Burning Of Atlanta [Audio CD 1/21/14]

While essentially a vanity project for composer/producer/arranger Thomas Stewart, backed here by a cadre of "Hot 'Lanta" session players, The Burning of Atlanta is nevertheless an excellent funk LP that boasts the panoramic scope of a classic blaxploitation soundtrack. With the vocals embedded deep in the mix, the emphasis lies squarely on the record's intensely hypnotic grooves -- most of the tracks extend past the five-minute mark, with the epic "Messin' Around" clocking in at nearly twice that total. Stewart's dramatic melodies also boast a sheen recalling Curtis Mayfield's classic Superfly -- and just in case you couldn't place the reference, there's even an answer song: "Freddie's Alive and Well."

CONDITION: BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Hunter Street
2. Buttermilk Bottom
3. Peachtree Street
4. Auburn Avenue
5. Vine City
6. Freddie’s Alive and Well
7. Messin’ Around
8. Down Underground
9. Buttermilk Bottom (7-inch edit)