CURTIS MAYFIELD "CURTIS" APPRECIATION THREAD RR

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ok, so i've had this on wax for years...one of those 180 gram reissues or something. I used to play it out on gigs but for the past few years i've been so obsessed with 12"s that i've been ignoring my soul lps. then last week i found an OG copy in good shape at a thrift store in brooklyn so i've been listening to it again and i am just blown away at this record! even if it only had "Move On Up" or only "If there's a Hell Below We're All Gonna Go" it would be a classic lp...but the whole lp is just so amazing!the break on "Move on Up" is so rediculous...that whole track is so ahead of it's time...it's basically a disco track from 1970! who else was doing ten minute disco tracks in 1970?!and seriously...this record is pretty rare...i never see original copies of this in good shape. which is a shame because everybody needs this!
 
the break on "Move on Up" is so rediculous...that whole track is so ahead of it's time...it's basically a disco track from 1970! who else was doing ten minute disco tracks in 1970?!

and seriously...this record is pretty rare...i never see original copies of this in good shape. which is a shame because everybody needs this!
For real.
I need a copy that's EX or better but for now, I won't part with my VG copy.
 
Useless thread.
wait a sec...you started a REM thread!
Get familiar.


















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Marco got me started on this "useful" kick.


We need more useful threads.

I'm trying.
 
Classique schitt. So hard to find in EX condition, too.
 
REM are the 2nd most useless band ever...after U2! Curtis & this album is genius. :P
 
i grew up with REM, love them still. but soulstrutters don't need to hear about that!

anyways, maybe my point is that all this obsession with unearthing raers can sometimes make you overlook the gems from the greats. and besides...what better way to show off my nice find than with a useles thread? the internet would suck without useless threads!
 
the break on "Move on Up" is so rediculous...
cooooo-sign.
i went for a while after picking it up where i'd listen to that song almost daily. ...wish i had it on the ipod right now.
 
the Jam do a really good cover version of "Move on Up".

so do the Destinations on AVI...12" and lp...disco version that really isn't that different than the original because it was such a disco track already.

"if there's a hell below" is a perfect dj set opener.
 
i grew up with REM, love them still. but soulstrutters don't need to hear about that!

anyways, maybe my point is that all this obsession with unearthing raers can sometimes make you overlook the gems from the greats. and besides...what better way to show off my nice find than with a useles thread? the internet would suck without useless threads!
people saying what soulstrutters "need to hear about" is fucking gay as fuck.

but while we're all lubed up and bent over...

knowing people on here like curtis is real fucking enlightening!

maybe i'm wondering who else on here likes this band that may or may not fit the general focus of music discussion on here? i know that's not appropriate. i'm so sorry.
 
Ok for me personally some1 like rage against the machine were a 90s band that were alot more 'useful' & for me personally oasis cos theyre from my home town & i could relate to their shit.

Supertramp are the best band evahhhhh!
 
people saying what soulstrutters "need to hear about" is fucking gay as fuck.
hmm...and yet this is what you are doing with REM...pick your battles wisely.

my point is...I'VE BEEN SLEEPING ON THIS RECORD FOR YEARS NOW AND I HAVE DONE SO AT MY OWN PERIL BECAUSE IT'S LIFE AFFIRMING MUSIC!

REM used to do that for me but now i can't look past "shiny happy people". "night swimming" is still my secret squirrel joint though.

have a cup of coffee and smoke a joint or something fatback...you are too riled up today!
 
Supertramp are the best band evahhhhh!
You think you're fucking funny, kid? You're becuming my bitch today. How's that fat dick tasting? The next bite will cost you.
 
How anyone would sleep on CURTIS is beyond me but yes, well appreciated


And Ex-NM copies are a bitch to turn up, easy $30 when in my shop.