Amoeba berkeley Staff

Kevin
Amoeba Berkeley

Black Classical Music, Product Type: (LP)

Yussef Dayes, Product Title:
Just a fantastic record from the UK’s funky jazz drummer. Love this record and had the immense privilege of seeing him and his band perform at the UC theatre. I would encourage anyone to go see them play if you want to have your mind blown by this atomic jazzy groove-fest. Read more

Peace-Maker, Product Type: (LP)

Harold Land Quintet, Product
Extremely rare LP reissued from one of the tenor masters, Harold Land. A fine album front to back on the Cadet label, a subsidy of Chess Records and one of the many under-rated jazz and soul producers of the 60s/ early 70s. Read more

Miami Sound (Rare Funk & Soul From Miami, Florida 1967-1974, Product Type: (LP)

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Props to soul jazz for this comp featuring a nice mix of well known and deep cut funk and disco from Miami, FL. A goldmine for funk and soul in the 70s and not quite where one may expect it to be coming out of. Also note that the album art on this is pretty wild looking and colorful. Super fun comp and tunes. Read more

Night Creeper, Product Type: (LP)

Lou Donaldson, Product Title:
Not necessarily a hard record to find, that has been reissued a handful of times since its initial release. However, this tone poet pressing leave nothing to be desired. One of my favorites and funkier LPs from this alto groove master’s vast catalog. Read more

Complete Oblivion, Product Type: (LP)

Brian Auger’ Oblivion Express
Seriously under appreciated 70’s jazz/mod/funk-rock led by organist Brian Auger. A very solid collection of 6 LPs that are all very solid. None of these are terribly rare, but this is a really nice package with all Of the Oblivion Express records all in one. Notable LP is “Closer to it” an absolute groove-bomb! Read more

Black Classical Music (LP)

Yussef Dayes
Just a fantastic record from the UK’s funky jazz drummer. Love this record and had the immense privilege of seeing him and his band perform at the UC theatre. I would encourage anyone to go see them play if you want to have your mind blown by this atomic jazzy groove-fest. Read more

Peace-Maker (LP)

Harold Land Quintet
Extremely rare LP reissued from one of the tenor masters, Harold Land. A fine album front to back on the Cadet label, a subsidy of Chess Records and one of the many under-rated jazz and soul producers of the 60s/ early 70s. Read more

Miami Sound (Rare Funk & Soul From Miami, Florida 1967-1974 (LP)

Props to soul jazz for this comp featuring a nice mix of well known and deep cut funk and disco from Miami, FL. A goldmine for funk and soul in the 70s and not quite where one may expect it to be coming out of. Also note that the album art on this is pretty wild looking and colorful. Super fun comp and tunes. Read more

Night Creeper (LP)

Lou Donaldson
Not necessarily a hard record to find, that has been reissued a handful of times since its initial release. However, this tone poet pressing leave nothing to be desired. One of my favorites and funkier LPs from this alto groove master’s vast catalog. Read more

Complete Oblivion (LP)

Brian Auger’ Oblivion Express
Seriously under appreciated 70’s jazz/mod/funk-rock led by organist Brian Auger. A very solid collection of 6 LPs that are all very solid. None of these are terribly rare, but this is a really nice package with all Of the Oblivion Express records all in one. Notable LP is “Closer to it” an absolute groove-bomb! Read more
Ramo
Amoeba Berkeley
Listening to rap while waiting for the asteroid type beat.

Quaranta, Product Type: (LP)

Danny Brown, Product Title:
Full confession: Danny Brown has never really been my bag, finding myself gravitating more towards the artists that make up his collective - Bruiser Brigade - but I completely recognize his brilliance. Having spent hours and hours listening to his podcast, which I find fascinating and honest af, I was curious to see where this new project would take me. Surprisingly, Quaranta spoke to me on many levels. Maybe I've changed. Maybe he has. With stellar production from cats like, Kassa Overall, Alchemist, Chris Keys & Quelle Chris, and more, guest spots from MIKE, Bruiser Wolf, and Kassa, Danny's writing and delivery finally found its way to my "repeat" button. Read more

The Night Shift, Product Type: (CD)

Larry June & Cardo, Product
Cardo rolls out smooth throwback beats for Larry June's equally slick delivery of on-the-grind lyrics, adding another brick in the Bay Area's unique wall of sound. Read more

Lahai, Product Type: (LP)

Sampha, Product Title:
The long-awaited follow-up to Sampha's "Process" is nothing short of worth-the-wait. The production alone provides a billowy envelope of comfort, and a sense of shared memory rhythms. Sampha's songwriting and voice lift us all up above the bed of that production, allowing for full immersion. Read more

14K Figaro, Product Type: (LP)

Wiki & Tony Seltzer, Product
Wiki is a well-known entity to me, recognizing him as the standout voice in the now disbanded group Ratking, and watching his ascent over the last ten years to become one of NY's premiere artists, but Tony Seltzer is new to me. This album has been on a near constant repeat since it dropped, and not just because I could listen to Wiki rap all day, but because Seltzer's production is refreshing with its lean into heavy bass surrounded by interesting 'bits and pieces" that dance around the drums. In short, this ish bangs. Read more

Integrated Tech Solutions, Product Type: (LP)

Aesop Rock, Product Title:
How DOES he do it? Read more

66689 BLVD, Product Type: (LP)

Kipp Stone, Product Title:
The Cleveland rapper's 2021 offering "Faygo Baby" was in constant rotation when it dropped, becoming part of the musical backdrop of living life with masks, vaccines, social distancing, civil unrest, and more. He was new to me, and it was comforting. With 66689 BLVD you can hear the leveling up, and feel the personal growth. This cat should definitely be on your radar. Read more

We Buy Diabetic Test Strips, Product Type: (LP)

Armand Hammer, Product Title:
I will take any and every opportunity to preach the gospel that is E L U C I D and billy woods. Each alone and together hold magic and are two of the most important and formidable griots we have not just in rap music, but in art period. Read more

Prisoner of Circumstance, Product Type: (LP)

Boldy James & Chan Hays,
Every Boldy drop is worth a brick and more. If you've been on the journey for a minute - keep it going. If you are just getting to the station - welcome, strap in, let's go. Read more

Summer Night Sessions, Product Type: (LP)

Beneficence & Jazz Spastiks,
UK beatmaking duo Jazz Spastiks teams up with New Jersey and Artifacts affiliate emcee, Beneficence for some really dope, fun, groovy, jazzy, rap styles with lots of guests. These guys never disappoint. It's throwback 90s backpack rap without sounding dated. In fact, it sounds timeless. Read more

Water Made Us, Product Type: (LP)

Jamila Woods, Product Title:
Jamila has one of my favorite voices in modern soul music. Her catchy lines intertwine with the music, like partners locked in intimacy on the dancefloor. The world falls away, and it's just you and her. Highly recommend seeing her live. It's something else. Read more